Rey Abellana

Rey "PJ" Abellana
Born
Reynante Hofileña Abellana

(1962-09-02) September 2, 1962
Other namePJ
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 films such as 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]

Political views

In 1986, Abellana campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.[9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1983Lukaret
Iiyak Ka Rin
Hayop sa Ganda
Summer Holiday
Daddy Knows Best
1984Sa Ngalan ng Anak
Sex Education
Goodah!!!
Dear Mama
Daddy's Little Darlings
Bukas Luluhod ang Mga TalaDante Mandresa
Chikas
Mga Ibong Pipit
The Punks
Bulaklak ng Apoy
Kapag Baboy ang Inutang
Shake, Rattle & RollPaolo / Ibarra
1985Lilac: Bulaklak sa MagdamagPerting
Zuma
Miguelito: Batang RebeldeRoy
Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan
Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso?Jeffrey
1986The Graduates
1987Forward MarchWally
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
Stolen MomentsFiedo
Pasan Ko ang DaigdigTony
Anak ni Zuma
1989Valentina
Delima GangPedring Delima
Jessa: Blusang Itim 2
Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
1990Kahit Konting PagtinginRobert
KolehiyalaRonald
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
Tayo Na sa Dilim
Smokey Mountain (Mga Banyaga sa Sariling Lupa)
Hukom .45
1992Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story)
Sana Kahit Minsan
Canary Brothers ng TondoRomeo
Patayin si Billy Zapanta – Order of Battle: Enemy No. 1
Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!
1993Kumusta Ka, Aking Mahal?
Paniwalaan Mo
Doring Dorobo: Hagupit ng BatasRene Damian
1994Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty
Mayor Cesar Climaco
1995Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
SilakboLeopoldo Natividad/David
Karanasan: The Claudia Zobel Story
Bunso: Isinilang Kang PalabanDoctor Mike Cordero
Pamilya ValderamaClemen
Kakaibang KarismaRico
1996Habang May Buhay
To Saudi with LoveRuel
Trudis Lilit
Virgin Island
Unang Tibok
1997Pilya
Sambahin ang Puri Ko
Anak ng Yakuza
Babasaging Kristal
Siya'y NagdadalagaBerto
May Gatas Pa sa Labi
1998KarinyosaDino
Pisil
1999KalaroLeonardo Avellana
Saka Natin Itanong Kung... Kasalanan!
2000Birthday Gift 2
TumbadorPonso
2001Blondie 2Gerard
PanablaAlex Almendras
Uubusin Ko Ang Bala sa Katawan MoRoman Sagrado
2003BoldstarSidro
www.XXX.com
2004Bcuz of UCara's dad
Kirot sa Dibdib
2010In Your EyesStorm's dad
2013Bad RomanceMr. Eduardo Villapando
2014The Replacement Bride
2015Felix ManaloVictor Danao
Maria Labo
2017DAD: Durugin ang Droga
Si Tokhang at ang Tropang Buang
This Time I'll Be SweeterAbner
2018Dito Lang AkoAma ni Nelia
To Love Some BuddyMr. Buan
2020I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong StoryPsychiatrist
2022PaThirstyRoger
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be ToldPSI Ryan Pabalinas
2023Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da ResbakJose C. Cartaño
2024Idol: The April Boy Regino Story
TBAHeneral Bantag: Anak ng Cordillera

Television

YearTitleRole
1980–85Anna LizaPJ
1991Young Love, Sweet LoveVarious
2003–2004May Puso ang BatasRodrigo
2004KrystalaMartin
2009SRO Cinemaserye: Carenderia QueenBrigido
2010RubiIgnacio Cardenas
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: You're Mine, Only MineAlfonso Bernardo
2010Langit sa Piling MoJuanito Flores
2010Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita BananaBoy Dimaguiba
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: BaunanDanny
2011 Wansapanataym: Christmas CarolineDado
2012Dahil sa Pag-ibigMarlon Rivero
2013Bukas Na Lang Kita MamahalinJimmy Suarez
2014More Than WordsEmil Fuentes
2015–16DangwaCarlos Guinto
2015Because of YouConrado Marquez
2016Alyas Robin HoodLeandro Torralba
2018FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoLorenzo Alano
2018Ngayon at KailanmanAlfred Consuelo
2019Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay KoRoss
2019Wagas: Wait Lang, Is This Love?Rex
2021–22I Left My Heart in SorsogonPatricio Estrellado

References

  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.
  9. ↑ "More stars join KBL campaign". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 30, 1986. AS THE Feb. 7 election nears, more and more showbiz personalities have signified their support for the KBL campaign.