Enchanted Garden is a Philippine fantasy-drama TV series broadcast by TV5.http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=829441&publicationSubCategoryId=51 https://lionheartv.blogspot.com/2012/07/tv-releases-enchanted-gardens-extended.html Starring Alex Gonzaga, Alice Dixson, BB Gandanghari, Ruffa Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Rufa Mae Quinto and Daniel Matsunaga. It aired from July 30, 2012 to January 4, 2013, and was replaced by Kidlat.
Plot Enchanted Garden is set against the entrancing garden world of Eden, parallel to the land of mortals where Queen Jasmina and her daughters Alvera, Valeriana and Quassia live. Alvera, Valerianna and Quassia are Diwanis — the appointed guardians of all plants and trees. Jealousy separates the sisters as Valerianna discovers Menandro's love for her sister Alvera. Menandro and Alvera's love brings forth a child, Aya, who grows up in the mortal world.
Cast
The Garden of Eden Cast Role Character InformationAlex Gonzaga Diwani Olivia / Aya The only daughter of Diwani Alvera and the Edentor Menandro. Beholder of the power of wind and darkness. Her mother exiled her to the mortal lands to save her from the punishment of the council of Eden. She was later adopted by a matriarch, Lola Biring, yet she suffered much from Lola Biring's daughter Gigi and daughter-in-law Dolores. Later, she became the close accomplice of Michiko - that is, the owner of Michiko's Garden, a spa business. Returning to Eden, she fought for her destiny and ascended to the throne as Queen Olivia after killing Queen Michiko, yet relinquished the throne to follow her childhood friend and love, Paco.Alice Dixson Diwani Alvera / Elaine Malforie Eldest of the three Diwanis and beholder: of the power of the sun. The rightful heir to the throne of Eden, she fell in love with an Edentor, Menandro - a serious crime in which her offspring is held punishable. Her jealous sister Valeriana banished her to the mortal world with her child and erased her memory. Alvera's alter-ego, Elaine Malforie, is a rich businesswoman, locked in furious rivalry with the famous spa Michiko's Garden.Ruffa Gutierrez Diwani Valeriana Queen Jasmina's second daughter and possessor of the power of water. She vied with her sister for Menandro's love and when she discovered that Alvera and Menandro had borne a child, she banished Alvera and her offspring in the mortal world, and with the help from Helfora, Eden's evil tree, she crowned herself Queen of Eden and ensnared Menandro in her clutches. She was later released from Helfora's bonds with the help of the three Diwanis and Helfora's child, Michiko. She was the incumbent Queen of Eden until the resurrected Helfora usurped it from her.Rufa Mae Quinto Diwani Quassia The youngest of the three Diwanis and keeper of the power of the earth. She helped Alvera and her offspring Olivia escape Eden and as punishment, the council of Eden transfigured her into a rabbit. In this form, she was able to communicate with her nima (niece) in the mortal world, keeping her true form disguised. She has feelings for an Edentor, Kamagong.BB Gandanghari Queen Michiko / Helfora The mysterious rival of Elaine Malforie in the mortal world. Being the owner of Michiko's Garden and the guardian of its portal, she grew close to Aya and help her find her way back to Eden. However, her purpose was to use Olivia to transport her back to Eden and usurp the throne as revenge for the doings of the council, who punished her mother Helfora. Her past ego, Bakun, was one of Helfora's sons and the twin brother of Menandro, making her Aya's aunt. Bakun evaded the council by transforming into her mother's image using a fruit from the wicked tree and escaping to the mortal world, she married a Japanese tycoon and learned business. Ruthless yet malevolently powerful, she was cast down by the four Diwanis along with Queen Oleya.Zoren Legaspi Menandro A soldier of Eden and Olivia's father. He fell in love with Alvera and bore them a child, Olivia. However, Valeriana ensnared him to wickedness by giving him the dark fruit of Helfora, thus, he fell under the control of the dark power. He was actually one of Helfora's sons, and through him, evil blood runs through the veins of his offspring, Olivia. Marita Zobel Reyna Jasmina (Queen Jasmina) The second Queen of Eden in the series. As mother to the three Diwanis, she holds the power of mother nature and able to control earth, sun and water. Jasmina was once the head of the Council of Eden in her predecessor's, Queen Oleya, reign. As punishment for Oleya's suspicions, she and the Council dethrone Oleya and she was hailed as the second Queen. She fell ill because of the rivalry between Valeriana and AlveraTony Mabesa Saulo He is the chief counsellor of the Council of Eden. He has long studied the history of Eden, as well as interpret its prophecies through the use of leaves and flowers. He was one of the Council to punish Helfora for her malicious deeds in worshiping the root of evil (Ugat ng Kasamaan) and also helped dethrone Queen Oleya during the tenure of Jasmina as head of the Council. He also helped the Diwanis in the war against Queen Michiko.Jim Pebanco Borago Queen Jasmina's evil spokesperson. He served the Queens Valeriana (while imprisoned in her evil form) and Michiko and was the butler of the monarchs. Along with the other evil Edentors, he was banished from Eden after Queen Michiko's death, but he was resurrected when Queen Helfora returned to Eden.Lian Paz Alipa The keeper of Queen Alvera's daughter while still on the womb of a flower. She is also the mother of Molave. She was killed under orders from Queen Valeriana after refusing to divulge Alvera and Olivia's whereabouts.Edgar Allan Guzman Molave A brave soldier of Eden. Alipa's son, he was tasked to search for Alvera and Menandro's daughter in the mortal world. In doing so, he fell in love with Aya and vie for her love with Paco. Nevertheless, he was one of the faithful Edentors to fight by the Diwanis' side during Queen Michiko's reign. He also volunteered to search for the missing salangkays (wands) of the Diwanis after Olivia's "death", under the identity of Arbutus. Ahron Villena Kamagong / Aris An Edentor and protector of chief counsel Saulo. Along with Molave, he is also a faithful Edentor who stood by the Diwanis' side against Queen Michiko's reign. He has developed feelings for Diwani Quassia.Mon ConfiadoBaleteOne of the soldiers of Eden under Queen Valeriana's regime. He suspected Molave that the one whom he brought to Eden was not really the true Diwani Olivia, who was actually Ella. He was later slain in the battle against Queen Valeriana.Jazz Ocampo AmapolaAmapola was Queen Jasmina's servant. Saulo ordered her to get the salangkays from Queen Valeriana's grasp, yet she was caught and imprisoned. She later joined the rebellion forces under Diwani Olivia and stood by the Diwanis' side during the war against Michiko. She was a good friend to Olivia and she also likes Molave.Lilia CuntapayOraculaThe oracle adviser of Queen Valeriana. She can foresee and interpret the future of Eden. After the fall of the evil Valeriana, she sided with the Diwanis and offered to have her as a spy to Queen Michiko. She, along with Saulo, also devised the disguise of Molave in a mission to liberate the salangkays, acting as the latter's decoy.
