Kapamilya child wonder Xyriel Manabat continues to impress TV viewers and netizens as she leads the online voting in ‘Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2012’ where she is nominated in the category, ‘Child Star of the Year.’ As of June 28 (Thursday), the Kapamilya child wonder garnered 56% or more than half of the online votes for the said category.

Meanwhile, Xyriel continues to reign in the hearts of TV viewers this Saturday (June 30) in the continuation of her “Wansapanataym” special. In the ‘Beauty is the Beast’ episode, Xyriel takes on the role of Beauty, a little girl who belittles everyone who doesn’t fit her beauty standards. As she continues to judge other people based on their physical appearances, fate punishes Beauty and made all her negative comments magically manifested on her. Will she finally learn that real beauty is not skin deep?

Together with Xyriel in the episode are Dominic Ochoa, Andrea del Rosario, Marikit Morales, Dexie Daulat, Beverly Salviejo, and Arlene Tolibas. It is written by Joel Mercado and directed by Tots Sanchez-Mariscal.

“Wansapanataym” is a part of ABS-CBN’s “Bida Best Kid” campaign launched recently that aims to empower children by encouraging them to become who they want to be and the best that they can be. It doesn’t only entertain and educate its young viewers with its values-oriented, child-friendly programs, but supports their dreams and aspirations as well.

Don’t miss Xyriel’s “Wansapanataym” special this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For more updates log-on to www.abs-cbn.com , follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.