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 20)
Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesThea
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present
Agent Sparkle (2015–present)
Known forDonna Belle in Prima Donnas
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 protagonist role in Prima Donnas (2019) as Donna Belle, and her anti-hero role in AraBella as Bella or Jona. [2]

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Early life

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]

Career

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]

Personal life

Ablan confirmed her relationship with actor Prince Clemente on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda in January 2024. [13]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2025 Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins [14]

Television series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2015 Beautiful Strangers young Kristine [6]
2016 Magkaibang Mundo young Sofie
Hahamakin ang Lahat young Phoebe
Encantadia young Alena [15] [7]
2017 Meant to Be Apple Dela Cruz
Haplos young Angela
Mulawin vs. Ravena young Lawiswis
2017–2018 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 [16] [17]
2019–2022 Prima Donnas Donna Belle "Ella" Madreal Claveria [2]
2021 Agimat ng Agila young Maya
The Lost Recipe Ham
Flex Herself (host)
2022 Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters young Violet [18]
Happy Together June
Pepito Manaloto Ely
2023 AraBella Jonalyn "Jona" Montecillo/ Bella Montecillo [19]
Open 24/7 Mika
Lovers & Liars young Via
2024–2025 Forever Young Raine Agapito
2025 Maka Katya Carida [20]

Anthologies

YearTitleRoleRef.
2017 Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place in the World: The Lucy Navarrete-Valenzuela Storyyoung Lucy
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
2018–2023 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
2022 Regal Studio Presents: My Boss, My LoveJoy [8]
Tadhana: Ina, Anak, Asawayoung Jessica
Tadhana: IsabellaIsabella Bermudez
Regal Studio Presents: Win a DateKylie [10]
2023 Regal Studio Presents: Mama's JoyJoy [21]
Tadhana: My Golden LoveArlene
2024 Sparkle U: #SoundTripAlyssa Mae Geronimo

Variety shows

YearTitleNotesRef.
2020; 2021–present All-Out Sundays Herself (guest, performer; various roles) [22]
2024 It's Showtime Herself (guest, performer)

References

  1. Geli, Bianca (September 22, 2022). "IN PHOTOS: Althea Ablan's Barbie-inspired pre-debut photoshoot". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Wang, Nickie (August 18, 2019). "Tale of three sisters". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  3. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (April 17, 2020). "'Prima Donnas' star Althea Ablan does her brothers' haircut". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  4. Garcia, Cara Emmeline (April 1, 2019). "LOOK: 'Kara Mia' star Althea Ablan graduates Grade 8 with honors". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  5. Cruz, Jashley Ann (16 July 2023). "Althea Ablan graduates from senior high school". GMA Network. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 "Althea Ablan: Like a Flower in Bloom". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Bernardino, Stephanie (February 19, 2022). "Kapuso reel couples share thoughts on respective partners". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  8. 1 2 Atilano, Joseph R. (April 3, 2022). "Reel to real love team: Althea Ablan and Bruce Roeland". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  9. Aquino, Maine (May 19, 2021). "Althea Ablan at Prince Clemente, magtatambal sa 'My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Fallen'". GMANetwork.com (in Filipino). Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  10. 1 2 Policarpio, Allan (September 17, 2022). "'Regal Studio Presents' an experiment on new screen tandems like Althea-Yasser". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  11. Caoile, Gizelle (March 28, 2023). "LOOK: Seth Fedelin and Althea Ablan Are the Newest BNY Ambassadors". When In Manila. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  12. Alpad, Christina (March 6, 2023). "Camille Prats returns to acting via 'AraBella'". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  13. "Althea Ablan, Prince Clemente are in a relationship, actress confirms". GMA Network. 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 14 April 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  14. "Regal, itotodo ang SRR Origins". www.philstar.com.
  15. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 27, 2020). "Did you know that 'Prima Donnas' stars Althea Ablan and Dayara Shane were part of 'Encantadia?'". GMANetwork.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  16. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (January 7, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: The star-studded cast of 'Kara Mia'". GMANetwork.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  17. Padayhag, Michelle Joy (January 30, 2019). "Barbie on working with BF Jak in new GMA TV series: Focus on work, no PDA on set". Cebu Daily News. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  18. "Newest powerhouse primetime drama 'Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters' begins this Oct. 31". Manila Bulletin. October 30, 2022. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  19. "GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows". SunStar. January 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  20. Anoc, Aimee (March 11, 2025). "Althea Ablan, bagong karakter na mapapanood sa Maka Season 2". GMA Network . Archived from the original on June 17, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  21. Ruiz, Marah (January 20, 2023). "Mag-ina, mag-best friend din sa 'Regal Studio Presents: Mama's Joy'". GMANetwork.com (in Filipino). Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  22. "AOS star-studded, maraming ganap, live sa 1st anniversary". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.