Historical drama set in the pre-colonial Philippines during the 1500s, under the reign of Rajah Mangubat, a feared and undefeated chieftain.

Recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines for it's depiction of Filipino culture and traditions in the Pre-Hispanic era.

The GMA Network television series stars Marian Rivera, Sid Lucero, Mikael Daez, Gardo Versoza and Ryan Eigenmann.

Filipino actor Ryan Eigenmann had previously co-starred in the GMA Network 2011 television series Machete.

Aljur Abrenica (who starred in Machete) joined the cast of Amaya in September, appearing in 74 episodes.

Production locations in the Philippines included the provinces of Pangasinan, Bataan, Batangas and Bulacan.

Consisting of 165 episodes the show premired May 30, 2011 and concluded on January 13, 2012.