Darna faces new foes

MANILA, Philippines - Darna faces another set of super villains that will put all her strength and powers to the test as the program enters its newest season beginning this month on GMA Telebabad.

Starring Marian Rivera as Darna, the telefantasya continues to cater to all viewers of all ages with its remarkable stunts and adventures laced with touching storyline plus state-of-the-art effects.

After repossessing all her powers from previous super villains, Darna’s adventures will be more engaging as four more terrifying super creatures are about to wreak havoc every night — Serpina, Babaeng Manananggal, Babaeng Demonyita, Vladimir, the Vampire and Electra, the Queen of Planet Women.

Serpina, portrayed by Katrina Halili, is the daughter of Kobra and Babaeng Impakta. After her half-sister Valentina disappeared, Serpina has no choice but to fulfill her father’s wish — to multiply their race. Like her half-sister, Serpina will fall for Darna’s first love Eduardo (Mark Anthony Fernandez). She will do everything to get the man’s attention and get rid of Narda, Darna’s alter-ego.

Rochelle Pangilinan, meanwhile, will play the ferocious Babaeng Manananggal. She will disguise as Dr. Deborrah during the day to easily spot pregnant women and other possible victims in town then transform as an ugly winged monster at night. Deborrah holds a secret that is the key to unveil the past of Ding, the only person who knows Darna’s real identity.

A handsome foreigner will suddenly appear in the small town of San Martin. His name is Vladimir played by Celebrity Duets  finalist Akihiro Sato. But behind his godlike features is a wicked, vicious vampire out to kill innocent people.

Jackie Rice, on the other hand, plays Helga, a young woman who holds the most beautiful face in town. Unfortunately, she will be possessed by a powerful evil spirit with extreme wrath and fury that will make her the super villain Babaeng Demonyita.

The battle between good and evil continues with the arrival of the most powerful nemesis Darna could ever have — Electra, the Queen of Planet Women. Portrayed by Regine Velasquez, Electra is a queen from a different planet who has an incredible strength and power out to conquer the earth with the help of her stalwart legions.

Aside from Darna, two people close to the Pinay superhero’s heart are exerting their efforts to keep peace and order in the society — Pancho (Dennis Trillo), the lighthearted and principled policeman and Black Rider (Mark Anthony), the mysterious vigilant. Both young men will pursue the same woman — Narda.