''Darna'' is a 1991 Filipino
superhero film
A superhero film (or superhero movie) is a film that focuses on the actions of superheroes. Superheroes are individuals who possess superhuman abilities and are dedicated to protecting the public. These films typically feature action, advent ...
based on the
Philippine comic character
Darna
Darna () is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in ''Pilipino Komiks'' (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier cha ...
, directed by
Joel Lamangan
Joel Lamangan (born September 21, 1952) is a Filipino film director, television director and actor. His award-winning films includes '' The Flor Contemplacion Story'', '' Sidhi'', '' Deathrow'', ''Hubog'', '' Aishte Imasu 1941'', '' Blue Moon'' ...
and written by
Frank G. Rivera. It stars
Nanette Medved
Nanette Gwen Medved (born January 21, 1971) is a philanthropist, businesswoman, and former actress and model in the Philippines. She is the founder and chairwoman of Hope. She was honoured with a resolution passed by the Philippine House of Repre ...
,
Nida Blanca
Dorothy Guinto Jones (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001), popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. After a successful acting career in films during the 1950s, many of which are with actor Nestor de Villa, ...
,
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows ''The We ...
,
Pilar Pilapil
Pilar, Portuguese and Spanish for pillar, may refer to:
People
* Pilar (given name), a common abbreviation of ''María del Pilar'', including a list of people so named
* Pilar (surname), a list of people surnamed Pilar or del Pilar
Places Argen ...
,
Tonton Gutierrez
Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. (born March 20, 1968), professionally known as Tonton Gutierrez, is a Filipino film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye ''Pangako Sa ...
,
Bing Loyzaga
Carla Cuerva Loyzaga-Gibbs popularly known as Miss Bing Loyzaga-Gibbs or simply Miss Bing Loyzaga (born April 9, 1970) is a Filipina actress and singer. She is being known for her Antagonistic Roles like ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' as Katarina, '' S ...
,
Dennis Padilla
Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late Dencio Padilla, and the father of actress Julia Barretto. H ...
, and Atong Redillas. The film's special effects were done by Rolly Sto. Domingo.
The film was released through Viva Films on December 25, 1991, as part of the
17th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Plot
Cast
*
Nanette Medved
Nanette Gwen Medved (born January 21, 1971) is a philanthropist, businesswoman, and former actress and model in the Philippines. She is the founder and chairwoman of Hope. She was honoured with a resolution passed by the Philippine House of Repre ...
as
Narda/Darna
*
Nida Blanca
Dorothy Guinto Jones (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001), popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. After a successful acting career in films during the 1950s, many of which are with actor Nestor de Villa, ...
as Lola Isabel
*
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows ''The We ...
as Dominico Lipolico
*
Pilar Pilapil
Pilar, Portuguese and Spanish for pillar, may refer to:
People
* Pilar (given name), a common abbreviation of ''María del Pilar'', including a list of people so named
* Pilar (surname), a list of people surnamed Pilar or del Pilar
Places Argen ...
as
Valentina
*
Tonton Gutierrez
Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. (born March 20, 1968), professionally known as Tonton Gutierrez, is a Filipino film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye ''Pangako Sa ...
as George
*
Bing Loyzaga
Carla Cuerva Loyzaga-Gibbs popularly known as Miss Bing Loyzaga-Gibbs or simply Miss Bing Loyzaga (born April 9, 1970) is a Filipina actress and singer. She is being known for her Antagonistic Roles like ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' as Katarina, '' S ...
as Impakta/
Manananggal
The ''manananggal'' is a mythical creature in the Philippines that separates from their lower part of its body and their fangs and wings give it a vampire-like appearance.
Mythology
The ''manananggal'' is described as scary, often hideous, u ...
*
Dennis Padilla
Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late Dencio Padilla, and the father of actress Julia Barretto. H ...
as Buster
*Atong Redillas as Ding
*
Ruby Rodriguez
Ruby Rodriguez (born January 10, 1966) is a Filipino actress and one of the former hosts of the Philippine noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''.
Career
Rodriguez originally started her career as a preschool teacher, later appearing in a recu ...
as Vibora
*
Donna Cruz as Sally
*Tony Lambino as Dong
*
Dencio Padilla
Prudencio Baldivia (September 2, 1928 – October 10, 1997), better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens (), was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian.
Career
He appeared in films as the favorite sidekick of Fernando Poe Jr. Known for his Bata ...
*
Paolo Contis
Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor host singer and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show '' Ang TV'' during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 17 years, he has won s ...
as Young Dong
*Errol Dionisio
*Archi Adamos
*Ray Ventura
*Boy Roque
*Jun Hidalgo
*
Jim Pebanco
Jaime "Jim" Pebanco is a Filipino actor, known for ''Bulaklak ng Maynila'' (1999), ''Patikul'' (2011) and ''Hubog'' (2001). He was mostly seen in GMA Network and several shows in TV5 and ABS-CBN. He was also known in film such as for his role i ...
*Carmi Matic
*Guila Alvarez
*Roland Montes
*
Vina Morales
Sharon Garcia Magdayao (born October 17, 1975), known by her stage name Vina Morales (), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and model. Dubbed as the “''Ultimate Performer''” by various media outlets, she has won 2 Awit ...
- Angel
Accolades
References
External links
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1991 films
1990s science fiction action films
1990s superhero films
Darna
Films based on Philippine comics
Films set in the 1900s
Live-action films based on comics
Philippine films based on comics
Philippine science fantasy films
Philippine science fiction action films
Philippine superhero films
Superheroine films
1990s Tagalog-language films
Films directed by Joel Lamangan
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