Dyosa

Dyosa
File:Dyosalogo.jpg Sa Lupa, Sa Tubig, Sa Alapaap. May Nagiisang Dyosa.
Created by	Wenn DeRamas, Agnes Gageliona-Uligan
Directed by	Wenn DeRamas,
Starring	Anne Curtis Luis Manzano Sam Milby Zanjoe Marudo
Opening theme	"Himig ng Pag-Ibig" by Yeng Constantino
Composer	Vincent De Jesus
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	28 (as in September 17, 2008)
Production
Executive producers	Sheila Marie Ocampo Minella Abad
Producer	ABS-CBN
Running time	30-45 minutes
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	August 11, 2008 – present

Dyosa (Goddess) is a fantasy series (fantaserye) currently being aired by ABS-CBN which stars one of its Primetime Drama Princesses, Anne Curtis.

The fantaserye is based on an original storyline and features some of Philippine folklore’s most cherished characters like Mariang Sinukuan and Bernardo Carpio. With a powerhouse cast headlined by no less than the hottest leading men in showbiz, watch as Anne capture the hearts of heartthrobs Sam Milby, Luis Manzano and Zanjoe Marudo. Jaclyn Jose, Epi Quizon, Lloyd Samartino, Matt Mendoza and Mickey Ferriols also round out Dyosa’s impressive supporting cast.

In this series Anne, transforms into three mythical creatures in the forms of Mermaid (half-fish), a Centauride (half-horse), and a Siren (half-bird).

Synopsis

Josephine, a young orphan who finally finds out she is no ordinary mortal after reaching the ripe age of 18. After years of being raised by her foster parents, Josephine finds out she is the 'Takda' or Chosen One and must help save the world from the Kasamyan, who are the evil God creatures from lower Earth. After becoming a full-pledged Dyosa, Josephine also discovers that she has the power of the earth, wind and water. To harness these powers, she takes the form of a centauride (half-horse), a mermaid (half-fish), and a siren (half-bird). But, in order to fulfill her destiny, the goddess must balance out the forces between the Kabanwa and the Kasamyan. To do this, she must do battle against the Kasamyan. Will she be able to save humankind from the evil that sets out to destroy her and the entire world? Will Dyosa finally find her true love? Find out who will eventually win her heart in Dyosa, weeknights on Primetime Bida.

Josephine has to make a choice: Will she heed the call of her destiny and save the dying world of the Philippine gods and goddesses and leave the life she has lived for 18 years? Or will she resist her new role as a goddess and give up her powers to stay in the human world with the mortal she loves?

Plot

Prologue: The Prophecy

Long time ago while our world was being created, the world of the immortals was also being formed by the mighty Bathala. These enchanted creatures had the responsibility to look after nature and its inhabitants (humans). The world of the Engkantos was soon divided into two distinct groups –the Kabanuas (Good Guys) and the Kasamayans (Bad Guys) and were engaged into years of bitter war. Apo Suga the leader of the Kabanua, asks the Sun God to bring peace to the world of Engkantos. The Sun God granted Suga’s wish and told him that one his daughters will bare a child, who is a ‘Dyosa’ or Goddess that will have the strength to bring peace and unite the Kabanuas and Kasamayans

Apo Suga soon had a dilemma on which of his daughters – Mariang Sinukuan and Mariang Magayon will conceive the Dyosa in her womb. The Sun God told him that the one that has a pure heart will bare the Dyosa of Nature. Apo Suga puts his two daughters to a test to determine which of the two will become the mother of Dyosa. Amang Suga was satisfied with Sinukuan’s reply to his mystery question and was crowned as the princess and heir to the Kabanua throne. A marriage between Sinukuan and the leader of the Kasamayans - Tadaklan were soon arranged by Amang Suga in hopes achieving peace to their world. Amang Suga has no knowledge that Sinukuan is in love with somebody else, Bernardo Carpio a Kabanua warrior.

