Carla Abellana
Carla Abellana | |
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 Abellana in 2014 | |
| Born | Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana June 12, 1986 |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BA) |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Agent | Sparkle (2009–2023)
GMA Network (2009–present) Triple A Management (2023–present) |
| Spouse | |
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (Tagalog: [ˈkaɾlɐ ʔabɛlˈjanɐ]; 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 in 2010, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit in 2011, Makapiling Kang Muli in 2012, My Husband's Lover in 2013, My Destiny in 2014, Because of You in 2015, Mulawin vs. Ravena, and I Heart Davao in 2017. Her first anti-heroine role was in Pamilya Roces in 2018, and followed it up with the family-oriented drama Love of My Life in 2020. In 2023, she starred in Stolen Life as a wife who switched places with her cousin, turning to a villainous role for the first time in her career. [2] She is currently an exclusive artist of under Triple A Management and exclusive talent of GMA Network, tagging her as Asia's Golden Star while doing the critically acclaimed murder-mystery series, Widows' War opposite the Asia's Box Office Superstar, Bea Alonzo.[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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rosalinda | Rosalinda Perez / Paloma Dorantes | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Sonia | Special Guest | |
| Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Orang Dimarucot / Laura Leyva | Main Role | ||
| Ilumina | Hannah | Special Participation | ||
| Jillian: Namamasko Po | Joyce | Special Guest | ||
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Pilar Sallave | Main Role | |
| 2011–2012 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit | Ellery Martinez-Alejandro | ||
| 2012 | Legacy | Herself (endorser) | Special Guest | |
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Leilani Angeles | Main Role | ||
| 2013 | My Husband's Lover | Eulalia "Lally" Agatep-Soriano | ||
| 2014 | My Destiny | Grace Dela Rosa-Andrada | ||
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Michelle Capistrano-Banal | Special Guest | |
| Dangwa | Julia | Episode Guest | ||
| 2015–2016 | Because of You | Andrea Marquez-Salcedo | Main Role | |
| 2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Adult Katkat | Cameo Role | |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Aviona | Special participation | |
| I Heart Davao | Hope Villanueva-Torres | Main Role / Protagonist | ||
| 2018 | Pamilya Roces | Crystal Rose Roces-Javellana | ||
| 2020–2021 | Love of My Life | Adelle Nisperos-Gonzales | Main Role / Protagonist | |
| 2021 | To Have & to Hold | Erica Pineda-Gatchalian | Main Role / Anti-Hero | |
| 2022 | First Lady | Andrea Marquez-Salcedo | Special Participation | |
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy | Dr. Mary Ann Armstrong | ||
| Black Rider | Becky | |||
| 2023–2024 | Stolen Life | Lucilla "Lucy" Hidalgo-Rigor / Farrah Dela Cruz-Rigor | Main Role / Protagonist / Antagonist | |
| 2024–present | Widows' War | Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios | Main Role / Antagonist |
Anthologies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SRO Cinema Serye: Carinderia Queen[27] | Juliet | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Love Bug Presents: The Last Romance[28] | Rackie | Main Role | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: The Undying Love Story of Leonardo & Nonyx Buela | Nonyx Buela | Lead Role | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Sinapupunang Paupahan | Neneth Villegas | ||
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Pag-ibig na nakatadhana | Estela | Episode Role | |
| Karelasyon: Live-in Relationship | Miriam |
Sitcoms
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento | Teacher Jenny | Special Guest | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Bubble Gang | Herself/Main Cast | ||
| 2014–16 | Ismol Family | Majay Ismol | Main Cast | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Acting Dyowa | Sarah | Episode Role |
Hosting
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | StarStruck V | Host |
| 2010 | Binibining Pilipinas 2010 | |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Host / Performer |
| 2011 | Miss World Philippines 2011 | Host |
| 2012 | Manny Many Prizes | |
| Habili Ng Hari: Dolphy's Legacy Uncovered[29] | ||
| Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | ||
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Host / Performer |
| 2014–2018 | Del Monte Kitchenomics | Host |
| 2015–2017 | Karelasyon | |
| 2022 | All-Out Sundays | Guest host / Performer |
Modeling
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bench Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future | Herself/model |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mamarazzi | Mimi | |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Diane | PMPC Star Awards for Movies Award for Best New Movie Actress Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance Nominated — Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress Nominated — Golden Screen Awards for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | |
| 2011 | My Neighbor's Wife | Jasmine Bernal | Nominated — Luna Awards for Best Supporting Actress |
| Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Charlotte | ||
| Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Fidela | Nominated — FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| 2014 | Third Eye | Mylene | |
| So It's You | Lira Joy Macaspac | ||
| Somebody to Love | Sabrina Madrilejos | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Aimee | Nominated — 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Actress | |
| 2015 | No Boyfriend Since Birth | Carina Miranda |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated for | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Shake, Rattle & Roll XII: Punerarya | Nominated |
| 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Female TV Personality | Rosalinda | Won | |
| 2011 | Young Critics Circle for Film | Best Performance | Shake, Rattle & Roll XII: Punerarya | Won |
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best New Movie Actress | Won | ||
| 8th Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | 30th Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actress | My Neighbor's Wife | Nominated |
| Yahoo OMG! Awards | Actress of the Year | None | Nominated | |
| FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Nominated | |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | My Husband's Lover | Nominated |
| The PEP List 2013 | Female TV Star of the Year | My Husband's Lover | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Golden Screen Awards for Television | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | My Husband's Lover | Won |
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Actress of the Year | None | Nominated | |
| 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV: Ulam | Nominated | |
| 2016 | 2nd Alta Media Icon Awards | Best Comedy Actress for TV | Ismol Family | Won |
References
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- ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (September 23, 2024). "Carla Abellana opens up on weight gain struggles due to hypothyroidism". GMA Network. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
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- ^ "Two faces of Epy's dad". July 24, 2012.
External links
- Carla Abellana at IMDb
- Carla Abellana on Twitter
- Carla Abellana on Instagram
- Carla Abellana at iGMA.tv