Roel Manlangit Story on MMK (August 31); Zaijian Jaranilla Plays PGT Season 4 Grand Champion

Maalaala Mo Kaya will end the month of August with the inspiring life story of YouTube sensation turned Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) season 4 grand winner Roel Manlangit.

Kapamilya child wonder Zaijian Jaranilla will play as Roel. What drove Roel to achieve his ambition of becoming a singer? How hard was it for him to pursue his dreams without the support of his father whom he considers his singing idol?

Joining Zaijan in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Romnick Sarmenta, Lui Manansala, Amante Pulido, Tina Paner, Ahron Villena, Karen Timbol, Mark Sayarot, Mariel Pamintuan, Elijah Magundayao and Eliza Pineda. It was researched by Agatha Lee Ruadap, written by Joan Habana, and directed by Jojo Saguin. 

Don’t miss ‘The Roel Manlangit Story’ this Saturday in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Xyriel Manabat's Wansapanataym, PH No. 1 Weekend TV Program

Award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat continues to work her charms with weekend TV viewers as her “Wansapanataym” episode ‘Mitos’ Touch’ recently reigned as the no.1 weekend TV program. According to the data of Kantar Media last Saturday (September 8), Xyriel’s episode garnered a 32.6% national TV rating, compared to its rival program in GMA “Wish Ko Lang! Primetime” which only got 17%.

Meanwhile, in the continuation of Xyriel’s “Wansapanatatym” special this Saturday (September 15), Xyriel will take on the role of Maya, a rude young girl who doesn’t know how to respect her parents. Because of her bad manners, a mysterious woman will punish Maya and bring her parents back to their teenage years. Will Maya finally learn to be polite to her elders?

Together with Xyriel in the ‘Yaya Yaya Puto Maya’ episode are Vina Morales, Christian Vasquez, Eliza Pineda, Mark Sayarot, Joy Viado, and Eva Darren. It is written by Dang Sulit and Angel Cajanding, and directed by Darnel Joy Villaflor.

“Wansapanataym” is a part of ABS-CBN’s “Bida Best Kid” campaign launched recently that aims to empower children by encouraging them to become who they want to be and the best that they can be. It doesn’t only entertain and educate its young viewers with its values-oriented, child-friendly programs, but supports their dreams and aspirations as well.

Don’t miss the 2012 Prix Jeunesse International Festival Children’s Jury Prize winner, “Wansapanataym” special this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For more updates log-on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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