How Carla Abellana, Barbie Forteza and Rocco Nacino rose to stardom in a decade

Carla Abellana, Barbie Forteza and Rocco Nacino are some of the biggest names in showbiz right now, and they have one thing in common: they all got their big break in 2009.

This report on "Unang Balita" takes us back a decade, to 2009 when Carla captivated audiences as "Rosalinda" in the well-loved Kapuso drama-romance series of the same name.

From there, it was all uphill for Carla who snagged iconic roles like the tormented wife in "My Husband's Lover," where she got to work with her now-boyfriend Tom Rodriguez.

The real-life sweethearts have teamed up again for the upcoming drama "Love of my Life" on GMA.

Next, we have Barbie Forteza who has shown off her acting prowess in dramas like "Stairway to Heaven," "Nita Negrita" and "Kara Mia."

Now the Kapuso Primetime Princess is going to pack on the drama in the new series "Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday."

Last but not least, Rocco Nacino has come a long way since his Starstruck days.

The charismatic actor, who was named the Second Prince in the 2009 talent search, now stars in the Pinoy adaptation of "Descendants of the Sun" alongside Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes.

Not only that, Rocco is also a registered nurse, a Navy reservist, a TV host, a Jiu Jitsu practitioner, as well as a successful entrepreneur.

—Margaret Claire Layug/JCB, GMA News