Althea Ablan
Althea Ablan | |
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 Ablan in 2016 | |
| Born | Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan October 9, 2004 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Thea |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, commercial model, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Sparkle (2015–present) |
| Known for | Donna Belle |
| Website | Althea Ablan |
Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan (born October 9, 2004),[1] better known as Althea Ablan, is a Filipino actress. She is known for her main protagonist role in Prima Donnas as Donna Belle, and her anti-hero role in AraBella as Bella/Jona.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan was born on October 9, 2004. She has three brothers.[3]
She studied junior high school at Mother Maria Maddalena Starace School in Parañaque.[4] She finished senior high school at Don Bosco High School in Parañaque.[5]
She first appeared in several television commercials before she played the role of young Kristine in the television series Beautiful Strangers.[6] She also portrayed younger roles in Encantadia[7] and Mulawin vs. Ravena.[6]
In 2019, she starred in Prima Donnas wherein she was paired with actor Bruce Roeland. The two were later reunited in the anthology series Regal Studio Presents: My Boss, My Love.[8]
In 2021, Ablan appeared in My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Fallen alongside Prince Clemente.[9] On the following year, she then appeared in an episode of Regal Studio Presents, titled "Win a Date" opposite Yasser Marta.[10]
In 2023, she and ABS-CBN actor Seth Fedelin were chosen by the clothing brand BNY Jeans as their ambassadors.[11]
Along with Shayne Sava, they were topbilled in series AraBella.[12]
Discography
[edit]Filmography
[edit]Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Young Kristine | GMA Network | [6] |
| 2016 | Magkaibang Mundo | Young Sofie | ||
| Hahamakin ang Lahat | Young Phoebe | |||
| 2016–17 | Encantadia | Young Alena | [13][7] | |
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Apple Dela Cruz | ||
| Haplos | young Angela | |||
| Mulawin vs. Ravena | young Lawiswis | |||
| 2017–18 | Super Ma'am | Katrina "Katitay" Magbanua | ||
| 2018 | My Guitar Princess | Kim | ||
| Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko | young Allison Bravante | |||
| 2019 | Kara Mia | Estrella "Star" Machado Lacson | [14][15] | |
| 2019–22 | Prima Donnas | Donna Belle "Ella" Madreal Claveria | [2] | |
| 2021 | Agimat ng Agila | young Maya | ||
| The Lost Recipe | Ham | GTV | ||
| Flex | Herself / Host | |||
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters | young Violet | GMA Network | [16] |
| Happy Together | June | |||
| Pepito Manaloto | Ely | |||
| 2023 | AraBella | Jonalyn "Jona" Montecillo/ Bella Montecillo | [17] | |
| Open 24/7 | Mika | |||
| Lovers & Liars | young Via | |||
| 2024 | Forever Young | Raine Agapito |
Anthologies
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place in the World: The Lucy Navarrete-Valenzuela Story | young Lucy | GMA Network | |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Ang Babaeng Tinimbang Ngunit Sobra: The Melinda Mara Story | young Melody | ||
| Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Hindi Tumatanda: The Justin Amar Story | young Jasmin | |||
| Tadhana: Pinalayas si Inay | Hope | |||
| 2018–23 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Various roles | ||
| 2019 | Maynila: Bubble Gum Romance | Nida | ||
| 2020 | Maynila: Stage Mom-ager | Aubrey | ||
| Maynila: Three Little Suitors | Hanah | |||
| Magpakailanman: The Haunted Daughter | Rona | |||
| 2021 | Magpakailanman: Our Abusive Father | Luna | ||
| My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Fallen | Bituin | GTV | ||
| 2022 | Regal Studio Presents: My Boss, My Love | Joy | GMA Network | [8] |
| Tadhana: Ina, Anak, Asawa | young Jessica | |||
| Tadhana: Isabella | Isabella Bermudez | |||
| Regal Studio Presents: Win a Date | Kylie | [10] | ||
| 2023 | Regal Studio Presents: Mama's Joy | Joy | [18] | |
| Tadhana: My Golden Love | Arlene | |||
| 2024 | Sparkle U: #SoundTrip | Alyssa Mae Geronimo |
Variety shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020; 2021–present | All-Out Sundays | Guest (2020); Performer / Various roles (since 2021) | GMA Network | [19] |
References
[edit]- ^ Geli, Bianca (September 22, 2022). "IN PHOTOS: Althea Ablan's Barbie-inspired pre-debut photoshoot". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Wang, Nickie (August 18, 2019). "Tale of three sisters". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (April 17, 2020). "'Prima Donnas' star Althea Ablan does her brothers' haircut". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (April 1, 2019). "LOOK: 'Kara Mia' star Althea Ablan graduates Grade 8 with honors". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Cruz, Jashley Ann (16 July 2023). "Althea Ablan graduates from senior high school". GMA Network. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Althea Ablan: Like a Flower in Bloom". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Bernardino, Stephanie (February 19, 2022). "Kapuso reel couples share thoughts on respective partners". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Atilano, Joseph R. (April 3, 2022). "Reel to real love team: Althea Ablan and Bruce Roeland". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Aquino, Maine (May 19, 2021). "Althea Ablan at Prince Clemente, magtatambal sa 'My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Fallen'". GMANetwork.com (in Filipino). Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Policarpio, Allan (September 17, 2022). "'Regal Studio Presents' an experiment on new screen tandems like Althea-Yasser". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Caoile, Gizelle (March 28, 2023). "LOOK: Seth Fedelin and Althea Ablan Are the Newest BNY Ambassadors". When In Manila. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Alpad, Christina (March 6, 2023). "Camille Prats returns to acting via 'AraBella'". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 27, 2020). "Did you know that 'Prima Donnas' stars Althea Ablan and Dayara Shane were part of 'Encantadia?'". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (January 7, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: The star-studded cast of 'Kara Mia'". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy (January 30, 2019). "Barbie on working with BF Jak in new GMA TV series: Focus on work, no PDA on set". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Newest powerhouse primetime drama 'Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters' begins this Oct. 31". Manila Bulletin. October 30, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows". SunStar. January 8, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (January 20, 2023). "Mag-ina, mag-best friend din sa 'Regal Studio Presents: Mama's Joy'". GMANetwork.com (in Filipino). Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ "AOS star-studded, maraming ganap, live sa 1st anniversary". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Althea Ablan at IMDb