Mutya
Mutya is a 2011 Philippine fantasy series produced and aired by ABS-CBN based on Pablo S. Gomez's comic of the same name. The series introduced child actress Mutya Orquia. The series premiered from January 31 to May 6, 2011, replacing Noah on ABS-CBN's primetime slot. and was replaced by 100 Days to Heaven.
| Mutya | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Genre | Drama Fantasy |
| Created by | Pablo S. Gomez |
| Written by | Kay Conlu-Brondial Arlene Tamayo Noreen Capili Rhoda Sulit |
| Directed by | Erick C. Salud Jojo A. Saguin |
| Starring | Mutya Orquia Jairus Aquino Lara Quigaman Alfred Vargas |
| Opening theme | "Sana" by Amy Nobleza |
| Ending theme | "Hanggang May Kailanman" by Mutya Orquia |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 68 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Carlina D. Dela Merced |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | January 31 – May 6, 2011 |
Orquia's portrayal of the titular mermaid received acclaim from critics and the show itself garnered high ratings according to KANTAR Media. Its pilot episode garnered 32.6% defeating its rival show Dwarfina in GMA-7. In addition to this, she was also nominated for Best New Female TV Personality in the 2011 PMPC Star Awards for TV and 2011 Gawad Tangi Awards for Best TV Child Performer.
This series is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube Channel every 7:00 pm & 7:30 pm replacing Rosalka.