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| Open Theme: | "Di na Nag-Iisa" by Regine Velasquez |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Tagalog |
| Num Episodes: | 170 |
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| Camera: | Multiple-camera setup |
| Runtime: | 30–40 minutes |
| Company: | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Network: | GMA Network |
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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.
Philippine actress Iza Calzado was first approached for the role of Darna.[4] Due to the requirement for Calzado to lose weight to wear the costume, the role eventually went to actress Angel Locsin.[5]
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.[6] The series had its highest rating on April 7, 2005 with a 52.1% rating.[7]
| 2005 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series | Darna | [8] | |
| Best Drama Actress | Angel Locsin | ||||
| Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Alessandra de Rossi | [9] [10] | ||
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Dennis Trillo | ||||
| Outstanding Director for a Drama Series | Eric Quizon and Dominic Zapata |