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 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.

Darna
Title card
Genre	Action drama Fantasy
Based on	Darna by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo
Written by	Dode Cruz Andrew Paredes Ari Lam Renato Custodio
Directed by	Dominic Zapata Eric Quizon
Starring	Angel Locsin
Theme music composer	Jay Durias Sharon Inductivo
Opening theme	"Di na Nag-Iisa" by Regine Velasquez
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	170
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 time	30–40 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	April 4 (2005-04-04) – November 25, 2005 (2005-11-25)
Related
Darna (2009) Darna (2022)

Cast and characters

Cast

Angel Locsin

Alessandra De Rossi

Dennis Trillo

Eddie Garcia

Christopher de Leon

Katrina Halili

Cristine Reyes

Lead cast

• Angel Locsin as Darna / Narda^[1]

Supporting cast

• Alessandra De Rossi as Valentina^[2]
• Wendell Ramos as Jeric Frias
• Dennis Trillo as Efren / a snake man^[3]
• Jeremy Marquez as Jun
• Eddie Garcia as Oscar / Mambabarang^[4]
• Christopher de Leon as Ted / Dr. Zombie^[5]
• 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
• K Brosas as Divina Demonica
• Bearwin Meily as Toy Master
• Maggie Wilson as Manananggal

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

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2005	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	Darna	Nominated	[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