At the day of her wedding, Sinukuan is still undecided on whether to follow her duty as the chosen one or follow her heart. Bernardo Carpio came in, in a last ditch effort to convince Sinukuan to come with him. Mariang Sinukuan made up her mind and chose to follow her heart and went on to escape with Bernardo Carpio along with Huling and Miong. They’ve crossed treacherous roads and in the middle of their journey Sinukuan revealed that she’s carrying the child of Bernardo. Apo Suga, Tadaklan and Magayon soon catched up with Sinukuan.and Bernardo Carpio at the passageway to the world of humans. Tadaklan was enraged by Sinukuan’s treachery, he turned Bernardo Carpio into a stone statue while Sinukuan’s two companions were transformed into midgets, Bakos was turned into an ugly goat creature. Mariang Sinukuan also didn’t escape the fury of her sister and was turned into a unicorn by her sister Magayon. It turned out that Mariang Magayon is also in love with Bernardo and is also pregnant with his child. Time soon expired, the Kasamians soon returned to their ugly appearance after the wedding has been called-off.

After the disappearance of her sister and with Apo Suga’s failing health, Mariang Magayon took over the Kabanua throne. The Lakans reluctantly accepts her leadership but still considered Sinukuan as the rightful heir to the throne. Magayon also made pact with Tadaklan to arrange a marriage between Magayon’s daughter and his offspring.

Meanwhile Sinukuan along with Huling and Miong were transported into the world of humans, with the help of Bakos’s magical flute. The trio landed in a circus, where Huling and Miong were forced to work as dancing midgets. The greedy owner of the circus noticed that the Unicorn (Sinukuan) could fetch her more money, so she decided to make it into a dancing Unicorn and was force to perform a dance in front of the crowd, later on Sinukuan gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. The child quickly manifests the traits of being a Dyosa, transforming from a human, into a centaur, a mermaid and then a half-woman half-eagle creature.

Part 1: The Destined Child

King Suga had a conversation with Bathala ng Araw (the God of the Sun), asking him what he has to do to stop the feuds between the Kabanuas and the Kasamyans. Bathala ng Araw tells him that to fulfill the peace between the worlds, King Suga must choose between his two daughters of which one would carry the Destined Child and so King Suga chose Mariang Sinukuan.

Amang Suga, the ruler of the Kabanua, orders his daughter Mariang Sinukuan to marry Tadaklan of the Kasamyan to achieve a balance between the forces of good and evil. But on her wedding day, Sinukuan discovers that she is pregnant, and she elopes with her true love and the father of her child, Bernardo Carpio . Tragically, Sinukuan and Bernardo must pay the high price of their defiance.

Magayon , the sister of Sinukuan, takes over the leadership from the ailing Amang Suga. She makes a pact with the enraged Tadaklan to rule the kingdom and to kill Sinukuan and her child. Meanwhile, cursed as a unicorn, Sinukuan finds refuge in world of the mortals where she gives birth to a baby girl. She hands over the care of her daughter to her two servants, Huling and Miong . But coming from the bloodline of deities, the child exhibits the power of a true ‘Takda’, the one destined to bring forth peace and harmony. Chosen as the new queen of Kabanwa, Sinukan is ordered by her father Amang Suga to marry Tadaklan (Carlos Morales) from the rival Kasamayan race. She instead elopes with Bernardo Carpio (Matt Mendoza), the man she loves.

Sinukuan eventually gives birth to a daughter, the one destined to be the “Takda.” She leaves the child in the care of Huling and Miong (Jojit Lorenzo) in the world of the mortals, away from the threat of Tadaklan and his minions. Sinukuan (Mickey Ferriols returns to Kabanwa to try and make peace with her family, but her envious sister Magayon (Jaclyn Jose) is still determined to destroy her.

Part 2: The Secrets Unwraps

It didn’t take long before Josephine could realize what Bakos has previously told her. While traveling across the sea their boat was robbed by bandits. During the commotion Josephine’s brother fell off the boat. Josephine quickly jumped into the water to save her little brother. As she swims underneath the water, Josephine suddenly transforms into mermaid (Dyosa Agua) and was able to bring her brother to the surface and hang him at the side of the boat. After saving her brother, Josephine puts her attention to the bandits, she summon a couple of whirlpools and used it to toss the bandits into the water. Josephine doesn’t want to scare the people on the boat, so she decided to swim to a nearby shore. After landing off the coast, Josephine made another transformation, this time into a centaur- a half-man, half-horse creature (Dyosa Tierra). As she runs into the island’s interior, the trees gave their respect by bowing to Josephine. Two armed men spotted her and tries to shoot her, Josephine attempts to escape but reach a dead – a cliff. As the armed men approach her, Josephine slipped and fell off the cliff, this time she transform into a half-man, half-eagle – Dyosa Cielo and fly her way out of danger.

