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IN PHOTOS: Meet the new Darna, Jane De Leon
IN PHOTOS: Meet the new Darna, Jane De Leon
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 17, 2019 03:36 PM PHT
MANILA -- She had just bagged the most coveted role in local showbiz.
MANILA -- She had just bagged the most coveted role in local showbiz.
On Wednesday, Jane De Leon was announced as the new Darna, taking over the role from Liza Soberano and Angel Locsin, who both were attached to the superhero movie but had to back out because of injuries.
On Wednesday, Jane De Leon was announced as the new Darna, taking over the role from Liza Soberano and Angel Locsin, who both were attached to the superhero movie but had to back out because of injuries.
But who is Jane De Leon?
But who is Jane De Leon?
Jane Florence Benitez De Leon is a 20-year-old Star Magic artist, who has appeared in several ABS-CBN shows from "Maaalaala Mo Kaya," "Wansapanataym," "Ipaglaban Mo," and "La Luna Sangre."
Jane Florence Benitez De Leon is a 20-year-old Star Magic artist, who has appeared in several ABS-CBN shows from "Maaalaala Mo Kaya," "Wansapanataym," "Ipaglaban Mo," and "La Luna Sangre."
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Before Wednesday's blockbuster announcement, she is best known for her role as the younger sister of Jericho Rosales in the popular TV drama "Halik."
Before Wednesday's blockbuster announcement, she is best known for her role as the younger sister of Jericho Rosales in the popular TV drama "Halik."
Aside from various Kapamilya shows, De Leon was also part of the 2017 movie "The Debutantes" and the 2018 teen-oriented film "Walwal."
Aside from various Kapamilya shows, De Leon was also part of the 2017 movie "The Debutantes" and the 2018 teen-oriented film "Walwal."
But De Leon is not just an actress but a "total performer," according to her bio in the Star Magic website.
But De Leon is not just an actress but a "total performer," according to her bio in the Star Magic website.
She also sings, as well as plays the guitar and drums. In fact, she was a former member of the all-female group Girltrends on "Its Showtime" before she became a solo artist.
She also sings, as well as plays the guitar and drums. In fact, she was a former member of the all-female group Girltrends on "Its Showtime" before she became a solo artist.
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