Darna (2005 TV series)
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Based on | Darna by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo |
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Directed by | |
Starring | Angel Locsin |
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Opening theme | "Di Na Nag-Iisa" by Regine Velasquez |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 170 |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30-40 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | SDTV 480i |
Original release | April 4 November 25, 2005 | –
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Related shows |
Darna is a 2005 Philippine television drama fantasy action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on Mars Ravelo's Philippine fictional character of the same name and a loose adaptation of the 2003 Darna miniseries. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Eric Quizon, it stars Angel Locsin in the title role. It premiered on April 4, 2005 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 25, 2005 with a total of 170 episodes.
Cast and characters[]
- Main cast
- Angel Locsin as Darna / Narda[1]
- Alessandra De Rossi as Valentina
- Wendell Ramos as Jeric Frias
- Dennis Trillo as Efren / lalaking ahas
- Jeremy Marquez as Jun
- Supporting cast
- Eddie Garcia as Mambabarang
- Christopher de Leon as Ted / Dr. Zombie
- Celia Rodriguez as Braguda
- Gina Pareño as Milagros
- Sandy Andolong as Prospera
- Caridad Sanchez as Aio
- Carmina Villarroel as Sabrina / Sulfura
- Tonton Gutierrez as Mulong / Nosferamus
- Maureen Larrazabal as Aio
- Karen delos Reyes as Alice / Babaeng Tuod / Babaeng Impakta / Babaeng Lobo
- Katrina Halili as Carol / Black Darna
- Cristine Reyes as Molecula
- Ella Guevara as Lenlen
- Ryza Cenon as Louella / Divas Impakitias
- C. J. Muere as Ding
- Francis Magundayao as Iking
- Nadine Samonte as Ava
- Guest cast
- Lorna Tolentino as Queen Adran
- Lani Mercado as Ising
- Jazzamhine Torres as young Narda
- Cogie Domingo as Daniel
- Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Hector
- Ara Mina as Dyesebel
- Alice Dixson as Dyangga
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Corella
- Dianne Hernandez as Vaness
- Iya Villania as Racquel Frias
- Charee Pineda as Harrietta
- Sid Lucero as Jomar Vasquez
- Anita Linda as Nacyfe
- Lloyd Samartino as Ramos
- Brandon Gepfer as Maximo Frias
- K Brosas as Divina Demonica
- Bearwin Meily as Toy Master
- Maggie Wilson as Manananggal
Production[]
Iza Calzado was first approached for the role of Darna.[2] Due to the requirement for Calzado to lose weight to wear a costume, the role went to Angel Locsin.[3]
Ratings[]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Darna earned a 47.1% rating, the highest rating for a pilot episode in Philippine television.[4] The series had its highest rating on April 7, 2005 with a 52.1% rating.[5]
References[]
- ^ "10 Times Angel Locsin Proved She's Darna and More". Spot.ph. April 6, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Meet the 'Darna' actress that almost was". ABS-CBN News. March 24, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Francisco, Bernie V. (March 24, 2014). "Iza Calzado reveals how she lost Darna role to Angel Locsin in 2005". PEP. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "PEP: AGB Nielsen shows Darna flies high on its pilot episode in Mega Manila". GMA News. August 11, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "GMA Network surge in nationwide ratings continues – AGB Nielsen". PhilStar Global. March 20, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
External links[]
- 2005 Philippine television series debuts
- 2005 Philippine television series endings
- Darna
- Fantaserye and telefantasya
- Filipino-language television shows
- GMA Network drama series
- Philippine action television series
- Superhero television series
- Television shows based on comics
- Television shows set in the Philippines