Child actress Xyriel Manabat celebrated her 7th birthday with a "Hello Kitty" theme.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Manabat said that she was really happy that all her friends in and out of show business were able to come and join her party.
"Ok lang naman. Masayang masaya po ako kasi yung inimbita namin pumunta sila. Pero yung iba kaya di nakapunta kasi may importanteng gawain," Manabat said.
The child star shared that her only wish is to have more projects.
"Wish ko more projects and more blessings to come," she said.
Asked of the gift that her proud parents gave her, the child actress replied: "Kiss!"
Manabat rose to fame after portraying the young Agua and Bendita in ABS-CBN's "Agua Bendita" with Andy Eigenmann as the lead star. Her first leading role was in the series "Momay."
She also joined "Star Circle Quest Kiddie Idol" in 2009.
She portrayed the young "Rubi" in a hit TV series with the same name. She also gave life to the young Marcela on "I Love Betty La Fea."
She also appeared in “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” "Dahil May Isang Ikaw" and "Noah."
Currently, she is gearing up for a movie project with Prince of Comedy Vic Sotto.