She transforms by swallowing a magic stone and punching aliens. Filipino TV said LET'S GO.
Season 1 • Episode 140
LatestDarna is a Philippine drama/fantasy series adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Marian Rivera as the title role and her alter-ego Narda, with Iwa Moto as her main nemesis Valentina, also starring Dennis Trillo as Pancho and Mark Anthony Fernandez as Eduardo. The series had premiered on August 10, 2009 on GMA Network and ended on February 19, 2010, and also featured the return of the other four villains originally created by Ravelo himself. The first season consists of 70 episodes, as well as the second season, with 140 episodes all in all.
Acting
Marian Rivera commits absolutely to every transformation scene
Costume
That red-and-gold suit with the winged helmet: iconic camp
Practical Effects
Snake-haired Valentina practical effects are unhinged in the best way
Creators
Jun Robles Lana, Annette Gozon-Valdes
Marian Rivera
Narda / Darna / Evil Darna / Ex-O / Phoenix
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Eduardo / Black Rider
Dennis Trillo
Pancho
Iwa Moto
Valentina
Nadine Samonte
Roma / Babaeng Impakta
Ehra Madrigal
Armida / Babaeng Lawin
Francine Prieto
Lucifera / Babaeng Tuod
Maggie Wilson
Octavia Moran / Lutgarda Morales / Babaeng Linta
Rochelle Pangilinan
Deborah Santos
Jackie Rice
Helena / Helga
Roxanne Barcelo
Aleli
Buboy Villar
Carding "Ding" Santos
Rufa Mae Quinto
Francesca
Raymart Santiago
Crisanto
Alfred Vargas
Gabriel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Darna predates Wonder Woman in Filipino comics—Mars Ravelo created her in 1947 as a direct response to American superhero imports.
Marian Rivera reportedly did many of her own stunts despite the heavy costume, including wire work in Philippine summer heat.
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