Smiling Miley Cyrus flies into Manila

Miley Cyrus

MANILA, Philippines—International teenage pop star Miley Cyrus arrived in Manila late Wednesday night, smiling gaily and waving at airport employees who patiently waited for a chance to see her in the flesh.

Cyrus of the hit TV series “Hannah Montana” flew in from Seoul, South Korea aboard Asiana Airlines flight OZ-703 at around 11:25 p.m.

A check with the Manila International Airport Authority’s Media Affairs Division showed that the flight was a connecting flight from Los Angeles in the United States.

The actress and singer arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 to a warm greeting both by airport employees and passengers who happened to chance upon her arrival.

“Hi Miley!” said some female employees queued at the Duty Free shops to see her, to which Cyrus flashed them a bright smile and waved as she walked by.

The young pop star wore a leopard print scarf over her army green jacket and long black skirt.

Cyrus even slung a brown bag over her right shoulder, a black backpack and a black Chanel paper shopping bag on her right arm.

She is in town for a one night affair on June 17 at the SM Mall of Asia as part of her “Gypsy Heart” world tour.

Cyrus first shot up to international stardom as the title character in the hit series and movie “Hannah Montana” on the Disney Channel.

Her hit songs such as “Take Me Along” and “Simple Song,” as well as “Party in the USA” were at the top of billboard charts.

Born in 1992 to country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus, the pop star’s original name was Destiny Hope Cyrus. She legally changed it to Miley Ray Cyrus in 2008.

The international singer’s orderly arrival was secured by airport police as Cyrus was escorted through immigration and through the crowd of fans waiting for her.