Mutya Orquia

Mutya Orquia
Born
Ruelleen Angel Orquia Olano

(2006-05-03) May 3, 2006
Quezon City, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present
Agents
ParentElizabeth 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

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Mutya Orquia
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
Nominated [37]

Notes

  1. ^ Shared with the cast of Be Careful With My Heart.
  2. ^ Shared with Beaver Magtalas.

References

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  3. ^ "Cast of Be Careful With My Heart charms UAE fans". Gulf News. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  4. ^ "Remember these child stars from 10 years ago? Here's where they are now". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ Beltran, Llhonette. "Bugoy Carino, Marco Masa, etc. at Star Magic Christmas Party". Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "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)
  9. ^ Salterio, Leah C. (May 23, 2023). "Mutya Orquia gets to try hosting". ABS-CBN.
  10. ^ "Throwback : Mutya Orquia as the cute little mermaid in "Mutya" (2011)". ABS-CBN. November 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Mutya will topbill Wansapanataym's episode titled "Joy's Toys"". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  12. ^ a b "Remember Mutya Orquia? Here's What She Looks Like Now". Candymag.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  13. ^ C., Toff (November 23, 2022). "Mutya Orquia on working with Zaijian Jaranilla in 'Darna': 'Nagbibigay siya ng advice'". ABS-CBN.
  14. ^ Sabio, Nikka (November 21, 2025). "ON THIS DAY: Revisiting 'Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig' 14 years later". ABS-CBN.
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  16. ^ "Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap launched as romantic leads in new ABS-CBN soap opera". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
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  18. ^ "Tears as 'Goin Bulilit' bids goodbye to latest batch of graduates". ABS-CBN. March 10, 2019.
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  21. ^ Sanchez, Giselle (May 17, 2022). "GOSSIP GIRL: Nina Niño Season Finale on May 19". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  22. ^ "Noel Comia Jr., Mutya Orquia are thankful for projects despite being at 'awkward' ages - LionhearTV". December 20, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  23. ^ "LOOK: Mutya Orquia joins cast of 'Mars Ravelo's Darna'". ABS-CBN. November 10, 2022.
  24. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (June 29, 2025). "Mutya Orquia showcases impressive dramatic flair in MMK "Lobo"". ABS-CBN.
  25. ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "Mutya Orquia joins financial literacy show for students". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  26. ^ "Mutya Orquia joins Knowledge Channel's 'Estudyantipid' to teach financial literacy". The Manila Times. August 15, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  27. ^ "Rainbow Rumble: Former child stars on the next generation of young artists". ABS-CBN. October 26, 2025.
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  32. ^ Fernando, Jefferson (November 1, 2025). "41st Star Awards for Movies celebrate best of Philippine Cinema". Daily Tribune.
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  35. ^ "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.
  36. ^ "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  37. ^ Agting, Ira (June 6, 2013). "Fans rule in Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013". RAPPLER. Retrieved January 7, 2026.