After years of absence, Bakos finally returns to Kabanua, the Kabanuans hardly recognized him and thought that he’s a maligno. Bakos was shocked to find out that Magayon’s daughter will be crowned today a as a new Takda. Amang Suga was about to put the Tiara on Diana’s head, when Bakos came forth and tries to stop the coronation. Bakos revealed to Amang Suga that Sinukuan’s daughter - the real Takda is still alive. Magayon was stunned to learn that Sinukuan’s daughter survived.

Josephine manages to escape from the huntsmen and while flying across the sky the Haring Araw made an apparition. Josephine was told that her sudden transformation into three different beings is just a premonition of being the Takda. The powers to control land air and sea was bestowed upon her to fulfill the prophecy but the Haring Araw warned her that the path will be rough and a lot perils will come along the way. After talking to the Haring Araw, Josephine found herself lying on the beach – naked. She thought that she was just dreaming but Kulas was there to validate that she really is a Dyosa and introduce himself as a Gibut???. But despite experiencing the signs of being a Goddess, Josephine refuses to accept her fate and was in a state of denial. Kulas tries to convince Josephine to come to Kabanua with him but the young lady thought that Kulas is just putting a gag on her.

Part 3: Diana's Quest

At Kabanua, Diana was very upset after her coronation as a Takda was call-off after Amang Suga was informed that Sinukuan’s daughter was still alive. Diana went to Kasamian to inform her lover Adonis that Sinukuan’s daughter is still alive, Adonis was very angry because it might endangered the Kasamian’s aspiration of obtaining back their old facial appearances. Meanwhile Bakos was ordered by amang Suga and the Lakans to fetch Josephine from the world of mortals and bring her to Kasamian. Bakos quickly went to Josephine’s house and finally showed himself to Huling and Miong and despite Huling’s apprehension, Bakos went ahead to see Josephine in her room. Bakos showed the Tiara and tries to convince her to come in Kabanua and be crowned as the Takda.

Since learning that Sinukuan’s daughter was still alive, Diana grew restless and relentlessly practiced her powers in preparation for a face-off with her half sister Josephine. Without informing her mother, Diana decides to go to the mortal world. She used her powers to drill a hole from the immortal world into the world of mortals.

Part 4:Humble Heroine

After Kulas and Bakos both failed to convince Josephine, one of the Lakans from Kabanua took his opportunity to persuade Josephine to accept her fate as a Goddess, but to no avail. Josephine’s earlier experience though, it not necessarily persuaded her to accept the Dyosa tag, it opens Josephine’s eyes that her power can be used to help others in need.

Josephine’s encounter with the Kasamians was soon followed by a more dangerous one, while walking on her way home, she was abducted by two manananggals. After threatening that she will become their next meal, Josephine abruptly transformed into Dyosa Cielo and fought the malignos - hurling them to the ground. The two manananggals then turned their attention to Miong and Venus, snatching both of them into the air. The malignos threatens Josephine to drop the two and teased her which of the two shall she save first. Venus was dropped first and was saved by Josephine but Miong was not so lucky as he plummet to the ground. Miong was rushed into the hospital and was in severe pain. At the hospital, Huling and Josephine were intrigued by a delirious man (Zanjoe Marudo) who repeatedly moans the word “Dyosa”.

Bakos tries to make Josephine recite several Kabanua chant or codes that she can use to transform into three different types Dyosas. The goat was very joyful to see that there is some improvement over Josephine’s stance as being a Dyosa. She told Bakos that she had already accepted her powers and intends to use it for the good of others, although she still refuses to come to Kasamian and leave her family behind.

Part 5: Dyosa Comics, Help or Trouble?

Sinukuan was overjoyed to finally see her long lost daughter but she didn’t reveal her identity because it might compromise the safety of the Takda. Amang Suga had a strict instruction to Sinukuan, not to reveal her real identity until the Takda has been crowned the Queen of Kabanua. It was night again and it is time for Adonis to snatch another victim, Diana who was just nearby and is currently interrogating a Takda suspect, sensed the presence of Adonis. Diana quickly abandons her victim and teleported to Adonis’s location. After avoiding her since going to the mortal world, Adonis had a changed of heart assuring Diana that they will work together in finding the Takda.

