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Angel Locsin as Marvel’s Wave? Designer of Pinay superhero shares choice casting

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src=" https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1LTIPxWoAE9bAX.jpg"/><figcaption>Wave, a.k.a. Pearl Pangan, is Marvel’s first Filipino superhero. <em>Instagram: @leinilyu</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Wave has yet to formally make her comic book debut, but already the character’s co-creator has an actress in mind to portray the new Filipino superhero of the Marvel universe.</p><p>The comics giant unveiled the first image of Wave in early March, two months before the May release of “War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas,” the upcoming series where she will be introduced alongside other Asian superheroes.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/10/19/20191018-angel-locsin.jpg"/><figcaption>Angel Locsin currently stars in the action-drama series ‘The General’s Daughter.’<em> ABS-CBN/Dreasmcape Entertainment Television</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Reacting to the artwork of Wave at the time, Locsin tweeted: “I&#x27;m excited to learn more about this character! I [love] that her weapon of choice is a Kampilan, which is believed to be the sword Lapu-Lapu used to strike down Ferdinand Magellan. So, [thumbs up] for that! Regarding her costume, I wonder what’s the inspiration behind the design?”</p><p>Over a week later, Leinil Yu, the Filipino artist who designed Wave in collaboration with Marvel Comics writer Greg Pak, replied to Locsin’s tweet — much to the actress’ surprise.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s a collaboration of ideas between me, greg and Marvel editorial:). Would love to see you as wave, Angel!</p>— Leinil Yu (@leinilyu) <a href="https://twitter.com/leinilyu/status/1107576408509825024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>“It’s a collaboration of ideas between me, greg and Marvel editorial. Would love to see you as Wave, Angel!” he said on Tuesday.</p><p>Sharing the conversation thread in her Instagram Stories, Locsin again addressed the Filipino artist, saying: “Can’t stop smiling. Thank you, Sir @leinilyu for the wonderful reply.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1388559" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a><div><em>Instagram: @therealangellocsin</em></div></div><p>Wave, also known as Pearl Pangan, is from <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/03/09/19/the-lowdown-on-marvel-comics-filipina-superhero-wave">Cebu</a>, Yu earlier told ABS-CBN News. Her powers are water- and tech-based, he said.</p><p>Locsin, dubbed local showbiz’s “Action-Drama Queen,” is no stranger to portraying a superhero. She played the iconic Komiks character Darna in a TV series, and was for a time set to reprise the role in Star Cinema’s adaptation, but ultimately had to back out due to a spine injury she continues to recover from.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XwNdVs4wGcI?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>She has nonetheless managed to adjust to the condition and has regained her form, notably as seen her action-packed lead role in “The General’s Daughter.”</p><p>Marvel, whose phenomenal cinematic universe continues to smash box-office records globally, has made no announcement of a screen adaptation featuring Wave or any character from the same batch of Asian superheroes.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Wave, a.k.a. Pearl Pangan, Marvel&#x27;s newest Filipina superhero! <a href="https://t.co/zqTOOXsRHV">pic.twitter.com/zqTOOXsRHV</a></p>— Greg Pak (@gregpak) <a href="https://twitter.com/gregpak/status/1107839146398281730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2019</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div>

<p>Wave has yet to formally make her comicbook debut, but already the character’s co-creator has an actress in mind to portray the new Filipino superhero of the Marvel universe.</p>

Wave has yet to formally make her comicbook debut, but already the character’s co-creator has an actress in mind to portray the new Filipino superhero of the Marvel universe.