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 its 2003's comic book miniseries published by Mango Comics. 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
Lead cast Angel Locsin as Darna / Narda
Supporting cast
Alessandra De Rossi as Valentina Wendell Ramos as Jeric Frias Dennis Trillo as Efren / a snake man Jeremy Marquez as Jun Eddie Garcia as Oscar / 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 Impaktitas C. J. Muere as Ding Francis Magundayao as Iking Nadine Samonte as Ava
Guest cast
Lorna Tolentino as Queen Adran Lani Mercado as Ising Cogie Domingo as Daniel Ara Mina as Dyesebel Alice Dixson as Dyangga Rochelle Pangilinan as Corella K Brosas as Divina Demonica Bearwin Meily as Toy Master Maggie Wilson as Manananggal
Casting Philippine actress Iza Calzado was first approached for the role of Darna. Due to the requirement for Calzado to lose weight to wear the costume, the role eventually went to actress Angel Locsin.
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. The series had its highest rating on April 7, 2005 with a 52.1% rating.
Accolades + Accolades received by Darna Year Award Category Recipient Result 2005 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama Series Darna Best Drama Actress Angel Locsin Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Alessandra de Rossi Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Dennis Trillo Outstanding Director for a Drama Series Eric QuizonDominic Zapata
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