Carla Abellana
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| Born | Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana June 12, 1986 |
| Occupation | Actress/Commercial model |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | http://www.igma.tv/profile/carla-abellana http://carlaabellanawebsite.multiply.com |
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (born June 12, 1986) is a Filipina actress and commercial model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda, aired in GMA Network.[1]
Biography
Born in Manila, Abellana is the daughter of Rey "PJ" Abellana, and Rea Reyes. Reyes' mother is Delia Razon, an Ilongga with German and Filipino-Spanish roots who was a popular actress during the 1950s.
Early career
Abellana started as a commercial model. Her endorsed products included Palmolive shampoo, Jollibee Ice Craze, Beverly Hills 6750 and many more.
In 2009, she auditioned to be one of the three leading ladies of Richard Gutierrez for the television series, Zorro. Instead of giving her a leading lady role in Zorro, the management of GMA Network saw a potential in her and decided to launch her as a new star by giving her a leading role in a television soap. She was chosen to star in the Philippine remake of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda which was originally starred by Mexican actress Thalía.
Rosalinda
Basahang Ginto
Hostings
Aside from Rosalinda, she has co-hosted for SOP Rules. Then, it is announced that Abellana will be hosting along with Dingdong Dantes and Raymond Gutierrez in the fifth season of StarStruck, replacing Jolina Magdangal which will run in November 2009. She is now co-hosted Party Pilipinas on Channel 7.
Movie career
Carla is a contract star of Regal Films. She signed a 12-picture contract with the company. Her first movie under Regal Films is Mamarazzi which stars Eugene Domingo, JC Tiuseco and Andi Eigenmann.[2] Abellana is slated to appear in a upcoming movie which is an entry to 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII.[2]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge | Challenger | GMA Network |
| Jillian: Namamasko Po | Joyce (Guest Appearance) | GMA Network | |
| Ilumina | Hannah (Guest Appearance) | GMA Network | |
| 24 Oras: "Chika Minute" | Guest Segment Host | GMA Network | |
| Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Orang Dimarucot / Laura Leyva | GMA Network | |
| Love Bug Presents: The Last Romance[3] | Rackie | GMA Network | |
| Kap's Amazing Stories | Guest Host | GMA Network | |
| Party Pilipinas | Host / Performer (Glam Girls) | GMA Network | |
| Binibining Pilipinas 2010 | Host | GMA Network | |
| The Last Prince | Sonia | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | SRO Cinema Serye: Carenderia Queen [4] | Juliet | GMA Network |
| StarStruck V | Host | GMA Network | |
| SOP Rules | Co-Host / Performer (Cover Girls) | GMA Network | |
| Rosalinda | Rosalinda Romero Perez / Paloma | GMA Network |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mamarazzi | Mimi | Regal Films | with Eugene Domingo, Diether Ocampo, JC Tiuseco, and Andi Eigenmann. Her first film.[2] |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XII | Diane | Regal Films | First time to appear in Metro Manila Film Festival.[5] |
| 2011 | Temptation Island | TBA | Regal Films |
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Rosalinda | Won |
| 2010 | 36th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Shake, Rattle and Roll XII: Funeraria | Nominated |
References
- ^ PEP: Newcomer Carla Abellana to portray pinay Rosalinda!
- ^ a b c PEP: Regal kicks off 50th anniversary celebration with Eugene Domingo's Mamarazzi
- ^ PEP: Carla Abellana needs no permit from Geoff Eigenmann to work with Dennis Trillo
- ^ PEP: Carla Abellana: "Kailangan pa ng maraming exposures at mahabang panahon para matawag akong magaling na aktres."
- ^ PEP: Carla Abellana is excited to be part of Shake Rattle & Roll XII
External links
- Carla Abellana Official Website at Multiply
- Carla Abellana at iGMA.tv
- Carla Abellana at Friendster.com
- Carla Abellana at the Internet Movie Database