The launch of Dyosa comics is set to commence but its model Clarrise(Diana) is nowhere to be found because she has spent an intimate night with Adonis. Huling and Miong were stunned to see Sinukuan after 18 years but they were unable to talk much because of the event but promised to keep in touch with each other. The show went well until a technical glitch threatens to ruin the show. One of the harnesses that supports the model of Dyosa Cielo gave in. Josephine rushed to the dressing room and transforms into Dyosa Cielo. The goddess of air came just in the nick of time to save the model from falling from off the ceiling. Mars was staggered by what he saw because it was the exact creature that he’s been drawing throughout the years. Mars tries to unravel the identity of Dyosa Cielo by running after the model but Josephine stalled his attempts. At the end of the launch, Mars handed Huling and Miong copies of Dyosa comics which serves as a forewarning of things to come.

Meanwhile, Purita the witch noticed a copy of Dyosa comics and observed that it seem to have some similarities with what’s happening in the real world and the depiction of the Kasamians and the Kabanuas. Adonis quickly ordered his sentinels to get the illustrator of Dyosa comics. Mars was working overtime and was alone at the office when the Kasamians came and forcibly abducted him.

Part 6: Goddess in Love

It didn’t surprise Adonis that the girl that he bumped into was the Takda, he ordered the witch to pinpoint the location of the Takda. The situation became very tense afterwards because Diana was able to locate his mansion and Adonis was in his handsome looks. The witch was able to make Adonis uglier just in time after Diana had entered the mansion. After much time and effort, the witch sited the whereabouts of Josephine and Kulas. Adonis finally solved the mystery behind his encounter with the Kasamian (Kulas) and learned that he’s the caretaker of the Takda.

Kulas is getting more and more in love with Josephine. In spite of Bakos’s repeated advice to stop his feelings, Kulas is adamant to reveal his love for Josephine. A perfect timing and opportunity came in Kulas’s way after Josephine agreed to come with him, at the beach this coming weekend. Meanwhile, Sinukuan had a frightening nightmare of a forthcoming danger, so she decided to consult Mars via mental telepathy to know what’s going to happen next. Mars became possessed and started to draw vigorously. Their communication was cut short after Adonis came by at the office to visit Mars.

Josephine became concerned about the effects of nightmares to Mars’s mind, so she decided to surprise him by showing as Dyosa Cielo. Mars was overwhelmed to see the creature he had always dreamt of meeting. Dyosa Cielo assured Mars that he’s not losing his mind and all of his nightmares are true. Dyosa Cielo advised Mars to use his gift in helping those who are in need. Before leaving, Mars requested for a kiss but Dyosa Cielo says that despite her appearance she is still conservative.

Characters

Kabanuas

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The Three forms of Dyosa.

• Josephine "Josie" Cruz/Sinukuan/ Takda - a powerful goddess with three personas; Dyosa Tierra (Earth), Dyosa Cielo (Air), and Dyosa Agua (Water). She is the 'Takda' (destined one) who will restore balance to the world. She has a huge responsibility but she is reluctant to accept her fate because of the powerful emotion of love that she is feeling. Played by Anne Curtis.

• Mariang Sinukuan - is supposed to be the next queen of Kabanwa. However, a curse separates her from her daughter Dyosa. Played by Mickey Ferriols.

• Mariang Magayon - is very jealous of her sister Sinukuan. They are both daugthers of Amang Suga but it is the offspring of Sinukuan who is the takda (destined one). Played by Jacklyn Jose.

• Amang Suga - is the father of both Magayon and Sinukuan. He is the strongest god in the world of Kabanwa. Played by Lloyd Samartino.

• Diana - the daughter of Magayon. She grows up believing that she is the takda but it turns out to be false, as it is Dyosa who is the true Takda. She then vows to kill her half-sister for ruining her dreams of ruling the immortal world.She have the ability of Fire (Dyosa Pyra). Played by Nikki Bacolod.

• Bathala ng Araw - the supreme god in the world of Kabanuas. He is god of the sun.

• Bakus - is the faun or half-man and half-goat character who is the loyal supporter of Amang Suga. He is tasked to inform Dyosa about her true identity. He kept the true tiara. Played by Epi Quizon.

