Carla Abellana Beats 26 other Asian Actors to Cast in Koreran Drama

Filipina actress and model Carla Abellana will be the first Pinay actress to have a main role in Korean television drama after beating 26 other Asian actors during a month-long selection after a series of auditions.

In a press briefing on Friday,  Korean director Lee Song-sil congratulated Abellana and praised for her dedication and commitment.

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Abellana will play as non-Korean Asian-American wife of Won Bin (The Man from Nowhere, Autumn in My Heart). The still untitled drama will be the first since Won Bin’s return from six-tear retirement.

Abellana is just the second Filipino actress to cast in Korean film after Maui Taylor played as Filipina maid in a Korean art film “A taste of Money”. Abellana will be the first ever Pinay actress to cast as lead character.

Carla topped popular Asian actresses like Indian Zarine Khan, Indonesian Manda Cello, and Thai actress Sonia Couling among others.

The filming of the 16-episode drama will start on June according to Lee, and Carla will appear on 15 out of 16 episodes.

The chance to cast outside the Philippines is the biggest break in Abellana’s career and expected to bank her at least ₱18,000 guaranteed money.

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