Mutya Orquia
Mutya Orquia | |
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| Born | Ruelleen Angel Orquia Olano May 3, 2006 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Parent | Elizabeth Orquia (mother) |
Mutya Orquia (Tagalog: [muˈtja ɔrˈkja]; born Ruelleen Angel Orquia Olano; May 3, 2006)[1] is a Filipino actress.[2] She is best known for portraying the titular mermaid in Mutya (2011), young Jade Dimaguiba in My Binondo Girl (2011–2012), and Abigail Ruth "Abby" Lim in Be Careful With My Heart (2012–2014).[3][4]
Career
Orquia appeared as a regular cast member on the children’s sketch comedy show Goin' Bulilit from 2012 to 2019.[5][6]
In June 2013, Orquia was set to reprise her role as Abby in a theatrical adaptation of Be Careful With My Heart, which was intended for the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival, but the project was later canceled due to scheduling conflicts with the cast.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | When Magic Hurts | Grace “Olivia” Melchor | [8] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sabel | Young Sabel | [9] | |
| 2011 | Mutya | Mutya | Main role | [10] |
| Wansapanataym: Joy's Toys | Joy | Episode 41 | [11] | |
| My Binondo Girl | Young Jade | Episodes 1-8 | [12] | |
| Nasaan Ka Elisa? | Young Elisa | [13] | ||
| Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Tinay | [14][15] | ||
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful With My Heart | Abigail Ruth "Abby" Lim | [16] | |
| 2012–2019 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself | Regular cast member | [17][18] |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Maya Aksaya | Maya | Episode 74 | |
| Wansapanataym: Sandy and the Super Sandok | Super Sandok | Episode 80; voice role | [19] | |
| ASAP | Herself | Presenter, ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | ||
| Sarah G. Live | Herself | Guest Performer | ||
| 2013 | Minute to Win It | Herself | Celebrity Contestant | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | Young Grace Poe | Season 23, Episode 13 | |
| Inday Bote | Young Inday | Special participation | ||
| Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito | Chloe Kalasiao | Episodes 249-257 | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Camera | Rain | Season 23, Episode 24 | ||
| Wansapanataym: Christmas Witch | Fairy Orchidia | Episode 274 | ||
| Bagito | Young Vanessa Bueno | Guest Role | ||
| Flordeliza | Young Irene | |||
| 2016–2020 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Main Host | ||
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toothbrush (Cong. Leni Robredo Story) | Jillan "Jill" Robredo | Season 24, Episode 5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paru-paro (Genesis Aala Story) | Young Genesis Aala | Season 24, Episode 42 | ||
| Wansapanataym: Holly & Mau | Queen of the Fairies | Episodes 312-319 | ||
| 2017 | Home Sweetie Home | Val | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ice Candy | Young Melanie | Season 25, Episode 27 | ||
| Wildflower | Young Ana | |||
| The Promise of Forever | Young Sophia Madrid | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jumper (Jake Zyrus Story) | Young Charice Pempengco | Season 25, Episode 33 | ||
| ASAP | Herself | Presenter, Children’s Month Celebration | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Patol | Young Jessica | Episode 165 | [12] | |
| The Good Son | Young Olivia Gesmundo | |||
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya | Young Abigail | Season 26, Episode 3 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ukulele | Young Tin | Season 26, Episode 21 | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards | Adolescent Rosela | Season 26, Episode 24 | ||
| Asintado | Young Natasha | |||
| 2019–2020 | The Killer Bride | Young Alice | ||
| Pamilya Ko | Cherry Luz R.Mabunga | [20] | ||
| 2021–2022 | Niña Niño | Veronica | [21][22] | |
| 2022–2023 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Patricia "Tricia" Romero | [15][23] | |
| 2023 | Deadly Love | Young Tessa | Uncredited | |
| 2025 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lobo | Marlyn | Season 31, Episode 9 | [24] |
| Estudyantipid | Isay | [25][26] | ||
| Rainbow Rumble | Herself | Season 2, Episode 32 | [27] | |
| 2025–2026 | What Lies Beneath | Louisa Mae Soria | [28] | |
| 2026 | The Silent Noise |
Digital media
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kuya Dags | Celebrity Guest |
| 2023 | Pie Live | Celebrity Guest |
| 2021 | Click, Like, Share: Barter | Joan |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Vanilla Bean | Peyton | Guest Artist/Love Interest |
Discography
Album
| Year | Title | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Be Careful With My Heart (The Lullaby Album) | Angel of God |
Concert
| Year | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Baby is Now a Lady (The Birthday Concert) | Skydome, SM North Edsa |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMTM Awards for TV Entertainment | 2012 | Best Child Performance | Won | [29] | |
