Darna (2005 TV series)

*Darna*
Darna
	Title card
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 –; November 25, 2005
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

Cast

Angel Locsin

Alessandra De Rossi

Dennis Trillo

Katrina Halili

Cristine Reyes

Eddie Garcia

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 / Lalaking Ahas
Jeremy Marquez as Jun
Eddie Garcia as Oscar / Mambabarang^[3]
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.^[4] Due to the requirement for Calzado to lose weight to wear the costume, the role eventually went to actress Angel Locsin.^[5]

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.^[6] The series had its highest rating on April 7, 2005 with a 52.1% rating.^[7]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Darna*
Year	Awards ceremony	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2005	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	Darna	Nominated	^[8]
	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Actress	Angel Locsin	Nominated	^[8]
	Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series	Alessandra de Rossi	Nominated	^[9]^[10]
		Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series	Dennis Trillo	Nominated
		Outstanding Director for a Drama Series	Eric Quizon and Dominic Zapata	Nominated

References

^ "10 Times Angel Locsin Proved She's Darna and More". Spot. April 6, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ "Meet the Darna actress that almost was". ABS-CBN. March 24, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
^ Bernie V., Francisco (March 24, 2014). "Iza Calzado reveals how she lost Darna role to Angel Locsin in 2005". PEP. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
^ "AGB Nielsen shows Darna flies high on its pilot episode in Mega Manila". GMA Network. August 11, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
^ "GMA Network surge in nationwide ratings continues – AGB Nielsen". The Philippine Star. March 20, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
^ "IBC 13 may air Star Awards for TV". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 15, 2005. p. 33.
^ "Golden Screen Awards nominees announced". The Philippine Star. November 12, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ "A Shower of Stars at the Golden Screen Awards". The Philippine Star. December 5, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

External links

Darna at IMDb

[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] Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

[4] "Meet the Darna actress that almost was". ABS-CBN. March 24, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.

[5] Bernie V., Francisco (March 24, 2014). "Iza Calzado reveals how she lost Darna role to Angel Locsin in 2005". PEP. Retrieved February 19, 2020.

[6] "AGB Nielsen shows Darna flies high on its pilot episode in Mega Manila". GMA Network. August 11, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.

[7] "GMA Network surge in nationwide ratings continues – AGB Nielsen". The Philippine Star. March 20, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2020.

[8] "IBC 13 may air Star Awards for TV". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 15, 2005. p. 33.

[9] "Golden Screen Awards nominees announced". The Philippine Star. November 12, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

[10] "A Shower of Stars at the Golden Screen Awards". The Philippine Star. December 5, 2005. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

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