Althea Ablan

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Althea Ablan
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Ablan in 2016
Born
Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan

(2004-10-09) October 9, 2004 (age 19)
Nationality Filipino
Other namesThea
Occupation(s) Actress, commercial model, singer, songwriter
Years active2015–present
Agent Sparkle (2015–present)
Known for Donna Belle
Website Althea Ablan

Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan (born October 9, 2004), [1] better known as Althea Ablan, is a Filipino actress. She is known for her main role in Prima Donnas as Donna Belle. [2]

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Life and career

Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan was born on October 9, 2004. She has three brothers. [3]

She studied junior high school at Mother Maria Maddalena Starace School in Parañaque. [4] She finished senior high school at Don Bosco High School in Parañaque. [5]

She first appeared in several television commercials before she played the role of young Kristine in the television series Beautiful Strangers . [6] She also portrayed younger roles in Encantadia [7] and Mulawin vs. Ravena . [6]

In 2019, she starred in Prima Donnas wherein she was paired with actor Bruce Roeland. The two were later reunited in the anthology series Regal Studio Presents: My Boss, My Love. [8]

In 2021, Ablan appeared in My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Fallen alongside Prince Clemente. [9] On the following year, she then appeared in an episode of Regal Studio Presents, titled "Win a Date" opposite Yasser Marta. [10]

In 2023, she and ABS-CBN actor Seth Fedelin were chosen by the clothing brand BNY Jeans as their ambassadors. [11]

Along with Shayne Sava, they were topbilled in series AraBella . [12]

Discography

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2015 Beautiful Strangers Young Kristine GMA Network [6]
2016 Magkaibang Mundo Young Sofie
Hahamakin ang Lahat Young Phoebe
2016–17 Encantadia Young Alena [13] [7]
2017 Meant to Be Apple Dela Cruz
Haplos young Angela
Mulawin vs. Ravena young Lawiswis
2017–18 Super Ma'am Katrina "Katitay" Magbanua
2018 My Guitar Princess Kim
Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko young Allison Bravante
2019 Kara Mia Estrella "Star" Machado Lacson [14] [15]
2019–22 Prima Donnas Donna Belle "Ella" Claveria [2]
2021 Agimat ng Agila young Maya
The Lost Recipe Ham GTV
Flex Herself / Host
2022 Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters young Violet GMA Network [16]
Happy Together June
Pepito Manaloto Ely
2023 AraBella Jonalyn "Jona" Montecillo/ Bella Montecillo [17]
Open 24/7 Mika
Lovers & Liars young Via
2024 Forever Young

Anthologies

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2017 Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place in the World: The Lucy Navarrete-Valenzuela Storyyoung Lucy GMA Network
2018 Magpakailanman: Ang Babaeng Tinimbang Ngunit Sobra: The Melinda Mara Storyyoung Melody
Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Hindi Tumatanda: The Justin Amar Storyyoung Jasmin
Tadhana: Pinalayas si InayHope
2018–23 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Various roles
2019 Maynila: Bubble Gum RomanceNida
2020 Maynila: Stage Mom-agerAubrey
Maynila: Three Little SuitorsHanah
Magpakailanman: The Haunted DaughterRona
2021 Magpakailanman: Our Abusive FatherLuna
My Fantastic Pag-ibig: FallenBituin GTV
2022 Regal Studio Presents: My Boss, My LoveJoy GMA Network [8]
Tadhana: Ina, Anak, Asawayoung Jessica
Tadhana: IsabellaIsabella Bermudez
Regal Studio Presents: Win a DateKylie [10]
2023 Regal Studio Presents: Mama's JoyJoy [18]
Tadhana: My Golden LoveArlene
2024 Sparkle U: #SoundTripAlyssa Mae Geronimo

Variety shows

YearTitleNotesNetworkRef.
2020; 2021–present All-Out Sundays Guest (2020); Performer / Various roles (since 2021) GMA Network [19]

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