#series: darna

[candiceswans]

Janella Salvador as Regina Vanguardia in Darna (2022) | S02EP23

[sachsoup]

these are just doodles i might turn into actual stuff one day,,,,, (so it's why they're wonky)

the other couple is from Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022 adaptation)!! they're regina (blonde) and narda (dark-haired)!!

[ao3-anonymous]

Fastest Growing Fandoms on AO3 This Week (10/10/2022)

Every week I pull data on how many fics are in each fandom and compare to the previous week, then calculate the percentage increase to determine fastest growing fandoms.  Since this naturally skews towards smaller fandoms, I have included the same data filtered to Over 1k, 5k, & 10k fics.

Overall:

Over 1,000 Fics:

Over 5,000 Fics:

Over 10,000 Fics:

Source: AO3 Fandom Dashboard

[simpforotter]

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[ostara-x]

i just know it's gonna hurt so much the time regina finds out narda is really darna

[barbie-girlll]

now that darna (the TV series) is done, I might as well check some darlentina fanfics available on ao3 or wattpad

[lehdenlaulu]

I'm still eternally amused by people, apparently very earnestly, trying to have IWTV/TVC ship wars.

Like, it is a little aggravating. But mostly just hilarious.

(Slightly but not entirely related: people also keep declaring things about the story, characters etc. with deep conviction, and then it turns out their sole point of reference is essentially some 20-second TikTok summary. Like, babes, please at least read one of the books before you pretend to know what you're talking about.)

[azucarera-art]

Six Fanarts Challenge!

Valentina & Darna - Darna

Fidel (feat. Klay) - Maria Clara at Ibarra

Eddie Munson - Stranger Things

Princess Bean - Disenchantment

Princess Daisy - Super Mario Series

Thanks so much to those who put in requests & killed my art block <3

[x5red]

New rare Super Klenk images found

Super Klenk, starring Ara Mina, was a Filipino superhero comedy action series that debuted in the final weeks of 1999, and is possibly one of the most obscure superhero tv shows of recent times. And that's a shame... because despite apparently not making much of an impact at the time of broadcast, the show does play an interesting part in Pinoy superhero tv history.

Up until Super Klenk there had been only sporadic appearances of superheroes and superheroines on Filipino tv. In 1977 Darna had appeared in a one or two (depending on who you believe) tv specials. Then in 1986 two companion superhero shows, Kidlat and Zarda Super Filipino, are rumoured to have been broadcast (although details are sparse.) But the heavily fantasy inspired fantaserye and telefantasya genres didn't really seem to take off until the 2004 ratings hit Marina, a series about a mermaid.

Marina prompted a steady supply of fantasy-based shows, including several based on superheroes, that has lasted up until the modern day. Early examples, like Krystala (2004) with Judy Ann Santos, Darna (2005) with Angel Locsin, and Darna (2009) with Marian Rivera, are all fondly remembered. But sadly few remember Ara Mina's Super Klenk, the 1999 superheroine show that was their forerunner.

This blog has been trying to correct the dearth of Super Klenk information by tracking down details of this incredibly obscure tv show. You can see past efforts documented here, here, here, and here. But details have been painfully slow in revealing themselves. Particularly there's still a real lack of images from the show, and only a single tiny fragment of video taken from a trailer advert.

But that has now changed... just a little.

Thanks to a source who wishes to remain anonymous we're able to present a couple of new photos from Super Klenk. And they're pretty decent quality images too -- indeed, the most high quality pictures to date. One image even shows a scene apparently taken from an episode, featuring Ara Mina alongside her co-stars Paolo Fabregas and Jaime Fabregas.

The new pictures throw up some interesting questions about Ara Mina's costume. As it is possible to see from the various assembled images, it appeared to change quite a bit.

In older photos the costume body either appears quite plain with the cape totally detached, or decorated in sparkles with the cape secured under the arms. But these new photos show a plain body with a cape that is attached onto the body itself. (The dark stripes in one photo may possibly be a trick of the light -- or maybe not.) One photo looks like it was taken during filming, so do the other pictures show early prototypes from the costume's development?

