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Celeste Cortesi on playing ‘Queen of Marte’ in ‘Darna’

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<p>Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi had a surprise appearance in the finale episode of <a href="http://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong>Mars Ravelo&#x27;s Darna</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong> </em>on Friday, February 10. <em></em><br/></p><p>The beauty queen played the role of the Queen of Marte in the final episode.</p><p>On her Instagram page, Celeste shared her experience playing the character in the Kapamilya superhero series.</p><p>&quot;Just like Darna.. lumaban at patuloy na lalaban. Taking on the role of Kevnar, The Queen of Marte is definitely a new experience and challenge. Just like any other challenge, I take it as an opportunity to learn and to grow,&quot; she said,</p><p>Celeste remarked that truly &quot;when one door closes, another one opens.&quot;</p><p>&quot;It’s all about seizing the moment and being grateful for the chance to work hard and to learn more about myself. Here is to new beginnings and to new adventures,&quot; the Miss Universe Philippines remarked.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Coe_8D9y-GW/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=511&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1303307.7999999821%2C%22ls%22%3A132609.09999999404%2C%22le%22%3A132643.09999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="844" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She extended her gratitude to the Kapamilya network for giving her the opportunity to be part of the show.</p><p>&quot;Thank you to everyone at ABS-CBN and Darna for allowing me to be a part of this iconic show that celebrates women empowerment,&quot; she said.</p><p>Fans and celebrity friends of Celeste were quick to congratulate her on her portrayal of Kevnar.</p><p>&quot;KNEW YOU CAN DO IT MADAMEEE!!!&quot; Chie Filomeno commented.</p><p>&quot;You don&#x27;t need to be the Queen of the Universe when you can be the Queen of Marte,&quot; one netizen said.</p><div><iframe width="1263" height="712" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7cb_XkfsJjg" title="Darna | Episode 130 (3/4) | February 10, 2023" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;Super galing mo!!! Congratulations dear!! Super deserved mo ang lahat ng recognition!&quot; another netizen wrote.</p><p>In the episode, Kevnar visited Darna in Nueva Esperanza to honor her effors to save the world. She also allowed Darna to keep the white stone as bigger threats will arrive in the future.  </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/1/16/celeste-cortesi-grateful-for-miss-universe-journey-1105" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Celeste Cortesi still grateful for Miss Universe journey, thanks supporters</u></strong></a></div><p>It can be recalled that Celeste paid homage to Darna and donned the costume of the superheroine during the Miss Universe 2022 national costume round in the US.</p><p>Celeste competed in the 71st Miss Universe pageant held in New Orleans, Louisiana, US on January 14 (US time).</p><div><br/></div>

<p>Celeste Cortesi had a special appearance in the final episode of 'Darna.' </p>

Celeste Cortesi had a special appearance in the final episode of 'Darna.'

Celeste Cortesi on playing ‘Queen of Marte’ in ‘Darna’: ‘A new experience and challenge’

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Celeste Cortesi on playing ‘Queen of Marte’ in ‘Darna’: ‘A new experience and challenge’

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Published February 11, 2023 03:01 PM PHT

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