Ara Mina

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Pascual, the birth surname or paternal family name is Reyes, and the marital name is Almarinez.

Ara Mina
Ara Mina in 2019
Born
Hazel Pascual Reyes

(1979-05-09) May 9, 1979 (age 45)
Mandaluyong, Philippines[1]
Other namesAra, Dara Mina
Occupation(s)Actress, endorser, entrepreneur and singer
Years active1991–present
AgentViva Artists Agency
Political partyLakas–CMD (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations		Independent (2009-2024)
Spouse
Dave Almarinez
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(m. 2021)​
PartnerPatrick Meneses (until 2015)
Children1
Relatives
  • Cristine Reyes (half-sister)
  • Venus Imperial (Mother)
  • Romeo Reyes (Stepfather)
  • Chuck Mathay (biological father)
  • Mel Mathay (biological paternal grandfather)
  • Princess Klenk (biological younger sister)
  • Manilyn Reynes (cousin)
  • Marissa Sanchez (cousin)

Hazel Pascual Reyes-Almarinez (born May 9, 1979), professionally known as Ara Mina, is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Recognized as the "Millennium Goddess",[2] Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Award for Best Actress, 3 Golden Screen Awards including the 'Dekada Award'[3] and an Asia's Golden Icons Award.[4]

  1. ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_NCR/COC_Local_NCR_PASIG/REYES-ALMARINEZ%20HAZEL%20PASCUAL.pdf
  2. ^ "Ara Mina, ini-reveal kung sino ang original na aktres ng kanyang award-winning role". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "WINNERS: 10th Golden Screen Awards". RAPPLER. April 27, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "1st Asia's Golden Icons Award 2022 set on June 28 – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved February 19, 2023.