Jennylyn Mercado plays Lira, former Queen of Lireo in GMA Network's Encantadia TV Series

Lira (known as Mila or Milagros in the mortal world) is a major character in the Philippine television series Encantadia which was aired in GMA Network from May 2, 2005 to December 9, 2005. Lira is played by Filipina actress and StarStruck Season One Ultimate Female Survivor Jennylyn Mercado. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (720x960, 89 KB) Summary from encantadia-book-1. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (720x960, 89 KB) Summary from encantadia-book-1. ... Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipina actress and singer. ... GMA Network, Incorporated (Global Media Arts Network, Incorporated) is one of the largest broadcast networks in the Philippines. ... Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series (locally known as telefantasya) produced by GMA Network. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series (locally known as telefantasya) produced by GMA Network. ... GMA Network, Incorporated (Global Media Arts Network, Incorporated) is one of the largest broadcast networks in the Philippines. ... May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Filipinos or the Filipino people are the native inhabitants and citizens of the Republic of the Philippines located in Southeast Asia. ... StarStruck is the first reality-based talent search on Philippine television in recent history. ... Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Mercado (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipina actress and singer. ...

Lira is the only daughter and sole heiress apparent to Amihan, who became Queen of Lireo and his father was King Ybrahim of Sapiro. She was hailed by her grandmother former queen Mine-a as Encantadia's luntiae or savior. She was crowned Queen of Lireo and instantaneously abdicated the throne in favor of a peaceful life in the mortal realm. She is also the mother of Cassandra. Filipina actress Iza Calzado plays Amihan. ... Official languages Enchanta and Tagalog Capital Lireo Queen Danaya Independence From Etheria, Sapiro, Hathoria and Adamya Currency Gold, Silver, Bronze and precious metals among others National anthem Ivo (Lireos Theme) Lireo is a fictional queendom in the world of Encantadia, the main setting of the Philippine telefantasya (fantasy-themed... Dawn Zulueta as the Queen Mother Minea in Encantadia Series in the GMA Network Minea is the Ynang Reyna (Queen Mother) of Lireo and the mother of Pirena (by Hagorn), Amihan (by Raquim, her beloved), Alena, and Danaya (both by unknown fathers) and also the sister of general Aquil in... Ella Guevara plays Cassandra in GMA Networks Etheria TV series Cassandra is a fictional character from the Filipino fantasy-themed television saga Encantadia produced by GMA Network. ...

Character background

Lira as Milagros in the mortal realm

In the first part of the story, Mira was known as Lira until the discovery of the true Lira, Mila. Image File history File links Castlira. ... Image File history File links Castlira. ... Mira (first known as Lira) is a fictional character in the Philippine television series Encantadia played by Filipina actress Yasmien Kurdi. ...

Lira was born through a collective dream by her biological parents, Amihan and Ybrahim. Danaya, her aunt, blessed Lira with extraordinary powers and protection against Pirena while her aunt Alena blessed her with a beautiful voice. Pierre-Cécile Puvis de Chavannes: The Dream, 1883 A girl sleeps in her bed, before reaching REM sleep. ... Filipina actress Iza Calzado plays Amihan. ... Dingdong Dantes plays King Ybrahim in the Encantadia series of GMA Network Ybrahim is a major character in the Philippine fantasy-themed television series entitled Encantadia. ... Diana Zubiri as Danaya in the Encantadia TV series. ... Karylle as Alena in GMA Networks Encantadia Alena is a fictional character from the Filipino telefantasyas - Encantadia, Etheria, and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas. ...

Pirena knows that Lira is a hindrance to her plans. She tries to kill Lira but fails because of Danaya's blessing. Instead, she replaces Lira with her own child, Mira, and sends Lira to the human world.

The true Lira is adopted by a poor couple that names her Milagros (or "miracle" in English) because when their hut catches fire, Lira is found unharmed. Lira grows up into a pretty young woman, and comes to works as a maid for a rich family where she falls in love with Anthony, her employer's son. Anthony is a rich guy(human being) whom Mira and Lira fell in love with. ...

After being discovered by Danaya, Lira returns to Encantadia with the help of Bagwis. Lira is reunited with her mother, Amihan, after being lost in Encantadia and imprisoned by Pirena. Bagwis is a character from the fictional telefantasya made by GMA Network Inc. ...

Lira’s mission as Encantadia’s luntiae (savior) finally came into fruition as she has fulfilled to save Encantadia from the clutches of the Hathors when the three kingdoms of Lireo, Sapiro and Adamya triumphed in overthrowing the Hathors from its occupation of the land of the Diwatas. She successfully brought peace and tranquility in Encantadia and served her purpose in the reunification of the four elemental gemstones and their guardians.

