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), 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.
Life and career
Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan was born on October 9, 2004. She has three brothers.
She studied junior high school at Mother Maria Maddalena Starace School in Parañaque. She finished senior high school at Don Bosco High School in Parañaque.
She first appeared in several television commercials before she played the role of young Kristine in the television series Beautiful Strangers. She also portrayed younger roles in Encantadia and Mulawin vs. Ravena.
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.
In 2021, Ablan appeared in My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Fallen alongside Prince Clemente. On the following year, she then appeared in an episode of Regal Studio Presents, titled "Win a Date" opposite Yasser Marta.
In 2023, she and ABS-CBN actor Seth Fedelin were chosen by the clothing brand BNY Jeans as their ambassadors.
Along with Shayne Sava, they were topbilled in series AraBella.
Discography
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Young Kristine | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Magkaibang Mundo | Young Sofie | ||
| Hahamakin ang Lahat | Young Phoebe | |||
| Encantadia | Young Alena | |||
| 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 | ||
| 2019–22 | Prima Donnas | Donna Belle "Ella" Madreal Claveria | ||
| 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 | |
| Happy Together | June | |||
| Pepito Manaloto | Ely | |||
| 2023 | AraBella | Jonalyn "Jona" Montecillo/ Bella Montecillo | ||
| Open 24/7 | Mika | |||
| Lovers & Liars | young Via | |||
| 2024–present | Forever Young | Raine Agapito |
Anthologies
| 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 | |
| Tadhana: Ina, Anak, Asawa | young Jessica | |||
| Tadhana: Isabella | Isabella Bermudez | |||
| Regal Studio Presents: Win a Date | Kylie | |||
| 2023 | Regal Studio Presents: Mama's Joy | Joy | ||
| Tadhana: My Golden Love | Arlene | |||
| 2024 | Sparkle U: #SoundTrip | Alyssa Mae Geronimo |
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020; 2021–present | All-Out Sundays | Guest (2020); Performer / Various roles (since 2021) | GMA Network |
References
- ^ 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
- Althea Ablan at IMDb