
Acting
May 8, 1979
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Ara Mina
Acting
Biography
Hazel Pascual Reyes-Almarinez (born May 9, 1979), known professionally as Ara Mina, is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Recognized as the "Millennium Goddess", Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Award for Best Actress; 3 Golden Screen Awards, including the 'Dekada Award'; and an Asia's Golden Icons Award.
Feature Films (67)

Rey Valera relives the inspirations - people, situations, communities, and times - that spurred him to compose some of his most popular and deeply meaningful Original Pilipino Music hits across the decades of his iconic career.
Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko

The queens of bomba movies Alma Moreno, Ara Mina, Maui Taylor and Rosanna Roces are back to search for the next Philippine pornstar featuring new breed of sexy temptresses: Sab Aggabao, Cara Gonzales, Ayana Misola, Stephanie Raz.
Pornstar 2: Pangalawang Putok

Helen and Dave are a happy couple, but their relationship is tested when Helen's younger sister Cleo comes into the picture. Helen's Family is under treat from being torn apart as the two sisters fight for the affections of A Single Man, and Helen herself is put to the test when faced with the temptation of Lex, her Ex-boyfriend.
Ate

Lola Edna bears the challenges of her debilitating dementia, while killing time in a facility for the elderlies. She collects photos from occasional visitors, mostly strangers, in the hope of remembering her long-lost daughter and granddaughter. She's ill-tempered, a bully to the other old people and to her caregivers. Until she meets Angel, a new caregiver who tempers her behavior. Love-hate relationship ensues between them, until Lola Edna snaps to hurt herself. Contemplative transformation follows and she eventually finds a friend in Angel who not only pampers her with utmost care and attention, but also reunites her with the other grannies and caregivers. On her 65th birthday, Angel surprises her with a revelation that changes their relation from being best buddies, to becoming inseparable soulmates and kindred-spirits.
Litrato

Director: Efren C. Piñon Writer: Boy Gonzales (story and screenplay) Stars: Monsour Del Rosario, Ara Mina, Chuck Perez, Giorgia Ortega, Bernard Bonnin, Ruel Vernal, Mandy Ochoa Bing Davao, Fred Moro, Alex David, Denver Razon, Rando Almanzor, Frank Lapid, Rusty Santos, Mike Vergel
Code Name: Bomba

A part-time dancer and male prostitute is having an affair with a politician’s wife (Sharmaine Arnaiz). He met and fell in love with Ara Mina, who turns out to be the mistress of the politician. These illicit relationships slowly unravel during the course of the movie and everything comes to a suspenseful end.
Sagad sa Init

Jomari Yllana plays a rookie cop member of a special action force team who gets set-up on a rob-out perpetrated by crooked veteran cops. Jomari soon finds out that idealism becomes a deadly thing to have in a world ridden with corruption and greed. As he goes into hiding in a seedy inner city tenement safehouse, he meets Ara Mina, a bank teller who leads a double life as a gold digging charmer and shopping freak. Trouble starts when Ara discovers and runs away with the money bag that Jomari is keeping...
Banatan

Viveca is happily married to Cholo, a renowned and respected psychiatrist. Unknown to many, Viveca, has long been leading a double life. She has an appetite for men, for quick, and sometimes very dangerous sexual adventures, be it real or fantasy. There is no question in her mind how much she loves her family. Viveca had a one-time affair with Andre, a DJ who is bored with his life. He surrounds himself with toys from drugs to race cars to Dahlia, who is more a girl toy than a girlfriend. A one night stand with Viveca gives Andre the speed he has been looking for: a forbidden love affair with a very attractive married woman. He pursues Viveca like there is no tomorrow. Viveca tries to distance herself from Andre, but he proves to be too stubborn for her. Complications upon complications set it. Should Viveca remain secretive of what is happening or continue living a life of deceit.
Two Timer

Two security guards, one is the reliever of the other, became good friends at the factory where they work. Boggs, who works the night shift, always brings breakfast for Tonyo, the day guard. Boggs is married to Andrea who dutifully prepares his packed food and patiently waits for him after the end of his shift. Unknown to Boggs, Andrea is actually having an affair with Tonyo. Boggs soon suspects that his wife is being unfaithful and threatens to kill the lover once he catches them in the act. The story's chilling climax has the two men in Andrea's life -Boggs and Tonyo- sharing a meal at the factory. There's great tension in the air and it's just moments away before someone finally pulls the trigger...
Kalabit

A bored young housewife falls prey to the sexy charms of a prank caller. As she finds herself deep into the secret carnal pleasures of phone sex, she likewise finds herself consumed by the fires of the dark, wild and dangerous thrills of promiscuity.
Phone Sex
Television & Series (19)

Threatened by what she knows, the mayor rapes and tries to dispose of her with the help of the town chief of police and a highly skilled assassin. She is on the verge of death. But then May’ari, the goddess of moon and night, gives Bella a second life and endows her with superpowers. She rises as Bella Bandida and battles not just the bad elements but all sorts of injustices in her hometown as well.
Bella Bandida

Tinik Sa Dibdib is a Philippine Drama and a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Sunshine Dizon/Nadine Samonte, Marvin Agustin, Ara Mina and now with Sheryl Cruz. It is a TV remake of the hit drama flick in 1980's which starred Nora Aunor and Phillip Salvador. The series was aired internationally, with an approximate one-week delay, from October 2, 2009 until January 28, 2010 on GMA Pinoy TV.
Tinik Sa Dibdib

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? or Second Chances is an Philippine suspense drama aired on GMA Network. This is the first starring roles of StarStruck Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. This is a revival of a Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion movie from the mid 80's. The series was aired internationally, with a four-day delay, from March 6, 2009 until June 25, 2009 on GMA Pinoy TV.
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?

Totoy Bato is a boxing-themed Philippine drama from GMA Network, based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas, that depicts the remarkable story of an ordinary person named Totoy Magtanggol, played by Robin Padilla, becoming a skillful boxer and conquering injustice with bravery and compassion. The series premiered on February 23. This is considered to be the first Indie Television Show for Robin's own crew in the production and blocking the powers of the management to control the show.









