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.
Cast and characters
Lead cast
Angel Locsin as Darna / Narda
Supporting cast
Alessandra De Rossi as Valentina
Wendell Ramos as Jeric Frias
Dennis Trillo as Efren / Lalaking Ahas
Jeremy Marquez as Jun
Eddie Garcia as Oscar / Mambabarang
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
Charee Pineda as Harrietta
Sid Lucero as Jomar
Anita Linda as Nacyfe
Lloyd Samartino as Ramos
K Brosas as Divina Demonica
Bearwin Meily as Toy Master
Maggie Wilson as Manananggal
Production
Actress Iza Calzado was first approached for the role of Darna. However, due to the requirement for Calzado to lose weight to wear a costume, the role eventually went to Angel Locsin.
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. The series had its highest rating on April 7, 2005 with a 52.1% rating.