Myrna Castillo 's film debut. She was 15 when she was discovered in Tondo, Manila, by talent manager Rey Dela Cruz out of frustration when his prized talent, Rio Locsin bolted out from his custody to live with boyfriend Al Tantay. The young Castillo, being groomed initially as Rio Locsin II, was introduced to the public as Cinderella type, coming from a very poor family.