Unless we can get hold of more details, specifically clips or images from the episodes themselves, it will be difficult to answer those questions. We can but hope that there's more hidden Super Klenk material out there just waiting to be discovered.

In the meantime, many thanks to the anonymous source who provided the new pictures.

[babylon-crashing]

The Golden Age of superhero comic books cast a huge shadow on artists from all around the world and the Philippines were no exception.

Back in the 1950s Mars Revelo and Nestor Redondo gave us Darna, a crime fighting extraterrestrial who decides to inhabit the body of Narda, an orphan, who lives with her little brother, Bing, and their grandmother ...

[translations by Multo Ghost]

Needless to say Bing and Grandma don't react very well the first time not Wonder Woman shows up ...

Soon, however, Darna is out fighting crime and righting wrongs, with her brother Bing as the sidekick (because child endangerment laws had yet to be invented, it seems). Her primary adversary was Valentina, who (the authors go lengths to point out) is totally not Medusa:

Perhaps it isn't all that surprising that as Darna kept getting popular she started appearing in her own television shows and movies (the last series coming out in 2022) ...

Darna at ang Babaing Tuod (1965) staring Gina Alonzo.

Perhaps you needed to have grown up with the source material, but as comic book heroines I'd never heard of before go, I find Darna endearing in a curious sort of way.

[phantomstatistician]

Saturday Status Update

The wait time for a request is: 33 working days

Upcoming charts (if the sample size is large enough):

Legend of Zelda - Dark Beast Ganon

Star Trek - 10 most popular series within Star Trek, Captain Archer, Captain Pike

Detroit: Become Human - Leo Manfred (all fics and English-only fics)

Broadchurch - Alec Hardy

Maria-sama ga Miteru - 10 most popular characters (AO3)

Dragonriders of Pern - Anne McCaffrey

One Piece - Crocodile

Warcraft - Sylvanas

Addams Family - 10 most popular tags in the Wednesday Addams/Enid Sinclair relationship tag (AO3)

Darna - 10 most popular ships (AO3)

That '90s Show - 10 most popular ships (AO3), 10 most popular characters (AO3)

Batman - Nightwing/Dick Grayson

Yellowjacket - 10 most popular ships (AO3)

Grace & Frankie - 10 most popular ships (AO3)

Futurama - 10 most popular ships (AO3)

Andor - 10 most popular ships (AO3)

Star Wars - Cassian Andor

Lesbian Character (tag) - 10 most popular ships (AO3), 10 most popular fandoms (AO3)

Character X Reader - 10 most popular ships (AO3)

Link Click - 10 most popular tags (AO3)

Hamilton - 10 most popular ships (AO3)

Once Upon a Time - 10 most popular ships (AO3), 10 most popular tags (AO3)

Danganronpa - Tanaka Gundham

Inglorious Basterds - 10 most popular ships (AO3)

Nevertheless - 10 most popular ships (AO3), 10 most popular characters (AO3)

Homestuck - 10 most popular ships (4/13/16 to present) (AO3), 10 most popular tags (4/13/16 to present) (AO3)

NOTE: No chart on Monday - off for MLK

Have a more elaborate request?  Or want to jump the queue?  Or you want to support me as a content creator?  Buy me a Kofi!

[jiacast]

Role Models

There are 3 women and 3 men that I look up to as role models.

3 female role models:

Dove Cameron: Dove has been my role model ever since the Disney Descendants' franchise in 2015. Dove Cameron, an actress and singer, is a role model for many due to her talent, versatility, positive influence, strong work ethic, and authenticity. She advocates for body positivity, mental health awareness, and LGBTQ+ rights, inspiring aspiring performers.

Sofia Carson: Besides Dove Cameron, Sofia was also part of the Disney Descendants' franchise too. Sofia Carson, a multifaceted talent, is a role model for young people due to her dedication to her craft, advocacy for gender equality, positive representation, grace, and authenticity. She supports organizations like UNICEF and the WE Movement, promoting diversity and inclusivity in the media.

Jane De Leon, a Filipino actress, model, dancer, and philanthropist, gained fame for her versatility and iconic role as Darna in the popular television series Mars Ravelo's Darna, showcasing her commitment to making a difference. P.S. I had a dream where I was her younger sister.

