Carla Abellana is a Filipina actress, host, YouTuber, and model who is known for her portrayal of characters in various shows and movies like Rosalinda Perez-Altamirano in Rosalinda, Rackie in Love Bug Presents: The Last Romance, Pilar Sallave-Cruz in Magic Palayok, Ellery Martinez in Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit, Diane in Shake, Rattle & Roll XII, Eulalia “Lally” Agatep-Soriano in My Husband’s Lover, Fidela in Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story, and Hope Villanueva-Torres in I Heart Davao.
Born Name
Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana
Nick Name
Carla
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Manila, Philippines
Nationality
Education
Carla Abellana attended De La Salle University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
JC Intal (2005-2009) – She went out with basketball player JC Intal between 2005 and 2009.
Geoff Eigenmann (2010-2014) – In 2010, she began a relationship with actor Geoff Eigenmann and duo was together for a couple of years before breaking up in the year 2014.
Tom Rodriguez (2014-Present) – Carla Abellana has been in a romantic relationship with actor and singer, Tom Rodriguez, since 2014. They have also worked together in So It’s You and No Boyfriend Since Birth.
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (Asian, Hispanic, and White)
Carla Abellana is of Filipino (including Hiligaynon), Spanish, and German descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dimpled smile
High cheekbones
Pierced ears
Brand Endorsements
Carla Abellana has appeared in TV commercials for several brands like Palmolive.
Moreover, she has also either endorsed or promoted a couple of brands through social media which include the likes of Holy Smokes BBQ, Teviant, Regal Jewelry Collection, Louis Vuitton, Happy Skin Cosmetics, TOM FORD BEAUTY, KASHIECA, MARK BUMGARNER, Miladay Jewels, and Ligo Sardines.
Carla Abellana Facts
In 2010, she made her theatrical film debut by playing the role of Mimi in the comedy film, Mamarazzi, in which she starred alongside the likes of Eugene Domingo, John Lapus, Diether Ocampo, and Andi Eigenmann.
For her role as Diane in the horror anthology film, Shake, Rattle & Roll XII (2010), Carla Abellana won Young Critics Circle for Film award for “Best Performance” as well as 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for “Best New Movie Actress” in 2011.
She joined YouTube with her eponymous channel on April 18, 2019, and has uploaded a couple of videos on the channel that have accumulated more than 5 million views.
Some of her popular YouTube videos have been titled “Villa Cara House Tour”, “MY BOYFRIEND DOES MY MAKEUP CHALLENGE”, and “A trip to Phuket with my love”.
As a host, she has worked on projects like Sunday All Stars, Miss World Philippines 2011, Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break, and Binibining Pilipinas 2010.
Carla Abellana has also amassed an impressive fan base on social media and enjoys more than 2 million followers on Instagram and more than 500k subscribers on YouTube.
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