' The right time and role for Jane de Leon '
heroine, Darna. In the following years and decades, different actresses have taken on Darna’s mantle to entertain and inspire Filipinos of all ages.Nearly every Filipino has a core memory of Darna, whether reading the comics, dressing up as her, or watching the films or series. This 2022, Jane de Leon took on the responsibility of furthering the heroine’s legacy in the present and future generations.
Janella Salvador shows her dedication to her role as Valentina by walking the redcarpet with a snake curled around her forearm Directors Chito S. Roño, Avel E. Sunpongco, and Benedict Mique lend their creative minds to creating Mars Ravelo’s Darna.Jane wasn’t the only one who received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with Darna. Actress Iza Calzado also stars in the series as Leonor, the first Darna. Iza auditioned for the role years before, but Angel Locsin landed the part. Like Jane, time and fate brought her back to portraying Darna on the small screen.
As a child raised by a single parent, the late Ravelo was in awe of his mother and how she managed to sustain them throughout the years while only depending on herself. His mother instilled an image in Ravelo of a strong, independent woman. Eventually, Darna was born through paper and ink.