| Gawad Tanglaw Awards | 2013 | Best Ensemble Performance[a] | Be Careful With My Heart
|
Won | [30] |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | 2014 | Most Popular Female Child Performer | Be Careful With My Heart
|
Won | [31] |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2025 | New Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated | [32] | |
| Movie Love Team of the Year[b] | Nominated | ||||
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2011 | Best New Female TV Personality | Nominated | [33] | |
| 2015 | Best Comedy Actress | Nominated | [34][35] | ||
| 2017 | Nominated | [36] | |||
| Yahoo OMG! Awards | 2013 | Child Star of the Year | Be Careful With My Heart
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Nominated | [37] |
Notes
References
- ^ Yap, Kurt (August 14, 2020). "Child actress Mutya Orquia's latest photos just prove she is now a stunning young lady - KAMI.COM.PH". kami.com.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Aquino, Maine. "Former child star Mutya Orquia is all grown up". GMA Network. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Cast of Be Careful With My Heart charms UAE fans". Gulf News. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
- ^ "Remember these child stars from 10 years ago? Here's where they are now". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Meet the gorgeous Going Bulilit star Mutya Orquia. This is her life now!". www.sunnysidemanila.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ Beltran, Llhonette. "Bugoy Carino, Marco Masa, etc. at Star Magic Christmas Party". Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Chuck (September 13, 2013). "'Be Careful With My Heart' movie no longer part of MMFF 2013". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
- ^ "Mutya, Beaver excited for upcoming film 'When Magic Hurts'". Manila: ABS-CBN. March 14, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Salterio, Leah C. (May 23, 2023). "Mutya Orquia gets to try hosting". ABS-CBN.
- ^ "Throwback : Mutya Orquia as the cute little mermaid in "Mutya" (2011)". ABS-CBN. November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Mutya will topbill Wansapanataym's episode titled "Joy's Toys"". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ a b "Remember Mutya Orquia? Here's What She Looks Like Now". Candymag.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ C., Toff (November 23, 2022). "Mutya Orquia on working with Zaijian Jaranilla in 'Darna': 'Nagbibigay siya ng advice'". ABS-CBN.
- ^ Sabio, Nikka (November 21, 2025). "ON THIS DAY: Revisiting 'Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig' 14 years later". ABS-CBN.
- ^ a b "Kapamilya child wonders, Mutya Orquia and Zaijian Jaranilla, reunite in 'Darna' - LionhearTV". November 9, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap launched as romantic leads in new ABS-CBN soap opera". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "TWBA Throwback: Mutya Orquia looks back on her Goin' Bulilit years". ABS-CBN. April 4, 2022.
- ^ "Tears as 'Goin Bulilit' bids goodbye to latest batch of graduates". ABS-CBN. March 10, 2019.
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- ^ Sanchez, Giselle (May 17, 2022). "GOSSIP GIRL: Nina Niño Season Finale on May 19". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Noel Comia Jr., Mutya Orquia are thankful for projects despite being at 'awkward' ages - LionhearTV". December 20, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "LOOK: Mutya Orquia joins cast of 'Mars Ravelo's Darna'". ABS-CBN. November 10, 2022.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (June 29, 2025). "Mutya Orquia showcases impressive dramatic flair in MMK "Lobo"". ABS-CBN.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "Mutya Orquia joins financial literacy show for students". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Mutya Orquia joins Knowledge Channel's 'Estudyantipid' to teach financial literacy". The Manila Times. August 15, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Rainbow Rumble: Former child stars on the next generation of young artists". ABS-CBN. October 26, 2025.
- ^ Santiago, Rianna (January 6, 2026). "Mutya Orquia dominates as Louisa in these 5 unforgettable "What Lies Beneath" scenes". ABS-CBN.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (April 1, 2023). "These former child wonders at the Star Magical Prom are making us want to reminisce". ABS-CBN.
- ^ "ABS-CBN wins 82 awards from five award-giving bodies". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
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- ^ Fernando, Jefferson (November 1, 2025). "41st Star Awards for Movies celebrate best of Philippine Cinema". Daily Tribune.
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- ^ "Nominees for the 29th Star Awards for TV bared; Kapuso Alden Richards competes against six Kapamilya stars for Best Drama Actor". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Agting, Ira (June 6, 2013). "Fans rule in Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013". RAPPLER. Retrieved January 7, 2026.