Vilma Santos Gives Angel Locsin Blessing On ‘Darna’ Role

The veteran actress Vilma Santos, who portrayed the iconic Filipino superheroine “Darna” in the 70’s, gave her blessing to the kapamilya actress Angel Locsin, who is set to reprise the character.

Angel Locsin

The actress and incumbent Governor of Batangas expressed her support for  Angel Locsin, the current girlfriend of her son actor-TV host Luis Manzano, during an interview with the press after the Alay-lakad charity event in the province.

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When asked what is her advice to Angel Locsin, Vilma Santos said that she doesn’t have to say something for her because she believes that she is perfect for the role, as seen the first time she portrayed it in 2005.

“Do I need to [give her advice]? I don’t need to explain anything, I don’t need to say something. Kilala natin si Angel. Nag-Darna na siya sa TV,” she said.

“Ano pang pag-uusapan natin? Pag sinabi mong Darna, bagay kay Angel ‘yon. At pag nag-Darna kasi, dapat believable. Ito siya, o! Believable!” she added.

Angel Locsin first portrayed the role of “Darna” for GMA-7’s TV series. On June, she announced that she will be playing the role again in movie which will be produced by Star Cinema.

Angel Locsin said in her previous interviews that film is the first in Philippine Cinema. She also said that it is something that Filipinos can be proud of.

“Darna” is created by the famous writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The target release date of the movie has yet to be announced.

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