Fans will soon see Mariel Rodriguez flying high in the sky and beating villains as the super-heroine Varga in the next installment of Mars Ravelos Komiks Presents. Gifted with great looks and a fabulous physique, Mariel started out as a commercial model before getting into hosting, eventually becoming one of the co-hosts of the hit noontime show "Wowowee" and the top-rating reality program "Pinoy Big Brother."
Maria Erlinda Termulo in real life, Rodriguez also ventured into acting, appearing in several drama and comedy shows on ABS-CBN, including doing a special role in "Kung Fu Kids" as the mother of the lead ninja kid. Now, this posh gal will take on another challenge as she portrays Varga, a well-loved character created by Pinoy komiks genius, Mars Ravelo.
"Varga" follows the story of a powerful being from outer space who lands on Earth to protect mankind from the forces of evil. As Varga, she goes through different life experiences that will test her character while she saves the world in secret.
"Varga" will be the second chapter in the Mars Ravelos Komiks Presents series,. The first Komiks series presented "Kapitan Boom!" top-billed by model-turned-actor Jon Avila. "Kapitan Boom!" is a huge success, enjoying high ratings in its Saturday time-slot.
The Father of Pinoy Superheroes, Mars Ravelo created "Varga" in 1947. "Varga" first appeared in Bulaklak magazine. It was "Varga" whom Ravelo would later evolve into the ultimate Pinoy superhero icon, "Darna" in 1949, when the comics creator joined Pilipino Komiks.
