In 1980, Myrna Castillo—a 15-year-old from Tondo—was discovered by Rey dela Cruz. She was part of a promotional gimmick where actresses were named after popular sodas:
Her entry into show business was itself born from professional drama; she was marketed as "Rio Locsin II" after her manager had a falling out with the original Rio Locsin. 2. Modern Allegations and Misinformation Myrna Castillo Scandal
(roughly $2.5 million USD) in government funds between 2011 and 2012, a feat she allegedly accomplished by manipulating the agency’s check-writing and recording systems. Myrna Castillo Scandal