Carla Abellana
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Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (born June 12, 1986) is a Filipina
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 actress and commercial model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela
Telenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...

, Rosalinda, aired in GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

.

Biography

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
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

-Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....

 mother.

Early career

Abellana started as a commercial model. Her endorsed products included Pantene
Pantene
Pantene is a brand of hair care products owned by Procter & Gamble. The product line was first introduced in Europe in 1947 by Hoffman-LaRoche of Switzerland, which branded the name based on panthenol as a shampoo ingredient...

 shampoo, Jollibee
Jollibee
Jollibee Foods Corporation is the parent company of Jollibee, a fast-food restaurant chain based in the Philippines. Among JFC's popular brands are Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Caffe Ti-amo, Mang Inasal and Burger King...

 Ice Craze, Beverly Hills 6750
Beverly Hills 6750
Beverly Hills 6750, is a luxury aesthetic center in Makati City, Philippines.Launched in 2006 as Beverly Hills 6750 Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Institute, it was first endorsed by 1993 Miss Universe Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico...

, Nestle
Nestlé
Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest food and nutrition company. Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri...

 Magic Sarap, Bench
Bench
Bench or The Bench can refer to:* Bench , a piece of furniture, which typically offers seating for several people.* In Yiddish, to bench means to bless, from Latin benedīcere...

 clothing line, Ponds and many more.

In 2009, she auditioned to be one of the three leading ladies of Richard Gutierrez
Richard Gutiérrez
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...

 for the television series, Zorro
Zorro (Philippine TV series)
Zorro is a 2009 Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of the Zorro property created by Johnston McCulley, initially based on the novella The Curse of Capistrano. It stars Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos...

. Instead of giving her a leading lady role in Zorro, the management of GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 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
Thalía
Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda , known simply by the mononym Thalía , is a Mexican singer and actress. She has sold over 40 million albums worldwide...

.

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
Bench
Bench or The Bench can refer to:* Bench , a piece of furniture, which typically offers seating for several people.* In Yiddish, to bench means to bless, from Latin benedīcere...

 Philippines and featured a gown designed by Top fashion designer Michelle Sison alongside Iya Villania
Iya Villania
Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...

, Nikki Gil
Nikki Gil
Monica Pauline "Nikki" Gil is a Filipino singer, actress, host, model and myx VJ.-Biography:Monica Pauline Gil was born in Manila to Dino and Julie Gil. She is of Filipino, Spanish and German descent...

, Cesca Litton and Geneva Cruz.

Hostings

Aside from Rosalinda, she has co-hosted for SOP Rules. Then, it is announced that Abellana will be hosting along with Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

 and Raymond Gutierrez
Raymond Gutiérrez
Raymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...

 in the fifth season of StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....

, replacing Jolina Magdangal
Jolina Magdangal
-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...

 which aired on November 2009. She is now co-hosted Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...

 on Channel 7. She also hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2010
Binibining Pilipinas 2010
Binibining Pilipinas 2010, the 47th annual Binibining Pilipinas, took place on March 6 at the Araneta Coliseum, and was broadcast by GMA Network and GMA's international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. The four-hour long coronation night was hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Carla Abellana...

 alongside with actor Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

, which was aired on GMA 7.

Movie career

Carla is a contract star of Regal Films
Regal Entertainment
Regal Entertainment, Inc. is a Philippine filmmaking and entertainment firm, established by Lily Monteverde in 1962. It has produced movies of all genres.-Regal films:*Scorpio Nights -*Shake, Rattle and Roll -*Relasyon -*Tiyanak -...

. She signed a 12-picture contract with the company. Her first movie under Regal Films is Mamarazzi
Mamarazzi
Mamarazzi is a 2010 Filipino comedy film starring Eugene Domingo. It is Regal Films' first offering for its 50th Anniversary.- Synopsis :...

 which stars Eugene Domingo
Eugene Domingo
Eugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies...

, JC Tiuseco
JC Tiuseco
John Carlo "JC" Barreras Tiuseco is an actor, basketball player, TV host,& model and is a Chinese Filipino.He became a household name, when he made the selection for the final 16 castaways and more so after being hailed as the "Sole Survivor" in the very first season of the Philippine version of...

 and Andi Eigenmann
Andi Eigenmann
Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann, popularly known as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipina actress and model. Eigenmann is currently a contract artist under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Biography:Eigenmann is of Kapampangan, American, German, and Spanish descent...

. Abellana appeared in her very first horror movie which was an entry to 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII. Abellana is finishing up her shooting for Regal Films latest movie titled My Neighbors Wife alongside; Lovi Poe
Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...

, Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...

 and Jake Cuenca
Jake Cuenca
Juan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca is a Spanish-Filipino actor and model. He started as a GMA talent center artist, and later transferred to ABS-CBN's talent center, Star Magic.-Early life:...

. 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
Infidelity
In many intimate relationships in many cultures there is usually an express or implied expectation of exclusivity, especially in sexual matters. Infidelity most commonly refers to a breach of the expectation of sexual exclusivity.Infidelity can occur in relation to physical intimacy and/or...

 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
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

 Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. He played an instrumental role during the Philippines' revolution against Spain, and the subsequent Philippine-American War or War of Philippine Independence that resisted American occupation...

