| Intro | Filipino actress |
| Is |
Model Comedian Actor |
| From | Philippines |
| Type |
Fashion Film, TV, Stage & Radio Humor |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 5 February 1989, Marikina |
| Age: | 31 years |
Ara Marie Cristine Reyes (born 5 February 1989) is a Filipina actress. She became a contestant of GMA’s reality TV program, StarStruck. She is managed by Viva Artists Agency and a contract artist of ABS-CBN. Reyes has since taken part in different ABS-CBN shows, including Kahit Isang Saglit (2008) and the eponymous title role in Eva Fonda (2009).
Career
In 2008, she transferred from GMA Network to ABS-CBN. Her film career is currently managed by the film company Viva Films.
In 2011, Reyes starred in her first film No Other Woman, the second highest-grossing film in the Philippines for that year, alongside Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay.
In 2017, She came back to her home network GMA Network with an exclusive ten-year contract and shall star in Etheria 2017.
Personal life
Reyes gave birth to her first child, a daughter, with her boyfriend Ali Khatibi, a mixed martial artist, in February 2015. She proposed engagement with Khatibi on 14 September 2015. The couple married in a private ceremony on 27 January 2016, in Balesin Island, Polillo, Quezon.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Etheria 2017 | Hiyas | with Diana Zubiri | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Irene Magdangal | with Zanjoe Marudo | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | It’s Showtime | Guest Judge | ||
| 2013 | Honesto | Marie Olivarez | with Paulo Avelino | |
| Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Amanda Suarez | with Gerald Anderson | ||
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Ang Monito Ni Monica | Monica Natividad | ||
| Toda Max | Joy Maligaya | with Robin Padilla, Vhong Navarro | ||
| Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig | Jasmin Valderama | with Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales | ||
| 2011 | Reputasyon | Agnes Delos Santos | with Rayver Cruz, Jason Abalos | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piano | Andrea | |||
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: Kokak | Cara Cruz | with Luis Manzano | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Kristine Jewel Fortalejo | with Zanjoe Marudo | ||
| ASAP | Herself / Performer | |||
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart | Nadine Zapanta | with Jake Cuenca | |
| Your Song Presents: Babalik Kang Muli | Stella Salcedo | |||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers | Georgina “Georgie” Yulo | |||
| May Bukas Pa | Cheska | |||
| 2008 | Eva Fonda | Eva Fonda / Eva de Jesus | with Jason Abalos | |
| Banana Split | ||||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sulo | Jean Maranan | |||
| Kahit Isang Saglit | Alona Mondragon | First Teleserye & Primetime Drama Series in ABS-CBN with Jericho Rosales | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan | Liwayway / Rosie | |||
| Wowowee | Guest Co-Host | |||
| 2007 | MariMar | Kim Chan | GMA Network | |
| Fantastic Man | Kate / Screamer / Vampire Girl | |||
| Super Twins | Magnesia | |||
| SOP Rules | Herself / Performer | |||
| 2006 | Captain Barbell | Jennifer | ||
| 2005 | Darna | Molecula | ||
| Love To Love: Miss Match | ||||
| 2004-2005 | Kakabakaba Adventures | Herself (Super Avengers) | with Starstruck Avengers | |
| 2004 | Mulawin | Estrella | ||
| Love To Love: Pretty Boy | ||||
| SOP Gigsters | Herself / Performer | |||
| Hanggang Kailan | Hana | |||
| 2003 | Click | Vanessa | ||
| StarStruck | Herself / Contestant |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin | Marie/Mharilyn | Viva Films Heaven’s Best Entertainment |
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| 2014 | The Gifted | Aica Tabayoyong/Maica | Viva Films Multivision Pictures |
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| Trophy Wife | Lani | Viva Films Multivision Pictures |
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| 2013 | Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Liza | Star Cinema Viva Films |
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| When the Love is Gone | Cassandra “Cassie” | Nominated—Yahoo! OMG! Awards for Movie of the Year | Viva Films Multivision Pictures |
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| Bromance: My Brother’s Romance | Erika | Star Cinema Skylight Films |
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| 2012 | El Presidente | Hilaria Aguinaldo | Scenema Concept International Viva Films |
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| The Reunion | Ara | Special Participation | Star Cinema | |
| 2011 | No Other Woman | Charmaine Escaler | Nominated—Yahoo! OMG! Awards for Movie of the Year | Star Cinema Viva Films |
| Tumbok | Grace | Viva Films | ||
| 2010 | Working Girls | Wendy Casuga | GMA Films Viva Films |
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| 2009 | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Eliza Santos / Darling | OctoArts Films APT Entertainment M – Zet Productions |
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| Patient X | Guada | Film debut | GMA Films Viva Films |
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| 2008 | Ate | Cleoh | Indie film | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4 | Cameo Role | OctoArts Films M – Zet Productions |
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| Green Paradise | Cristina | |||
| 2006 | Pitong Dalagita | Romie | ||
| Barang | Olga | |||
| Apoy sa dibdib ng Samar | – | |||
| Mourning Girls | Bianca | |||
| 2005 | Say That You Love me | Janine | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2004 | Pa-Siyam | Janelle | ||
| Beautiful Life | Kim |
Discography
Soundtrack
Track Listing Composer: Tootsie Guevara 2012 Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig – Nang Dahil Sa Pag-ibig
Albums
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Female TV Personality | Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse Stage 1: My First Romance | Nominated |
| 2009 | Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Actress | Eva Fonda | Nominated |
| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Eva Fonda | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2009 | Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category) | Herself | Nominated | |
| 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actress | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Nominated | |
| 2010 | ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2010 | Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category) | Herself | Nominated |
| Pop Celebrity Cameo Role | Rico Blanco’s Ayos | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Breakthrough Female Artist | N/A | Won |
| ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2011 | Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category) | Herself | Nominated | |
| 2012 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Box-Office Queens (with Anne Curtis) | No Other Woman | Won |
| 2012 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Actress of the Year | No Other Woman | Nominated |
| 2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | No Other Woman | Nominated |
| 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | El Presidente | Nominated |
Special awards and recognition
Rankings
| Year | Organization | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | FHM Philippines | Philippines 100 Sexiest Women | Not Included |
| 2014 | Rank #5 | ||
| 2013 | Rank #5 | ||
| 2012 | Rank #4 | ||
| 2011 | Rank #5 | ||
| 2010 | Rank #3 | ||
| 2009 | Rank #1 PH Finest | ||
| 2008 | Rank #8 |