# Rey Abellana

Reynante Hofileña Abellana (Tagalog pronunciation:; born September 2, 1962), professionally known as Rey "PJ" Abellana, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his portrayal as PJ in the Philippine TV series Anna Liza in the 1980s.
Abellana appeared in films such as Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984), Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala (1985), Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw (1990), Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992) starring Rita Avila and Cristina Gonzales, Doring Dorobo (2000) with Eddie Garcia, Karanasan: The Claudia Zobel Story (1995) starring Sabrina M. and Emilio Garcia, Habang May Buhay (1996) starring Ian de Leon and Donna Cruz, and Birthday Gift 2 (2000) starring Sabrina M.
He also appeared on GMA Network series are Anna Liza from 1980 to 1985 as PJ, others including ABS-CBN TV series Krystala with Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, and Rubi topbilled by Angelica Panganiban. He played a special role in Dahil Sa Pag-ibig starring Piolo Pascual, Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin starring Gerald Anderson, then Ang Probinsyano topbilled by Coco Martin and I Left My Heart in Sorsogon starring Heart Evangelista and Richard Yap.
He married Rea Reyes, his co-star in Anna Liza but has since annulled their marriage. One of their children is Filipina actress Carla Abellana.

## Political views

In 1986, Abellana campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1983 | Lukaret | | MM Films International Douglas Quijano and Friends |
| 1983 | Iiyak Ka Rin | | Seiko Films |
| 1983 | Hayop sa Ganda | | Cine Suerte |
| 1983 | Summer Holiday | | Regal Films |
| 1983 | Daddy Knows Best | | RVQ Productions |
| 1984 | Sa Ngalan ng Anak | | Seiko Films |
| 1984 | Sex Education | | Seiko Films |
| 1984 | Goodah!!! | | Seiko Films |
| 1984 | Dear Mama | | Regal Films |
| 1984 | Daddy's Little Darlings | | Regal Films |
| 1984 | Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala | Dante Mandresa | Viva Films |
| 1984 | Chikas | | Baby Pascual Films & Associates |
| 1984 | Mga Ibong Pipit | | Seiko Films |
| 1984 | The Punks | | |
| 1984 | Bulaklak ng Apoy | | |
| 1984 | Kapag Baboy ang Inutang | | Seiko Films |
| 1984 | Shake, Rattle & Roll | Paolo / Ibarra | Athena Productions |
| 1985 | Lilac: Bulaklak sa Magdamag | Perting | Regal Films |
| 1985 | Zuma | | Cine Suerte |
| 1985 | Miguelito: Batang Rebelde | Roy | D' Wonder Films |
| 1985 | Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan | | VH Films |
| 1985 | Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? | Jeffrey | Viva Films |
| 1986 | The Graduates | | Regal Films |
| 1987 | Forward March | Wally | Regal Films |
| 1987 | Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao | | Vista Films |
| 1987 | Stolen Moments | Fiedo | Regal Films |
| 1987 | Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Tony | Viva Films |
| 1987 | Anak ni Zuma | | Cine Suerte |
| 1989 | Valentina | | Lea Productions |
| 1989 | Delima Gang | Pedring Delima | Bonanza Films |
| 1989 | Jessa: Blusang Itim 2 | | Solar Films |
| 1989 | Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili | | Viva Films |
| 1989 | Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw | | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Robert | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Kolehiyala | Ronald | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Mga Birhen ng Ermita | | Golden Lions Film Productions |
| 1990 | Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin? | | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Tayo Na sa Dilim | | Cine Suerte |
| 1990 | Smokey Mountain (Mga Banyaga sa Sariling Lupa) | | Maharlika Films |
| 1990 | Hukom .45 | | Kelly Ellis Films International |
| 1992 | Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) | | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Sana Kahit Minsan | | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Canary Brothers ng Tondo | Romeo | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Patayin si Billy Zapanta – Order of Battle: Enemy No. 1 | | Omega Films |
| 1992 | Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | | Seiko Films |
| 1993 | Kumusta Ka, Aking Mahal? | | Seiko Films |
| 1993 | Paniwalaan Mo | | OctoArts Films |
| 1993 | Doring Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas | Rene Damian | Lea Productions |
| 1994 | Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty | | Seiko Films |
