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This Saturday, October 24, watch Kapuso star Bianca Umali as she takes on the challenging role of an inspiring teen-amputee in 'Magpakailanman.'

“Disability does not stand between a man and his/her dream.”

Magpakailanman's newest story follows Lairca, a leg-amputee who became the country's first Junior World Champion in Para Dance.

Lairca lost her left leg at the age of six after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a kind of bone cancer. From then on, she struggles to face daily activities and even keeping herself safe from insults and bullying. It doesn't help that she doesn't have a father who can protect her when her mother has to work to provide for them.

In spite of that, Lairca finds a hobby that helps her cope with her struggles as a teen amputee - the Para Dance Sport. Through this, Lairca has fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a dancer.

But even with all the honor and pride, she has brought to her family, life gets harder for her when she transferred from her province to Manila. Lairca still becomes a victim of bullying.

What bigger challenges is she going to face before becoming the country's first Junior World Champion in Para Dance?

This Saturday, October 24, watch Kapuso star Bianca Umali as she takes on the challenging role of an inspiring teen-amputee. Other stars to appear in the episode are Frances Makil, Dave Bornea, and Nikki Co.

“Sayaw ng Buhay: The Lairca Nicdao Story” is directed by Neal Del Rosario, written and researched by Loi Argel Nova.