Donning the red and gold two-piece ensemble in the latest reincarnation of Mars Ravelo's Darna is GMA-7's "Primetime Queen" Marian Rivera.

Portraying the role of Darna's chief nemesis, Valentina, is Star Struck alumna Iwa Moto.

Fully aware of her new role's significance in the Darna saga, Iwa Moto recently told GMA News: "Kasi walang Darna kung walang Valentina. It's like my biggest, biggest, biggest role!"

Sexy actress Ehra Madrigal assumes the role of Babaeng Lawin. Ehra's character was described in the Darna publicity kit as: "May kakayahang utusan ang mga ibon at nagtataglay ng nakabibinging huni."

"Excited ako kasi ngayon lang ulit ako bumalik na naka-costume na naman ulit and every time na may gagawin ako na naka-costume sobrang excited ako," sexy comedienne Francine Prieto told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

Francine's villain character is curiously named as Babaeng Tuod.

Darna tells the story of Narda, an attractive young woman who grows up in an orphanage and lives a happy, quiet and simple life until she becomes the heiress of a powerful stone that could give her super powers.

Paolo Contis will portray the villain role of Kobra—the half-human, half-snake creature and the most ferocious enemy of Darna.

Celia Rodriguez—who portrayed Valentina in the 1973 film version, Lipad, Darna, Lipad opposite Vilma Santos—owns the distinction as the best Valentina ever.

Playing a supporting role this time, Celia will take on the character of Perfecta—the woman who runs the orphanage and Narda's surrogate mother.

Playing Narda's bestfriend is ex-Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition housemate Roxanne Barcelo.

"Kalog na secretary ni Crisanto," is how Rufa Mae Quinto describes her character, Francesca.

Nadine Samonte's Babaeng Impakta role completes the roster of Darna's evil enemies in this year's installment.

Eddie Garcia as parish priest Padre Mateo, the priest head of the local church who has a dark secret. 

Marian Rivera is candidly described by some critics as the "Sexiest Darna." But more than anything else, the pretty Fil-Spanish actress said she's flattered simply by the fact that she's now included in the elite list of thespians who donned the Darna costume.

The villain role of Babaeng Linta is played by model and MTV VJ Maggie Wilson.

Despite the new twists and turns, Darna's latest version remains loyal to the vision of its creator, Mars Ravelo, particularly in the costume department.

Through Angel Aquino's character, Narda will realize her destiny as the savior of the human race.

Raymart Santiago will play the character of newspaper editor Crisanto. He will personally pursue and investigate the true identity of the enigmatic superhero.

Seasoned actor Ricky Davao will portray the character of a scientist named Dr. Morgan. 

Dr. Morgan happens to be the surrogate father of Eduardo. 

State-of-the-art special effects, star-studded cast, cutting edge action sequences and world-class production design sums up this year's version of Darna.