Varga is a fantasy series on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN

ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

 adapted from the creation of Mars Ravelo

Mars Ravelo

Mars Ravelo was a Filipino graphic novelist who created the characters Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.-Biography:Mars...

. It's the second installment of the anthology Mars Ravelo's Komiks Presents

Komiks (TV series)

Komiks is a Filipino fantasy-drama series that began airing on the ABS-CBN network on February 4, 2006. The series features popular local comic book stories and airs on Saturday evenings....

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Origin

Mars Ravelo created the character in 1947, when he was still working in Bulaklak Magazine. He created the character in realization that Filipinos were in need of a superhero, after the World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

. But, Ravelo left the magazine two years later. He had to leave the character behind. Afterwards, he joined Pilipino Komiks in 1949, then he decided to reconstrunct the character, turning Varga to Darna

Darna

Darna is a fictional character and Filipino comics superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. In her more popular incarnations, she is a deceased warrior from another planet manifesting herself through a girl from Earth, named Narda...

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Plot

Varga

Varga (comics)

Varga is a Filipino comic book character created by Mars Ravelo in 1947. Varga was a female Filipino superhero created by Filipino writer Mars Ravelo and Filipino artist Nestor Redondo for Bulaklak Magazine. She was the precursor to Mars Ravelo’s other superheroine Darna...

 is an alien princess ghost who finds herself drawn to planet Earth. Gifted with beauty, superpowers and a voluptuous body, she meets a young girl named Olga, and together transform into the hero Varga, where they defeat evil and save the world.

Synopsis

Princess Vara is from Planet Vargon, home to a race of powerful beings from outer space. Due to the destruction of her home planet, Vara is saved and lands on Earth, however, she only exits in a Ghost form. The Princess meets a young human girl name Olga, who is the only one who can see, her, due to her kind heart. Because of Olga's influence, Vara soon falls in love with the people of Earth.

Soon it is apparent that these two women's destiny are meant to be merged - literally. Upon a shout and a touch, the violet-colored ghost Vara unites with the human child Olga, to become one person fused in a single body: the superheroine Varga. Together, Vara and Olga are connected on the journey to become real hero, and to defeat earth's enemy, Xandra - an evil woman who preys on the youth and beauty of others in order to stay young and beautiful.

Cast

Cast	|Summary
Mariel Rodriguez Mariel Rodríguez Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla is a Filipino commercial model, endorser, TV host, former MTV VJ and actress. She first started as an MTV VJ. Currently, she co-hosts the noontime variety show Happy Yipee Yehey!...	Vara/Varga Varga Varga may refer to:* Sanskrit "part, division"** Varga , a technical division in Indian astrology** classes of consonants in Sanskrit phonology** a section, chapter or division of a book, see Pada...	A princess from Planet Vargon. She landed on Earth when her planet exploded. She met Olga, a young earthling of whom she has the a deep connection to her. Together with Olga they transform into Varga, and use their super powers to save the world from the evil Xandra.
Angel Sy Angel Sy Angel Sy was first discovered through TV commercials like Lucky Me, Purefoods Hotdog, Nestle Mineral Water, Vaseline and Lemon Square. She was also seen in TV series like "Calla Lily" as Bing-bing, "Star Magic Presents: Family Pictures" as Butchay, "Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko" as Kerubin,...	Olga	A young girl who loves to dance, Olga is the only person who can see Vara. When united, the two form Varga, the superhero. With Olga's help, Princess Vara discovers her inner strength to became a real superheroine so she can fight evil.
Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz , better known simply as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her role as Divina Ferrer on 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita and as Valeria on Bakekang and Rosalinda.-Acting career:Cruz started her career at a very young age...	Xandra	An 80 year old crone becomes a 21 year old ladylike villainess. She was once a woman once scorned by the love of a man who rejected her for a younger woman. Because of this, she is constantly looking for the "fountain of youth". In the meantime, she subsists her youth and beauty by draining the youth of others. She'll do anything to find the "fountain of youth", that will keep her stay young forever. Xandra says she is James' sister, but in actuality, she's actually James' mother!
Zanjoe Marudo Zanjoe Marudo Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo is a Filipino actor and model. He was former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition and became one of the Big Four along with Bianca Gonzalez, John Prats, and the big winner Keanna Reeves....	James	A playboy model for his sister perfume line. James is completely different from his sister; Xandra. He fell in love with Vara/Varga.

Supporting Cast

Cast	|Summary
Dominic Ochoa Dominic Ochoa Dominic Ochoa Dominic Ochoa Dominic Ochoa (born Jose Dominic Madrigal Ochoa on August 4, 1974 is a Filipino actor. Ochoa is a member of ABS CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4.-Personal life:...	Andres	He is Olga's father. Andres was accused of stealing. In the event of trying to hide from the authorities, Andres will find himself in a creepy laboratory.
Dexter Doria	Tita Perla	Olga's aunt. Perla is business minded. She specializes in illegal gambling in her house. In spite of the treatment she gives to Olga, she still sees family above money
Johanna "Kiray" Celis	Cherry Lou	A rich teen beauty queen in her town. She and her nanny pay the beauty contest judges in exchange for winning the contest.
Roldan Aquino	Mang Toning	A guy is working along with Olga's father as a co-worker in the construction site. He will serve as Olga's surrogate father after her biological one perishes
Jojit Lorenzo	Bogard	Xandra's personal and laboratory assistant to make her (Xandra) feel young despite old age
Hyubs Azarcon	Inspt. Peter San Jose	The said policeman to investigate the natural death of Olga's Father.
Paul Salas	Brian	Olga's friend and brother of Cherry Lou
Pretty Trishia	Candy	James' personal, handler and talent manager
Marnie Lapus	Yaya Precy	Cherry Lou's Yaya
John Prats John Prats John Paulo Quiambao Prats is a Filipino actor, comedian, dance icon, TV host, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992 and he's now on his 17th years in the entertainment industry. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats...	Tiny Tony Tiny Tony Tiny Tony is a Philippine fantasy series on ABS-CBN adapted from the creation of Mars Ravelo. It's the third installment of the anthology Mars Ravelo's Komiks Presents. It is directed by Dondon Santos...	Seen in the finale of Varga

External links

• Official Website
• ABS-CBN Global Web Site
• PEP TV Series Article
• Varga at Telebisyon.net
• Mariel on Mars Ravelo's Varga Mars Ravelo's Varga