Lovely Abella

Lovely Abella-Manalo (born on December 11, 1986) is a Filipino dancer, host, comedian, model, entrepreneur, and an actress. She is currently under the management of Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Network.

Lovely Abella-Manalo
Born
Lovely Abella

(1986-12-11) December 11, 1986
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesGa, Love, Lovely
Occupation(s)Actress, Television presenter, Dancer, Model
Years active2005present
Agent(s)Talent5 (2010–2015)
Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2015–present)
Known forCristina, Bonifacia
Spouse
(m. 2021)
Children2

Personal life

An ethnic Ilongga, Abella was born in Manila[1] and raised in Koronadal, South Cotabato, Mindanao, where Ilonggos like her are the majority of the population speaking the language of the same name, in which she also speaks fluently. Her mother is from Bacolod while her father is from South Cotabato. She has a daughter named Crisha Kaye, from a previous relationship, and is married to long time relationship with Benj Manalo, son of actor-comedian Jose Manalo. Together they have a son named Liam Emmanuel.[2]

In August 2020, Abella contracted COVID-19. She was asymptomatic throughout her quarantine and eventually made a recovery.[3]

Career

During her teenage years, Abella said that she used to be one of the pranksters in Bitoy's Funniest Videos portraying as a massage therapist in Boracay to prank customers. According to her, this was her first-ever acting/comedy stint way back in 2004. This minor appearance opened doors for her as she was given a slot to be one of the Wowowee Dancers.[4]

Abella was also previously known as one of the main dancers of Willie Revillame in Wil Time Bigtime when the latter moved to TV5, but was later promoted to a co-host due to her natural hosting skills and bubbly personality; giving her the opportunity to be one of the mainstays in Willie's game shows until Wowowillie. Her rising career in the network gave her many opportunities, such as guesting in various shows and even dedicating an episode for her in Star Confessions in which she shared her own life story.

Before she got her major break in GMA Network, Abella made a number of roles as an extra in various shows for both TV5 and GMA Network; most notably in Madam Chairman, Carmela, 2½ Daddies, and Buena Familia where she was left uncredited and unknown for that time being.[5] She briefly had her comedic acting stint in A1 Ko Sa 'Yo before she got her major supporting role in Calle Siete as Bonifacia "Bonnie" Suarez.

Her biggest break in GMA Network was when she auditioned to be one of the cast members of the weekend noon-time variety show, Sunday PinaSaya where she shortly appeared as a guest before becoming a mainstay cast. Due to her potentials in comedy, she was included as a new Bubble Gang member. Even though she's been exposed to comedy shows as of now, she's still undergoing drama and acting workshops to improve her craft.[6][4]

Abella was cast in the prime-time series, D' Originals, where she played her first-ever major antagonist role as Cristina "Tina" Pineda, a rival and the half-sister of Marge. She has since been frequently cast in various drama series and anthologies offered by GMA Network and GMA News TV.[6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole(s)Network
2023 Linlang N/A Amazon Prime Video
2019MagkaagawSuzanna "Suzi" GomezGMA Network
One of the BaesMad Woman / Guest
Wagas Presents: Throwback Pag-ibigKristine Liam
Dear Uge: Chubby-yutifulLydia
Dragon LadyGinger Garcia
Magpakailanman: Fathers and LoversRosella
Dear Uge: Louise-Vi-TonLouise
2018Wagas: Dear Preacher HusbandAbbyGMA News TV
Ika-5 UtosGwenGMA Network
Maynila: Bubble Gum RomanceEmily Bartolome
Dear Uge: I Hate You, I Love YouPrincess
The StepdaughtersMylene Depositorio
Wagas: Love MovesRioGMA News TV
Celebrity BluffHerself / ContestantGMA Network
Dear Uge: Kuwentong BaryaLiwayway
All AccessHerselfGMA One
All Star VideokeHerself / ContestantGMA Network
Magpakailanman: Mula Asawa Hanggang Awa (A Married Woman's Story)Aliza
Day OffHerself / GuestGMA News TV
2017Road Trip: SamarHerself / Guest TravelerGMA Network
Wagas: Haunted ManyikaHelenGMA News TV
Dear Uge: Segunda MommyAppleGMA Network
The Lolas' Beautiful ShowHerself / Guest
Tadhana: Love RehabIrma
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Sleeping RosaDorcas Rosas
Celebrity BluffHerself / Contestant
Wagas: Babaeng SyokoyTeresitaGMA News TV
All Star VideokeHerself / ContestantGMA Network
Sarap DivaHerself
Tunay na Buhay
Sarap Diva
Follow your HeartHerself / Player
Hay, Bahay!Ella
Wagas: Gayuma ni KumareDenGMA News TV
Karelasyon: Magnanakaw ng PusoAnaGMA Network
Dear Uge: Kabit si YayaMonica
D' OriginalsCristina "Tina" Pineda
Wagas: My Big Sexy LoveFrancine PrietoGMA News TV
Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Binihag ng KultoDaisyGMA Network
2017–2022 Bubble Gang Herself / Various roles
2016Sunday PinaSayaHerself / co-host
Calle SieteBonifacia "Bonnie" Suarez
WowowinHerself / Guest / Co-host
2012WowowillieHerself / PerformerTV5
2010Wil Time Bigtime

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Hello, Love, GoodbyeGina Marikit
2017Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. ZombiesAbigail "Abe" SalazarSecond movie appearance
2016Imagine You and MeFayeFirst movie appearance
2009Nobody, Nobody But...JuanWowowee dancerCameo appearance

References

  1. Tunay na Buhay: Lovely Abella, emosyonal na ikinuwento ang kanyang kabataan, retrieved 2023-09-14
  2. LOVELY ABELLA-MANALO GAVE BIRTH TO LIAM EMMANUEL | BenLy, retrieved 2023-10-01
  3. Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (August 17, 2020). "Lovely Abella admits having contracted COVID-19, says she's recovered now". GMA News. Archived from the original on August 18, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  4. FHM Philippines. "Lovely Abella". Retrieved 1 April 2018 via PressReader.
  5. "WATCH: Lovely Abella, ikinuwento kung paano siya nagsimula bilang isang dakilang extra". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  6. "Kilalanin ang 'Sunday PinaSaya' mainstay na si Lovely Abella". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
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