It is still a mystery who will be the nemesis of Jane De Leon’s Darna.
Actor Joshua Garcia has been tapped to play the leading man in the much-awaited series, “Darna: The TV Series.”
Darna will, of course, be portrayed by Jane de Leon, who waited for two years for the series.
“But it’s worth it,” said Jane, “as the series has no less than supreme director Chito Roño at the helm.
“It will be my first time to work with him. And it was my first time to meet him in person when I was summoned to see him.
“Hindi ko mai-describe ang feeling ko to be able to work with him.”
In will be Joshua’s first time, too, to work with Direk Chito Roño.
Joshua has met Jane, and he was impressed with how she looks. “At napaka-sexy niya,” added Joshua.
Since they are almost of the same age — he’s 23; Jane, 22 — they both think they will get to work together well.
The shooting of “Darna,” according to Direk Chito, will start in November.
It will be the director’s return to the series format after concentrating on films for several years.
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Playing the role of Ding, the younger brother of Narda, is Zaijian Jaranilla.
The 20-year-old Zaijian is best remembered as Santino in the series “May Bukas Pa.” He is also part of the new series, “The Broken Marriage Vow.”
The role of Darna’s nemesis, the iconic babaing ahas Valentina, has yet to be revealed.
Veteran actress Celia Rodriguez is one of the best remembered actresses to play Valentina.
She is very prolific, starring in more than 100 films and TV shows.
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Beauty Gonzalez has just returned from Europe, where she and her husband, art curator Norman Crisologo, and their daughter Olivian had a “bakasyon grande.”
“It was a thanksgiving vacation as well, as it’s common knowledge na nahagip ng COVID-19 si Norman,” said the actress. “Thank God, he’s as good as new now.
“In Europe, we really made time na pumasok sa simbahang allowed kami na mabisita,” she added.
Beauty’s return to the country was just in time for her to watch some episodes of “Stories From the Heart,” where she is featured in the story, “Loving Miss Bridgette.”
Beauty plays a guidance counselor in a private school, where she developed a relationship with a student, played by Kelvin Miranda.
The series is Beauty’s first appearance in a GMA project since signing up with the network.
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Basketball star James Yap has filed his Certificate of Candidacy for councilor in San Juan City.
Whether he wins or not, he will continue playing on the hard court.
Of course, James has the support of his inamorata, Michela Cazzola, and their two kids.
James also has two other children. He has a son, Bimby, with Kris Aquino.
James is running under the ticket of incumbent San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora, himself a former De La Salle player.
Two other PBA players are running for councilors, Paul Artadi and Don Allado.
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Richard Yap is running for representative in the first district of Cebu City.
Since he is in Sorsogon for the lock-in taping of his series, “I Left My Heart in Sorsogon,” Richard’s wife, Melody, filed the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on his behalf.
GMA 7, which is producing “I Left My Heart in Sorsogon,” is expected to release the series before the campaign period begins.
This is Richard’s second try at politics, as he lost to his opponent, Raul del Mar, a reelectionist, last time.
Richard, 54 years old, got his education from Sacred Heart School, Cebu, Ateneo de Cebu, Cebu and De La Salle University in Manila.
He and Melody have two children.
