An emotional Liza Soberano made a shocking announcement on TV Patrol tonight. She revealed that she will no longer be playing the most iconic Filipina superheroine - DARNA due to medical reasons.

Just minutes after her announcement, ABS-CBN and Star Cinema released a statement which you can read below:

ABS-CBN and Star Cinema regretfully announce their acceptance of Liza Soberano’s decision to withdraw from the “Darna” movie project due to medical reasons.

Liza suffered a finger bone fracture while doing a fight scene on the set of “Bagani” last year. She is still undergoing treatment and recovering from the trauma.  Unfortunately, after consultation with her doctors, it was deemed best for Liza not to pursue the project as the injury shall hamper her from effectively doing the movie stunts required.



ABS-CBN and Star Cinema understand Liza’s condition, respect her decision, and wish her well on her recovery.

Meanwhile, the preparation for the “Darna” movie continues as ABS-CBN and Star Cinema remain fully committed in telling the well-loved story of the Filipina superheroine and have started the selection process for the new actress who will bring the iconic character to life on the big screen.

Now that Liza is out, the big question is: Who is going to play DARNA? Me: Nadine Lustre, who got is the top choice of the netizens to play Darna, or give it back to Angel Locsin or a newbie like Gillian Vicencio who plays Eri in the hit international horro thriller EERIE which is still playing in cinemas across Asia.

DARNA is to be directed by Heneral Luna director Jerrold Tarog & is rumoured to release next year and hopefully as an official entry to MMFF 2020.