Althea Ablan
Althea Ablan | |
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Ablan in 2016 | |
| Born | Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan October 9, 2004 Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Thea |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Sparkle (2015–present) |
| Known for | Donna Belle in Prima Donnas |
| 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 (2019) as Donna Belle, and her anti-hero role in AraBella as Bella or Jona.[2]
Early life
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]
Career
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]
Personal life
Ablan confirmed her relationship with actor Prince Clemente on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda in January 2024.[13]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Beautiful Strangers | young Kristine | [6] |
| 2016 | Magkaibang Mundo | young Sofie | |
| Hahamakin ang Lahat | young Phoebe | ||
| Encantadia | young Alena | [14][7] | |
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Apple Dela Cruz | |
| Haplos | young Angela | ||
| Mulawin vs. Ravena | young Lawiswis | ||
| 2017–2018 | 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 | [15][16] |
| 2019–2022 | Prima Donnas | Donna Belle "Ella" Madreal Claveria | [2] |
| 2021 | Agimat ng Agila | young Maya | |
| The Lost Recipe | Ham | ||
| Flex | Herself (host) | ||
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters | young Violet | [17] |
| Happy Together | June | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Ely | ||
| 2023 | AraBella | Jonalyn "Jona" Montecillo/ Bella Montecillo | [18] |
| Open 24/7 | Mika | ||
| Lovers & Liars | young Via | ||
| 2024–2025 | Forever Young | Raine Agapito | |
| 2025 | Maka | Katya Carida | [19] |
Anthologies
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place in the World: The Lucy Navarrete-Valenzuela Story | young Lucy | |
| 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 | ||
| 2018–2023 | 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 | ||
| 2022 | Regal Studio Presents: My Boss, My Love | Joy | [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 | [20] |
| Tadhana: My Golden Love | Arlene | ||
| 2024 | Sparkle U: #SoundTrip | Alyssa Mae Geronimo |
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020; 2021–present | All-Out Sundays | Herself (guest, performer; various roles) | [21] |
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Herself (guest, performer) |
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.
- ^ "Althea Ablan, Prince Clemente are in a relationship, actress confirms". GMA Network. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Anoc, Aimee (March 11, 2025). "Althea Ablan, bagong karakter na mapapanood sa Maka Season 2". GMA Network. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ 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