Angel Locsin Will No Longer Play Star Cinema's "Darna"

This is a sad news for the fans of Kapamilya Actress Angel Locsin as ABS-CBN released a statement announcing that the actress will no longer play "Darna" in a Star Cinema movie.

Kane Errol Choa, head for Corporate Communications discloses the reason behind the sad decision as posted on Entertainment site Starmometer.com:

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It is with deep regret that we announce that ABS-CBN, Star Cinema, and Angel Locsin have mutually agreed that Angel will no longer do the “Darna” movie due to health reasons. Because of her passion, dedication, and commitment to the project, she underwent various rigorous training regimens for two years. Unfortunately, this led her to developing a disc bulge in her spine. This then limits her from doing strenuous activities such as stunts, liftings, and the usage of harness, all of which will be required of her for the action scenes in the film. Aside from that, she will need to undergo rehabilitation and treatment.

And so while we have envisioned her to do the iconic Filipino heroine, Angel’s health and safety are both our primary concern. Hence, the decision.

Fans need not worry. They can still look forward to seeing her in a movie that she is currently shooting with Vilma Santos. Angel’s physical condition does not prevent her from finishing the said project.

Again, we sincerely thank Angel for her hard work and pray for her recovery.

— Kane Errol Choa

Head, Corporate Communications

Angel Locsin also explained her side regarding the decision agreed by her and ABS-CBN in Tonight With Boy Abunda, Monday night: 

"Masakit po na 'di ko na gagawin yung Darna pero mas mabuti na po yun para sa lahat"

"May mga times na 'di na ako makabangon. Na kahit gumapang 'di ko magawa. Kahit pain reliever wala ng magawa na kailangan na ako dalhin sa hospital for treatment. Ganun na po sya kalala. Until now nagte-theraphy pa din ako."

Rumors are saying that Angel will be replaced by teen actress Liza Soberano, though this is not yet confirmed yet by ABS-CBN.