简德莱昂（白色)回应维尔玛桑托斯的信息，表达她对"火星拉韦洛的德尔纳"的支持。迈克尔巴格塔斯，ABS-CBN

马尼拉——周一，在ABS-CBN改编的流行文化偶像的媒体发布会上，维尔玛桑托斯(维尔玛桑托斯)象征性地将德尔纳的神秘之石传给了简德莱昂(简德莱昂)，这位银幕老将向这位新生代女演员致以祝福。

在《马尔斯拉韦洛的达尔纳》新闻发布会的开始几分钟，德莱昂对桑托斯的录音信息感到惊讶，桑托斯在1973年至1980年的四部电影中扮演了马尔斯拉韦洛这个角色。

68岁的桑托斯在《利帕德，达尔纳，利帕德》、《达尔纳和巨人》、《达尔纳大战星球女人》和《达尔纳在丁》中穿上了漫画人物的战斗服。

"我是当地的女英雄，住在韩当的伊帕戈唐戈尔和西努芒南港。桑托斯说："我很幸运能够成为一名运动员。

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Wearing red, Darna’s signature color, Santos spoke of the enduring relevance of the character and what she continues to symbolize.

“‘Yung pagiging Darna, relevant ‘yan, e, lalo na ngayon na napupuno tayo ng challenges sa buhay. ‘Yung character niya ay nagbibigay ng inspirasyon sa mga tao, [and] faith that everybody can be Darna. As long as you’re willing to help other people, you’re considered a hero,” she said.

Santos’ statement reflects the ongoing campaign of the series, “Ikaw, Ako, Tayong Lahat si Darna,” depicted as a sprawling mural with everyday Filipinos shown to have Darna’s winged emblem on their forehead.

• IN PHOTOS: ‘Ikaw, ako, tayong lahat si Darna’

In her message, Santos addressed de Leon, first by pointing out that the role of Darna is coveted as much as it bears responsibility. She then reminded the actress to use her reach to inspire hope in others, and to be a good example.

A mural depicting Darna and fellow Filipinos as everyday heroes, created by Anina Rubio, is unveiled at the ABS-CBN headquarters in Quezon Ciy on June 16, leading up to the long-awaited return of the Mars Ravelo character on television. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

“Maraming nag-aasam na maging Darna. Icon na ‘yung character. Malaking malaking karangalan ‘yan para sa isang artista na tulad ko na makaganap bilang isang Darna.

“Ngayon, Jane, na ikaw ang napiling Darna, bigyan mo sila ng inspirasyon na meron pa ring pagmamahal, meron pa ring tiwala, at meron pa ring pag-asa. Ang daming humawak ng batong ‘yan.

“Ngayon, Jane, na sa ‘yo ang bato. Pangalagan mo iyang mabuti. Maging ehemplo ka ng henerasyon ngayon. I wish you all good luck. Nandito lang ako to support you,” Santos said.

Santos ended her message by urging fans to rally behind de Leon as Darna.

“Ako po si Ate Vi, ang Darna ng mga nakaraang henerasyon. At ngayon po, inaanyayahan ko kayong suportahan ang Darna ng bago nating henerasyon, si Jane de Leon,” she said.

De Leon was visibly surprised by Santos’ recorded message, and initially only had a few words when asked for her reaction. “Ang aga!” she quipped, apparently referring to turning emotional.

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa lahat ng mga nagtitiwala,” she said. “Actually, hindi ko ini-expect na meron akong message from Tita Vilma Santos. Gagawin ko ang best ko para sa inyong lahat. Maraming, maraming salamat po.”

“Ang aga! Hindi ko in-expect,” de Leon added.

Prior to Santos, other past “Darna” actresses who have expressed support for de Leon include Angel Locsin, Regine Velasquez, and Rio Locsin, who is also a cast member of the series.

• Darna meets Darna: Angel Locsin, Jane de Leon talk amid perceived clash

Helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Chito S. Roño with Avel Sunpongco and Benedict Mique, “Mars Ravelo’s Darna” is finally set to premiere on August 15 on Kapamilya Channel, TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live, and iWantTFC.