On November 29, 2003, Kyla reunited with Jonathan Manalo and made a return to the Metropop Song Festival to interpret "Buti Na Lang", which eventually finished in third place. Kyla made special appearances in sitcoms and made her acting debut in the telenovela "Narito Ang Puso Ko" as Melanie. On June 19, 2003, she portrayed the life story of Sarah Geronimo in "Magpakailanman" ("Pangarap Na Bituin: The Sarah Geronimo Story") which served as its first high-rated episode for season 2, beating "Maalaala Mo Kaya" with 28% ratings in the AGB Nielsen Philippines.