Even before their series together ends, the two actresses expressed their willingness to work together in any project – whether a Girls’ Love series or a movie again.
Darna” Jane de Leon and “Valentina” Janella Salvador admitted at the finale press con of the Kapamilya primetime series that they did not hit it off instantly.
“We are both introverts,” said Jane.
“It took some time before we warmed up to each other,” added Janella.
However, after the initial hesitation, the two later became thick as thieves – eating and watching movies. Fans have even started to ship the ladies because of their surprising appeal and undeniable chemistry.
When asked at the finale press con of “Darna” held Monday at ELJ Restaurant on the ABS-CBN compound, Jane and Janella expressed their appreciation for those who found their relationship “shippable.” “We are so thankful,” said Janella, “it was unexpected, but it’s such an honor din to have the LGBTQ community supporting you. Like, nakaka-warm din siya ng puso na you have them. Nakakatuwa.”
As the series draws to a close, they both said they are willing to work with each other again.
“With the whole team,” added Jane, who said she wants to be with the same actors and crew should there be a sequel or a movie project in the future.
The “Darna” star said the Valentina actress also said they were down to a Girls’ Love project, if there were any offers.
“Of course, why not?” said Janella.
In the series’ last two bombastic weeks, Jane’s Darna is more than ever determined to shield Nueva Esperanza from further devastation and avenge Regina/Valentina’s (Janella) death.
Heneral Borgo’s (Richard Quan) grand scheme to kill Darna is now in place after his Super Soldiers killed Regina and his army got bigger and stronger with the transformation of Ali (Mark Manicad) as an Extra with laser and heat vision superpowers.
Since its airing last August, “Darna” has remained to be one of the top-rating series on television and digital. It has also topped the most watched shows on iWantTFC, has consistently driven over 100,000 concurrent viewers on Kapamilya Online Live daily, and has generated millions of combined views on YouTube per episode.
“Darna” has also become the most searched primetime Philippine TV series on Google. The series also spawned various Darna-related content on TikTok with the #Darna with 2.3 billion combined views in 2022.
“Darna” airs weeknights at 8 on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, CineMo, A2Z, and TV5. The ABS-CBN series produced by JRB Creative Production is also on iWantTFC and TFC.
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GMA brought home 27 out of the 45 trophies given out at last Saturday’s 35th Star Awards for Television
The Kapuso Network was chosen by the members of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) – the award-giving body behind the Star Awards for Television – as the station of the year.
Winning Best Daytime Drama Series was “Prima Donnas” while the Best Drama Mini Series was awarded to “Agimat ng Agila.”
“Magpakailanman” was recognized as Best Drama Anthology.
Jennylyn Mercado took home the Best Single Performance by an Actress award for her role in “Sa Kamay ng Fake Healer” episode of “Magpakailanman.” John Estrada was named as Best Drama Supporting Actor for his role in “Babawiin Ko ang Lahat.”
“Pepito Manaloto” won as Best Comedy Show and one of its lead stars, Manilyn Reynes, was named as Best Comedy Actress. Paolo Contis was hailed as Best Comedy Actor for “Bubble Gang.”
The recognition for Best Horror/Fantasy Program was given to “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko,” while “All-Out Sundays” was awarded as Best Variety Show. Paolo Ballesteros was recognized as Best Male TV Host for “Eat Bulaga.”
The award for Best Lifestyle Show went to “Taste Buddies.”
“The Clash” was once again awarded as Best Talent Search Program and its Clash Masters, Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose and Total Heartthrob Rayver Cruz, won as Best Talent Search Program Hosts.
Mikee Quintos and Kelvin Miranda of “Lost Recipes” were given the German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year award.
“24 Oras” clinched the Best News Program award with one of its anchors Vicky Morales winning Best Female Newscaster.
“Unang Hirit” won the Best Morning Show award, while its hosts Arnold Clavio, Connie Sison, Susan Enriquez, Nathaniel Cruz, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Suzie Entrata-Abrera, Ivan Mayrina, Lhar Santiago, and Mariz Umali were named Best Morning Show Hosts.
“Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” was hailed as Best Magazine Show. Susan Enriquez and Mark Salazar were chosen as Best Magazine Show Hosts for GTV’s “IJuander.”
“I-Witness” took home the award for Best Documentary Program, while Atom Araullo was recognized as Best Documentary Program Host for “The Atom Araullo Specials.”
Adding to the long list of GMA’s awards was “Wish Ko Lang,” which took home the Best Public Service Program award. Best Education Program was given to “Born to be Wild,” and Kara David was named as Best Educational Program Host for “Pinas Sarap.”
