New costume, updated story: Jane, Joshua, Zaijian share what to look forward to in Mars Ravelo's Darna

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<p>The stars of “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/netizens-hypnotized-by-stunning-action-packed-full-trailer-of-darna-the-tv-series-17668" target="_blank"><u><strong>Darna</strong></u></a>” and the family of its creator Mars Ravelo are overwhelmed by the support they have been receiving from Filipino fans young and old. </p><div> </div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="06b9cac5decc13edae3497a22831561a" data-ivs-spid="3001384" data-ivs-vid="2119981"></ivs-player></div><div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div> </div><p>In the recent ToyCon PH, “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/netizens-hypnotized-by-stunning-action-packed-full-trailer-of-darna-the-tv-series-17668" target="_blank"><u><strong>Darna</strong></u></a>” cast members Jane De Leon, Joshua Garcia, and Zaijian Jaranilla got to meet fans and signed several Darna Funko pops owned by toy collectors. </p><div> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Darna stars at ToyCon PH 2022" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2022/07/13/darna-1.jpg"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Darna stars at ToyCon PH 2022" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2022/07/13/darna-2.jpg"/></div><div> </div><p>The trio also entertained questions from their supporters wherein they tackled how their version of Darna is more anchored on modern, relatable scenarios. Jane mentioned viewers must watch for the stunts and fight scenes, as well as her new costume as the iconic heroine. </p><div> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Darna stars at ToyCon PH 2022" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2022/07/13/darna-3.jpg"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Darna stars at ToyCon PH 2022" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2022/07/13/darna-4.jpg"/></div><div> </div><p>Zaijian also thanked ABS-CBN for entrusting him with the role of Ding, Darna/Narda’s younger brother and sidekick, “Dahil alam kong napakalaking role niya rin… Bilang ako nga ‘yung magbibigay ng bato.”</p><div> </div><div> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Darna stars at ToyCon PH 2022" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2022/07/13/darna-5.jpg"/></div><div> </div><p>The Ravelo family represented by Rex Ravelo, son of late artist Mars Ravelo, is amazed by the amount of love ‘Darna’ continues to receive to this day. “Hindi po talaga kami makapaniwala na after all these years, ang support ng Darna is still there. It doesn’t matter how old you are or kung kahapon ka lang pinanganak, kilala mo na si Darna,” said Rex.</p><div> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Darna stars at ToyCon PH 2022" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2022/07/13/darna-6.jpg"/></div><div> </div><p>The Ravelos call this a celebration of Filipino pride, “Sa gitna ng superheroes ng Hollywood comes Darna na tanggap na tanggap ng Pilipino.”</p><p>Although the core of Darna’s story remains, some parts had to fit the modern times. “Hindi pwedeng hindi updated ang story because the story was 72 years old. So lahat ng mga changes sa story, they’re all in line with the Ravelo family,” Rex added. </p><div> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Darna stars at ToyCon PH 2022" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2022/07/13/darna-7.jpg"/></div><div> </div><p>Rex was also elated to finally meet Jane on that day, “Of course, gusto niya kami mag-meet but because of the constraints, it never happened. So, now we’re ready to meet her.” He has seen the new Darna fight suit and all he could say is, “The best!”</p><p>What are you looking forward to in ABS-CBN and JRB Creative Production’s Mars Ravelo’s “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/netizens-hypnotized-by-stunning-action-packed-full-trailer-of-darna-the-tv-series-17668" target="_blank"><u><strong>Darna</strong></u></a>”. Catch the iconic heroine&#x27;s flight this August.</p>

The cast of Darna; The TV Series met fans, signed Darna Funko pops, and teased about the series at the ToyCon PH 2022. 

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New costume, updated story: Jane, Joshua, Zaijian share what to look forward to in Mars Ravelo's Darna

New costume, updated story: Jane, Joshua, Zaijian share what to look forward to in Mars Ravelo's Darna

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Published Jul 13, 2022 09:56 AM PHT

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Updated Jul 22, 2022 02:35 PM PHT

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