Carla Abellana is undeniably one versatile and bankable television and film actress.
The 35-year-old star began her career as a commercial model before she landed the leading role in the Philippine remake of the popular Mexican telenovela 'Rosalinda.'
Through the years, Carla has portrayed many unforgettable characters as she appeared in various films and Kapuso shows such as 'Ismol Family,' 'Because of You,' 'My Husband's Lover,' 'My Destiny,' 'Love Of My Life,' and 'To Have and To Hold.'
Her praiseworthy acting prowess also earned recognition as she was hailed Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series at the 2014 Golden Screen Awards for Television for her role as Lally in 'My Husband's Lover.'
She was also nominated for Best Actress at the 60th FAMAS Awards for her stellar performance as Fidela in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival entry 'Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.'
Take a look at Carla Abellana's memorable roles in Philippine TV and film in this gallery.
Carla first won hearts on TV as the lead actress in 'Rosalinda,' the 2009 Philippine remake of the hit Mexican telenovela. For her role as the titular Rosalinda, she bagged the award for Best Female-New TV Personality at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Television.
Who could forget her as Lally, a woman married to a closeted gay man in 'My Husband's Lover?' The role won her the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series at the 2014 Golden Screen Awards for Television.
Carla showed off her comedy skills in family-oriented sitcom, 'Ismol Family.'She played Majay, the matriarch of the titular family.
She starred as Andrea in the hit primetime romantic comedy series 'Because of You.' Her pairing with veteran actor Gabby Concepcion was met enthusiastically by viewers of all ages.
She was nominated for Best Actress at the 60th FAMAS Awards for her performance as Fidela in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival entry 'Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story.'
Carla's first horror movie was 'Shake, Rattle & Roll XII' where she played Dianne, a tutor for a family who owns a mysterious funeral parlor. She was hailed Best New Movie Actress at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Movies and also received the award for Best Performance from the Young Critics Circle in the same year.
Carla reunited with director Jerrold Tarog for 'Shake, Rattle & Roll XV.' In the segment that won many rave reviews, she plays Aimee, a woman whose marital strife takes a dangerous form. For the role, Carla was nominated Best Actress at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival.
The award-winning actress starred in the 2014 romance series 'My Destiny,' where she played the role of Grace Dela Rosa, a woman who was willing to sacrifice everything for her family.
The Kapuso star became one of the leading cast in the 2020 GMA primetime series 'Love Of My Life,' where she played the role of Adelle, with Coney Reyes, Rhian Ramos, Mikael Daez, and Tom Rodriguez. This hit family drama series made its debut on Netflix Philippines on May 28, 2021.
In 2021, Carla played the role of Erica Gatchalian, the wronged wife who got a second chance at love, in the high-rating GMA Telebabad series 'To Have and To Hold.'
Carla portrayed the role of Mary Ann Armstrong on 'Voltes V: Legacy.' She is the mother of Steve, Big Bert, at Little Jon in GMA Network's live-action adaptation of the popular Japanese '70s anime.
A bida-kontrabida Carla starred in GMA's Afternoon Prime show, 'Stolen Life,' playing the roles of Lucy and Farrah who switched souls due to astral projection.