''Dragonna'' is a Philippine
superhero television series broadcast on
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under L ...
, based on the comic book character
Dragonna created by
Mars Ravelo
Marcial "Mars" Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist who created '' Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman'', '' Bondying'', '' Varga'', ''Wanted: Perfect Mother'', ''H ...
.
Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently working for Star Magic and a talent of ABS-CBN.
Magdayao is recognized as one of the country's premiere actresses and prettie ...
plays the titular superheroine with
Jake Cuenca
Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides ...
as her love interest. The series is about a teenage girl who discovers that she has
pyrokinetic
Pyrokinesis is the purported psychic ability allowing a person to create and control fire with the mind. As with other parapsychological phenomena, there is no conclusive evidence in support of the actual existence of pyrokinesis. Many alleged ca ...
abilities and decides to use this newly found ability for a greater good. She releases this ability every time she loses her temper.
Two superheroes meet as the heroine Dragonna bids goodbye in her last fight and the bombastic
Flash Bomba begins his adventure.
Dragonna bows out and Flash Bomba makes his debut
retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com February 6, 2009.
Synopsis
Tomboyish Olive (Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently working for Star Magic and a talent of ABS-CBN.
Magdayao is recognized as one of the country's premiere actresses and prettie ...
) comes from a race of Tagon or Taong Dragon with a blood of a dragon thru her family. Olive will discover that she has the power to create fire. Olive dons her costume: Dragonna. Rona's real name is Olive and acquired her own identity to transform into a female taong dragon. Can Edgar actually carry out his plan without falling in love with the feisty girl but will he fall in love with Rona?
The three firemen namely Narcisso (Bayani Agbayani), Elmo (Long Mejia) and Junior (Arnold Reyes) will discover that water will prevent Rona's "hot" temper because of the argument that Rona and Edgar (Jake Cuenca
Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides ...
) got into. Olive/Rona turned into a superheroine called; "Dragonna", to meet up with her brother Rafael.
Cast and characters
Main cast
*Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently working for Star Magic and a talent of ABS-CBN.
Magdayao is recognized as one of the country's premiere actresses and prettie ...
as Olive / Rona / Dragonna - a pretty teenager who has the power to create fire.
** Mika dela Cruz as young Rona
* Alessandra De Rossi as Alice - Edgar’s mean girlfriend who harbors a deep jealousy over Rona.
**Patricia Gayod as young Alice
*Jake Cuenca
Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides ...
as Edgar - a star basketball player who will capture the heart of Rona.
**Francis Magundayao
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in ...
as young Edgar
Supporting cast
*Carlos Agassi
Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi (born December 12, 1979, in Makati, Philippines), popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, rap artist, host, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now St ...
as Rafael - a thief whose dark identity holds the key to Rona’s past.
**Carlo Lacana
Carlo Lacana (born November 11, 1998) is a Filipino actor.
Career
Lacana is a child actor in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Province, who started his career with commercial television and print ads. His first movie was "Tall As Trees" in March 20 ...
as young Rafael
*Eda Nolan
Eda Kristy Cabilan (born December 14, 1988), known professionally as Eda Nolan, is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as ''Junniper'', the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcoms, ''Let's Go'' and ''Gokada Go''. Nolan has been a membe ...
as Ella - Rona’s bubbly and supportive best friend.
**Alexa Ilacad
Alexandra Madarang Ilacad (born 26 February 2000), better known as Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, host, dancer, vlogger and model. She appears in various commercials and shows of ABS-CBN, and is best known for playing ' ...
as young Ella
*Bayani Agbayani
Bayani Agbayani (born January 3, 1969) is a Filipino host, actor, singer, and comedian. After 15 years at ABS-CBN, he shuttled between his original home studio GMA Network and TV5 for the time being from 2008 to 2014 before moving back to ABS- ...
as Narcisso a.k.a. Tatay Ngit - the strictest among the three firemen foster fathers of Rona.
*Long Mejia as Elmo a.k.a. Tatay Hiks - a fireman and foster father of Rona who is sick with asthma.
*Arnold Reyes as Junior a.k.a. Tatay Naks - the most lenient among of Rona’s three foster fathers.
Special participation
*Jodi Sta. Maria
Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria (born June 16, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Sta. Maria was recognized as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry.
She is best known for her iconic roles in ABS-CBN drama shows. One o ...
as Theresa - Mother of Olive turned into a female dragon
*Neil Ryan Sese
Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of '' Encantadia''.
Background
Neil Ryan Sese was only seven ...
as Arthur -Olive's Father
* Cacai Bautista as Ling
* Lovely Rivero as Ingrid
*Dominic Ochoa
Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974), better known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model and member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4. He is currently managed by Boy A ...
as Bugoy
*Joross Gamboa
John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest.
Career
After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''Jo ...
as Migo
See also
* Isang Lakas
* List of Komiks episodes
References
External links
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International Hero
Tiny Tony/Drgonna crossover Saturday
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Shaina Magdayao fires up TV with "Dragonna"
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Filipino-language television shows
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