| Carla Abellana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana June 12, 1986 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress, commercial model, host |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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]
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Born in Manila, Philippines, Abellana is the daughter of the former 80's heartthrob Rey "PJ" Abellana, and Rea Reyes. Her Grandmother is Delia Razon, who was born to a German father and a Filipino-Spanish mother.[2]
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. She was chosen to star in the Philippine remake of the Mexican telenovela, Rosalinda which was originally starred by Mexican actress Thalía.
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.
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 aired on November 2009. She is now co-hosted Party Pilipinas on Channel 7. She also hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2010 alongside with actor Dingdong Dantes, which was aired on GMA 7.
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.[3] Abellana appeared in her very first horror movie which was an entry to 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII.[3] Abellana is finishing up her shooting for Regal Films latest movie titled My Neighbors Wife alongside; Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo and Jake Cuenca. She plays the role of Jasmine whose husband Aaron (played by Cuenca) had a one night stand with Lovi's character. The movie is about Infidelity and it tackles the problems around married couples. It is said that this is Abellana's most daring movie to date. It is set to premiere in the big screen early September 2011. On the other hand, Abellana is also busy with her two other movie projects along side Gov. ER Ejercito. She is part of Asiong Salonga: The Movie where she played the first wife of Asiong, a former notorious gang leader. Abellana finished the shooting for this said movie and is again working with Ejercito for the upcoming movie, El Presidente. The said movie is about former President of the Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo's life. This movie is also an entry for the upcoming MMFF 2011.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit | Ellery Martinez | GMA Network |
| Show Me Da Manny | (Guest Appearance) | GMA Network | |
| Magic Palayok | Pilar Sallave | GMA Network | |
| 2010–2011 | Bantatay | Krissa | 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[4] | 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 [5] | Juliet | GMA Network |
| StarStruck V | Host | GMA Network | |
| SOP Rules | Co-Host / Performer (Cover Girls) | GMA Network | |
| Rosalinda | Rosalinda Romero Perez / Paloma | GMA Network |
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production | Awards and recognition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mamarazzi | Mimi | Regal Films | |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XII | Diane | Regal Films | 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.[6] |
| 2011 | My Neighbor's Wife | Jasmine | Regal Films | |
| 2011 | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Fidela (Asiong's First wife) | ||
| 2011 | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Charlotte | Regal Films | |
| 2011 | El Presidente | (TBA) |
| 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 |