• Salaminsim - a face inside a mirror who gives advice to Magayon. Played by Vice Ganda.

• Huling and Miong - are the adoptive parents of Josephine. They were cursed by Tadklan to become dwarves. Played by Rubi Rubi and Jojit Lorenzo.

• Cheepa - one of Bakus old friends in Kabanwa. She's the one who informed Bakus that Diana will be crowned Dyosa. Played by Jesse Mendiola.

• Lambana - a fairy whose friend of Sinukuan but killed by Magayon when she tried to help Sinukuan. She can change into a dove.

• Bernardo Carpio - is the love interest of Sinukuan, Bernardo Carpio. Tadaklan, the king of Kasamayan, imprisons him in a stone formation, but is revived by Magayon. Played by Matthew Mendoza.

Kasamayans

• Tadaklan - the King of Kasamyans, he plans to betray the Kabanwas by marrying one of Amang Suga's daughters to make him stay good-looking instead of his monstrous look. Played by Carlos Morales.

• Adonis - the son of Tadaklan. The mission of Adonis is to kill the Takda (the chosen one). However, when he lays eyes on Dyosa, the Beast cannot bear to kill the great beauty. Played by Sam Milby.

• The Oracle - an old witch that knows everything. She works for Tadaklan to find the takda.

• Kapre - a huge man who worked for Tadaklan to fin the chosen one. He kidnapped little girls and kill them, to find if they are the takda.

• Brihida (The Hag) - a woman who made the will's of Adonis before he went down to the mortal world. Played by Tess Antonio.

• Mara and Clara - the two manananggals that tried to get Josephine, Miong, Venus, and even Clarisse (the human name of Diana) to become their victims. They are named after the two characters from the Filipino daytime soap opera Mara Clara, whose names were in turn derived from the character of "Maria Clara" from the novel of Jose Rizal Noli Me Tangere.

Lakans

• Barakula/ Herkulas (Kulas) - is the childhood friend of Josephine. As the guardian of Dyosa, he can transform into a Gibut (merman). He also has feelings for Josephine but he is forbidden to love a fellow immortal. Played by Luis Manzano.

• Ping - a taliking turtle assigned by Kulas to eavesdrop to Josephine, if either she changed her mind of being a Dyosa.

• Tandang Marinella/ Manella (Ella) (The Old Mermaid) - the leader of the Gibut (Merpeople). She told Barakula that he's doing the wrong thing by telling Josephine that she's a Dyosa.

• Horse - a talking horse in a kalesa, who talked to Dyosa Tierra, to change her mind about being a Dyosa.

• Birdy - the talking parrot that Dyosa Cielo gave to Mars as a gift.

Humans with Abilities

• Calliope Makiling - is the owner of Makiling Publications, the company that publishes Dyosa Komiks. This publishing house is where Josephine and Mars work as employees. It's still unknown if she has any connections to the folklore character Mariang Makiling. Played by Maricar De Mesa.

• Mars - is a well-known comics illustrator whose drawings become true. He is in love with the powerful goddess called Dyosa Ciello who is the subject of his drawings, He sends messages to Huling & Miong by drawing in comics ordered by a fairy to Mars. Mars has a precognition ability. Played by Zanjoe Marudo.

• Clarice - originally, she was Diana who killed the true Clarice and takes her place as the cousin of Agatha.

• SINyang, KUnnie, and ANing - the triplet alter ego of Sinukuan when she went to the Mortal World to find her daughter, the takda.

Humans

• Agatha - the school's "queen bee". She's one of the richest girls in school and one of Josephine's archenemis. She seems to like all the boys Josephine likes. Played by Diane Medina.

• Loki - the curly haired guy and been bestfriends with Josephine and Kulas since childhood. Played by Micah Munoz.

• Ares - the school's "jock". He seems to like Josephine. He was suppose to escort Josephine to her Debut, but foun out that her parents were midgets, so he backed up. Played by Andrew Wolff.

• Venus (Binoy) - son of Huling and Miong. His name is feminine because they thought that Huling will give birth to a female child. Played by Joseph Andre Garcia.

• Mang Emo - adoptive father of Kulas. Miong and Huling gave a baby to him few years ago to make him take care of the Guardian of the takda. Played by Crispin Pineda.

