AraBella (Philippine TV series) explained

AraBella is a 2023 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Adolf Alix Jr., it stars Shayne Sava and Althea Ablan both in the title roles. It premiered on March 6, 2023 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Unica Hija. The series concluded on June 23, 2023 with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by Magandang Dilag in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Shayne Sava as Amara "Ara" A. Montecillo / Angeline Manalo^[2]
• Althea Ablan as Jonalyn "Jona" A. Montecillo / Bella Montecillo^[3]

Supporting cast

• Camille Prats as Roselle Abad-Abarro^[4]
• Alfred Vargas as Ariel Abarro^[5]
• Klea Pineda as Gwendolyn "Gwen" V. Abad^[3]
• Wendell Ramos as Gary^[3]
• Abdul Raman as Justin
• Saviour Ramos as Ed
• Nova Villa as Madonna
• Ronnie Lazaro as Hadji
• Faye Lorenzo as Charice Decera^[3]
• Thia Thomalla as Asher
• Madelaine Nicolas as Vina
• Luis Hontiveros as Elton
• Mitzi Josh as Aicelle

Guest cast

• Ricardo Cepeda as Celso Abad
• Antonio Aquitania as Ronald "Ronnie" Sarmiento
• Brianna Advincula as younger Ara
• Juharra Asayo as younger Bella
• Luri Vincent Nalus as Jiro
• Marx Topacio as Jed
• Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Nora Velasquez
• Seb Pajarillo as Jim
• Karennina Haniel as Lailani "Lani" Manalo
• Euleen Castro as Abba
• Jorrybell Agoto as Dara
• Aaron Hewson as John

Production

Principal photography concluded in February 2023.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of AraBella earned an 8.8% rating.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: AraBella (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
2. Web site: Why Camille accepted mother role . Bautista, Mario E. . . January 31, 2023 . February 1, 2023.
3. Web site: GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows . . January 8, 2023 . February 1, 2023.
4. Web site: Voltes V: Legacy, Lolong book 2, Luv Is: Caught in His Arms lead GMA 2023 offerings . Baylon, Khryzztine Joy . January 11, 2023 . PEP . February 1, 2023.
5. Web site: Camille Prats balik-teleserye after 5 years, netizens abangers na: It's time to rise again! . Del Rosario, Pauline . . February 1, 2022.
6. Web site: Eusebio, Aaron Brennt . Camille Prats thankful for AraBella as taping wraps up . GMA Network . August 5, 2023 . February 13, 2023.
7. Web site: Philippine Entertainment in 2023: The 10 Highest-rated TV debuts of the Year . CC, Je . January 19, 2024 . LionhearTV . January 21, 2024.