It’s official. GMA-7’s SVP for Entertainment TV, Wilma Galvante formally announced that Marian Rivera will play the role of “Darna,” the popular Pinay superhero which was created by Filipino komiks legend Mars Ravelo.

Marian Rivera

Marian was so surprised with the announcement and was very grateful of the new project that was given to her. “Hindi ko ito alam. Akala ko may pag-uusapan lang na new project. Yun pala, may surprise sila sa akin. Maraming salamat sa GMA-7 at patuloy ang tiwala nila sa akin.” said Marian.