Althea Ablan
Birth nameMaria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan
Birth dateOctober 9, 2004 (age 22)
Birth placePhilippines
Other namesThea
Known forDonna Belle in Prima Donnas
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present
AgentSparkle (2015–present)
WebsiteAlthea 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]

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

YearTitleRoleNoteRef.
2025Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil OriginsPiaSupporting role, 51st Metro Manila Film Festival[14]
2026Supporting role

Television series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2015Beautiful Strangersyoung Kristine[6]
2016Magkaibang Mundoyoung Sofie
Hahamakin ang Lahatyoung Phoebe
Encantadiayoung Alena[15][7]
2017Meant to BeApple Dela Cruz
Haplosyoung Angela
Mulawin vs. Ravenayoung Lawiswis
2017–2018Super Ma'amKatrina "Katitay" Magbanua
2018My Guitar PrincessKim
Asawa Ko, Karibal Koyoung Allison Bravante
2019Kara MiaEstrella "Star" Machado Lacson[16][17]
2019–2022Prima DonnasDonna Belle "Ella" Madreal Claveria[2]
2021Agimat ng Agilayoung Maya
The Lost RecipeHam
FlexHerself (host)
2022Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sistersyoung Violet[18]
Happy TogetherJune
Pepito ManalotoEly
2023AraBellaJonalyn "Jona" Montecillo/ Bella Montecillo[19]
Open 24/7Mika
Lovers & Liarsyoung Via
2024–2025Forever YoungRaine Agapito
2025MakaKatya Carida[20]

Anthologies

YearTitleRoleRef.
2017Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place in the World: The Lucy Navarrete-Valenzuela Storyyoung Lucy
2018Magpakailanman: Ang Babaeng Tinimbang Ngunit Sobra: The Melinda Mara Storyyoung Melody
Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Hindi Tumatanda: The Justin Amar Storyyoung Jasmin
Tadhana: Pinalayas si InayHope
2018–2023Daig Kayo ng Lola KoVarious roles
2019Maynila: Bubble Gum RomanceNida
2020Maynila: Stage Mom-agerAubrey
Maynila: Three Little SuitorsHanah
Magpakailanman: The Haunted DaughterRona
2021Magpakailanman: Our Abusive FatherLuna
My Fantastic Pag-ibig: FallenBituin
2022Regal Studio Presents: My Boss, My LoveJoy[8]
Tadhana: Ina, Anak, Asawayoung Jessica
Tadhana: IsabellaIsabella Bermudez
Regal Studio Presents: Win a DateKylie[10]
2023Regal Studio Presents: Mama's JoyJoy[21]
Tadhana: My Golden LoveArlene
2024Sparkle U: #SoundTripAlyssa Mae Geronimo

Variety shows

YearTitleNotesRef.
2020; 2021–presentAll-Out SundaysHerself (guest, performer; various roles)[22]
2024It's ShowtimeHerself (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. ^ 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 1 February 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Althea Ablan: Like a Flower in Bloom". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  7. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (February 19, 2022). "Kapuso reel couples share thoughts on respective partners". Manila Bulletin. Archived March 16, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  8. ^ Atilano, Joseph R. (April 3, 2022). "Reel to real love team: Althea Ablan and Bruce Roeland". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived May 24, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  9. ^ Aquino, Maine (May 19, 2021). "Althea Ablan at Prince Clemente, magtatambal sa 'My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Fallen'" (in Filipino). GMANetwork.com. Archived July 11, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  10. ^ Policarpio, Allan (September 17, 2022). "'Regal Studio Presents' an experiment on new screen tandems like Althea-Yasser". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived May 24, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. 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 May 24, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  13. ^ "Althea Ablan, Prince Clemente are in a relationship, actress confirms". GMA Network. 16 January 2024. Archived 14 April 2025 at the Wayback Machine. 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 May 24, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  16. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (January 7, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: The star-studded cast of 'Kara Mia'". GMANetwork.com. Archived April 21, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. 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 June 7, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. 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 June 7, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  19. ^ "GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows". SunStar. January 8, 2023. Archived May 19, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  20. ^ Anoc, Aimee (March 11, 2025). "Althea Ablan, bagong karakter na mapapanood sa Maka Season 2". GMA Network. Archived June 17, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  21. ^ Ruiz, Marah (January 20, 2023). "Mag-ina, mag-best friend din sa 'Regal Studio Presents: Mama's Joy'" (in Filipino). GMANetwork.com. Archived May 24, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  22. ^ "AOS star-studded, maraming ganap, live sa 1st anniversary". PEP.ph. Archived March 28, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 3, 2024.