Ella Cruz celebrates B-day with flood victims

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN’s Aryana lead star Ella Cruz (photo) recently called off her grand Sweet 16 celebration to help flood victims.

“We originally planned to have a big party for my 16th birthday. But because of what happened to our kapamilya, I thought that it would be better to help and share my blessings to the flood victims,” shared Ella. “Instead of spending money for my party, I’ve decided to donate it and buy relief goods so at least I could make a lot of people happy for my birthday.”

When asked about her birthday wish, Ella said that she has already received blessings in her life. “ABS-CBN has already granted my wish and has even given me the things that I was not asking for. I’m thankful to the Kapamilya network because they made all my dreams come true,” she said.

According to Ella, she has already received a special birthday gift earlier this month as ABS-CBN confirmed the extension of her top-rating fantaserye Aryana until January 2013.

“I’m overwhelmed because I never expected that Aryana will be extended and that TV viewers will love our show this much. I’m thankful for all the fans who have been supporting the magical tail of Aryana,” said Ella.

Meanwhile, like Ella’s busy showbiz career, Aryana’s plot intensifies even more as Neptuna (Desiree del Valle) becomes closer in capturing the tween mermaid. How will Aryana’s life change when she ends up in the hands of Neptuna? Will she be able to escape and return to her family? What will Ofelia (Pokwang) do to get Aryana back from the woman who casted a spell on her?

Aryana airs weeknights on Primetime Bida before TV Patrol.