Carla Abellana
Carla Abellana | |
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.jpg) Carla Abellana in 2009 | |
| Born | Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana June 12, 1982 Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | OB Montessori Center De La Salle University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, TV host |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Relatives | Delia Razon (Grandmother) Rey "PJ" Abellana (Father) |
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (born on June 12, 1982 in Manila, Philippines) 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] She recently finished starring as Eulalia "Lally" Agatep-Soriano in My Husband's Lover on GMA Network. She is also currently starring as Grace dela Rosa in My Destiny.
Biography
Born in Manila, Philippines, Abellana is the daughter of a former 1980s heartthrob Rey "PJ" Abellana and Rea Reyes. Her grandmother is Delia Razon, who was born to a German father and a Filipino-Spanish mother. She has also attended and graduated from De la Salle University-Manila as Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree.[1][2]
Early Career
Abellana started as a commercial model. Her endorsed products included Pantene shampoo, Jollibee Ice Craze, Beverly Hills 6750, Nestle Magic Sarap, Bench clothing line, Ponds 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 as she was then chosen on to star in the Philippine remake of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda which was originally starred by Mexican actress Thalía.
Modelling
Abellana is part of the ever growing family of Bench Philippines. She started in 2009, and is one of the most famous talents/model of the said clothing brand. Abellana did a photo shoot for Americas Next Top Model judge and photographer, Nigel Barker. The photo shoot was for Philippine's socialite magazine, Philippine Tatler. During the Philippine Fashion Week 2011, Abellena did modelling for Bench Philippines and featured a gown designed by Top fashion designer Michelle Sison alongside Iya Villania, Nikki Gil, Cesca Litton and Geneva Cruz.
Hostings
Aside from doing Rosalinda, Abellana has also co-hosted for SOP Rules. Then, it is announced that Abellana will be hosting along with Dennis Trillo and Raymond Gutierrez in the fifth season of StarStruck, replacing Jolina Magdangal which aired on November 2009. She is now co-hosting Party Pilipinas on Channel 7. She also hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2010 and the recent Miss World Philippines 2013 which was both aired and hosted by GMA 7.
Movie Career
Carla Abellana is also 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.[3] Abellana appeared in her very first horror movie which was an entry to 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII.[3] In September 2011, Abellana starred in the Regal Films movie My Neighbor's Wife alongside Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo and Jake Cuenca. It is said that this is Abellana's most daring movie to date. By the end of 2011, Abellana also appeared in 2 movies which are both entries for the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow with Maricel Soriano and Gabby Concepcion and; Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story alongside Governor E. R. Ejercito.
Filmography
Television
Drama
| Television | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2009 | Rosalinda | Rosalinda Romero Perez / Paloma | GMA Network | Main Role |
| SRO Cinema Serye: Carenderia Queen[4] | Juliet | |||
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Sonia | ||
| Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Orang Dimarucot / Laura Leyva | Main Role | ||
| Love Bug Presents: The Last Romance[5] | Rackie | |||
| Ilumina | Hannah | |||
| Jillian: Namamasko Po | Joyce | |||
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Pilar Sallave | ||
| Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit | Ellery Martinez | Main Role | ||
| 2012 | Legacy | Herself (endorser) | ||
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Leilani Angeles | Main Role | ||
| Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento | Teacher Jenny | |||
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: The Undying Love Story of Leonardo & Nonyx Buela | Nonyx Buela | ||
| My Husband's Lover | Eulalia "Lally" Agatep-Soriano | Main Role | ||
| Bubble Gang | Herself/Main Cast | |||
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Sinapupunang Paupahan | Neneth Villegas | ||
| Ismol Family | Majay Ismol | Main Role | ||
| My Destiny | Grace Dela Rosa | Main Role | ||
Hosting
| Hosting | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2009 | StarStruck V | Herself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Binibining Pilipinas 2010 | ||
| 2010-2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself/Host/Performer | |
| 2011 | Miss World Philippines 2011 | Herself/Host | |
| 2012 | Manny Many Prizes | ||
| Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | |||
| 2013-present | Sunday All Stars | Herself/Performer/Host | |
| 2014-present | Del Monte Kitchenomics | Herself/Host | |
Guesting
| Hosting | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2013 | Celebrity Bluff | Herself/Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Celebrity Bluff | ||
| Buzz ng Bayan | Herself | ABS-CBN | |
| Gandang Gabi Vice | Herself | ||
Films
| Films | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Studio | Notes |
| 2010 | Mamarazzi | Mimi | Regal Films | |
| 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 | Nominated — 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress | ||
| Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Fidela | Viva Films | Nominated — FAMAS Award for Best Actress | |
| 2014 | Third Eye | Mylene | Regal Films | |
| So It's You | Lira | |||
| Somebody To Love | Sabrina | |||
| Shake Rattle & Roll 15 | TBA | |||
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 | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Nominated |
| 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 |
References
- ^ a b PEP: Newcomer Carla Abellana to portray pinay Rosalinda!
- ^ GMA Network: Carla Abellana corrects Wikipedia entry about herself
- ^ a b PEP: Regal kicks off 50th anniversary celebration with Eugene Domingo's Mamarazzi
- ^ PEP: Carla Abellana: "Kailangan pa ng maraming exposures at mahabang panahon para matawag akong magaling na aktres."
- ^ PEP: Carla Abellana needs no permit from Geoff Eigenmann to work with Dennis Trillo
− ==External Links==
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− *Carla Abellana at Instagram
− *Carla Abellana at Twitter
− *Carla Abellana at iGMA.tv
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