New Kapuso and Regal contract artist Carla Abellana was chosen to play the Pinay version of Rosalinda which was originally portrayed by Thalia.

A lot of people were shocked upon hearing the announcement. There was a rumor way back that Marian Rivera will do the project after the success of Marimar. GMA-7 then decided to give the mermaid role to Marian Rivera via Dyesebel.

There was also a rumor that Angel Locsin will do it in ABS-CBN, but GMA-7 clarified that it was them who bought the rights to do the remake of Rosalinda.

So who is Carla Abellana? She is the daughter of former actor PJ Abellana. She graduated from De La Salle University.

We will keep you updated with more Carla Abellana information soon

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