Creatures

• Kabanuans - the good engantos including the reigns of gods and goddesses.

• Kasamyans - the evil engantos including the reigns of malignos.

• Kapre - an ugly giant man.

• Tikbalangs - half-horse upward and half human downwards creature.

• Aswangs - human flesh-eating creatures.

• Manananggals - half bodied women with black wings.

• Unicorn - a horse with one horn in its head. Sinukuan was turned into this creature after Magayon cursed her.

• Messenger Bat - a bat that passes the messages of Kasamyans.

• The Two-Headed Cobra - a cobra with two heads, staying behind Tadklan's throne.

• Tiyanaks - little creature who disguise themselves as babies. They attacked Agatha, but saved by Josephine.

• Kraken - a giant purple octopus that was ordered by Adonis to kidnap the Old Mermaid so that he could find the Takda.

• Ek Ek - the flying creatures with a bat-like wing and a beek of a bird.

Magical Items

• Tiara - the magical crown which should be given to the takda to rule the whole world of supernatural creatures.

• Flute - the magical flute of the faun, Bakus which makes him do his powers.

• Lila - a flower used by Bakus to make anybody fall asleep.

• Eighteen Jewels - the eighteen magical jewels that Sinukuan gave to Josephine as a protection against the Kasamayans. One by one the jewels starts to appear during Josephine's birthday until she reach her debut (eighteenth birthday) and the last jewels appeared.

• Medallion - a magical medallion Magayon gave to her daughter Diana. While Diana is wearing this, the Takda will be unaware of her existence in the Mortal world.

• Magical Liquid (Mahiwagang Likido) - a magical liquid given by a female Kasamayan (A Hag) to Adonis for him to transform into a human form during his stay in the world of humans.

• Magic Mirror - the mirror used by Adonis and the other aswangs to determine a female if she was the 'Takda'.

• Magic Fountain - the fountain used bo Brihida (the Hag) to get informations about the 'Takda' and it serves as a monitor.

• Asin (Salt) - When mixed with water it can possibly kill a Kasamyan.

Cast

Main cast

• Anne Curtis as Josephine Sinukuan/ Takda
• Luis "Lucky" Manzano as Barakula/ Herkulas (Kulas)
• Sam Milby as Adonis
• Zanjoe Marudo as Mars
• Mickey Ferriols as Mariang Sinukuan
• Jacklyn Jose as Mariang Magayon
• Lloyd Samartino as Amang Suga
• Matthew Mendoza as Bernardo Carpio
• Nikki Bacolod as Diana
• Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon as Bakus

• Carlos Morales as Tadaklan
• Maricar De Mesa-Allado as Calliope Makiling
• Rubi Rubi as Huling
• Jojit Lorenzo as Miyong
• Jomari "Vice Ganda" Viceral as Salaminsim
• Carlo Guevarra
• Micah Muñoz as Loki
• Joseph Andre Garcia as Venus (Binoy)
• Crispin Pineda as Mang Emo
• Kerr Rebullo as Marianne Santos/Jenica Sta Maria
• Sherwin Penaranda as Capre

Guest Cast

• Paul Salas as Young Kulas
• Sophia Baar as Young Josephine Sinukuan
• Jacob Dionisio
• Basty Alcanses as Young Loki
• Andrew Wolff as Ares
• Tess Aquino
• Diane Medina as Agatha
• Jesse Mendiola as Cheepa

Adoptations

Names from Mythologies

• Bakus (Bacchus) - in Roman mythology, he is the god of wine, vine, vegetation, and fertility. He was known originally to the Greeks as Dionysus. He was the son of Zeus (Jupiter) and Semele, daughter of King Cadmus of Thebes, whom the god courted in human form. In most typical representation, he was a youthful god-hondsome, beardless with long hair and wearing vine leaves on his head and carrying a bottle of wine.

• Calliope - in Greek mythology, she was the muse of eloquence and epic poetry. She was the most distinguished of the nine Muses, the goddesses of arts, sciences, and literature. They were the daughters of Zeus (Jupiter) and Mnemosyne, a Titaness and the goddess of memory. Calliope's name means "beautiful voice". She was represented as a beautiful goddess carrying a tablet and an intrument with needles.

