-By Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America Bureau

New York City, NY – Youngest Godspell star Anna Maria Perez De Tagle is no longer a baby.

The grandchild of Filipino showbiz legend Sylvia La Torre and former Hannah Montana star celebrated her 21st birthday with a big bash aboard the Yacht USS Respect in New York.

De Tagle, who has been quite busy with her showbiz career, skipped her 18th birthday debut party three years ago, but celebrated her 21st with the traditional 21-rose dance with the men of her family and cast membersof the Broadway musical Godspell two weeks ago.

Godspell and “Weeds” star Hunter Parrish said, “Congratulations on being 21, Anna Maria. I love you, you’re amazing, thank you for letting us celebrate this with you, you made it!”

“My wish is that you have an amazing night in New York City. This is your very special night and you’re in New York on Broadway, it doesn’t get any better, so enjoy!” said “Glee” cast member and Godspell co-star Telly Leung.

De Tagle says her Broadway debut opened opportunities for her to perform on talk shows like The View, The David Letterman Show and The Rosie O’ Donnel show.

Anna Maria has the chance to take pride of her Filipino heritage on stage. She has Tagalog speaking lines on Godspell.

De Tagle said: “You have to be proud to be Filipino, I always tell everybody that I’m pure Filipino, we’re world class, we do everything and so be proud of yourself.”

Contact Don Tagala at adonistagala@juno.com for more information.