Rey Abellana Explained

Rey "PJ" Abellana
Birth Name:Reynante Hofileña Abellana
Birth Date:2 September 1962
Birth Place:Silay, Negros Occidental, Philippines[1]
Other Names:PJ
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:Rea Reyes
Children:6 (including Carla)
Relatives:Jojo Abellana (brother)

Reynante Hofileña Abellana[2] (in Tagalog pronounced as /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]

Filmography

Film

YearTitle Role Production company
1983 Lukaret
Iiyak Ka Rin
Hayop sa Ganda
Summer Holiday
1984 Sex Education
Dear Mama
Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala Dante Mandresa
The Punks
Bulaklak ng Apoy
Shake, Rattle & Roll Paolo / Ibarra Athena Productions
1985 Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag Perting Regal Films
Miguelito Roy
Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? Jeffrey Viva Films
1986 The Graduates Regal Films
1987 Forward March Wally
Vista Films
Stolen Moments Fiedo Regal Films
Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Viva Films
Anak ni Zuma Cine Suerte
1989 Valentina Lea Productions
Delima Gang Pedring Delima Bonanza Films
1990 Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw Viva Films
Kahit Konting Pagtingin Robert
Kolehiyala Ronald
Mga Birhen ng Ermita Golden Lions Film Productions
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin? Viva Films
Tayo na sa Dilim Cine Suerte
Hukom .45 Kelly Ellis Films International
1992 Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) Seiko Films
Sana Kahit Minsan
Canary Brothers of Tondo Romeo
1993 Doring Dorobo Rene Damian
1995 Pamilya Valderama Clemen
Karanasan: The Claudia Zobel Story Venus Films
Bunso: Isinilang kang Palaban Doctor Mike Cordero OCTOARTS FILMS
Kakaibang Karisma Rico Viva Entertainment
1996 Habang May Buhay Viva Films
To Saudi with Love Ruel Premiere Productions
Trudis Lilit Merdeka Films
Virgin Island Classic Films
Unang Tibok Leo Films
1997 Sambahin ang Puri Ko Kara Films
Pilya Taurus Films
Anak ng Yakuza Leo Films
Babasaging Kristal Astar Films
Siya'y Nagdadalaga Berto Amaritz Films
May Gatas Pa sa Labi Kara Films
1998 Karinyosa Dino Solar Films
Pisil Seiko Films
1999 Kalaro Leonardo Avellana Solar Films
2000 Birthday Gift 2 El Niño Films
Tumbador Ponso
2001 Blondie 2 Gerard
Panabla Alex Almendras
Uubusin Ko Ang Bala sa Katawan Mo Roman Sagrado
2003 Boldstar Sidro Wild World Entertainment
www.XXX.com Maverick Films
2004 Bcuz of U Cara's Dad Star Cinema
Kirot sa Dibdib Jalan Films
2013 Bad Romance Mr. Eduardo Villapando
2014 The Replacement Bride
2015 Felix Manalo Victor Danao
Maria Labo
2017 This Time I'll Be Sweeter Abner
2018 Dito Lang Ako Ama ni Nelia
To Love Some Buddy Mr. Buan Black Sheep
2020 I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story Psychiatrist ALW Films Productions
Ricketts Productions
2022 PaThirsty Roger Viva Films
The IdeaFirst Company
2023 Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak Jose C. Cartaño White Eagle Films Production
TBA Heneral Bantag: Anak ng Cordillera Mecca Films[9]

Television

YearTitle Role Network
1980–85 Anna LizaPJ GMA Network
1991 Young Love, Sweet Love Various RPN
2003–04 May Puso ang Batas Rodrigo
2004 KrystalaMartin ABS-CBN
2009 SRO Cinemaserye: Carenderia Queen Brigido GMA Network
2010 Rubi Ignacio Cardenas ABS-CBN
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents

You're Mine, Only Mine

Alfonso Bernardo
2010 Langit sa Piling Mo Juanito Flores GMA Network
2010 Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana Boy Dimaguiba ABS-CBN
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan Danny
2011 Wansapanataym: Christmas CarolineDado
2012 Dahil sa Pag-ibigMarlon Rivero
2013 Bukas Na Lang Kita MamahalinJimmy Suarez
2014 More Than Words Emil Fuentes GMA Network
2015–16 DangwaCarlos Guinto
2015 Because of You Conrado Marquez
2016 Alyas Robin Hood Leandro Torralba
2017 Imbestigador: Bonnet Juancho
2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lorenzo Alano ABS-CBN
2018 Imbestigador: Dead on Arrival Danilo Henson GMA Network
2018 Ngayon at Kailanman Alfred Consuelo ABS-CBN
2019 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko Ross GMA Network
2019 Wagas: Wait Lang, Is This Love? Rex
2021–2022 I Left My Heart in Sorsogon Patricio Estrellado

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Proud Ilongga Carla Abellana loves coming home to Iloilo, Negros .
  2. Web site: Butch. Francisco. This is Showbiz #50: Did you know that Rey "PJ" Abellana had more romantic chapters than most other leading men?.
  3. News: Erece. Dinno. February 3, 2009. FIRST READ ON PEP: Newcomer Carla Abellana to portray Pinay Rosalinda. https://web.archive.org/web/20090218124425/http://pep.ph/news/20721/FIRST-READ-ON-PEP:-Newcomer-to-portray-Pinay-%3Cem%3ERosalinda%3C-em%3E. February 18, 2009. PEP.ph. Philippines. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. May 20, 2014.
  4. News: Hallig. Lester Gopela. July 28, 2009. A Quick Trip to the 80s. The Philippine Star. Philippines. PhilStar Daily, Inc.. May 20, 2014.
  5. News: Vera Cruz. Greggy. January 28, 2010. Carla Abellana: TV's Newest Sweetheart 80s. The Philippine Star. Philippines. PhilStar Daily, Inc.. May 20, 2014.
  6. News: Almo . Nherz . Rey "PJ" Abellana opens up on his failed marriages, "Huwag na huwag n'yo akong tularan" . 4 July 2021 . www.gmanetwork.com . 5 February 2021 . en.
  7. News: Bonifacio. Julie. January 13, 2014. Rey 'PJ' Abellana discourages daughter Carla from getting married yet. GMA News. Philippines. GMA Network. May 20, 2014.
  8. News: Philippine Daily Inquirer. San Diego Jr.. Bayani. March 21, 2012. Carla still a Kapuso. Pilipinas. Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. May 20, 2014.
  9. Web site: De Guzman. Perry. Heneral Bantag (Anak ng Cordillera). Facebook. Facebook, Inc.. May 21, 2023. Written & Directed by Perry De Guzman.