After the war, she is crowned the new queen of Lireo but almost immediately steps down, choosing to live in the human world with her soulmate Anthony. Lira and Anthony lived a reserved and idyllic life for many years. Both of them were unfortunate not to be blessed with an offspring, but this did not deter them from their lifelong vow to be together, until the sad reality finally catches up with them: Lira's heritage as a diwata meant that her lifespan far outstripped that of a mortal such as Anthony. In the finale of the series, Anthony dies of old age while Lira is physically still at the age she and Anthony first met. Deeply bereaved, Lira returns to Encantadia and asks Cassiopea to also grant her the sleep of mortals. Cassiopea reluctantly accedes to Lira's request, much to the grief of all Encantadia, which mourns the passing of their savior. Cassiopea, however, takes strands of Lira's hair, and from these conjures a baby. Named Cassandra, she is considered Lira's daughter, being the child of her own flesh. Soulmate (or soul mate) is a term sometimes used to designate someone with whom one has a feeling of deep affinity, friendship, love, strong intimacy, sexuality, or compatibility. ... In Philippine mythology, a diwata or encantada is a mythological figure similar to fairies. ... Cindy Kurleto plays Cassiopea in GMA Networks Encantadia and Etheria TV Series Cassiopea is a character from Encantadia, a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. ... Ella Guevara plays Cassandra in GMA Networks Etheria TV series Cassandra is a fictional character from the Filipino fantasy-themed television saga Encantadia produced by GMA Network. ...

Afterlife

Lira and her ash'te Danaya

Her existence in Devas was at her own will and choice. She did this in order to be reunited with the only man she had ever loved and be with him eternally. Although this has made Lira feel gratified and contented, her happiness was short-lived and realized that she had left a daughter following her demise. While in Devas, Lira could sense that her daughter was yearning for a mother’s love, one that she herself could only give. Apart from this, Lira has sensed that Encantadia’s peace has once more been threatened by a growing number of adversaries menacing and manipulating the Sang’gres. She felt that Encantadia is in need of her help yet again and decided to ask for Emre’s approval to return to Encantadia. Regrettably, Emre turns down Lira’s appeal. Being initially hardheaded, Lira pleas again and consults Galatea, Emre’s aide in Devas and warden of the portal to Encantadia. Lira and Galatea agrees to a compromise and the latter gives the former a test. Lira failed the test however through the help of her Ilo (grandfather) Armeo, she victoriously returns to Encantadia. Image File history File links Danaya_lira. ... Image File history File links Danaya_lira. ... Encantadian equivalent of Greek God Zeus, the Diwatas refer to him as Bathala; the Supreme God of the the Encantandians, and brother to Arde. ... Armeo is a fictional character in Encantadia, a fantasy soap opera shown in Philippine television. ...

Lira triumphantly returned to Lireo and was met by her parents and ash’te Danaya alongside Aquil. Her return met diverse reactions and was scolded by her parents for journeying back without Emre’s consent and approval nevertheless Aquil took the benefits of Lira’s presence as she would serve a crucial and indispensable part in their fight against their opponents. Lira assured and guaranteed her full mutual aid in their quest to rid Encantadia from Etherian suppressors. Her arrival was also met with disdain as she had found out that her daughter Cassandra had voyaged towards Devas in an attempt to bring her back. Lira however felt that it would be best if her daughter wouldn’t be around all the more that Encantadia has become a perilous milieu for Cassandra, taking note of the fact that she is safeguarded by Wahid, Wantuk and Apek. Official languages Enchanta and Tagalog Capital Lireo Queen Danaya Independence From Etheria, Sapiro, Hathoria and Adamya Currency Gold, Silver, Bronze and precious metals among others National anthem Ivo (Lireos Theme) Lireo is a fictional queendom in the world of Encantadia, the main setting of the Philippine telefantasya (fantasy-themed... Alfred Vargas as Aquil. ... Ella Guevara plays Cassandra in GMA Networks Etheria TV series Cassandra is a fictional character from the Filipino fantasy-themed television saga Encantadia produced by GMA Network. ...

Lira Transforming into Battle Armor

Amihan on the other hand has been anxious and fretted that Lira’s return might have something to do with the realization of the prophecy concerning Ybrahim’s demise at the hands of his own child. Amihan’s sister however shoved any truth to her assumption. Image File history File links Enca001. ... Image File history File links Enca001. ... Dingdong Dantes plays King Ybrahim in the Encantadia series of GMA Network Ybrahim is a major character in the Philippine fantasy-themed television series entitled Encantadia. ...

Following Cassandra’s failure to disembark in Devas, she returns to Sapiro disappointed and desolated. Lira nonetheless was thrilled upon hearing that Cassandra has arrived and soonafter she reunites with her daughter she has since longed for. Learning of Lira’s return, the Goddess Ether confronted Avria because she has overlooked and undermined Lira’s return from Devas. Ether divulged to Etheria’s Queen how Lira, Encantadia’s luntiae, has liberated the realm from its conquerors and that they shouldn’t forsook the fact that Lira could jeopardize their scheme. Lira who rescued her ash’te Pirena from Ether’s clutches fought the vengeful goddess only to be overpowered by her. Fearing of Lira’s safety, Amihan and her sisters convened and decided to send Lira and their granddaughter Cassandra to the mortal realm to seek refuge away from Encantadia and to protect Lireo's future queen. Her mother stated that Lira’s mission for Encantadia has long been fulfilled and that her duties as mother to Cassandra should be her main concern. Lira arguably declared that she could carry out both duties effortlessly, but later submitted to her mother’s wishes. And so Lira and her daughter where whisked into the mortal realm. Sanggre Pirena, the keeper of the Gem of Fire and mother of Mira. ... Filipina actress Iza Calzado plays Amihan. ...

