This young, very talented, adorable and cute girl portraying the role of both Agua and Bendita in ABS-CBN Channel 2 new top rating TV soap titled Agua Bendita has caught the fancy of most TV viewers. Her name is Xyriel Anne Manabat, a five-year old child wonder. She was supposed to have just a month long exposure in the said TV series and will soon be replaced by newcomer Andi Eigenmann as the adult Agua/Bendita. However, because of the people’s clamor and the show’s unprecedented high ratings, Xyriel’s role has been extended. It's up to Andi to take the challenge and show her worth when her time comes and hope she can sustain the phenomenal success of the series.
Courtesy of ABS-CBN
Here's one of the several TV clips from"Agua Bendita," uploaded by a certain MoviesniPinoy, showing Xyriel's outstanding and superb acting prowess.
Xyriel had played various roles in the past--- as Bea in May Bukas Pa, the young Marchela in Betty La Fea, as Nini in Dahil May Isang Ikaw and the young Rubi in Rubi.
Photos- Source: Xyriel Manabat Facebook
Agua Bendita was a popular komiks serial in the 80s created by Rod Santiago. It was serialized in Liwayway magazine.
Liwayway magazine/ 1985
Komiks materials- Steve Santos Collection
I can't believe she's just five years old. I thought she was around eight years old. An exceptional for a very young age.
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