Darna (2005 TV series)

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Darna
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Title card
Genre
Based on Darna
by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo
Written by
  • Dode Cruz
  • Andrew Paredes
  • Ari Lam
  • Renato Custodio
Directed by
Starring Angel Locsin
Theme music composer
  • Jay Durias
  • Sharon Inductivo
Opening theme"Di na Nag-Iisa" by Regine Velasquez
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes170
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 time30–40 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseApril 4 (2005-04-04) –
November 25, 2005 (2005-11-25)
Related

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.

Contents

Cast and characters

Cast
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Angel Locsin
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Alessandra De Rossi
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Dennis Trillo
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Eddie Garcia
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Christopher de Leon
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Katrina Halili
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Cristine Reyes
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Casting

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

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

Accolades received by Darna
YearAwards ceremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2005 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama SeriesDarnaNominated [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

  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.


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