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Mutya Orquia always wanted to be a star

Four-year-old Mutya Orquia, lead star of ABS-CBN's fantasy TV series "Mutya", revealed it has always been her dream to join show business.

"Noong bata pa po ako, [sabi ko] sana po maging artista po ako," Orquia told "Showbiz News Ngayon", her first interview with the entertainment media.

The child wonder, whose full name is Angel Olano, also said she is overwhelmed with her popularity ever since her TV series started.

"May fans na po ako. Sabi nila ang cute, cute ko daw po," said Orquia.

Her fans have been giving her gifts like Barbie dolls, for which she is grateful.

Orquia also bared that her showbiz idol is young actor Jairus Aquino, who plays the character of Aries, brother of young mermaid Mutya.

The child actress is turning 5 years old on May 3 and she plans to tour the Philippines with her fans.

"Kumusta kayo mga fans? Sana po manood po kayo palagi ng 'Mutya'," Orquia said.