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Philippine sopa opera based on the comic heroine Darna, made into a very popular soap opera in 2005 by GMA Network. It premiered in Filipino homes on April 11, 2005 and ended on November 25, 2005.

The official title of the series is Mars Ravelo's Darna.

ALSO: List of PhilippineDramas

Background Darna is a fictional character and superheroine created by Filipino komiks (Philippine colloquial term for comics) legend Mars Ravelo. In her more popular incarnations, she is a warrior from outer space manifesting herself through a girl from Earth, named Narda.

Darna was originally known as Varga and first appeared in Bulaklak Magazine, Volume 4, No. 17, on July 23, 1947. Ravelo had differences with the editors of Bulaklak Magazine and Varga's name was changed to Darna. The character was re-launched on May 13, 1950. Nestor Redondo drew the first Darna.

Since then, Darna has become a Philippine cultural icon and the most recognizable character among Ravelo's creations.

The series In 2004, executives of GMA Network and Hugo Yonzon, current license holder of Darna and head of Mango Comics, signed a licensing agreement for a new Darna television series. It premiered in Filipino homes on April 11, 2005 and garnered a 47.1