VIDEO: Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat portrays the role of a progeria-striken teenager named Rochelle, who, despite her ailment, lives a normal life in ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday, December 20, 2014.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77SdmViwu7P9AX5P7119gg767z-FcSwpOdsoirM-48axmIhs8F-zspkUdsDQOnIcRlf93dDduuYoCuP6gptPJNy-o-fyHCgjrfnbs39T3ZikP2lQhNqxP0guJmIsbnXd7jsDdDTCcJHQo/s1600/Xyriel-Manabat-MMK-progeria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)" border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77SdmViwu7P9AX5P7119gg767z-FcSwpOdsoirM-48axmIhs8F-zspkUdsDQOnIcRlf93dDduuYoCuP6gptPJNy-o-fyHCgjrfnbs39T3ZikP2lQhNqxP0guJmIsbnXd7jsDdDTCcJHQo/s1600/Xyriel-Manabat-MMK-progeria.jpg" title="Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />At 5 years old, Rochelle’s body was overtaken by progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes a child’s body to show signs of aging. She was told by her doctor that she could expect to live only up to 15 years old. As the sad truth settles in Rochelle’s mind, she decides to live her short life to the fullest and experience things normal people experience–including falling in love.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Xyriel Manabat I MMK December 20, 2014 Teaser (video courtesy of ABS-CBN Entertainment)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/U1D8oAiKp_I" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Will love keep Rochelle’s high hopes to live, or will it cause her more pain?<br /><br />Also starring in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Paul Salas, Aiko Melendez, Dang Cruz, Maggie Dela Riva, Ian De Leon, Eva Darren, Crispin Pineda, Paolo Angeles, Ishmael Claverio, Carlo Lacana, Andrei Garcia, and JM Ibañez as Angeline. It is directed by Mae Cruz- Alviar and written by Mary Rose Colindres and Arah Jell Badayos.<br /><br />Rochelle was also featured on ABS-CBN's 'Kapamilya Thank you' Christmas Station ID as actress-singer Sarah Geronimo granted her wish.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5ltCUKe_tck" width="600"></iframe></center><br />“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos and creative manager Mel Mendoza-del Rosario.<br /><br />Capturing the hearts of Filipino viewers all over the world for the past 23 years, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” has legions of fans from different generations who cried, laughed, fell in love, and got inspired through the real-life narratives of the show’s letter-senders.<br /><br />Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday, 7:15PM, after “Home Sweetie Home” on ABS-CBN.</div>

VIDEO: Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)

MANILA, Philippines - Award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat portrays the role of a progeria-striken teenager named Rochelle, who, despite her ailment, lives a normal life in ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala M…

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PHOTOS: Ara Mina gives birth to baby girl

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Ara Mina and Bulacan, Bulacan Mayor Patrick F. Meneses have received their perfect gift this Christmas as the actress has given birth to a healthy baby girl on Wednesday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyR_nsLUsrYzOyNaOrQv7LmhLLHD967rxsG-1BIQTNWQJFJRKBI-Yeqhmg_awn5Z9NsDXmmR49hbIp0G8spNH2vrPjr_XvXowsa5aLNNYI4b5heghgN1K7Lwo-hLqZs8lIQusyQHRxKbJ/s1600/Amanda-Gabrielle-Ara+Mina+daughter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Amanda Gabrielle Ara Mina daughter" border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyR_nsLUsrYzOyNaOrQv7LmhLLHD967rxsG-1BIQTNWQJFJRKBI-Yeqhmg_awn5Z9NsDXmmR49hbIp0G8spNH2vrPjr_XvXowsa5aLNNYI4b5heghgN1K7Lwo-hLqZs8lIQusyQHRxKbJ/s1600/Amanda-Gabrielle-Ara+Mina+daughter.jpg" title="Amanda Gabrielle Ara Mina daughter" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Photos of their daughter, who they named Amanda Gabrielle were revealed through Instagram posts. <br /><br />Meneses introduced his daughter to the public via post captioned: "Friends, I'd like to formally introduce to you my Amanda Gabrielle!!! 😍😍😍 #MyAmandaGabrielle #daddy #daddy2014 #tyl #godsgift #ohbabymandy."<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/wtGfYFIvPi/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Friends, I'd like to formally introduce to you my Amanda Gabrielle!!! 😍😍😍 #MyAmandaGabrielle #daddy #daddy2014 #tyl #godsgift #ohbabymandy</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Patrick F. Meneses (@patrick_meneses) on <time datetime="2014-12-17T10:36:29+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 12, 2014 at 2:36am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />According to Ara, their daughter was born at exactly 11:35 a.m. on December 17, weighing 7.4 pounds.<br /><br />“The perfect gift this Christmas! Our Mandy... Thank you Father for the safe delivery of our healthy baby girl. There's nothing more I can wish for. We are truly blessed. A very merry Christmas indeed,” the actress said.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/wtKWwJovCz/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Daddy's little girl❤️❤️❤️ #MyAmandaGabrielle #daddy #daddy2014 #godsgift #ohbabymandy</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Patrick F. Meneses (@patrick_meneses) on <time datetime="2014-12-17T11:10:15+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 12, 2014 at 3:10am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />Reports said that Ara's first pregnancy ended in miscarriage in December 2013. Her sister, Cristine Reyes, is due to give birth to a baby girl also in 2015.</div>

PHOTOS: Ara Mina gives birth to baby girl

MANILA, Philippines - Ara Mina and Bulacan, Bulacan Mayor Patrick F. Meneses have received their perfect gift this Christmas as the actress has given birth to a healthy baby girl on Wednesday.Photos o…

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