Carla Abellana recently inked another three-year contract with GMA.
“That’s right!” she says. “I’m still very much a Kapuso and I’m happy with this development.”
The be-dimpled actress admits it wasn’t hard for her to arrive at such a decision.
“It’s simple: I don’t see myself anywhere else. I started with them and for the longest time, they’ve been giving me nice projects so why would I leave, right? This is really my home, so to speak. I belong here. I’m comfortable with the people I work with in here and it’s great that in the next three years, we will be together like one big family. I’m very happy with GMA!”
Her followers are curious what her next big show is under her new contract. Her last prime time soap was My Destiny.
“From what I heard, it’s a drama vehicle. It suits me well because that’s my favorite genre. Actually, I’m ready to work anytime now. Apart from this, my sitcom Ismol Family is still on (the) air plus my hosting stint in Sunday All Stars. So, the people will be seeing more of me once the camera starts grinding for my new soap opera.”
Speaking of her latest offering, many ask if her leading man would be constant date and rumored boyfriend Tom Rodriguez.
“I’m afraid he is not,” avers Carla. “But we’ll see. As in any soap, anything is possible. A new character can enter as the story thickens. But as far as I know, he is not my leading man for this new program.”
For Carla, it is better that she’ll be paired with another actor this time.
“That’s true! We’ve starred in two hit soaps already namely, My Husband’s Lover and My Destiny. I guess, seeing the two of us with new screen partners will be visually refreshing. It’s also one way to make the audience miss our tandem.”
As to the real score between them, the articulate star explains, “It’s still the same. Yes, we go out but we don’t put any label to it. It’s like we’re just going with the flow, letting nature take its course. That way, we’ll not be under pressure and there will be no expectations. Let’s just see in the coming days…”
Does this mean they are still free to date other people?
“Well, if Tom likes, why not? It’s his life and I don’t have any control on that. But as for me, I won’t. I’ve never experienced that before. It’s just not my cup of tea,” ends Carla.
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Joy Viado is proud to be part of the Protect Your Own: Empowering Women Campaign, a collaborative project between naFlora Feminine Hygiene and Think + Talk Creative Communications, Inc.
“Oh yes! This campaign is all about the education of women regarding the many issues they face and address daily and how these matters about womanhood and femininity affect them as they live the various stages of their lives. I’m so proud to be part of this advocacy especially since it coincides with the celebration of Women’s Month,” she says.
Actually, the talented comedienne is part of the play Tatlong Yugto, Tatlong Babae written by the Palanca award-winning Liza Magtoto. This is the main come-on for the campaign since it presents various plights of women in contemporary times.
“That’s right! There are three monologues that comprise the play. I’m in the final part. I’m Petunia, a cougar who has gone tired with her dance instructor and how she deals with the prospect of a new happiness. Our director is Roobak Valle.”
According to Joy, she admires naFlora and Think + Talk Creative Communications, Inc. for pushing this advocacy on women empowerment.
“We’re doing the rounds in Metro Manila and soon, key provinces. Right after the performance, a forum will be conducted by Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Dr. Ma. Lourdes Escobar in which the audience can ask questions regarding sex and health. It’s really an educational thing,” Joy states.