List of Indio characters


The following is a list of major, recurring, notable and minor characters appeared in Indio, a Filipino historical drama-epic fantasy series created and developed by Suzette Doctolero and produced by GMA Network. It executive produced by Meann P. Regala and directed by Dondon Santos. The series premiered on January 14, 2013 on GMA Telebabad block, and January 15, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It concluded its twenty weeks run on May 31, 2013 with the total of ninety-seven episodes.

Plot

In order to save her newborn son from certain doom, Ynaguiginid—the goddess of war—is forced to sacrifice her own immortality. Safe and alone in the forest under the watchful eyes of Magayon, the deity of flying creatures, Ynaguiginid's child is rescued by a native couple who name him Malaya. As Malaya grows up he manifests god-like powers which were inherited from his mother. His powers are witnessed by the villagers and Malaya is eventually looked upon as their savior.
However, as Spanish conquistadors descend upon the land, Malaya is captured and enslaved. Years passed and Malaya will have witnessed how terribly the Spaniards mistreat his countrymen. No longer able to bear the suffering and pain of his people, he is roused by Magayon of his true purpose. Simeon must fulfill his destiny to fight off the Spanish invaders and liberate his country.

Major characters

The series featured eleven regular characters throughout its run.

Malaya / Simeon / Indio

Portrayed by Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr., the series' main protagonist. He is a demigod—son of Ynaguiguinid, a deity of war to Hangaway, a native warrior. He possesses great powers and incredible strength and he is the destined to be the savior and protector of both his fellow Indios and diwatas against the Spanish occupiers. The character also portrayed by Vincent Magbanua and Alden Richards in the first part of the show. GMA Network's Vice President for Entertainment TV, Lilybeth Rasonable said that "Indio was really made for him ." Revilla finds his very first television series "exciting but very challenging" and went through rigorous acting trainings under director Laurice Guillen and Pen Medina for his preparation for the role. He also did some readings and research regarding Philippine history because "even though it is a fictional show, it has some historical undertones that should at least have some sense of accuracy."

Esperanza Sanreal

Portrayed by Jennylyn Mercado, Malaya/Simeon's love interest; an insulares; daughter of Juancho Sanreal with Maria, an Indio he molested. She has never experienced love or even a bit of affection from her father, and to obtain it, Esperanza is out to prove herself. She eventually falls in love with Simeon/Malaya, her father’s slave and later, formidable nemesis.

Señor Juancho Sanreal

Portrayed by Michael de Mesa, the main antagonist. Juancho is the son and successor of Antonio Sanreal. He is the domineering husband of Victoria and the estranged father of Esperanza. Juancho was trained by his father to be a despotic encomendero like him. Juancho rules the encomienda with an iron hand, holding on to power and determined to take down anyone who dares to get in his way. Juancho adopted and raised Simeon/Malaya for one reason – to use Simeon and his incredible powers and abilities for his own personal gain. The character was also played by Lucho Ayala in the first part of the series.

Dian Magayon

Portrayed by Rhian Ramos, the goddess of all flying creatures. She has the power to command birds and other flying species. She also has the power of flight by turning herself into an eagle. Magayon also serves as the protector and guide of Malaya/Simeon throughout his journey in fulfilling his purpose and destiny. The character also serves as the narrator of the show

Señora Victoria Hidalgo de Sanreal

Portrayed by Jackie Lou Blanco, antagonist; a peninsulares; the sterile wife of Juancho Sanreal. Her bitter nature turns her into an intolerable shrew. She loathes Esperanza for being her husband's daughter by another woman. The character was initially played by Nathalie Hart as the young version of the character.

Hernando Pelaez

Portrayed by Chinggoy Alonzo, a peninsular; serves as the right-hand man of Juancho Sanreal. Hernando is a tough-looking man with noble virtues, but he is constantly torn between his conscience and his unfathomable loyalty to Juancho. Bobby Andrews portrayed the younger version of the character in the first part of the series.

Tarong and Linang

Portrayed by Dante Rivero and Daria Ramirez, respectively, the childless native couple who adopted and raised young Malaya/Simeon as their own child. They eventually blessed with their own child – Mayang. The characters were first portrayed by Jomari Yllana and Agot Isidro, respectively, in the early part of the series.

Cosme de los Santos

Portrayed by Robert Arevalo, the loving and protective father of Rosa. He works as a fisherman and at the same time, a sacristan of Fray Jacobe. He is also a member of a rebel organization which aims to free their land from the occupiers. Cosme strongly opposes Rosa's relationship with Simeon, because of the latter's connection with Juancho Sanreal and sees him as the biggest hindrance for the group’s objective of freeing their land from the Spanish Crown.
Unlike other girls of her age, Mayang is extremely fond of hunting and wants to learn how to fight. Her adventurous nature leads her to fall into the hands of mangangayaws. Unknown to her, that incident will bring her closer to her estranged brother, Simeon/Malaya.

Elena Decena

Portrayed by Vaness del Moral, the daughter of Alicia; Rosa's cousin. In order to pay her parent's debt, she works as a servant to Sanreal's household wherein she becomes close friend and confidant to her señorita, Esperanza Sanreal. She eventually became a hapless victim of Juancho's lustful desire.

Tuhay / Cesario

Portrayed by Dominic Roco, a native warrior who hates Simeon but will fall in love with Mayang. He eventually became a recruit soldado and later embraced being the first male Babaylan. Actor Rocco Nacino was originally cast as Tuhay but later replaced by Roco for the said role.

Recurring characters

As the show progressed, numerous minor and recurring characters appeared in the series.
Below is the list of notable characters appeared in the series:
In order of appearance, these characters were appeared short, mentioned many times or have no major contribution to the story line: