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Liza Soberano (MNS photo) Liza Soberano won’t back down even if she would be required to wear a sexy superhero outfit as Darna in its upcoming film adaptation. Soberano’s only condition is for the management to give her ample time to prepare herself to show some skin. “Whatever is approved by the management, ‘yun po ang isusuot ko. But if I were to choose, anything naman actually as long as I am prepared for it,” she said. Asked if she’s willing to don a two-piece, the 19-year-old actress said: “Okay lang po basta prepared po ako. Hindi ‘yung bibiglain ako na ‘O suotin mo ito.’” In a separate interview, Rex Ravelo, the son of the late Darna creator Mars Ravelo, said people should expect Soberano to be slightly covered up as she flies as the Filipino superhero. “More covered compared to the ones before. Mas sexy ngayon ‘yung medyo tago eh,” said Ravelo. Darna’s outfit has evolved through the years, with trends dictating her overall look. The superhero wore boy shorts in the ‘50s and ‘60s, high cuts in the ‘70s and ‘80s, tanga bottoms in the ‘90s, and hipster bottoms since the 2000s. Despite the minor changes, three elements are always found in Darna’s costume: the winged headpiece, which symbolizes Ravelo’s dream of becoming a pilot; the two stars on the bra top to depict the Philippine flag; and the bahag (loincloth), which shows her conservative side. Meanwhile, Soberano is still clueless on who her co-stars will be in Read More …