Rey "PJ" Abellana

Acting

Rey "PJ" Abellana

Born

1962-09-02 (64)

Place of birth

Davao City, Davao Region, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

67 titles

Reynante Razon Abellana or better 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. 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.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 11 titles

Pantasya ni Tami poster
4.0

Tami, with the help of her fubu photographer, Ken, sells sexy photos of herself. When she meets her fan, Gelo, who loves her as she is, she is torn whether to leave cosplaying or leave Gelo.

Pantasya ni Tami

2024

Sabel Is Still Young poster
4.0

The married life of Sabel and Brian was cut short when three men rape her and kill Brian in their honeymoon. Surviving from the crime, she vows to let the culprits experience hell.

Sabel Is Still Young

2022

Baby Boy, Baby Girl poster
2.3

A failed startup businesswoman who struggles financially discovers that her ex-boyfriend earns handsomely through Sugar Dating and asks him to groom her for the job.

Baby Boy, Baby Girl

2023

Hosto poster
3.6

Patrick gets a visa to Japan in order to provide for his family. But when he needs to earn more, he is introduced to becoming a hosto.

Hosto

2023

La Querida poster
3.6

A young couple's romance is cut short when the man learns that his woman is married. Meanwhile, an unhappily married husband meets a lonely teacher and they share an illicit affair.

La Querida

2023

I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story poster
NR

A movie about overcoming fear, anxiety and depression using the most powerful medicine in the world, unconditional love. An inspirational movie for a cause.

I, Will: The Doc Willie Ong Story

2020

Breathe Again poster
3.5

After proposing marriage to Joanna, Paulo takes her to the beach, knowing that she loves swimming. He also encourages her to go free diving while he joins his friends for an exciting ride with his newly acquired heavy bike. One of the riders happens to be a very sultry woman named Vivien. Soon, Paulo finds himself in ecstasy as she gives him a different kind of ride. Meanwhile, Joanna takes free diving lessons from an extremely hot instructor named Robert. Joanna’s repressed sexuality is awakened and boldly lets Robert dive into her.

Breathe Again

2022

The Heart of Music poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

The Heart of Music

2025

Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told poster
NR

The story of the Mamasapano clash where 44 Special Action Force officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) died on their mission from the point of view of then-PNP Deputy Chief of Operations Major General Benjamin Magalong as he was heading the investigation.

Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told

2022

Outside De Familia poster
NR

A story of two senior citizens who have found solace and companionship in each other, filling the void left by their families.

Outside De Familia

2025

Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak poster
NR

A sequel to the 1985 film

Nagalit Ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak

2023

2010s · 11 titles

Maria Labo poster
5.0

A popular urban legend about a woman "aswang" who cooked and ate her two children. The legend is popular in the Visayas and in Mindanao

Maria Labo

2015

Si Tokhang at ang Tropang Buang poster
NR

The story revolves around a hermit named Tokhang. People ridicule her because of her eerie look and scary demeanor. As a bearer of bad tidings, she manages to expose and criticize the foolishness and corruption of the people around her and the society in which they lived in.

Si Tokhang at ang Tropang Buang

2017

I Am Here poster
NR

Everyday, Nelia waits outside a store in Timog hoping for Delfin--a man that she lost 40 years ago--to comeback. Unwilling to forget the romance that she spent with him, she recalls their tale set amid the timeless beauty of Quezon City in 1970s. Will Nelia be able to move on? Will Delfin's love transcend through time? As Nelia and Delfin's story unfolds, 'Dito Lang Ako' becomes more than just a recollection of a past romance, it is an achingly compassionate story of heartfelt passion, tender moments and most of all, unselfish love.

I Am Here

2018

To Love Some Buddy poster
NR

A story about Faith, a hardworking marketing professional who has an unlucky streak in romance. After over a decade of not seeing each other, she reaches out to her college classmate Julius, an aspiring musician. After an awkward situation brings them together, the two hit it off and an unlikely friendship blooms. As their friendship gets deeper, so does their feelings for each other - leading them to try being a couple. But their friendship will be tested by the expectations and problems that come with a relationship. Faith and Julius would journey to understanding that sometimes, choosing to commit to someone is also choosing to grow.

To Love Some Buddy

2018

This Time I’ll Be Sweeter poster
4.0

Erika and Tristan fell in love in their younger years. When they meet again, will Erika be willing to risk her heart again?

This Time I’ll Be Sweeter

2017

Bad Romance poster
4.7

Andrea is a receptionist and loves soap opera star Sam Lloyd Pascual. When Sam Lloyd Pascual checks in to the resort hotel she works in, he invites her for a romantic dinner. She now has a chance to make fantasy love a reality but this turns out tragically.

Bad Romance

2013

Durugin Ang Droga poster
NR

A story of a family destroyed by drugs and how they recover through their faith in God, love for family, and with the help of the group “DAD”.