World of Mortals Cast Role Character InformationMartin Escudero Paco/IpilAya's childhood friend that helps and protects her. He is secretly in love to Aya. He was later cursed into a monsterDaniel Matsunaga Mark CarrerasAn American businessman concerned in exporting coconut food products. He will meet Aya on Michiko's Garden.Luz Valdez Aling BiringAn Albularya (herbal medicine practitioner), adopted Aya when she is looking for herbs on the forest together with Gordon. She is the grandmother of Gordon and Gigi but served as their mother brought by the death of their parents. She will treat Aya as her own daughter / granddaughter and will teach her a lot about herbal medicine. She died within the 10-year period of Diwani Olivia being locked in a dome.Christopher Roxas GordonAling Bring's eldest child, will treat Aya as a real sister.Gladys Reyes DoloresThe ambitious wife of Gordon that will make Aya's life miserable as hell. Meg Imperial GigiAling Biring's youngest child. Together with her sister-in-law Dolores, they will make Aya's life miserable as hell.Kuya Manzano Mr. Vanderbilt Rich businessman coming to do business with Ms. Michiko.Elvis Gutierrez Morgan Michiko's BodyguardKristel Moreno Wendy She is Michiko's assistant. She has a crush on Mark.Beverly Salviejo Garita Consuelo A woman who hates Aya. She became Elaine's ally. She uses black magic.Cita Astals Mrs. Carreras She is Mark's mother.Veyda Inoval Ella Dolores' and Gordon's daughter.
Special participation Cast Role Character InformationNora Aunor Nana Sela / Queen Oleya The first named Queen in the series. Queen Oleya's first concern is the seemingly revenge of Helvora, whom her Council punished and cursed as an evil tree. However, her suspicions against the evil councilor of Eden led her to be dethroned by Jasmina, who was then the head of her Council. To be secured, she and her servants built a sanctuary in the mortal world, near the outskirts of Eden as a final refuge, should Helvora return.
As her mortal counterpart, Nana Sela, she turned her back to Eden and brought with her a handful of her faithful servants, disguised as "healers". When she discovers Olivia's presence in her sanctuary, she was maddened because of the latter's constant meddling about Eden. Her anger severed when she discovers Olivia is a descendant of Queen Jasmina.
In the war against Queen Michiko, Nana Sela finally yielded to Paco and Olivia's pleads to return to Eden. She was later locked in combat with the evil Queen while Maring and the others fended off the evil Edentors. In a last struggle, she unsheathed a root of Helvora that she obtained before she left Eden and gave it to the destined Olivia. Yet, she sacrificed herself and was killed instead. Afterwards, she made peace with the Diwanis and the Council and was given a tributary funeral.Nadine Samonte Maring Queen Oleya's servant. After leaving Eden, she continued to serve Oleya (Nana Sela) in their sanctuary. When she saw Olivia's dying corpse in the forest, doubt took her that Olivia might be a creature of some kind. Yet through Aya's persuasion, she was convinced that Eden is no longer a peaceful place than it had been. She also participated in the battle against Queen Michiko.Wendell Ramos Javier Michiko's past love, Javier, was shot by an unseen assassin. In order to distract the now Queen Michiko, Oracula and Saulo devised a disguise for Molave to resemble Javier to slip inside the castle and liberate the salangkays from the evil queen's clutches.Morissette Cora One of Queen Oleya's servants. Along with Maring, she found Aya in the woods and tended her. She constantly reminded Aya to stay away from Nana Sela and brush off Aya's persuasion into returning to Eden. Yet in the end, she yielded and along with her fellow servants, she participated in the battle against Queen Michiko.
Extended cast Cast Role Character InformationMura Bonsai A mysterious creature akin to Venga, Helvora's butler. Olivia ordered him to search for Ella in the mortal world and bring her back in order to supplant Queen Helfora.Bing Loyzaga Queen Helfora / Emilia Emilia is the aunt of Edmund who was murdered by the unknown gang then died in the forest. There, Helfora's root overlap to a snake and bite her so she can possess Emilia's dead body. She is the root of wickedness in Eden. She usurped the throne from Queen Valeriana and crowned herself Queen of Eden, and at her will, she transformed Eden into a frozen and icy wasteland and imprisoned Olivia inside an impervious dome.Eula Caballero Ella