The new Alwina in 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' revealed

The actress who will play Alwina in "Mulawin vs. Ravena" was revealed on Monday night on "24 Oras," drawing raves online.

Heart Evangelista will take on the iconic role in the new Kapuso telefantasya, appearing in costume for the first time.

.@heart021485 bilang Alwina#MvRSa24Oras pic.twitter.com/JeUhWfCC3v

— Mulawin VS. Ravena (@MulawinVRavena) March 27, 2017

The choice met with raves from fans on Twitter.

OMG si Heart Evangalista as Alwina :)#MvRSa24Oras
KapusoBrigade

— KB Mulawin Jessa (@iJessaBaguio) March 27, 2017

@heart021485 is a short hair Alwina
Cute...now I wanna see how she will do on fight scenes#MvRSa24Oras
KapusoBrigade

— KB~Amaya tifanny ?•° (@funnypani) March 27, 2017

Heart as Alwina makes me more excited for Mulawin vs. Ravena. ???? #MvRsa24Oras

— Marielle Santillan (@imyhelsantillan) March 27, 2017

Congrats @heart021485 new alwina my favorite character #MvRsa24Oras

— janelle candelaria (@janellecandela2) March 27, 2017

Alwina, who was played by Angel Locsin in the original series, is expected to once again play a key role in the fate of bird people in the new show.

Meanwhile, Lovi Poe was also revealed in her part as Magindara, a water goddess.

.@LoviPoe bilang Magindara#MvRSa24Oras pic.twitter.com/wd5LCiu5bW

— Mulawin VS. Ravena (@MulawinVRavena) March 27, 2017

—JST, GMA News