Carla Abellana solidifies ties with GMA Network

CEBU, Philippines — Homegrown Kapuso actress Carla Abellana affirmed her loyalty to GMA Network as she renewed her contract Monday, January 29.

The event was attended by GMA Network Chairman Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, President and Chief Executive Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, and Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable. Representing Triple A Management were its executives, Michael B. Tuviera, Jojo C. Oconer, and Jacqui L. Cara.

Also present were GMA Network’s Consultant for Business Development Department III Darling de Jesus-Bodegon, Vice President for Business Development Department I Cheryl Ching-Sy, Vice President for Business Development Department III Gigi Santiago-Lara, Assistant Vice President for Drama Helen Rose S. Sese, and Assistant Vice President for Corporate Communications Jojo Aquio.

Abellana admits that she has been waiting for this moment and that she feels extremely grateful to her home network. “This is a very special day for me. Nakakataba ng puso. Ako ang dapat magpasalamat sa trust ninyong lahat and I will take good care of it. I will continue to grow and do my best sa pagiging artista at Kapuso. Ito na ‘yung araw na pinagdasal at hinintay ko. Aalagaan kong mabuti ang opportunity at bagong chapter na ito.”

Gozon highlighted the secret to the star’s successful career. “Si Carla ay isa sa pinakamagaling, maganda, at popular na artista ngayon kaya kami ay nagagalak na pinili niyang mag-renew sa kanyang home network. Sigurado akong malayo pa ang mararating niya sa showbiz.”

Duavit added, “It’s a source of great happiness and pride when we see homegrown talents evolve, and Carla is one of the finest examples of that. She is doing very well. Mahusay, napakabait, at napakagaan niyang katrabaho.”

Rasonable assured Abellana’s supporters that they will be seeing more of her acting prowess this year. “Marami pa tayong gagawing projects with Carla. Napakahusay niyang artista kaya dapat lang ipagpatuloy ang magagandang dramas with her. It is a busy year for Carla – from ‘Stolen Life’, tuloy kaagad siya sa ‘Widows’ War.’”

Abellana is truly a woman of timeless elegance, making her one of GMA’s finest gems. She has portrayed a wide range of characters. Currently, she stars in the GMA Afternoon Prime drama “Stolen Life” with Gabby Concepcion and Beauty Gonzalez. She is also set to star in the upcoming murder mystery series “Widows’ War.” — (FREEMAN)