During the search for the new Darna, director Erik Matti said that Nadine Lustre was the perfect replacement for Liza Soberano (still in the US recuperating from a surgery on an injured finger) because she personified the qualities (morena, etc.) “I am happy that they’ve finally found a new Darna,” according to Erik who quit as the original director of the multi-million-peso remake of the Mars Ravelo creation and was replaced by Jerrold Tarog. Considered to be the best Darna, bar none, Rosa again played her the following year in Darna at Ang Babaing Lawin directed by Carlos Vander Tolosa also for Royal Films. Now that the new Darna is found, the attention will be focused on who will play the snake-haired Valentina (why not Vice Ganda?) Okay, Jane, will you please swallow the bato (magic stone) and scream “Darna!!

Source: Philippine Star July 19, 2019 16:00 UTC