| Intro | Filipino actor singer and model |
| Is | Singer Model Actor Comedian |
| From | Philippines |
| Type | Fashion Film, TV, Stage & Radio Humor Music |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 9 May 1979, Manila |
| Age: | 41 years |
| Star sign | Taurus |
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
| Year | Title | Role | Type of Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Mariz | Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Sylvia Mercado | Episode guest | |
| Karelasyon | Lorraine | |||
| Yan Ang Morning! | Herself | Guest appearance | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Geena | Episode guest | ||
| Tasya Fantasya | Yvonne | Supporting role / Antagonist | TV5 | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Kasambahay | Veronica | Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 5) | One of the 20 Lucky Stars/Briefcase #4 | Guest appearance | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | Episode guest | |||
| 2014 | Trenderas | Diane San Miguel | Supporting role | TV5 |
| Wansapanataym: Enchanted House | Dorothy Barin | Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Double Bass | Liezel | ||
| Wansapanataym: Dolly Daldal | Lisa | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing | Shirley | |||
| Teen Gen | Violeta “Violet” Bernardo-Torres | Extended role / Antagonist | GMA Network | |
| Magpakailanman: The Wally Bayola Story | Riza | Episode guest | ||
| 2012 | Yesterday’s Bride | Josilda “Josie” Ramirez | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
| P.S. I Love You | Cassandra | Extended role | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay | Ester | Episode guest | ABS-CBN |
| Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Rhea Bustillos | Main role | TV5 | |
| I Dare You | Herself (Challenger) | Guest appearance | ABS-CBN | |
| Showtime | Herself | |||
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Episode guest | TV5 | ||
| 2010 | Ilumina | Elsa Sebastian | Supporting role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib | Trixie Veneracion-Marquez / Trixie Domingo | Main role / Antagonist | |
| Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Glacilda Bautista | |||
| Carlo J. Caparas’ Totoy Bato | Elena Magtanggol | Special guest role | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dagat | Leah | Episode guest | ABS-CBN |
| Ligaw na Bulaklak | Janet / Jennifer Alegro | Main role / Antagonist | ||
| 2007 | Prinsesa ng Banyera | Cassandra Ynares / Elena | Main role | |
| Bubble Gang | Herself | Guest appearance | GMA Network | |
| Lupin | Sister Anna Nicole | Main role / Antagonist | ||
| 2006 | Magpakailanman | Episode guest | ||
| 2005 | Mars Ravelo’s Darna | Dyesebel | Special guest role | |
| 2004 | Mulawin | Vultura / Violeta / Veronica | Main role | |
| Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Destiny | Extended role | ||
| 2002 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Lucinda Montemayor | Supporting role | |
| 2000 | Kiss Muna | Ara | Main role | |
| 1997 | ‘Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Co-host | Guest appearance | ABS-CBN |
| 1986 | That’s Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
Movies
Ayos na ang Kasunod (2000)
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Mano Po | Won | |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Mulawin | Nominated | |
| 2004 | 52nd FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Ang Huling Birhen Sa Lupa | Won |
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