Darna (2005 TV series)

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 a loose adaptation of the 2003 Darna comic 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.

For the Spanish Heavy Metal band, see Darna (band). For the fictional character, see Darna. For other uses, see Darna (disambiguation).

Darna
Title card
Genre
Based onDarna
by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo
Written by
  • Dode Cruz
  • Andrew Paredes
  • Ari Lam
  • Renato Custodio
Directed by
StarringAngel 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 setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-40 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Original releaseApril 4 (2005-04-04) –
November 25, 2005 (2005-11-25)
Related

Cast and characters
Cast
Angel Locsin
Alessandra De Rossi
Dennis Trillo
Katrina Halili
Eddie Garcia (right)
Cristine Reyes
Eddie Garcia
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Actress Iza Calzado was first approached for the role of Darna.[2] However, due to the requirement for Calzado to lose weight to wear a costume, the role eventually went to Angel Locsin.[3]

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.[4] The series had its highest rating on April 7, 2005 with a 52.1% rating.[5]

References
  1. "10 Times Angel Locsin Proved She's Darna and More". Spot.ph. April 6, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. "Meet the 'Darna' actress that almost was". ABS-CBN News. March 24, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  3. Francisco, Bernie V. (March 24, 2014). "Iza Calzado reveals how she lost Darna role to Angel Locsin in 2005". PEP. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. "PEP: AGB Nielsen shows Darna flies high on its pilot episode in Mega Manila". GMA News. August 11, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. "GMA Network surge in nationwide ratings continues – AGB Nielsen". PhilStar Global. March 20, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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