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.
Juan Carlos Cuenca, popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC.
Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. is a Filipino actor and basketball player. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency.
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu is a Filipino actress, singer, and television host. Known for her performances in a range of genres across film and television, she rose to fame after winning the first teen edition of Pinoy Big Brother. Chiu's films have grossed over ₱1.36 billion at the box-office, making her one of the highest grossing box office stars of all time. Forbes Asia named her one of Asia Pacific's most influential Filipino personalities in 2020.
Sharlene Santos San Pedro is a Filipino actress, singer, and media personality.
Gabriela Annjane "Ella" Umali Cruz is a Filipino actress. She played the title character in the 2012 fantasy drama Aryana.
Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino is a Filipino actor best known for his roles in Super Inggo, Kung Fu Kids and Luv U.
Mara Hautea Schnittka, known professionally as Julia Montes, is a Filipino actress. Known for playing strong female characters and romantic leads in a range of genres across film and television, she has received various accolades, including a FAMAS Award, two Gawad Tanglaw Awards, a PMPC Star Awards for Movies and a Box Office Entertainment Award. Yes! magazine named her one of the most influential celebrities in Philippine entertainment.
E-Boy is a 2012 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by FM Reyes and Nick Olanka, it stars Bugoy Cariño. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 30 to April 13, 2012, replacing Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig and was replaced by Princess and I.
John Vladimir Cruz Manalo, popularly known by his stage name John Manalo, is a Filipino actor who is formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He is a multi-awarded child actor. He is the nephew of Jericho Rosales.
Aryana is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Lino S. Cayetano and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor. it stars Ella Cruz, Francis Magundayao, Paul Salas, Dominic Roque and Michelle Vito. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from May 7, 2012 to January 25, 2013, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin and was replaced by Kahit Konting Pagtingin.
Kahit Konting Pagtingin is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Francis E. Pasion, it stats Angeline Quinto, Paulo Avelino and Sam Milby. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 28 to April 12, 2013, replacing Aryana and was replaced by To the Beautiful You. On March 18, the series was demoted to Kapamilya Gold afternoon block to give way for Little Champ.
Janella Maxine Desiderio Salvador is a Filipino actress and singer. Debuting in the hit morning drama Be Careful with My Heart (2012–2014), she followed with leading roles in Oh My G! (2015), Born for You (2016), So Connected (2018), The Killer Bride (2019–2020) and Darna (2022–2023) as Mars Ravelo supervillain Valentina. Her awards include three PMPC Star Awards, a FAMAS Award and Princess of Philippine Television.
Dominic Karl Manalo Roque is a Filipino actor and model. He is best known for his role in Aryana and May Isang Pangarap. He is managed by ABS-CBN's Star Magic talents.
My Super D is a 2016 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Frasco Mortiz, Lino S. Cayetano and Claudio Tots Sanchez Mariscal IV, it stars Dominic Ochoa, Marco Masa, Bianca Manalo,Marvin Agustin, Sylvia Sanchez, Nonie Buencamino and Ronaldo Valdez. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from April 18 to July 15, 2016, replacing My Love Donna and Game ng Bayan and was replaced by Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing.
Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco, known professionally as Elisse Joson, is a Filipino actress.
Julia Montes is a Filipino actress of German descent who made her acting debut on television in 2001 in the drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga. The following years she made her first appearance in the soap opera in Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003), Hiram (2004) and went on to appear in the television kids gag show Goin' Bulilit as a series regular until her departure in 2008. She also made several guest appearances on television in the 2000s such as Ligaw na Bulaklak (2008), I Love Betty La Fea (2008), Nasaan Ka Maruja? (2009), Katorse (2010), and The Substitute Bride (2010). Among Montes' releases of 2007 were the dramas Paano Kita Iibigin and Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! with supporting roles. In 2008, she made a brief appearance as Anna in Chito S. Roño's drama Caregiver. A year later, she had a cameo appearance in the supernatural horror T2 and another supporting role in the horror film, Dalaw (2010).
Maalaala Mo Kaya, also known as Memories in English, is a Filipino television series, which was first aired on May 15, 1991. MMK is the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television.
Filipino actress Angel Aquino has appeared in film, television, and stage productions. She made her screen debut with a minor role in the action drama Mumbaki (1996), and appeared in supporting roles in the dramas Goodbye America (1997), Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998), and Serafin Geronimo (1998). Her first television appearance was as a presenter of the lifestyle show F! (1999). In 2000, Aquino had her breakthrough in the erotic drama Laro sa Baga, for which she received a Star Award for Best Supporting Actress. She made her stage debut in 2002 with the Folk Arts Theater production of Eve Ensler's play The Vagina Monologues, portraying a Bosnian woman subjected to rape.
