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Carla Abellana

Filipino actress

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Reyes and the surname or paternal family name is Abellana.

Carla Abellana

Abellana in 2014

Born

Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana


(1986-06-12) June 12, 1986 (age 38)

Manila, Philippines

Alma materDe La Salle University (BA)
Occupations
Years active2002–present
AgentSparkle (2009–2023)

GMA Network (2009–present)

Triple A Management (2023–present)
Spouse

Tom Rodriguez

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(m. 2021; div. 2024)​

Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (Tagalog:[ˈkaɾlɐʔabɛlˈjanɐ]; born June 12, 1986)[1] is a Filipino actress. She played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Rosalinda, and is also known for other leading roles in Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto (2010), Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (2011), Makapiling Kang Muli (2012), My Husband's Lover (2013), My Destiny (2014), Because of You (2015), Mulawin vs. Ravena, I Heart Davao (2017), Pamilya Roces (2018), Love of My Life (2020), Stolen Life (2023) and Widows' War (2024-2025). She is currently an exclusive artist of under Triple A Management and exclusive talent of GMA Network.[2][3][4][5]

Personal life

Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana was born on June 12, 1986,[6][7] in Manila, Philippines. Abellana is the daughter of actor Rey "PJ" Abellana and Rea Reyes. Her maternal grandmother is veteran actress, Delia Razon. She graduated cum laude from De La Salle University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.[8][9]

Abellana married actor Tom Rodriguez in October 2021. In June 2022, the marriage was dissolved by a United States decree, which was confirmed by the Philippine courts in June 2024.[10]

Health

In September 2024, Abellana revealed she suffered hypothyroidism since 2019 and was perimenopausal at age 37.[11]She was also diagnosed with kidney stone disease and urinary tract infection.[12]

Career

Abellana began her career modeling for different TV commercials, including CreamSilk Leave-on in 2002 and Palmolive Conditioner in 2005 (with the appearance of Ricky Reyes). In 2009, she auditioned for Zorro, but GMA Network instead cast her for the lead role in Rosalinda—a remake of the Mexican telenovela of the same name. In the same year, she subsequently became a model for Bench.[13] In 2011, Abellana had a spread in Philippine Tatler photographed by America's Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker.[14] She also appeared in the Philippine Fashion Week 2011, where she modeled clothes by Michele Sison.[15] She has co-hosted SOP Rules,[citation needed]StarStruck,[16]Party Pilipinas,[17] the cooking show Del Monte Kitchenomics,[18] and Karelasyon, a drama anthology series,[19] as well as hosting several pageants such as Binibining Pilipinas 2010[20] and Miss World Philippines 2013.[21] In 2013, she joined Sunday All Stars as a judge.[22]

Abellana is a contract star of Regal Films, signing a 12-picture contract with the company. Her first film under Regal Films was Mamarazzi.[23] Abellana appeared in her first horror film which was an entry to 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII.[23] In September 2011, Abellana starred in the Regal Films film My Neighbor's Wife, and by the end of 2011, appeared in two films—both of which were entries to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival—Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story. In 2014, she starred in the ensemble romantic comedy by Jose Javier Reyes Somebody to Love alongside Matteo Guidicelli, and So It's You with JC de Vera and Tom Rodriguez. In 2015, she starred in the film No Boyfriend Since Birth, again with Rodriguez, and was her second film with Reyes.

2023: Kapuso Primetime Goddess remains Kapuso, Stolen Life and Widows’ War

On Monday, January 29, the Kapuso Primetime Goddess reaffirm her ties with GMA Network. Carla Abellana renewed her exclusive contract with her home network, GMA Network.[24][25][26]

In 2024, Abellana is part of a main cast on Widows’ War and portrays the main antagonist, Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios. Prior to that she was cast as Lucy Rigor in Stolen Life.

Filmography

Television

Series

Anthologies

Sitcoms

Hosting

Modeling

YearTitleRole
2010 Bench Uncut: A Bold Look at the FutureHerself/model

Movies

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^"Film # 007873377 Image Film # 007873377; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSW9-791S-1 — FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  2. ^LionhearTV (November 1, 2023). "Carla Abellana takes on challenging antagonist role in 'Stolen Life'". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  3. ^Balbuena, Vanessa BB (March 29, 2024). "Carla Abellana renews exclusive contract with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  4. ^Balbuena, Vanessa BB (March 29, 2024). "Carla Abellana remains a Kapuso, renews contract with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  5. ^Balbuena, Vanessa BB (March 29, 2024). "Carla Abellana to renew contract with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  6. ^Michelle Caligan (June 12, 2014). "Throwback Thursday: A Look Back At Carla Abellana's Showbiz Life On Her Birthday!". GMA Network. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  7. ^Mikee Delizo (June 18, 2014). "Suddenly Single Carla Abellana Looks Forward To New Love". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 31, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  8. ^Dinno Erence (February 2, 2009). "Newcomer Carla Abellana to portray pinay Rosalinda!". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  9. ^Neil Celeste Rara (September 13, 2013). "Carla Abellana corrects Wikipedia entry about her". GMA Network. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  10. ^Pasajol, Anne (June 29, 2024). "Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez's divorce now recognized by PH court". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  11. ^Tunac, Hermes Joy (September 23, 2024). "Carla Abellana opens up on weight gain struggles due to hypothyroidism". GMA Network. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  12. ^Basina, Carby (August 21, 2024). "Carla Abellana gets hospitalized, prays for healing". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  13. ^"Bench has a new leading lady". The Philippine Star. July 22, 2009. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  14. ^MauriceArcache (July 27, 2011). "The women of Nigel Barker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  15. ^"Carla Abellana, Iya Villania, Danica Magpantay, Chat Almarvez + more at Michele Sison's Philippine Fashion Week couture comeback Show". Spot.PH. May 31, 2011. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  16. ^Maridol Ranoa-Bismark (November 27, 2009). "Second chances, new beginnings". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  17. ^"Double your luck in Party Pilipinas". The Philippine Star. January 13, 2013. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  18. ^"Del Monte Kitchenomics on GMA". The Philippine Star. March 5, 2014. Archived from the original on September 19, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  19. ^"Love's many facets in Karelasyon". The Philippine Star. April 7, 2014. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  20. ^"Maria Venus Raj to represent the Philippines in Miss Universe 2010". Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 12, 2010. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  21. ^"Miss World Philippines 2013 Coronation Night airs on GMA". GMA Network. August 16, 2013. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  22. ^"Sunday All Stars presents world festivals". The Philippine Star. August 25, 2013. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  23. ^ abJocelyn Dimaculangan (July 20, 2010). "Regal kicks off 50th anniversary celebration with Eugene Domingo's Mamarazzi". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  24. ^Balbuena, Vanessa BB (March 29, 2024). "Carla Abellana to renew contract with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  25. ^Balbuena, Vanessa BB (March 29, 2024). "Carla Abellana renews exclusive contract with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  26. ^Balbuena, Vanessa BB (March 29, 2024). "Carla Abellana remains a Kapuso, renews contract with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  27. ^Rose Garcia (November 8, 2009). "Carla Abellana: "Kailangan pa ng maraming exposures at mahabang panahon para matawag akong magaling na aktres."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  28. ^Rommel Gonzales (May 19, 2010). "Carla Abellana needs no permit from Geoff Eigenmann to work with Dennis Trillo". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  29. ^"Two faces of Epy's dad". July 24, 2012.

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