Rey Abellana

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Hofileña and the surname or paternal family name is Abellana.

Rey "PJ" Abellana
Born
Reynante Hofileña Abellana

(1962-09-02) September 2, 1962 (age 62)
Silay, Negros Occidental, Philippines[1]
Other namesPJ
OccupationActor
SpouseRea Reyes
Children6 (including Carla)
RelativesJojo Abellana (brother)

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]

  1. ^ "Proud Ilongga Carla Abellana loves coming home to Iloilo, Negros".
  2. ^ Francisco, Butch. "This is Showbiz #50: Did you know that Rey "PJ" Abellana had more romantic chapters than most other leading men?".
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Hallig, Lester Gopela (July 28, 2009). "A Quick Trip to the 80s". The Philippine Star. Philippines: PhilStar Daily, Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  5. ^ Vera Cruz, Greggy (January 28, 2010). "Carla Abellana: TV's Newest Sweetheart 80s". The Philippine Star. Philippines: PhilStar Daily, Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Bonifacio, Julie (January 13, 2014). "Rey 'PJ' Abellana discourages daughter Carla from getting married yet". GMA News. Philippines: GMA Network. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  8. ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (March 21, 2012). "Carla still a Kapuso". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Pilipinas: Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2014.