Family affiliations

Sang'gre Lira is a member of royal houses of two kingdoms, being the sole daughter of Amihan of Lireo and the first-born of Ybrahim of Sapiro. Her other Diwata relations include her ash'tes (aunts) Pirena, Alena and Danaya; grandmother Mine-a; and half-cousin Mira. Her Sapirian royal lineage descends from Raquim, Armeo and Meno. She is the half-sister of Kahlil, Armea and Arman, all of whom were fathered by Ybrahim. Lira is the biological mother of Cassandra, who was made from her own flesh and Cassiopea's blood. Her mortal family includes her foster parents, and her husband Anthony. Official languages Enchanta and Tagalog Capital Lireo Queen Danaya Independence From Etheria, Sapiro, Hathoria and Adamya Currency Gold, Silver, Bronze and precious metals among others National anthem Ivo (Lireos Theme) Lireo is a fictional queendom in the world of Encantadia, the main setting of the Philippine telefantasya (fantasy-themed... Filipina actress Iza Calzado plays Amihan. ... Dingdong Dantes plays King Ybrahim in the Encantadia series of GMA Network Ybrahim is a major character in the Philippine fantasy-themed television series entitled Encantadia. ... Enchanta is a fictional language that was devised for the Philippine fantasy television show (telefantasya) Encantadia, which aired on GMA Network from May 2 to December 9, 2005. ... Sanggre Pirena, the keeper of the Gem of Fire and mother of Mira. ... Karylle as Alena in GMA Networks Encantadia Alena is a fictional character from the Filipino telefantasyas - Encantadia, Etheria, and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas. ... Diana Zubiri as Danaya in the Encantadia TV series. ... Dawn Zulueta as the Queen Mother Mine-a in the Encantadia series of GMA Network Mine-a is a character from the Filipino telefantasyas Encantadia and Etheria produced by GMA Network. ... Mira (first known as Lira) is a fictional character in the Philippine television series Encantadia played by Filipina actress Yasmien Kurdi. ... Award Winning Filipino Actor and Sports icon Richard Gomez plays Raquim in Encantadia series of GMA Network Raquim is a fictional character in Encantadia series, a telefantasya being aired by GMA Network portrayed by Filipino actor Richard Gomez. ... Armeo is a fictional character in Encantadia, a fantasy soap opera shown in Philippine television. ... King Meno is a fictional character from the Philippine telefantasya Etheria, which is a prequel/sequel to the highly rated Encantadia. ... Kahlil is the son of Alena and Ybarro from the Philippine fantasy soap opera Encantadia. ... Filipino actor Marky Cielo as Arman in the Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas series of GMA Network Arman is a fictional character in the third book of the Encantadia series entitled Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas. ... Ella Guevara plays Cassandra in GMA Networks Etheria TV series Cassandra is a fictional character from the Filipino fantasy-themed television saga Encantadia produced by GMA Network. ... Cindy Kurleto plays Cassiopea in GMA Networks Encantadia and Etheria TV Series Cassiopea is a character from Encantadia, a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. ... Anthony is a rich guy(human being) whom Mira and Lira fell in love with. ...

Personality

Lira's Battle Armor

When Encantadia becomes her new home, Lira's behavior does not seem to fit to the culture of Encantadia. She sometimes speaks Taglish, which puzzled many Encantandians because they barely understand it. The culture in Encantadia is ancient and Lira, although an Encantadian herself, was raised in the modern human world. Only her mother Amihan, who had lived in the human world during her childhood, understands her modern speech and her post-20th century teen behavior. Image File history File links Lira_armor. ... Image File history File links Lira_armor. ... Taglish, a portmanteau of the words Tagalog and English, is an informal dialect of Tagalog in the Philippines that infuses English terms. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the...

Abilities and weapons

Special abilities

• Teleportation — commonly seen among the Sang'gres of Encantadia.
• Flight — like her mother, Amihan, she also uses the wind to levitate herself
• Aerokinesis — being the daughter of the elemental goddess of wind, she has the same powers like her mother. She uses the wind to fence off opponents.
• Sonokinesis — when Lira was still in Amihan's womb, Alena blessed her to have a very beautiful voice like her own. But the power of the voices of Lira and Alena are very different. Whereas Lira's voice is used for calming others, Alena's is more powerful because she can hypnotize, kill, make anyone love her, and calm everyone. This is due to biosonar, an ability possessed by sea creatures.
• Atmokinesis — like Alena and Amihan, she can control the weather with the powers of wind.
• She also has an innate protection against fire which Danaya blessed her with to protect her from Pirena.

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• Arkrey — the long sword of Amihan's father, Raquim, but later replaced by the Avatar.
• Avatar — the golden sword forged by Cassiopeia.