• Adonis - in Greek mythology, he was a young man famed for his beauty and loved by Aphrodite (Venus), the goddess of love and beauty. He was borned of the incestuous love of Myrrha for her father, Cinyras, the king of Cyprus. An avid hunter, he was killed by wild boar. His name means "my lord".

• Mars - in Roman mythology, he was the god of war. He was regarded as the father of the Romans. According to tradition, Romulus and Remus, the founder of Rome, were his sons by Rhea Sylvia. He was the son of Jupiter (Zeus) and Juno (Hera). He was represented to be a handsome god wearing an armor and helmet, aided by shield and sword. He was early identified by Greeks as Ares. Its also been suggested that Mars' name and his occupation is a comic book artist is an homage to renowned Filipino comic book legend Mars Ravelo.

• Herkulas/Kulas (Hercules) - in Roman mythology, he was the greatest and strongest hero. He was the son of Zeus (Jupiter) to Alcmena, Amphitryon's wife. He was famoust for his twelve labors. When he died, he was taken to heaven, where he was reconciled to Hera (Juno) and married her daughter Hebe (Juventas), the goddess of youth. He was identified as Heracles by the Greeks.

• Ares - in Greek mythology, he was the god of war; he was called Mars by Romans. He was the son of Zeus (Jupiter) and Hera (Juno), he was usually regarded as the lover of Aphrodite (Venus). His characteristic activities were making war and making love. In arts, he was often represented as a stalwart figure armed with helmet, shield and sword.

• Diana - in Roman mythology, she was the daughter of Jupiter (Zeus) and Latona (Leto) and the twin sister of Apollo. She was the goddess of hunt, wild life, and moon and was identified with Greek goddess Artemis. She was represented to be carrying a bow and arrow, associated with deer and other wild animals.

• Venus - in Roman mythology, she was the goddess of love and beauty, identified by Greeks as Aphrodite. She was the daughter of Jupiter (Zeus) and Dione, a Titaness. According to other account, she arose from the sea as aresult of the mingling of the foam with the blood of Uranus, the god of heaven, shed when he was mutilated by his son Saturn (Cronus). Aphrodite's name means "foam". She was the mother of Cupid (Eros) by Mars (Ares). She was represented as a beautiful goddess associated with dove, rose, apple, or even with swan.

• Loki (Loke) - in Norse mythology,the god of mischief. The 13th century Icelandic Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, two of the very few sources of information regarding the figure, inconsistently place him among the Æsir, as his blood-brotherhood makes him a member of Odin's family.Like other deities in the Eddas, Loki is described with many names: Lie-Smith, Sly-God, Shape-Changer, Sly-One, Foxy-One, Lopt, Sky Traveler, Sky Walker and Wizard Of Lies among others.

• Unicorn - are legendary creatures that looks like a horse but with a single horn in the middle of its forehead. The term "unicorn" derived from Latin words "unus" which means "one" and "cornu" which means "horn". In legends, unicorn was associated with pegasus, a winged hores.

• Kraken - are legendary sea monsters of gargantuan size, said to have dwelt off the coasts of Norway and Iceland. The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the beasts have made them common ocean-dwelling monsters in various fictional works

Names from Filipino Folklore

• Makiling (Mariang Makiling) - in Filipino mythology, she was a diwata (fairy) living and associated to Mt. Makiling. She was compared to Mariang Sinukuan and Mariang Cacao which were both guardians of mountains.

• Mariang Sinukuan - in Filipino mythology, she was a diwata (fairy) living in Mt. Arayat. She was said to be the goddess of mountain. She was represented as a beautiful lady in white flowing robe.

• Bernardo Carpio - in Filipino mythology, he was a strong man (giant) that causes earthquakes. He was said to be trapped in two great rocks of mountains in Rodriguez, Rizal.

• Mariang Magayon (Daragang Magayon) - in Filipino mythology, she was the heroin in the legend of Mt. Mayon. When she died, her tomb grows and became a mountain that later became a volcano. This volcano is now called Mt. Mayon, derived from her name which means "beautiful lady".

• Bathala - in Filipino mythology, he was the supreme god among the engkantos and the king of the diwata.

• Engkanto - in Filipino mythology, they were the spirits and the gods of nature. They have the ability to appear like a human. They were the protectors of all natural elements. It was said that engkantos was divided into to: the benignos, the good engkantos; the maligno, the evil engkantos.

