Carla Abellana facts for kids
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Carla Abellana
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Abellana in 2014
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Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana
June 12, 1986 |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BA) |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Agent | Sparkle (2009–2023)
GMA Network (2009–present) Triple A Management (2023–present) |
| Spouse(s) |
Tom Rodriguez
(m. 2021; div. 2024) |
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (born June 12, 1986) is a famous Filipino actress. She is well-known for her main roles in many popular TV shows. Some of her most famous roles include Rosalinda, My Husband's Lover, and My Destiny. Carla is currently an exclusive artist under Triple A Management and works mainly with GMA Network.
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Discovering Carla Abellana: A Star's Journey
Her Early Life and Family
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana was born on June 12, 1986, in Manila, Philippines. Her father is the actor Rey "PJ" Abellana, and her mother is Rea Reyes. Carla's grandmother is the respected veteran actress, Delia Razon. She studied at De La Salle University and graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.
Carla Abellana was married to actor Tom Rodriguez in October 2021. Their marriage ended in 2024.
Carla's Journey in Showbiz
Becoming a Star: Early Roles
Carla started her career as a model for different TV commercials. She appeared in ads for CreamSilk Leave-on in 2002 and Palmolive Conditioner in 2005. In 2009, she tried out for a TV show called Zorro. However, GMA Network saw her talent and instead gave her the main role in Rosalinda. This show was a Filipino version of a popular Mexican TV series.
In the same year, she also became a model for the clothing brand Bench. In 2011, Carla was featured in Philippine Tatler magazine, with photos taken by America's Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker. She also walked the runway at Philippine Fashion Week in 2011.
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Hosting and Other Talents
Carla is not just an actress; she is also a talented host! She has co-hosted several TV shows like SOP Rules, StarStruck, and Party Pilipinas. She also hosted the cooking show Del Monte Kitchenomics and the drama series Karelasyon. Carla has also hosted important beauty pageants, including Binibining Pilipinas 2010 and Miss World Philippines 2013. In 2013, she joined Sunday All Stars as a judge.
Carla on the Big Screen: Movies
Carla Abellana is also a contract star with Regal Films, meaning she has signed to make many movies with them. Her first movie with Regal Films was Mamarazzi. She also starred in her first horror film, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII, which was part of the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.
In 2011, Carla appeared in the film My Neighbor's Wife. By the end of 2011, she starred in two more films that were part of the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story. Later, in 2014, she starred in romantic comedies like Somebody to Love and So It's You. In 2015, she reunited with Tom Rodriguez for the movie No Boyfriend Since Birth.
What Carla is Doing Now
On January 29, 2023, Carla Abellana renewed her contract with GMA Network, showing her strong connection with her home network. In 2024, Carla is a main cast member in the TV series Widows' War, where she plays the main villain, Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios. Before this, she played Lucy Rigor in Stolen Life.
Notable TV Shows
Carla Abellana has starred in many memorable TV series. Here are some of her most important roles:
- 2009: Rosalinda as Rosalinda Perez / Paloma Dorantes (Main Role)
- 2010: Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto as Orang Dimarucot / Laura Leyva (Main Role)
- 2011–2012: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit as Ellery Martinez-Alejandro (Main Role)
- 2012: Makapiling Kang Muli as Leilani Angeles (Main Role)
- 2013: My Husband's Lover as Eulalia "Lally" Agatep-Soriano (Main Role)
- 2014: My Destiny as Grace Dela Rosa-Andrada (Main Role)
- 2015–2016: Because of You as Andrea Marquez-Salcedo (Main Role)
- 2017: I Heart Davao as Hope Villanueva-Torres (Main Role)
- 2018: Pamilya Roces as Crystal Rose Roces-Javellana (Main Role)
- 2020–2021: Love of My Life as Adelle Nisperos-Gonzales (Main Role)
- 2023–2024: Stolen Life as Lucilla "Lucy" Hidalgo-Rigor / Farrah Dela Cruz-Rigor (Main Role)
- 2024–2025: Widows' War as Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios (Main Role)
Awards and Recognitions
Carla Abellana has received several awards for her acting:
- In 2010, she won the Best New Female TV Personality award at the 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV for her role in Rosalinda.
- In 2011, she received the Best Performance award from the Young Critics Circle for Film and the Best New Movie Actress award at the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, both for her work in Shake, Rattle & Roll XII: Punerarya.
- In 2014, she won the Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series at the Golden Screen Awards for Television for My Husband's Lover.
- In 2016, she was recognized as the Best Comedy Actress for TV at the 2nd Alta Media Icon Awards for her role in Ismol Family.
See also
In Spanish: Carla Abellana para niños
