GMA Network takes flight via newest telefantasya series 'Adarna'

Setting another breakthrough, GMA Network takes prides in its upcoming telefantasya via a modern retelling of a well-loved classic. Highlighting the value of love and acceptance, Adarna is set to premiere on November 18 on GMA Telebabad.

Helmed by director Ricky Davao, a different level of thrill and acting prowess will be delivered by Kapuso actress Kylie Padilla together with three of this generation’s most sought-after leading men Geoff Eigenmann, Benjamin Alves, and Mikael Daez.

Completing the cast are Michelle Madrigal, Ryza Cenon, Saab Magalona, Arkin Magalona, and Chynna Ortaleza plus stellar performances from renowned actors and actresses Jean Garcia, Jestoni Alarcon, Maureen Larazzabal, and Dante Rivero.

Adarna is the story of Ada (Kylie Padilla) who is prophesized to be the most powerful healer in Pugad Sanghaya. As she discovers the path towards fulfilling her fate, she meets three men -- celebrity basketball player Migo (Geoff Eigenmann), street-smart kanto boy Bok (Benjamin Alves), and fearless warrior Falco (Mikael Daez) – each one needing her in his own way.

Set in Pugad Sanghaya, there rules the despiteful Uwakro (Dante Rivero). One day, he gets seriously ill and orders Garuda (Michelle Madrigal) to look for the group of healers known as Adarna. One of those is Larka (Jean Garcia), who is currently pregnant, and husband Kestrel. A prophecy will be declared that her baby will become the most powerful healer in Pugad Sanghaya. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Garuda’s troop chases them which causes Kestrel’s death. Larka, together with her daughter, decides to secretly enter the world of the mortals.

Still worried that Garuda’s troops might follow them, Larka changes her name to Lupe, covers her wings and never uses her healing powers. Instead, Lupe and Ada sell bottles of herbal medicines outside the Quiapo Church.

One day, Ada witnesses a car accident of a young boy named Migo. Ada sings to him and to the people’s surprise, Migo slowly wakes and stands up as if nothing happened. Thinking that Garuda might track them, Lupe decides to fly away by herself and leave Ada to her suitor Simon (Jestoni Alarcon).

After years of longing for her mother, Ada now lives with Simon together with wife Jinky (Maureen Larrazabal) and stepdaughter Janelle (Chynna Ortaleza). Ada crosses paths with Migo and they eventually develop feelings for each other. Migo reveals her mother’s sickness and asks for help from Ada. She agrees to sing to his mother not knowing that her voice reverberates in Pugad Sanghaya.

Unfortunately, one of the members of Garuda’s troop named Bok gets to know of Ada’s ability and tries to get close to her. Despite orders from Garuda, Bok keeps his bad intentions and instead, makes friends with Ada until he slowly falls in love with her.

On her 18th birthday, Ada’s wings will finally spread. Just right in time, Falco comes and explains to Ada her real identity. Ready to guard and fight for her love for Ada, Falco will be the one to teach Ada to hold weapons and defend herself from Garuda and her troop.

Among the three men, who will truly love and accept Ada? Who will betray her? Will she be able to find her mother Lupe?

This is the journey of Ada -  a classic and time-tested soap story of trying to find the mother that left her when she was a small child, discovering the mysterious world she came from, and helping free the bird people from the clutches of their evil ruler Uwakro.

Adarna is supervised by the Officer-in-Charge for Entertainment Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama Redgie Acuña Magno, AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Program Manager Redgynn S. Alba, and Executive Producer Winnie H. Reyes.

The creative team is composed of Creative Director Jun Lana, Creative Head RJ Nuevas, Creative Consultant Richard Cruz, Headwriter Kit Villanueva-Langit, Writers Jules Katanyag, Geng Delgado and Luningning Interino-Riba, and Brainstormers Gilda Olvidado and Kenneth Angelo Enriquez.