3 male role models:

Jungkook: Jungkook, my favorite member of K-pop group BTS, is a role model for many due to his exceptional talent, professionalism, positive influence, resilience, humility, and creativity. He is admired for his dedication, professionalism, and willingness to learn from mistakes. Jungkook's versatility in music, photography, and songwriting also inspires others.

Will Smith: Will Smith is a role model for many due to his versatility, positive attitude, work ethic, charitable work, family values, resilience, and positive representation. He has achieved success in acting, music, and producing and has been a trailblazer for African-American actors in Hollywood, inspiring aspiring artists from underrepresented communities. P.S. We share the same birthday: September 25

Cameron Boyce: Cameron Boyce, another Disney Channel actor known for the Disney Descendants' franchise and for his charisma, activism, kindness, and positive influence on youth, is a role model for many. His charisma, activism, and commitment to social causes make him a valuable figure in the entertainment industry. Despite facing health challenges, Boyce's legacy continues to inspire and guide young people.

[kimhortons]

17 Questions, 17 People

Tagged by: @ekang-aroo

Nickname: Kim, Kaye, Ky

Sign: Pisces Sun. Cancer Moon and Rising.

Height: 168cm

Last thing I googled was: Eagle Eye dream meaning.

Song stuck in my head: The Christmas Song (Chestnut Roasting on an Open Fire)

No. Of followers: 1075

Amount of sleep: 7 hours

Lucky #: Di ako sure, depende sa araw or angel numbers lang.

Dream Job: Flight Attendant. (bye dream job, next life nalang)

Wearing: Pajama and T-shirt

Movies/books that summarize me: Easy A. tapos feeling ko character ko si Lu sa Elite. haha wala lang, di ko gaano maalala ibang movies at series na nakakarelate ako.

Favorite song: sabi nga sa Spotify Wrapped ko, hindi lang isa ang favorite song ko. haha. pero as of now siguro yung Turning Page ng Sleeping at Last

Favorite instrument: Piano, kahit di ako masyado marunong. wala lang ang sarap lang niya pakinggan. tapos di pa masakit sa kamay pag tumugtog ka.

Aesthetic: di ako estetik e haha.

Favorite author: Colleen Hover, Nicholas Sparks. wala lang novels nila binabasa ko nung masipag pa ko mag basa haha.

Favorite animal noise: Birds tweeting sa umaga pag gising. haha

Random: [ew to wag niyo na basahin dito haha] umuuga yung first molar kong natipak na, di ko mabunot kasi baka mag dugo. hahaha. uugain ko nalang lalo para kusang matanggal, wag sana sa pagtulog ko baka malunok at mapasigaw ako ng Darna! hahahahaha.

For my 17 cursed victims, I appoint the accusatory finger at (if you've been tagged already, my bad): @kuyakoy, @angelic-anarchy, @theprebby, @m3lisssss4, @ztahcsslaskcihcsregnalsnebel, @crishing, @kindclouds, @aetherione, @sunb0rn, @hertranquility, @izzzo, @diasaccharide, @undercaffeinatedsoul, @hulyyo

— 14 lang, wala na kong ibang ma-tag, baka nga 1 lang sa mga tinag ko pumatol dito. hahaha. busy kasi lahat, ginawa ko lang din kasi saktong naka desktop ako. haha anyway, thank you for tagging me Eka! :)

[littlemcrmaid]

hello! how do you download the darna series to gif jane de leon? been wanting to gif joshua garcia in the series. thanks in advance!

hi, love! i downloaded the episodes from abs-cbn official youtube account, i used to watch it weekly through their channel, but now i can't seem to find them so they might've deleted it or made unavailable outside the philippines since the show had its finale.

i've been trying to find a way to download it because i want to make more gifs of jane, i feel like my pack needs an update ASAP lol but i can't seem to find it either. all i know is that you can pay to watch the episodes on iWantTFC... which would definitely work bc you could record your screen and then gif from it, though i myself at the moment can't subscribe bc it's a bit expensive when converted to brazilian $.

in any case, i'll have this ask posted in the darna tags. maybe someone can help us out with download links?

[arun-pratap-singh]

All-out war looms in ‘Darna’ – Tempo – The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper

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…