Darna (2009 TV series)

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Darna
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Title card
Genre
Based on Darna
by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo
Developed by Jun Lana
Written by
Directed by
Creative directorJun Lana
Starring Marian Rivera
Theme music composerJay Contreras
Opening theme"Narda" by Kamikazee
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes140
Production
Executive producerEdlyn Tallada-Abuel
Production locations Manila, Philippines
Cinematography
  • Roman Theodossis
  • Rhino Vidanes
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseAugust 10, 2009 (2009-08-10) 
February 19, 2010 (2010-02-19)
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Darna is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Mars Ravelo's fictional Philippine superheroine of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role. It premiered on August 10, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 19, 2010 with a total of 140 episodes.

Contents

Cast and characters

Cast
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Marian Rivera
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Dennis Trillo
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Iwa Moto
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Nadine Samonte (left)
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Maggie Wilson
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Jackie Rice
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Katrina Halili
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in June 2009. [8]

Reception

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Darna earned a 44.1% rating. [9] While the final episode scored a 32.9% rating. [10]

Critical response

Darna opened with positive reviews, writer Nestor Torre of Philippine Daily Inquirer said the pilot episode is "loud and livid". Torre continues to mention "...two performances stand out because they’re 'different'. The first is Janice de Belen’s portrayal of Consuelo, the mother of Valentina. De Belen’s characterization is outstanding, because it’s deeply felt, while not being over-the-top..." and "the other interesting performance thus far is turned in by Iwa Moto as Valentina. With some help from creative scripting, her character is more tragic and conflicted than past versions of the story had it". [11]

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