Mutya tops survey

MANILA, Philippines -  Mutya with Mutya Orquia (photo) in the title role, swam its way to a strong debut as it garnered a 32.6 percent national rating according to Kantar Media last Jan. 31.

Beating the rival network’s show that only earned a 19.6 percent national rating, Mutya landed on the second spot of the Top 20 programs with its pilot episode.

The cast, staff and crew celebrated the success of their show’s premiere after learning the good news via a thanksgiving party. Directors Erick Salud and Jojo Saguin are very happy with how the viewers embraced their first episode.

Written by Pablo S. Gomez, Mutya is a fantasy novel about mermaids. It is a story of Cordelia, who unexpectedly falls in love with Irvin, the prince of sea.

The series is indeed a comeback project for Alfred Vargas as a Kapamilya after leaving the network seven years ago. His last teleserye on ABS-CBN was Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan.

Precious Lara Quigaman plays Cordelia in the series, also her comeback project after May Bukas Pa.

Joining the cast are Malou Crisologo, Sandy Andolong, Tess Antonio, Gary Lim and Pen Medina.

Join Mutya in her undersea adventure, Mondays to Fridays after Noah on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.