Ang Mahiwagang Baul (transl. the enchanted chest) is a Philippine television drama fantasy anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Eissen Bayubay, Sandy Talag and Carme Sanchez, it premiered on July 17, 2005. The series concluded on January 28, 2007 with a total of 74 episodes.

Ang Mahiwagang Baul
An image of an owl next to a wooden box, with grasses and a tree on the surrounding. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
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GenreFantasy drama
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes74
Production
Executive producerMona Coles Mayuga
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24–44 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJuly 17, 2005 (2005-07-17) –
January 28, 2007 (2007-01-28)

The series features retelling popular Philippine myths, legends and folktales. It was originally slated for seven episodes, was later extended due to viewership ratings and feedback from the viewers.[1][2] Some episodes were released on DVD by GMA Records and Home Videos in 2007 in three volumes. The series is streaming online on YouTube.[3]

Cast and characters

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Main cast
  • Eisen Bayubay as Epoy
  • Sandy Talag as Jewel
  • Carme Sanchez as Lola Tasya
  • John Feir as Rextor
Recurring cast

Accolades

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Accolades received by Ang Mahiwagang Baul
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2006 Catholic Mass Media Award Best Children Show Ang Mahiwagang Baul Won [4]
Anak TV Seal Child-Sensitive Program Won [5]
2007 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Horror-Fantasy Program Nominated [6]

References

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  1. ^ "Kris at bf, nag-guest sa isang programa ng GMA!". Televisyon. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013.
  2. ^ "The tale of the guava's crown in Ang Mahiwagang Baul". Cerphin. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013.
  3. ^ "Ang Mahiwagang Baul (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "GMA, QTV bag 5 Catholic Mass Media Awards". GMA Network. November 10, 2006.
  5. ^ "SEAFCTV: Media Announcements". Anak TV. Archived from the original on November 17, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  6. ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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