Durugin Ang Droga

2017

In Your Eyes poster
NR

Ciara is a senior physical therapist who works for a rehabilitation center in the United States. She has devoted her entire life to her younger sister Julia who was left in her care after the untimely demise of their parents. After 8 years of separation, Ciara and Julia reunite when the latter acquires her student visa. Storm, Julia's boyfriend who earns a living as a freelance photographer, joins Julia despite the lack of a definite plan. In a desperate move for Storm to gain immigrant status, Julia asks Storm to enter into an arranged marriage with Ciara, who is already an American citizen. As Storm struggles to find his place in a foreign land, Julia works hard to chase after her own dream of finishing school, causing the two of them to drift apart.

In Your Eyes

2010

No artwork available
NR

An environmentally conscious movie about Butanding, or whale shark.

Butanding

2016

The Replacement Bride poster
NR

"I do" becomes "I don't" when a broken-hearted woman stops the wrong wedding. As she tries to correct her mistake by helping the groom win back the bride, she unintentionally starts replacing the bride in the groom's heart.

The Replacement Bride

2014

Felix Manalo poster
3.7

Felix Yzagun Manalo is a sprawling historical epic that traces the origin of Iglesia Ni Cristo (The Church of Christ) which is established in the Philippines from its humble beginnings in 1914 through the present day.

Felix Manalo

2015

2000s · 1 titles

1990s · 18 titles

Kinkyu Yobidashi: Emergency Call poster
7.0

The North General Hospital in the Tondo district of Manila was as busy as a battlefield. Hideyuki Harada, an intern on duty at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, worked without having time to breathe. It was six years ago that Harada decided to become a doctor. Harada, who worked at the Manila branch of a Japanese trading company, was supposed to marry a junior at the university, Masami, when she returned to Japan, but she told her that she was married to Harada's best friend, Isomura, a sergeant at a large hospital.

Kinkyu Yobidashi: Emergency Call

1995

Molata poster
3.7

In an idyllic surroundings amidst the rice terraces, young and care-free Ida has a wonderful life. But one night, a group of armed men charges into her home and kills her parents. Worse, these men conspire and accuse Ida of the murder of her folks. Years pass and Ida is on her way to national penitentiary. But a freak accident happens, and Ida manages to escape. Assuming a new identity, Ida who now goes by the name of Molata, returns to her village where people no longer recognize her. And using her body as a lure, she sets out to exact revenge.

Molata

1999

Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! poster
5.0

Episode 1: Mahiwagang Banga Decapitated, murdered and buried in the jar, the witch doctor promised to come back and seek revenge... Episode 2: Ang Lalaki sa Salamin Debora longingly believes that at midnight she will see the face of her future husband in a 100 year old mirror. Curious, she chants to a mirror and see Fidel... Episode 3: Mga Laruan ni Kiko, Tito and Toto Kiko, Tito and Toto were trapped in the mall after it closed for the night. Here, Michelle, the mannequin, and Toy Guardians come alive... - Written by cinelamour

Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!

1992

Tayo Na Sa Dilim poster
9.0

It follows two prostitutes striving to escape their sordid pasts. One falls for a man who sacrifices her for a mother-approved marriage, while the other marries a good man who eventually discovers her hidden history.

Tayo Na Sa Dilim

1990

No artwork available
NR

A Filipino action-drama film centered on conflict, survival, and the struggle of its characters against dangerous forces. The story follows a protagonist caught in a violent situation where courage, loyalty, and determination are put to the test. As the conflict intensifies, he must face powerful enemies and fight to protect himself and those close to him.

Kana 2

1999

Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas poster
NR

The life of a police officer is turned into a living hell because of two notorious criminals.

Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas

1993

Pisil poster
3.7

Tomboyish Zsa Zsa (Klaudia) has just taken over a big business where Federico is a part-owner. Federico wants to buy Zsazsa out but she refuses. So he loses control of the company and hires Bobby to win Zsazsa's heart and later sell her stocks to him

Pisil

1998

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Smokey Mountain: Mga Banyaga Sa Sariling Lupa

1990

Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin? poster
8.0

Paul and Jenny eloped at the tender age of 17 and overcame their difficulties. Things eventually take their toll as Paul's sister, Sylvia schemes to separate them.

Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?

1990

God… Save the Babies! poster
8.0

A notorious criminal held hostage 200 innocent babies.

God… Save the Babies!

1994

Paniwalaan Mo poster
9.0

A woman, who is in a relationship, develops a friendship with a painter. Later, they realized they want each other more than friends, that made the relationship complicated.

Paniwalaan Mo

1993

Kalaro poster
7.0

Kalaro: Directed by Dante Javier. With Ynez Veneracion, Hazel Espinosa, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Gino Ilustre.

