Carla Abellana
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Born | Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana June 12, 1986 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Alma mater | De La Salle University |
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Years active | 2002–present |
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Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (Tagalog: [ˈkaɾlɐ ɐˈbɛʎɐnɐ]; born June 12, 1986)[1] is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Rosalinda in 2009. She is also known for her lead role 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 in Pamilya Roces in 2018, and her family-oriented drama Love of My Life in 2020.
Biography
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana was born on June 12, 1986,[2][3] 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.[4][5].She is of German and Spanish descent.
Career
Abellana began her career modeling for different TV commercials, including CreamSilk Leave-on in 2002, Palmolive Conditioner in 2005. In 2009, she auditioned for Zorro, but GMA Network instead cast her in a lead role in Rosalinda, a remake of the Mexican telenovela of the same name. She subsequently became a model for Bench, also in 2009.[6] In 2011, Nigel Barker photographed her for a photo shoot in the Philippine Tatler.[7] She also appeared in the Philippine Fashion Week 2011, where she modeled clothes by Michele Sison.[8] She has co-hosted SOP Rules,[citation needed] StarStruck,[9] Party Pilipinas,[10] the cooking show Del Monte Kitchenomics,[11] and Karelasyon, a drama anthology series.[12] She has also hosted the pageants Binibining Pilipinas 2010[13] and Miss World Philippines 2013.[14] In 2013, she joined Sunday All Stars as a judge.[15]
Abellana is a contract star of Regal Films. She signed a 12-picture contract with the company. Her first film under Regal Films is Mamarazzi.[16] Abellana appeared in her first horror film which was an entry to 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII.[16] In September 2011, Abellana starred in the Regal Films film My Neighbor's Wife. By the end of 2011, Abellana also appeared in two films, both of which are entries for the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and 2011's Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story. 2014 she started in the Ensemble Romantic Comedy by Jose Javier Reyes Somebody to Love her alongside Matteo Guidicelli and So It's You with Jc De Vera and Tom Rodriguez. In 2015, she starred again with Tom Rodriguez in the film No Boyfriend Since Birth, her second film with Reyes.
Filmography
Television
Series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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2009 | Rosalinda | Rosalinda Perez / Paloma Dorantes | Main Role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
2010 | The Last Prince | Sonia | Special Guest | |
Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Orang Dimarucot / Laura Leyva | Main Role / Protagonist | ||
Ilumina | Hannah | Special Participation | ||
Jillian: Namamasko Po | Joyce | Special Guest | ||
2011 | Magic Palayok | Pilar Sallave | Main Role / Protagonist | |
2011—12 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit | Ellery Martinez-Alejandro | ||
2012 | Legacy | Herself (endorser) | Special Guest | |
Makapiling Kang Muli | Leilani Angeles | Main Role / Protagonist | ||
2013 | My Husband's Lover | Eulalia "Lally" Agatep-Soriano | ||
2014 | My Destiny | Grace Dela Rosa-Andrada | Main Role / Protagonist | |
2015 | Pari 'Koy | Michelle Capistrano-Banal | Special Guest | |
Dangwa | Julia | Episode Guest | ||
2015—16 | Because of You | Andrea Marquez-Salcedo | Main Role / Protagonist | |
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 | Main Role / Protagonist | |
2020—21 | Love of My Life | Adelle Nisperos-Gonzales | Main Role / Protagonist | |
2021 | To Have & to Hold | Erica Pineda-Gatchalian | Main Role / Protagonist | |
2022 | First Lady | Andrea Salcedo | Special Participation | |
2023 | Voltes V: Legacy | Dr. Mary Ann Armstrong | ||
Stolen Life | Lucy Morales-Rigor | Main Role / Antagonist |
Anthologies
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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2009 | SRO Cinema Serye: Carinderia Queen[17] | Juliet | GMA Network | |
2010 | Love Bug Presents: The Last Romance[18] | 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 |
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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 | Role |
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2009–2010 | StarStruck V | Herself/host |
2010 | Binibining Pilipinas 2010 | |
2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself/host/performer |
2011 | Miss World Philippines 2011 | Herself/host |
2012 | Manny Many Prizes | |
Habili Ng Hari: Dolphy's Legacy Uncovered[19] | ||
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | ||
2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself/Performer/Host |
2014–present | Del Monte Kitchenomics | Herself/host |
2015–2017 | Karelasyon | |
2022–present | All-Out Sundays |
Modeling
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Bench Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future | Herself/model |
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Mamarazzi | Mimi | |
Shake, Rattle & Roll XII | 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 | 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Bench has a new leading lady". The Philippine Star. July 22, 2009. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ MauriceArcache (July 27, 2011). "The women of Nigel Barker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Double your luck in Party Pilipinas". The Philippine Star. January 13, 2013. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "Del Monte Kitchenomics on GMA". The Philippine Star. March 5, 2014. Archived from the original on September 19, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "Love's many facets in Karelasyon". The Philippine Star. April 7, 2014. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Sunday All Stars presents world festivals". The Philippine Star. August 25, 2013. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Jocelyn 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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
- 1986 births
- Living people
- Actresses from Manila
- De La Salle University alumni
- Filipino female models
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino people of American descent
- Filipino people of German descent
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- Filipino people of Chinese descent
- Filipino television actresses
- GMA Network personalities
- People from Santa Mesa
- Visayan people
- 21st-century Filipino actresses