Carla Abellana

Actress

Birthday June 12, 1986

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Manila, Philippines

Age 37 years old

Nationality Philippines

Height 1.66 m

#51784 Most Popular

1986

Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (born June 12, 1986) is a top and multi-acclaimed Filipino actress and model.

Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana was born on June 12, 1986, in Manila, Philippines.

Abellana is the daughter of actor Rey "PJ" Abellana and Rea Reyes.

Her maternal grandmother is veteran actress, Delia Razon.

She graduated cum laude from De La Salle University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.

2002

Abellana began her career modeling for different TV commercials, including CreamSilk Leave-on in 2002 and Palmolive Conditioner in 2005.

2009

In 2009, she auditioned for Zorro, but GMA Network instead cast her for the lead role in Rosalinda—a remake of the Mexican telenovela of the same name.

In the same year, she subsequently became a model for Bench.

2010

She played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Rosalinda, and is also known for other leading roles in Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto in 2010, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit in 2011, Makapiling Kang Muli in 2012, My Husband's Lover in 2013, My Destiny in 2014, Because of You in 2015, Mulawin vs. Ravena, and I Heart Davao in 2017.

She has co-hosted SOP Rules, StarStruck, Party Pilipinas, the cooking show Del Monte Kitchenomics, and Karelasyon, a drama anthology series, as well as hosting several pageants such as Binibining Pilipinas 2010 and Miss World Philippines 2013.

Abellana appeared in her first horror film which was an entry to 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII.

2011

In 2011, Abellana had a spread in Philippine Tatler photographed by America's Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker.

She also appeared in the Philippine Fashion Week 2011, where she modeled clothes by Michele Sison.

In September 2011, Abellana starred in the Regal Films film My Neighbor's Wife, and by the end of 2011, appeared in two films—both of which were entries to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival—Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.

2013

In 2013, she joined Sunday All Stars as a judge.

Abellana is a contract star of Regal Films, signing a 12-picture contract with the company.

Her first film under Regal Films was Mamarazzi.

2014

In 2014, she starred in the ensemble romantic comedy by Jose Javier Reyes Somebody to Love alongside Matteo Guidicelli, and So It's You with JC de Vera and Tom Rodriguez.

2015

In 2015, she starred in the film No Boyfriend Since Birth, again with Rodriguez, and was her second film with Reyes.

2018

Her first anti-heroine role was in Pamilya Roces in 2018, and followed it up with the family-oriented drama Love of My Life in 2020.

In 2023, she starred in Stolen Life as a wife who switched places with her cousin, turning to a villainous role for the first time in her career.

She is currently an exclusive artist of under Triple A Management and continues to appear under GMA Network.