Filipino actor
Reynante Hofileña Abellana[2] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʔɐbɛlˈjanɐ]; born September 2, 1962), professionally known as Rey "PJ" Abellana, is a Filipino actor[3] who is best known for his portrayal as PJ in the Philippine TV series Anna Liza in the 1980s.[4]
Abellana appeared in movies like Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984), Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala (1985), Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw (1990), Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992) starring Rita Avila and Cristina Gonzales, Doring Dorobo (2000) with Eddie Garcia, Karanasan: The Claudia Zobel Story (1995) starring Sabrina M. and Emilio Garcia, Habang May Buhay (1996) starring Ian de Leon and Donna Cruz, and Birthday Gift 2 (2000) starring Sabrina M.
He also appeared on GMA Network series are Anna Liza from 1980 to 1985 as PJ, others including ABS-CBN TV series Krystala with Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, and Rubi topbilled by Angelica Panganiban. He played a special role in Dahil Sa Pag-ibig starring Piolo Pascual, Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin starring Gerald Anderson, then Ang Probinsyano topbilled by Coco Martin and I Left My Heart in Sorsogon starring Heart Evangelista and Richard Yap.
He married Rea Reyes, his co-star in Anna Liza[5] but has since annulled their marriage.[6] One of their children is Filipina actress Carla Abellana.[7][8]
Filmography
Film
Television
References
- ^ "Proud Ilongga Carla Abellana loves coming home to Iloilo, Negros".
- ^ Francisco, Butch. "This is Showbiz #50: Did you know that Rey "PJ" Abellana had more romantic chapters than most other leading men?".
- ^ Erece, Dinno (February 3, 2009). "FIRST READ ON PEP: Newcomer Carla Abellana to portray Pinay Rosalinda". PEP.ph. Philippines: Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Archived from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ Hallig, Lester Gopela (July 28, 2009). "A Quick Trip to the 80s". The Philippine Star. Philippines: PhilStar Daily, Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ Vera Cruz, Greggy (January 28, 2010). "Carla Abellana: TV's Newest Sweetheart 80s". The Philippine Star. Philippines: PhilStar Daily, Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ Almo, Nherz (February 5, 2021). "Rey "PJ" Abellana opens up on his failed marriages, "Huwag na huwag n'yo akong tularan"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ Bonifacio, Julie (January 13, 2014). "Rey 'PJ' Abellana discourages daughter Carla from getting married yet". GMA News. Philippines: GMA Network. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (March 21, 2012). "Carla still a Kapuso". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Pilipinas: Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ De Guzman, Perry (May 21, 2023). "Heneral Bantag (Anak ng Cordillera)". Facebook. Facebook, Inc.
Written & Directed by Perry De Guzman
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