Ara Minas biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Publish date: 2024-06-20
IntroFilipino actor singer and model
IsSinger 
Model 
Actor 
Comedian 
FromPhilippines 
TypeFashion 
Film, TV, Stage & Radio 
Humor 
Music 
Genderfemale
Birth9 May 1979, Manila
Age:41 years
Star signTaurus

Hazel Pascual Reyes (born May 9, 1979), better known by her screen name Ara Mina, is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She won the Golden Screen Award in 2004 for Best Actress in a drama in the Philippines for her role as Luna in Minsan Pa. Mina is also known for her roles in the films Mano Po and Huling Birhen sa Lupa, the two of which that have given her acting trophies in the past.
Mina has appeared on the television shows Bubble Gang, Prinsesa ng Banyera, and Totoy Bato. She also played the role of Glacilda Bautista in Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?. Mina has also starred as Josie Ramirez in the afternoon drama Yesterday’s Bride on GMA Network. In 2013, she has appeared in the drama anthologies of networks ABS-CBN and GMA, Maalaala Mo Kaya and Magpakailanman, respectively, and has also made guest appearances on Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN and Startalk on GMA.
In 2016 Mina returned to her home network GMA Network and as her comeback project she will be doing the remake of 1987 film Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa and will play the role as an antagonist.

Personal life

She is the daughter of Chuck Mathay, a former Philippine congressman from Quezon City. Her half-sister Cristine Reyes is also an actress with ABS-CBN.

On December 17, 2014, Mina gave birth to a daughter, Amanda Gabrielle Meneses, her first child with Bulakan mayor, Patrick Meneses.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleType of RoleNetwork
2017Pinulot Ka Lang sa LupaMarizAntagonistGMA Network
2016Dear UgeSylvia MercadoEpisode guest
KarelasyonLorraine
Yan Ang Morning!HerselfGuest appearance
Pepito ManalotoGeenaEpisode guest
Tasya FantasyaYvonneSupporting role / AntagonistTV5
Ipaglaban Mo: KasambahayVeronicaEpisode guestABS-CBN
2015Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 5)One of the 20 Lucky Stars/Briefcase #4Guest appearance
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SanggolEpisode guest
2014TrenderasDiane San MiguelSupporting roleTV5
Wansapanataym: Enchanted HouseDorothy BarinEpisode guestABS-CBN
2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: Double BassLiezel
Wansapanataym: Dolly DaldalLisa
Maalaala Mo Kaya: DrawingShirley
Teen GenVioleta “Violet” Bernardo-TorresExtended role / AntagonistGMA Network
Magpakailanman: The Wally Bayola StoryRizaEpisode guest
2012Yesterday’s BrideJosilda “Josie” RamirezSupporting role / Antagonist
P.S. I Love YouCassandraExtended roleTV5
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: TulayEsterEpisode guestABS-CBN
Ang Utol Kong HoodlumRhea BustillosMain roleTV5
I Dare YouHerself (Challenger)Guest appearanceABS-CBN
ShowtimeHerself
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to FaceEpisode guestTV5
2010IluminaElsa SebastianSupporting role / AntagonistGMA Network
2009Sine Novela: Tinik Sa DibdibTrixie Veneracion-Marquez / Trixie DomingoMain role / Antagonist
Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Glacilda Bautista
Carlo J. Caparas’ Totoy BatoElena MagtanggolSpecial guest role
2008Maalaala Mo Kaya: DagatLeahEpisode guestABS-CBN
Ligaw na BulaklakJanet / Jennifer AlegroMain role / Antagonist
2007Prinsesa ng BanyeraCassandra Ynares / ElenaMain role
Bubble GangHerselfGuest appearanceGMA Network
LupinSister Anna NicoleMain role / Antagonist
2006MagpakailanmanEpisode guest
2005Mars Ravelo’s DarnaDyesebelSpecial guest role
2004MulawinVultura / Violeta / VeronicaMain role
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka ManDestinyExtended role
2002Kung Mawawala KaLucinda MontemayorSupporting role
2000Kiss MunaAraMain role
1997‘Sang Linggo nAPO SilaHerself / Co-hostGuest appearanceABS-CBN
1986That’s EntertainmentHerselfGMA Network

Movies

Ayos na ang Kasunod (2000)

Awards

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
2002Metro Manila Film FestivalBest ActressMano PoWon
200519th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama ActressMulawinNominated
200452nd FAMAS AwardsBest ActressAng Huling Birhen Sa LupaWon

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