| 1994 | Mayor Cesar Climaco | | Seiko Films |
| 1995 | Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy | | Seiko Films |
| 1995 | Silakbo | Leopoldo Natividad/David | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Karanasan: The Claudia Zobel Story | | Venus Films Libran Motion Pictures |
| 1995 | Bunso: Isinilang Kang Palaban | Doctor Mike Cordero | OctoArts Films |
| 1995 | Pamilya Valderama | Clemen | RS Productions Seiko Films |
| 1995 | Kakaibang Karisma | Rico | CVH Productions |
| 1996 | Habang May Buhay | | Viva Films |
| 1996 | To Saudi with Love | Ruel | Premiere Productions |
| 1996 | Trudis Lilit | | Merdeka Films |
| 1996 | Virgin Island | | Classic Films |
| 1996 | Unang Tibok | | Leo Films |
| 1997 | Pilya | | Taurus Films |
| 1997 | Sambahin ang Puri Ko | | Kara Films |
| 1997 | Anak ng Yakuza | | Leo Films |
| 1997 | Babasaging Kristal | | Astar Films |
| 1997 | Siya'y Nagdadalaga | Berto | Amaritz Films |
| 1997 | May Gatas Pa sa Labi | | Kara Films |
| 1998 | Karinyosa | Dino | Solar Films |
| 1998 | Pisil | | Seiko Films |
| 1999 | Kalaro | Leonardo Avellana | Solar Films |
| 1999 | Saka Natin Itanong Kung... Kasalanan! | | Arlyn Films |
| 2000 | Birthday Gift 2 | | El Niño Films |
| 2000 | Tumbador | Ponso | |
| 2001 | Blondie 2 | Gerard | |
| 2001 | Panabla | Alex Almendras | |
| 2001 | Uubusin Ko Ang Bala sa Katawan Mo | Roman Sagrado | |
| 2003 | Boldstar | Sidro | Wild World Entertainment |
| 2003 | www.XXX.com | | Maverick Films |
| 2004 | Bcuz of U | Cara's dad | Star Cinema |
| 2004 | Kirot sa Dibdib | | Jalan Films |
| 2010 | In Your Eyes | Storm's dad | Viva Films GMA Pictures |
| 2013 | Bad Romance | Mr. Eduardo Villapando | |
| 2014 | The Replacement Bride | | |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Victor Danao | Viva Films |
| 2015 | Maria Labo | | Starbuilders Production Viva Films |
| 2017 | DAD: Durugin ang Droga | | Yebahdabadoo Entertainment |
| 2017 | Si Tokhang at ang Tropang Buang | | KIB Production Red Post Production House |
| 2017 | This Time I'll Be Sweeter | Abner | Regal Entertainment |
| 2018 | Dito Lang Ako | Ama ni Nelia | |
| 2018 | To Love Some Buddy | Mr. Buan | Black Sheep |
| 2020 | I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story | Psychiatrist | ALW Films Productions Ricketts Productions |
| 2022 | PaThirsty | Roger | Viva Films The IdeaFirst Company |
| 2022 | Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told | PSI Ryan Pabalinas | Borracho Film Productions Viva Films |
| 2023 | Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak | Jose C. Cartaño | White Eagle Films Production |
| 2024 | Idol: The April Boy Regino Story | | Premiere WaterPlus Productions |
| TBA | Heneral Bantag: Anak ng Cordillera | | Mecca Films |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1980–85 | Anna Liza | PJ | GMA Network |
| 1991 | Young Love, Sweet Love | Various | RPN |
| 2003–04 | May Puso ang Batas | Rodrigo | RPN |
| 2004 | Krystala | Martin | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Carenderia Queen | Brigido | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Rubi | Ignacio Cardenas | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: You're Mine, Only Mine | Alfonso Bernardo | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Juanito Flores | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana | Boy Dimaguiba | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan | Danny | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Christmas Caroline | Dado | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Marlon Rivero | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Jimmy Suarez | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | More Than Words | Emil Fuentes | GMA Network |
| 2015–16 | Dangwa | Carlos Guinto | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Because of You | Conrado Marquez | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Alyas Robin Hood | Leandro Torralba | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Imbestigador: Bonnet | Juancho | GMA Network |
| 2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lorenzo Alano | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Imbestigador: Dead on Arrival | Danilo Henson | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Alfred Consuelo | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko | Ross | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Wagas: Wait Lang, Is This Love? | Rex | GMA Network |
| 2021–22 | I Left My Heart in Sorsogon | Patricio Estrellado | GMA Network |