Carla Abellana chooses not to react to Tom Rodriguez’s message after her engagement
- Carla Abellana declined to react to Tom Rodriguez’s public message congratulating her on her engagement
- Tom expressed well-wishes during a media event and said everyone has moved on
- Carla said she does not want to revisit the past and prefers to focus on her present life
- The former couple finalized their divorce in 2022 after a highly publicized separation
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Carla Abellana is moving forward with her life and keeping her focus on the present. The Kapuso actress recently announced her engagement, a moment that earned warm congratulations from friends, fans, and fellow celebrities. But when her ex-husband Tom Rodriguez publicly congratulated her, Carla made it clear she did not want to revisit old chapters in her life.

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Carla revealed her engagement through Instagram, sharing a photo of her diamond ring. The post quickly went viral, with supporters celebrating her new beginning. She later confirmed the engagement in an interview with Boy Abunda, where she spoke briefly but happily about this next stage in her personal life.
During a media event for the Metro Manila Film Festival entry Unmarry, Tom Rodriguez was asked about Carla’s engagement. The actor responded with kind words, saying he genuinely wished her well. “I wish them well, sincerely,” he said. “Everyone deserves happiness… I’m glad we’ve all finally moved on.”
Tom’s message suggested that he also sees their separation as something that belongs firmly in the past. Their relationship, which once drew heavy attention, ended in divorce in 2022 after their 2021 wedding.
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When Carla was interviewed separately by the 24 Oras team, she was shown a clip of Tom’s message. She did not entertain the topic and politely brushed it aside. “Ayoko ’yan, oo. Si five years ago na ’yan, e. Ang luma naman ’yan,” she said, making it clear she has no plans of revisiting her past marriage.
Her short response reflected her current mindset—protecting her peace, moving toward the future, and avoiding unnecessary conversations involving old issues. With her engagement marking a new milestone in her personal life, Carla seems fully committed to leaving past matters where they belong.
Carla Abellana has been active in showbiz for many years and has starred in multiple Kapuso dramas. Her marriage to Tom Rodriguez once drew heavy public interest, especially during their separation, which became a major topic online. Since their breakup, both actors have kept their personal lives relatively private while focusing on projects and rebuilding their lives separately.
One report from KAMI.com.ph featured Tom Rodriguez explaining why he is no longer open to working with Carla again. During an interview, Tom shared that collaborating with his ex-wife on future projects is not something he sees happening, as both of them have already moved on professionally and personally. The story also touched on Tom’s focus on new opportunities after their past challenges.
In another recent article, Carla Abellana became emotional while talking about her grandmother, veteran actress Delia Razon. Carla questioned why her grandmother was left out of a tribute video and expressed her sadness over the situation. The actress explained the importance of acknowledging the contributions of those who came before.
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