Cindy Kurleto, Ella Gueverra appear in ‘Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre’ flashback scene

Cindy Kurleto and Ella Gueverra made a surprise appearance in “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre” on Monday.

The two are best known for playing the roles of Cassiopeia and Cassandra in the 2005 version of “Encantadia” and on Monday's episode, the two appeared in a flashback scene from 2005, where Amihan (Kylie Padilla) narrated the fate of Lireo after Alena (Gabbi Garcia) stepped down as queen to rule Sapiro with Ybrahim (Ruru Madrid).

The flashback scene showed Cassiopeia welcoming the arrival of infant Cassandra and highlighted moments from Cassandra’s childhood. According to the narration, Cassandra eventually became the queen of Lireo after Alena’s departure. 

On X (formerly Twitter), netizens voiced on their confusion about Cindy's and Ella’s appearance and the entire Encantadia lore, especially. because Cassandra and Cassiopeia are now portrayed by Michelle Dee and Solenn Heussaff.

But series writer Suzette Doctolero responded to a fan comment, saying the scene actually carries a hidden message. "That's an easter egg," she said.

Aside from the flashback scene, Monday’s episode also revealed the cause of Ybrahim’s death: A broken heart over Amihan’s death. 

"Encantadia Chronicles: 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.

That’s an easter egg. ?? https://t.co/SN6WZWhvoo

— Suzette S. Doctolero (@SuziDoctolero) August 5, 2025

— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News