Michelle Dee, Mika Salamanca make debut appearances in 'Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre'

Michelle Dee and Mika Salamanca just debuted in "Sang'gre," making their striking entrances as Hara Cassandra and Anaca, respectively.

Tuesday's episode introduced Hara Cassandra, the queen of Lireo and the current keeper of the air gem. She was born of Lira's hair, Amihan's ashes, and Cassiopeia's blood.

She was approached by the three Sang'gres, Alena (Gabbi Garcia), Danaya (Sanya Lopez), and Pirena (Glaiza De Castro), who were worried after Cassiopeia (Solenn Heussaff) shared a haunting vision of a mysterious enemy determined to kill her.

Pressed about the fate of her gem, Cassandra said the right heir would come in time.

Cassandra eventually ordered Danaya to take Aquil (Rocco Nacino) and their daughter Gaiea (Cassandra Lavarias) to the world of humans without revealing Cassiopeia's dark vision that Gaiea would be killed by humans and therefore wouldn't inherit the earth gem.

Meanwhile, in Mine-a-ve, Mitena continued training her people for war, declaring her intent to take over Encantadia.

Mika made her first appearance as Anaca, Mitena's majestic white owl who transforms into a humanoid version. She was spying on the Sang'gres and reported to the ice queen that Danaya had gone to the world of humans, news that delighted Mitena.

Bianca Umali had also made her first appearance as Terra on the show through another one of Cassiopeia's visions, where she saw the prophecy of a new savior.

Terra's character emerged as the foretold protector destined to continue Danaya's legacy.

"Sang'gre" airs on GMA Network from Mondays to Fridays at 8 p.m. after "24 Oras." You can also watch it online via the Kapuso Stream on YouTube. —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News