Darna (2005 TV series)

2005 Philippine television drama series

Darna

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Genre|

* Action drama
* Fantasy

Based on| Darna
by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo
Written by|

* Dode Cruz
* Andrew Paredes
* Ari Lam
* Renato Custodio

Directed by|

* Dominic Zapata
* Eric Quizon

Starring| Angel Locsin
Theme music composer|

* Jay Durias
* Sharon Inductivo

Opening theme| "Di na Nag-Iisa" by Regine Velasquez
Country of origin| Philippines
Original language| Tagalog
No. of episodes| 170
Production
Executive producers|

* Angie Castrence
* Edlyn Tallada

Editors|

* Ver Custodio
* Raul Santos
* Duds dela Merced
* Adrian Monserrate
* Kiko Reyes

Camera setup| Multiple-camera setup
Running time| 30–40 minutes
Production company| GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network| GMA Network
Release| April 4 (2005-04-04) –
November 25, 2005 (2005-11-25)
Related

* Darna (2009)
* Darna (2022)

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

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Cast

Angel Locsin

Alessandra De Rossi

Dennis Trillo

Eddie Garcia

Christopher de Leon

Katrina Halili

Cristine Reyes

Lead cast

* Angel Locsin as Darna / Narda[1]

Supporting cast

* Alessandra De Rossi as Valentina[2]
* Wendell Ramos as Jeric Frias
* Dennis Trillo as Efren / a snake man[3]
* Jeremy Marquez as Jun
* Eddie Garcia as Oscar / Mambabarang[4]
* Christopher de Leon as Ted / Dr. Zombie[5]
* 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

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Philippine actress Iza Calzado was first approached for the role of Darna.[6] Due to the requirement for Calzado to lose weight to wear the costume, the role eventually went to actress Angel Locsin.[7]

## Ratings

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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.[8] The series had its highest rating on April 7, 2005 with a 52.1% rating.[9]

## Accolades

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Accolades received by Darna Year  | Award  | Category  | Recipient  | Result  | Ref.

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2005  | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series  | Darna | Nominated  | [10]
Best Drama Actress  | Angel Locsin | Nominated
Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series  | Alessandra de Rossi | Nominated  | [11][12]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series  | Dennis Trillo | Nominated
Outstanding Director for a Drama Series  | Eric Quizon and Dominic Zapata | Nominated

## References

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1. ^ "10 Times Angel Locsin Proved She's Darna and More". Spot. April 6, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
2. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
3. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (June 3, 2008). "Dennis Trillo returns to GMA-7 primetime via Gagambino". PEP. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
4. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
5. ^ Bautista, Mario E. (December 11, 2005). "Christopher de Leon: A season of grace". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
6. ^ "Meet the Darna actress that almost was". ABS-CBN Corporation. March 24, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
7. ^ Franco, Bernie V. (March 24, 2014). "Iza Calzado reveals how she lost Darna role to Angel Locsin in 2005". PEP. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
8. ^ Santiago, Erwin (August 11, 2009). "AGB Nielsen shows Darna flies high on its pilot episode in Mega Manila". GMA Network. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
9. ^ "GMA Network surge in nationwide ratings continues – AGB Nielsen". The Philippine Star. March 20, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
10. ^ "IBC 13 may air Star Awards for TV". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 15, 2005. p. 33.
11. ^ "Golden Screen Awards nominees announced". The Philippine Star. November 12, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
12. ^ "A Shower of Stars at the Golden Screen Awards". The Philippine Star. December 5, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

## External links

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* Darna at IMDb

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Darna

* Mars Ravelo
* Nestor Redondo

Supporting characters|

* Adranika
* Captain Barbell
* Queen Adran

Enemies|

* Valentina
* Black Darna

Films|

* Darna (1951)
* Darna at ang Babaing Lawin (1952)
* Si Darna at ang Impakta (1963)
* Isputnik vs. Darna (1964)
* Darna at ang Babaing Tuod (1965)
* Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969)
* Lipad, Darna, Lipad! (1973)
* Darna and the Giants (1974)
* Darna vs. the Planet Women (1975)
* Bira! Darna, Bira! (1979)
* Darna at Ding (1980)
* Darna (1991)
* Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik (1994)

| Parody|

* Darna, Kuno...? (1979)

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Television|

| Live-action|

* Darna (1977)
* Darna (2005)
* Darna (2009)
* Darna (2022)

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Animation|

* Darna (1986)

Stage|

* Hindi Ako si Darna (2017)

Related|

* Varga
* "Di Na Nag-iisa" (2005 Regine Velasquez song)
* "Narda" (2006 Kamikazee song)
* "Patuloy Lang ang Lipad" (2022 BGYO song)

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