PHOTO from Angel Locsin/Facebook
Just like any other “Darna” fan, Pokwang is saddened over the news of Angel Locsin’s withdrawal from reprising her famed role as the Filipina heroine.
In a lengthy post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, the comedienne expressed her anguish that the actress, who played Darna in the GMA primetime series in 2005, won’t slip into the iconic suit for the forthcoming movie sequel.
“Kung totoo nga na hindi na ikaw ang gaganap na bilang Darna sobrang nakakalungkot [para sa’kin] (If it’s true that you are no longer playing the role of Darna, it will make me very sad),” Pokwang captioned her image of Locsin posing as Darna. “Para sa’kin, ikaw ang forever na Darna (For me, you are forever Darna).”
However, Pokwang stressed that Locsin should prioritize her health. Locsin dropped out of the project due to a recurring spinal problem.
“Pero mas importante ang kalusugan mo Angel Locsin (Your health is more important),” she said. “Kung sino man ang papalit sayo I’m sure alam naman ng management na deserving kung sino man sya, pero para sa’kin, ikaw pa rin ang ‘The Best Darna’ ever (Whoever will replace you, I’m sure the management knows that she is deserving. But for me, you are ‘The Best Darna’ ever).”
After the 31-year-old actress announced her withdrawal from “Darna,” several names of possible replacements from the Kapamilya network floated on social media, including Liza Soberano, Janella Salvador, Nadine Lustre and even Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.
Director Erik Matti confirmed his involvement in the remake of “Darna,” which is based on the comic books written by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by Nestor Redondo. Gianna Francesca Catolico /ra
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