MANILA -- ABS-CBN's long-running drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya" will feature the life story of actress-host Kara Estrada this coming Saturday.

Estrada, the mother of young star Daniel Padilla, made the confirmation on Monday during the set visit for the third season of sitcom "Funny Ka, Pare Ko" with Bayani Agbayani.

According to Estrada, actress Angelica Panganiban will portray her in the special episode, with Alexa Ilacad as her younger self. "Actually himay na himay 'yon kasi kung buong buhay ko ay pelikula 'yan," Estrada said.

Estrada said she is thankful that Panganiban will be playing her.

"Nung nalaman ko, nakausap ko siya, sobrang nag-thank you ako. Sabi niya excited siyang gawin, kasi lahat nung nabasa niya sa script ay nakukuwento sa kanya ni Daniel nung magkasama sila sa 'Pangako Sa 'Yo,'" Estrada said.

Estrada explained that the "MMK" episode will focus on her life before she joined showbiz to pursue her dream to be a singer and actress.

"Basta wala lang love life. 'Di kasama ang aking buhay pag-ibig na masalimuot. 'Yung papakita dito 'yung pangarap kong napaka-imposible pero narating ko. Kasi nung '80s napaka-imposibleng marating ang Maynila sa mga gustong maging artista wala kaming paraan paano," Estrada said.

Aside from co-hosting the morning show "Magandang Buhay," Estrada is also set to record an album and appear in a movie.