LOOK: ‘Momay’ child actress Xyriel Manabat is all grown up

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Child actress Xyriel Manabat has come a long way since her fantasy-drama “Momay” days.

A recent photo from her Instagram account showed her standing confidently in a short, fitting dress which showed off her figure.

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Netizens were surprised at how much Manabat has grown. Some noted how she’s grown into a lovely young lady at the tender age of 13 years old.

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Manabat began her career after joining Star Circle Quest in 2009. She was later offered the titular role of Momay for the television series of the same name.

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The actress starred in numerous other series and films before winning her first Best Child Actress award at the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival, for her role in the 2010 movie “Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na ‘To!)”.

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Manabat recently played the role of the young Ivy Aguas in the TV series “Wildflower”, whose grown-up version is played by Maja Salvador. She also played the role of Bea in the supernatural horror indie movie “Ilawod” by Dan Villegas. JB

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