- Liza Soberano prepares thoroughly for her training as the new Darna.
- Part of her preparation is the constant workout and dance lessons with her trainer, Bok Santos.
- She also said that she does not want to have a stunt double in her movie.
- The actress also confessed that she is willing to don a skimpy outfit as long as the management approves it.
Liza Soberano is now preparing for her newest role as Darna! But what are the preparations she has done to play the iconic role edfortlessly?
Well, in an interview with ABS-CBN’s intertainment site, Push, Liza admitted that her first step was doing hard work at the gym. She confessed, “Nakipag-meeting na ako kay Direk Erik Matti and they had me do a physical test in front of them. Siyempre para makita kung gaano ako kalakas. So based on what I did in front of them nakita nila kung ano yung kailangan ko.”
She added, “So right now I am working out with sir Bok Santos at the gym, nagpapalakas ako para sa mga stunts and I’m also doing cardio. I run every Sunday. I’m doing dance lessons din for grace and timing.”
The 20-year-old proudly shared that she does not want to use a stunt double for her much-awaited movie. “As much as possible, no. I want to be able to do all my stunts para mas madali rin para sa director and cameramen kasi ang hirap rin pag dadayain.”
However, she stressed, “But if it becomes too life threatening of course I’m going to have someone do that for me because I don’t want to risk my life naman. Actually harnesses are very painful. Kasi na-try ko na mag-harness masakit talaga siya. But I find it to be very fun because I like rollercoasters so nag-e-enjoy naman ako dun.”
When asked about the challenge she thinks she will face when the camera starts rolling for “Darna”, Liza answered, “Probably yung magiging difficult para sa akin is the timing when it comes to stunts. You have to look strong but not be too strong because you don’t want to hurt the person you’re doing the scene with when you’re doing stunts. You have to make it believable.”
The “My Ex and Whys” actress also addressed the issue of Darna’s usually skimpy costume which she might have to wear for the film. “Well of course whatever is approved by the management, ‘yun ang susuotin ko. But if I were to choose, anything naman (is fine) actually as long as I’m prepared for it. Basta prepared ako hindi yung bibiglain ako (mag-two-piece),” she said. The actress then stressed, “Yes I am maturing. I’m almost 20 na so I think it’s about time.”
Liza also revealed she has never has any idea whether she will be the one who will shout the iconic superhero’s name every time she undergoes a transformation from Narda to Darna or not. She said, “Hindi ko siya pina-practice. Nahihiya ako sa sarili ko na i-practice siya (laughs). Kasi hindi ko pa alam yung tamang way talaga.”
But, according to Liza, “If they tell me na ako talaga yung sisigaw ng ‘Darna!’ I will do it.” She then explained that she has never watched any “Darna” films eversince. “I haven’t watched any of the Darna films yet to be honest. I will be watching it with direk Erik Matti, all of them. So we can pinpoint what he wants from me, any specific moves in acting. Pero wala naman akong favorite Darna. I think all of them did well. They all have their own perspective on how to portray the role,” she emphasized.
Are you excited to see Liza Soberano on the big screen?
