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.

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
 * 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. Due to the requirement for Calzado to lose weight to wear the costume, the role eventually went to actress 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.