's life. This movie is also an entry for the upcoming MMFF 2011.

Television

Year Title Role Network
2011 Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit
Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit
Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit or Stolen Happiness is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and stars Carla Abellana, Michelle Madrigal and Mike Tan. Created by RJ Nuevas and directed by Jay Altarejos, it premiered last September 19, 2011, replacing Sisid in GMA's Afternoon Prime block...

 
Ellery Martinez GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Show Me Da Manny
Show Me Da Manny
Show Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on...

 
(Guest Appearance) GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Magic Palayok
Magic Palayok
Magic Palayok is a Philippine drama-fantasy-comedy series from GMA Network featuring Angeli Nicole Sanoy, Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann and at the helmed of Joel Lamangan. The show premiered February 28, 2011 replacing Bantatay...

 
Pilar Sallave GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2010–2011 Bantatay
Bantatay
Bantatay or The Guardian is a drama-comedy-fantasy series from GMA Network featuring Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevarra. The show premiered on September 20, 2010 replacing Langit Sa Piling Mo. The show also airs on GMA Pinoy TV worldwide which premiered two days...

 
Krissa GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Jillian: Namamasko Po
Jillian: Namamasko Po
Jillian: Namamasko Po! is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Jillian Ward, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos, and Michael V. Since the show is a Christmas special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on...

 
Joyce (Guest Appearance) GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Ilumina  Hannah (Guest Appearance) GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

24 Oras
24 Oras
24 Oras ' is the flagship national network news broadcast of GMA Network. A nightly national newscast which airs in the Philippines and worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It is aired Weeknights at 6:30-8:00 PM, Saturdays at 5:15 to 6:00 PM and Sundays at 6:00 to 6:45 PM...

: "Chika Minute"
Guest Segment Host GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...

: Basahang Ginto
Basahang Ginto
Mars Ravelo's Basahang Ginto is a Philippine drama and a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann...

 
Orang Dimarucot / Laura Leyva GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Love Bug Presents
Love Bug (TV series)
Love Bug is a Philippine drama anthology and romantic television show produced by GMA Network. It premiered on May 23, 2010.- Programming :...

: The Last Romance
The Last Romance (TV series)
The Last Romance is a Philippine romantic television show produced by GMA Network and the first installment of Love Bug starring Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana.-Sypnosis:...

 
Rackie GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Kap's Amazing Stories
Kap's Amazing Stories
Kap's Amazing Stories is an informative and educational TV program from GMA Network. It began airing on August 19, 2007. The show features clips from National Geographic's Most Amazing and Astonishing Moments, Totally Wild, truTV's Most Daring & BBC's Life. It is hosted and narrated by Sen...

 
Guest Host GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...

 
Host / Performer (Glam Girls) GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Binibining Pilipinas 2010
Binibining Pilipinas 2010
Binibining Pilipinas 2010, the 47th annual Binibining Pilipinas, took place on March 6 at the Araneta Coliseum, and was broadcast by GMA Network and GMA's international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. The four-hour long coronation night was hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Carla Abellana...

 
Host GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

The Last Prince
The Last Prince
The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla...

 
Sonia GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2009 SRO Cinema Serye
SRO Cinema Serye
SRO Cinemaserye is the second season title of GMA Network drama anthology Obra, with each stories consisting of 8 episodes. It is set to premiere on March 26 with "Ganti", a story about deceit, revenge and love, followed by the suspense-thriller "Suspetsa"...

: Carenderia Queen
Juliet GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

StarStruck V
StarStruck (season 5)
The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo...

 
Host GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

SOP Rules  Co-Host / Performer (Cover Girls) GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Rosalinda  Rosalinda Romero Perez / Paloma GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...


Movies

Year Title Role Film Production Awards and recognition
2010 Mamarazzi
Mamarazzi
Mamarazzi is a 2010 Filipino comedy film starring Eugene Domingo. It is Regal Films' first offering for its 50th Anniversary.- Synopsis :...

 
Mimi Regal Films 
2010 Shake, Rattle & Roll XII
Shake, Rattle & Roll XII
Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 is a 2010 Filpino horror-suspense film in three acts from Regal Films. It was an entry in the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.-Overview:...

 
Diane Regal Films  2010 Metro Manila Film Festival
2010 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 36th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival in Manila that was held from December 25, 2010 until January 7, 2011. The Awards Night was held on December 26, 2010...

.
2011 My Neighbors Wife  Jasmine Regal Films
2011 Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Fidela (Asiong's First wife)
2011 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (TBA) Entry for 2011 MMFF Regal Films
2011 El Presidente (TBA)

Awards and recognition

Carla Abellana
Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2011 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Shake, Rattle and Roll XII: Punerarya
2011 Young Critics Circle Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Shake, Rattle and Roll XII: Punerarya
2010 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Rosalinda
Rosalinda (Philippines TV series)
Rosalinda is a Philippine drama based on the popular Mexican telenovela of the same name, under the direction of Maryo J. delos Reyes. It stars Carla Abellana in the title role.-1999 TV series:...

2010 36th Metro Manila Film Festival
2010 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 36th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival in Manila that was held from December 25, 2010 until January 7, 2011. The Awards Night was held on December 26, 2010...

Best Actress Shake, Rattle and Roll XII: Punerarya

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