Philippine Drama Series

Before making its way into television, Darna was popular in the world of comics. This epic story created by Mars Ravelo was made and remade into films until it was turned into a television series on GMA Network. It starred Angel Locsin as the iconic superhero and premiered in Filipino homes on 11 April 2005.

Darna tells the story of a simple girl who has the ability to become an extraordinary heroine in times of need. The series became a phenomenal hit among Filipinos reaching 47.1% rating in its pilot episode. With her inimitable charm, Locsin portrayed the role of Darna well and made the audience love her and the character. What sets Darna apart from other fantaseryes for one, is its character. Darna herself may be compared to superheroes from foreign countries but still maintain Filipino traits. Apart from the story and the characters that make up the series, the costumes and location were also a big factor in the success of the show, with meticulously designed costumes to fit each character.

Four years later, Darna was remade by the same network, but this time with a different cast, starring Marian Rivera as the lead character Darna. Even with a different artist in the title role, Darna continues to be a top rating fantaserye.

Years after the original Darna had battled the forces of evil, Narda learns that she is the anointed one chosen to save the world from evil forces. Nursing a broken heart, Narda declines because she believes that a simple and crippled woman like her cannot take such a huge responsibility. Her refusal simultaneously triggers the influx of evil forces in the town area, where Darna's rogues are found encased in ice. Narda finally concedes to her fate and accepts her destiny as the new Darna.

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Source: Wikipedia