Xyriel plays Progeria patient in MMK

MANILA, Philippines - Xyriel Manabat portrays the role of a Progeria-stricken teenager named Rochelle, who, despite her ailment, lives a normal life on ABS-CBN’s Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) tonight at 7:15.

At five years old, Rochelle’s body was overtaken by Progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes a child’s body to show signs of aging. She was told by her doctor that she could expect to live only up to 15 years old. As the sad truth settles in Rochelle’s mind, she decides to live her short life to the fullest and experience things normal people experience — including falling in love.

Will love keep Rochelle’s high hopes to live, or will it cause her more pain?

Also starring in the episode are Paul Salas, Aiko Melendez, Dang Cruz, Maggie dela Riva, Ian de Leon, Eva Darren, Crispin Pineda, Paolo Angeles, Ishmael Claverio, Carlo Lacana, Andrei Garcia, and JM Ibañez as Angeline. It is directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar and written by Mary Rose Colindres and Arah Jell Badayos.

MMK is led by business unit head Malou Santos and creative manager Mel Mendoza-del Rosario.

MMK airs Saturdays after Home Sweetie Home.