Ara Mina is a Filipino actress, singer, model and businesswoman.

Personal Information
Real Name –> Hazel Pascual Reyes
Nickname –> Ara Mina
Birthdate –> May 9, 1979 (age 43 years)
Birthplace –> Manila, Philippines
Height –> 5′7″ (1.69 m)
School –> International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
Degree –> Culinary Arts

Family / Love Life
Ara Mina is the husband of businessman Dave Almarinez. Previously, She was the boyfriend of former Bulakan Mayor Patrick Meneses with whom she has a daughter named Amanda Gabrielle Meneses.

Biological Father –> Chuck Mathay
Stepfather –> Romeo Reyes
Mother –> Francis Marie Klenk
Sister –> Cristine Reyes
Other Siblings –> 8

Showbiz Career
In 1993, Ara Mina started her career in the entertainment industry. She became part of the teen-oriented program “That’s Entertainment” of the late Master Showman German Moreno. Since then, she appeared in over 100 television shows and movies. She has released three albums so far.

Notable Television Programs
2022 – Tadhana: Isabella
2019 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Colored Pens
2019 – Ipaglaban Mo: Pariwara
2018 – Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi
2017 – Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa
2016 – Karelasyon
2016 – Ipaglaban Mo: Kasambahay
2015 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol
2014 – Trenderas (TV5)
2013 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Double Bass
2013 – Magpakailanman: The Wally Bayola Story
2012 – Yesterday’s Bride
2012 – P.S. I Love You
2011 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay
2010 – Ilumina
2009 – Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib
2009 – Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
2009 – Carlo J. Caparas’ Totoy Bato
2008 – Ligaw na Bulaklak
2007 – Prinsesa ng Banyera
2007 – Lupin Sister Anna Nicole
2005 – Mars Ravelo’s Darna
2004 – Mulawin Vultra / Violeta / Veronica
2004 – Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man
2002 – Kung Mawawala Ka
2000 – Kiss Muna

Movie List

TBA – Kahit Na Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko
2022 – The Entitled
2021 – Paglaki Ko, Gusto ko Maging Pornstar
2019 – Unforgettable
2019 – The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story
2017 – This Time I’ll Be Sweeter
2017 – My Ex and Whys
2016 – Girlfriend for Hire
2013 – Menor de Edad
2011 – Shake, Rattle and Roll 13
2011 – Tumbok
2008 – Ate
2008 – Anak ng Kumander
2007 – Selda
2005 – Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5
2004 – Minsan Pa
2004 – Singles
2003 – Fantastic Man
2003 – Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa
2002 – Mano Po
2002 – Diskarte
2000 – Ayos na… ang Kasunod
1999 – Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik
1999 – Phone Sex
1999 – Tatapatan ko ang lakas Mo

Business

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Awards
Ara won five Best Actress and two Best Supporting Actress awards so far.

Scandals and Controversies
Ara Mina had a feud with her half-sister and fellow actress Cristine Reyes which led the former to file libel case against the latter. The feud arose from money matters involving payments for the building of a house for their mother. The case was settled amicably when the two reconciled in 2013.

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