Bela Padilla

Bela Padilla
Padilla performing at MMDA Anniversary in 2016
Born
Krista Elyse Hidalgo Sullivan

(1991-05-03) May 3, 1991 (age 33)
NationalityFilipino
Other names
  • Krista Valle
  • Krista Sullivan
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television host
  • singer
  • director
  • writer
Years active2007–present
Agents
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
FamilyPadilla family

Krista Elyse Ramona Hidalgo Sullivan (born May 3, 1991), better known by her stage name Bela Padilla (Tagalog pronunciation: [paˈdɪlja]), is a Filipino actress, host, singer, writer, and director.

She is best known for her roles in television dramas on GMA-7 and ABS-CBN, as well as critically acclaimed films such as 100 Tula Para Kay Stella (with JC Santos) and Meet Me in St. Gallen (with Carlo Aquino). She is also recognized for her performances in The Day After Valentine's and On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets. In 2022, she made her directorial debut with the film 366 (opposite Zanjoe Marudo and JC Santos), produced by Viva Films. Additionally, she wrote the screenplay for Joyce Bernal's film Last Night, starring Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual. Aside from her acting career, she has continued to develop her skills in writing and directing for future projects.