The much-awaited ABS-CBN project "Darna" is set to fly as a TV series in 2021 as announced in today's special contract signing event titled Star Magic Shines On wherein several of today's sought-after talents inked their respective contracts with ABS-CBN.
“Tuloy na tuloy na po ang paglipad ni Darna. Ngayong 2021 na po ang Mars Ravelo’s Darna: The TV Series,” said Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN chief operating officer of broadcast.
She also announced that Jane de Leon will portray the iconic Filipino superheroine in the TV series during the event, wherein Jane renewed her contract with Star Magic.
The soon-to-fly Darna said she was overwhelmed and had mixed emotions of excitement and nervousness as she set to portray the Pinay superhero, with the 2021 TV series formally announced by Vidanes.
“I am blessed to be a Kapamilya,” Jane noted, before she and the corporate executives unveiled a larger than life statue of Darna.
“I’m overwhelmed by the happiness I feel. I am so excited for the next chapters of my life,” Jane said.
“It’s another dream come true. I have so much gratitude for our bosses because until now, they still entrust me with Darna’s stone,” she added.