• Lambana - in Filipino mythology, they were the protectors of nature and guides of travelers, they usually personify the features of natural elements such as trees, flowers, and water bodies. they were usually represented as a fairy accompanied by fireflies.

• Tikbalang - in Filipino mythology, they were best characterized as being part-horse and part-man. They were further describe as having the ability to fly. If a person is able to snacth strands of their hairs, they would give that person a ride across the sky and retuen him safe home.

• Tiyanak - in Filipino mythology, they are believed to be the spirits of children who died at birth. The word "tiyanak" is a shortened form of the word "patianak" which means "patay na anak" or dead child.

• Kapre - in Filipino mythology, they were giants-beard men living in big trees, especially acacia tree. They were usually depicted to be ugly giant man covered with hairs and using tobacco as a mean of smoking. They were said to be the protectors of the trees.

• Manananggal - in Filipino mythology, they were the creatures that have the ability to severing its upper torso in order to fly into the night with huge bat-like wings to prey on unsuspecting and its severed lower torso is left standing and it is said to be the more vulnerable of the two halves.

• Aswang - in Filipino mythology, they were the ghouls and the most feared creature. It was said that they have the ability to change their appearance into animals. They eat human flesh.

• Ek Ek (Ekek) - in Filipino mythology, they were the flying creatures that look like the manananggal but they can't divide their body. They were describe to have wings and looks like a bird.

Names from Dramas

• Mara - in Filipino drama, she was the main character in the drama entitled "Mara Clara". She was portayed by Judy Ann Santos.

• Clara - in Filipino drama, she was the mortal enemy of Mara and the main villain in the drama entitled "Mara Clara". She was portrayed by Gladys Reyes.

• Marinella - in Filipino drama, it's the title of the drama show about three little girls played by Shaina Magdayao, Camille Prats and Serena Dalrymple. Marinella is combined names of Marie, Rina and Ella.

Terms from other Languages

• Dyosa (Diosa) - in Filipino language, the term "diosa" was used to describe a beautiful lady that looks like a goddess. The word "diosa" literally means "goddess" from its Spanish origin.

• Lakan - in Filipino ancient language, the term "lakan" was used to describe men. It is the male counterpart of the words "lakambini" or "mutya" which both describe women.

• Suga (Amang Suga) - Suga means "light" in Ilonggo languange.

• Cielo - in Spanish language, the word "cielo" literally means "sky".

• Agua - in Spanish language, the word "agua" literally means "water".

• Tierra - in Spanish language, the word "tierra" literally means "earth".

• Pyra - in Latin language, the word "pyra" was derived from the word "pyre" which literally means "fire".

• Tiara - in Latin language, the word "tiara" literally means "crown". It was the crowns worn by kings, queens, and even by the popes.

Overview

Production

Anne Curtis will flaunt her sexy body in the fantaserye Dyosa. According to Direk Wenn, latex will be used to cover the boobs of Anne when she transforms into Dyosa Tierra and Dyosa Agua.

The character of Dyosa Agua is the easiest to portray, according to Anne, because she just slips on the fishtail and she no longer has to wear makeup. According to Direk Wenn Deramas, it takes ten men to move the huge wings of Dyosa Cielo.

According to Anne, it is most difficult being Dyosa Tierra since she needs to kneel for long periods of time inside the fiberglass body of the horse costume.

Conference/ Promotion

The grand press conference of Dyosa took place at the Manila Ocean Park last August 4, 2008. Comedienne Rubirubi joined the press in touring the marine themed educational park located at the back of the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

Anne Curtis performed the theme song of Dyosa titled "Himig ng Pag-ibig" during the press con. This revival of a song from Asin is performed by Yeng Constantino for the actual show. Sam Milby says that he has no problems working with Luis Manzano in this fantaserye. "Even before ako dumating sa buhay ni Anne, nandiyan na si Luis as a best friend. They're best friends."

Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano clarified that they never had a relationship in the past. "We were dating lang," says Anne. "It never came to a point that we were boyfriend-girlfriend." Luis says that seven or eight years ago, they had an understanding to be exclusively seeing each other but they did not choose to be in a relationship.

See also

• ABS-CBN
• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN

External links

• Dyosa at Telebisyon.net
• Dyosa at Multiply.com