It's been barely a year since 'Encantadia 2016,' the requel of the iconic telefantasya, ended. The show may have aired its finale, but the much-loved cast members have made their mark. Here's what they are doing now.
Pambansang Bae Alden Richards appeared in 'Encantadia 2016' as Lakan, the leader of Pugad Lawin which is a tribe of Mulawins. Alden is now a mainstay of 'Eat Bulaga.'
Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera recently renewed her contract with GMA Network and is gearing up for new projects after her lead role in 'Super Ma'am.' She appeared in 'Encantadia 2016' as Reyna Minea.
Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes is now the chairman of YesPinoy Foundation Inc. and manages his own film studio named AgostoDos Pictures. He portrayed Raquim, Minea's lover and the father of Amihan. He originally portrayed King Ybrahim/Ybarro in the 2005 series.
Now popularly known for her role as Emma in 'Ika-6 Na Utos,' Sunshine Dizon portrayed Sang'gre Adhara.
Renowned theater actor John Arcilla appeared in 'Encantadia 2016' as Hagorn, the king of Hathoria. John recently appeared in the highly-acclaimed film, 'Birdshot.'
Glaiza de Castro is now the lead of 'Contessa.' She played the role of Sang'gre Pirena, the keeper of the Brilyante ng Apoy.
Pancho Magno is now married to Max Collins. He appeared in 'Encantadia 2016' as Hitano. Pancho was also part of the 2018 drama 'Haplos.'
Max Collins appeared as Amihan, the younger sister of Minea and first Amihan of Lireo. She is now part of 'The One That Got Away' and is now the wife of fellow Kapuso star Pancho Magno.
Zoren Legaspi was Bathalang Emre in 'Encantadia 2016.' He recently signed a contract with GMA Artist Center.
In 'Encantadia 2016,' Sanya Lopez played the role of Sang'gre Danaya, the keeper of the Brilyante ng Lupa. She was paired with Rocco Nacino in the recently defunct teleserye 'Haplos.'
Christian Bautista portrayed Apitong, the adoptive father of Ybarro. The Kapuso singer-actor got engaged to girlfriend Kat Ramnani in 2017 and was part of the local adaptation of 'My Love From the Star.'
Kylie Padilla played the role of Sang'gre Amihan, the keeper of the Brilyante ng Hangin. She got engaged to boyfriend Aljur Abrenica in 2017 and now has a baby boy, Alas Joaquin Abrenica.
Ruru Madrid played Ybarro/Ybrahim. He is now the male lead in 'Sherlock Jr.'
Gabbi Garcia was Sang'gre Alena, the keeper of the Brilyante ng Tubig. She was part of the lead cast of 'Sherlock Jr.,' and also hosts her own online show '#Goals with Gabbi Garcia.'
Rocco Nacino played Aquil, the chief of the Lirean soldiers. He was Sanya Lopez's leading man in 'Haplos.'
Solenn Heussaff portrayed Cassiopea. She is now part of the cast of 'The One That Got Away.'
Jestoni Alarcon played the role of Armeo, the king of Sapiro before its downfall. The actor appeared in 'Magpakailanman' and 'D' Originals.'
Diana Zubiri appeared in 'Encantadia 2016' as LilaSari. Diana was recently part of 'Super Ma'am.'
Miguel Tanfelix appeared as Pagaspas, one of the two Mulawins left in Encantadia, the other being Lakan. He is now part of 'Kambal, Karibal.'
Mikee Quintos portrayed Sang'gre Lira, the daughter of Amihan and Ybarro. She is now part of the main cast of 'Sirkus.'
Kate Valdez portrayed Sang'gre Mira, Pirena's daughter. Currently, Kate is being seen in 'Sherlock Jr.'