Carla Abellana shares history with husband, why they broke up then got together

• Carla Abellana shared that her love story with Dr. Reginald Santos started in high school where he was her first boyfriend and first love
• They broke up back then because Reginald chose to focus on medical school, a decision Carla described as brave and selfless
• After many years, they reconnected, even as Carla admitted she had built emotional walls and struggled to trust again
• When they finally met in person after decades, Carla said the comfort was still there, as if they were back in high school, leading to a renewed and deeper relationship

Carla Abellana recently opened up about her love story with husband Dr. Reginald Santos during her guesting on GMA’s Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, where she shared how their relationship traces back to their teenage years.

Carla revealed that they both studied at OB Montessori in Greenhills, with Reginald being three batches ahead of her, making him her first boyfriend and first love during high school. Their young relationship lasted for more than two years before they decided to part ways, as Reginald had to fully focus on his dream of entering medical school, a choice Carla described as brave and selfless.

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“Three batches higher siya sa akin so I was in first year and he was in fourth year high school but we went to the same school — OB Montessori in Greenhills. First boyfriend and first love… Naging kami and nagtagal kami ng mga more or less than two years at that time…

“Nag-break kami because he actually had to really focus on his studies kasi he was serious about med school so talagang in all fairness to him, napaka-brave niya na kinailangan niyang pumili between our relationship and med school.”

The actress shared that after years apart, life somehow led them back to each other when Dr. Santos messaged her on social media a few years ago, when they also realized they still had one another’s contact numbers.

“After a while, we realized we still had each other’s numbers so same pa din yung mga numbers from that long ago. Doon na kami nag message directly kasi naka-save pa rin yung number niya sa akin.“

Carla explained that despite the long gap, their numbers remained the same and reconnecting felt natural, eventually leading to direct conversations. She also admitted that after her past experiences, she had built emotional walls and struggled with trust, choosing to distance herself from dating and suitors for a long time.

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According to Carla, everything changed when they finally met again after decades of not seeing each other in person. She described the moment as surprisingly comfortable, saying it felt as though they were back in high school, with the same ease and familiarity still present. That reunion slowly broke down the walls she had built, allowing their relationship to grow again, this time with maturity, understanding, and shared life experiences.

Carla Abellana is a well-respected Kapuso actress known for her work in hit television series such as Rosalinda, Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, and Love of My Life. She comes from a showbiz family and has built a steady career marked by versatility and longevity in Philippine television. Beyond acting, Carla is known for her grounded personality and openness about life lessons, relationships, and personal growth, which continue to resonate with fans as she begins this new chapter as a wife.

Carla Abellana recently spoke candidly on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho about her short-lived first marriage to Tom Rodriguez, which lasted only seven weeks. She shared that while the experience remains painful when she looks back on it, she has reached a point where she can laugh about it and discuss it more openly, with greater clarity and acceptance.

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Meanwhile, Janus Del Prado stirred online discussion after making a joke about Carla Abellana’s wedding cake that many netizens found offensive. His comment, which was seen as mocking the cake’s design, quickly drew backlash on social media. In response to the criticism, Janus deleted the post and later addressed the issue on Facebook, reacting to the public’s negative response.

Source: KAMI.com.gh