Kapamilya star Liza Soberano is causing an uproar on social media as her name resurfaced after ABS-CBN’s ‘Darna’ was rumored to be pushing through.
The 22-year-old actress was given the titular role in May 2017 but she withdrew from the role in August 2018 when she fractured her right index finger while on the set of the now-defunct series Bagani.
She has limitations with the movement of her finger as the bones were crushed due to the incident. At the time of her withdrawal, she mentioned that she couldn’t be confident in giving her all in the project as the role demands a lot of action and fight scenes as she would have hesitations with her movement.
The role was then given to newbie actress Jane de Leon in 2019 who had already started filming for the project at the time but the COVID-19 pandemic halted the production. Because of the quarantine restrictions and strict health protocols, ABS-CBN then decided to indefinitely postpone the project.
However, despite all the circumstances that delayed the movie, ABS-CBN has reportedly decided to push through with the Darna comeback but this time as a teleserye.
Even though Liza already withdrew from the project, netizens are still hoping for her return as they recall how she was when she was preparing for the project. A video of her practicing her fight scenes made the rounds online with fans saying that the actress was the ‘Darna’ that they never had.
One netizen demanded that the role should be given back to Liza as the actress was perfect for it.
Having said that, we all know she was injured because of these difficult trainings. For now we can only dream of Liza’s version of Darna, but maybe someday!
— Kevin Manalo (@kevinmanalo_) November 29, 2020
“Woah give Liza the role back! She’s perfect for Darna!” the netizen said.
He added saying that people would just have to settle dreaming of Liza’s version of portraying Darna.
“For now we can only dream of Liza’s version of Darna, but maybe someday!” he said.
Another netizen is also hoping for Liza’s return for the role saying, “Maaari pa kaya?”
Maaari pa kaya? https://t.co/9oQvm8UUcq
— Ederic Eder (@ederic) November 29, 2020
Netizens also praised Liza for her commitment even during training practices. People mentioned that she showed great talent in showing her expressions through her eyes.
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“If you look closely.. She’s minding her stunts and acting through her eyes at the same time. I’ll pay to watch this on big screen,” one netizen wrote.
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“Yung fierceness ng galaw niya at yung mata niya! Ganito mag act si Angel Locsin, soooo beke nemen! Kung hindi talaga pwede ang darna, maybe a solo action movie? Deserve niya po!” another netizen wrote.
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“Grabeee ang galing!!!! Liza d n b tlaga pwede??? Grabeee intense kinilabutan ako ang galing ng dynamics at body rhythm and that face!!!! Grabeee ikaw talaga ang Darna ng bagong henerasyon!!!! Omg chills!!! Ang galing!!!!”
Other netizens said that Liza is a great actress and that she would portray the role of Darna well. They said that the opportunity for the actress to show her talent was wasted because of the accident.
Sayang talaga. I wanted Liza Soberano to take on a film like this. Yung hindi loveteam/romance-centered. I've seen the storyboard in passing, malalim ang story. And I heard, nagwork na with marvel ang fight choreographer nila. I wish they can film this with Liza instead.
— Alt Maria Clara // LeniKiko2022 (@ComplexClara) November 29, 2020
“Sayang talaga. I wanted Liza Soberano to take on a film like this. Yung hindi loveteam/romance-centered. I’ve seen the storyboard in passing, malalim ang story. And I heard, nagwork na with marvel ang fight choreographer nila. I wish they can film this with Liza instead.”
https://twitter.com/CedrickAngelo22/status/1332977988107833344
“Honestly, never akong nag duda sa kakayahan ni Liza Soberano maging Darna. Some people doubted her before but as you can see, she has proved you wrong! Yung acting skills niya din sa Make It With You nag level up! Sayang talaga! Jane sorry but Liza is our New DARNA.”
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“Ibalik na ang bato kay Liza. Masbagay sa Kanya ang pagiging DARNA sa totoo lang.”
Other netizens were saddened that Liza never had the opportunity to fly as Darna and petitioned to give the actress another action project.
Ang sad lang na she really is enjoying the fighting scene. Her face nag gloglow and yung confidence nandoon. Maybe just continue the marital arts na lang liza?
— Dani (@KokoCrunsO) November 29, 2020
Even if its not Darna, give her/LQ an action film, they can definitely do it
— annoyed much 2 (@imjdavila) November 29, 2020
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Ang angas nia jan… Sayang tlaga si liza sia sana darna peo ms importante pa rin ung kamay syempre nia.
— JLYN123 (@jlyneme) November 29, 2020
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