Kalaro

1999

Secret Admirer poster
5.3

Secret Admirer is a film produced in Hong Kong, China in 1993. It was directed by Yang Quan , written by Liang Zhiming , Xu Manhua , Wu Yurong, Mai Lilin, District Ling , Chen Jiabi , Pan Zhenzhong and Gao Fei . The film focuses on the story of two computer companies competing for a game software creator.

Secret Admirer

1993

Karinyosa poster
4.7

A 1998 Filipino film starring Rey PJ Abellana, Kier Legazpi, and Michelle Ortega.

Karinyosa

1998

Teach Me, Ma'm! poster
4.0

Graduating student Jayson sees a seductive woman in the grocery store and later finds out that she is his new substitute teacher.

Teach Me, Ma'm!

1998

No artwork available
4.7

No synopsis available yet.

Babasaging Kristal

1997

Hukom .45 poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Hukom .45

1990

Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty poster
NR

A young, beautiful woman runs into an ugly beast named Johnny Tinoso and immediately judges him for his looks. However, she discovers that he transforms into a handsome man after midnight.

Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty

1993

1980s · 19 titles

Tomorrow the Stars Will Kneel poster
8.0

Rebecca is born to a poor family, a young woman whose life is defined by poverty and deprivation. But of the many things she has to endure, it is the insults that other people hurl that hurt the most. Yet despite of everything, Rebecca remains ambitious and unabashed. She pledges to herself that she will one day raise herself and her family from poverty and when that time comes, she will get back at those who had oppressed them.

Tomorrow the Stars Will Kneel

1984

Zuma poster
5.5

A group of archaeologists unearth a snake god who then brings destruction on anything against his way.

Zuma

1985

Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag poster
NR

Deflowered by a haciendero, a young woman leaves her hometown for the city and becomes a prostitute. Eventually she falls in love with a young man who turns out to be the haciendero's son.

Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag

1985

I Carry the World poster
4.7

Living in the slums, Lupe carries her disabled mother while begging outside the Manila Cathedral, before leveraging her singing talent to escape poverty and rise to stardom.

I Carry the World

1987

Pati ba Pintig ng Puso? poster
6.5

When Aldrin returns from the States, everyone is as ecstatic as his grandfather. But his reason for going home is not because of his lolo but his sister who is in an asylum. His vow is to take her away from their grandftaher who caused the early death of their parents. To avenge for what happened to his family, Aldrin plans a final revenge and that's when Jenna comes into his life.

Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?

1985

Glass poster
NR

Paolo, Girlie and Johnny perform spirit of the glass in an abandoned house. When they contact the spirits; namely Isabel, Ibarra and Juanito, the spirits break free from the glass and possess the teens.

Glass

1984

Shake, Rattle & Roll poster
5.8

An anthology of three violent stories: three friends perform Spirit of the Glass and discover a tragic love triangle; a refrigerator seems to be 'alive'; and a teenager who courts a barrio lass without his knowledge that this lass is a monster, which eventually causes chaos to his family.

Shake, Rattle & Roll

1984

Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw poster
8.5

Jessa Rodriguez is a successful TV personality whose top rating show features dark stories of poverty and hardship. She meets Cara, a lady in a club, whose story will have a big impact on her own life.

Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw

1989

No artwork available
7.5

During World War II, the "dark years" in the Philippine history, Tacing is a woman involved in different love affairs which resulted in endless trials and tribulations.

You Cannot Trample Me

1984

Delima Gang poster
3.7

This is a true-to-life story of Turoy Delima, the fugitive leader of Cebu City's dreaded sea pirate gang that carries his name.

Delima Gang

1989

Miguelito poster
5.6

A young boy discovers his politician father's corruption and cruelty as he discovers his real mother is a victim of his own father's immorality and violence.

Miguelito

1985

Valentina poster
10.0

THE SERPENT-HAIRED VIXEN SOWS FEAR AND TERROR AMONG THE TOWNSPEOPLE AND CITE DWELLERS ALIKE.

Valentina

1989

Wild Beauty poster
3.7

One night with a total stranger. And fate brought them together once again. That's where their whirlwind romance started.

Wild Beauty

1983

Daddy's Little Darlings poster
6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Daddy's Little Darlings

1984

Sa Ngalan ng Anak poster
8.0

A cyclist aims to win a championship trophy for his son separated from his rich mother.

Sa Ngalan ng Anak

1984

Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang poster
10.0

Rivals in the piggery business play dirty tricks against each other.

Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang

1984

Bala Ko Ang Hahatol poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Bala Ko Ang Hahatol

1985

I Love You, I Hate You poster
NR

Maricel Soriano plays the role of a young woman pursued by two suitors whose respective qualities make it difficult for her to choose one over the other.

I Love You, I Hate You

1982

Jessa: Blusang Itim 2 poster
9.0

The sequel reprises the story of an ugly duckling who turns beautiful with a black dress.

Jessa: Blusang Itim 2

1989

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