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Marvel at Bela Padilla’s productive career as an actress and filmmaker

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Liezel dela Cruz

Joining showbiz at the age of 16, Kapamilya star Bela Padilla proved since that there’s more to her than her last name. She has become one of the industry’s Jill of Trades who can wear the production cape aside from being a superb actress. Marvel at her productive career via this feature from <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank">PUSH Evolution</a>.The Filipino-British beauty recently released her directorial debut “366.” Prior to that, her first screen play “Last Night” was a massive success in 2017.Before she’s able to work behind the scenes, Bela started taking on hefty dramatic portrayals via <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya" target="_blank">Maalaala Mo Kaya</a> in 2009. She also starred in the inspirational family drama <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/mydearheart" target="_blank">My Dear Heart</a> opposite Zanjoe Marudo, and lent herself to Kapamilya weekly programs including <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/ipaglabanmo" target="_blank">Ipaglaban Mo</a> and sitcom <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/homesweetiehome" target="_blank">Home Sweetie Home</a>.Her sterling performances brought her several recognitions. She was hailed Best Actress of the Year at the 6th EdukCircle Awards for her portrayal of Carmen, Coco Martin’s previous leading lady, in the long-running action-drama series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano" target="_blank">FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano</a>.Her list of accolades also includes a Best Drama Actress nomination at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2020 for her performance in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/sinoangmaysala" target="_blank">Sino Ang Maysala? Mea Culpa</a> where she played a lawyer locking horns with Jodi Sta Maria’s character.From TV, Bela’s brilliance jumps over on the big screen. Among her notable movies are “100 Tula Para Kay Stella,” an official entry to Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino in 2017; and the romantic movie “Meet Me In St. Gallen” shot in Switzerland where she met her beau Norman Bay.Bela recently arrived in the Philippines with Norman months after she announced that she had officially moved to London. No matter where life brings her, the multi-talented artist will always go back to her roots – the local entertainment industry, in the company of her beloved friends and legions of supporters.

Bela Padilla is not one to rest on her laurels. Check out her busy career in this feature! 