Carla Abellana Shuts Down Tom Rodriguez’s Message as She Focuses on Her New Beginning
CARLA ABELLANA – Kapuso actress Carla Abellana is choosing to look forward, not back, as she brushed off a recent comment from her ex-husband, Tom Rodriguez, following her engagement announcement.
Carla Abellana continues to move forward with her life, choosing not to dwell on comments made by her former husband, Tom Rodriguez, regarding her recent engagement. The actress, who has been embracing new beginnings both personally and professionally, appeared unfazed when asked about Tom’s public message congratulating her.
The Kapuso star surprised fans after revealing her engagement through a photo of her diamond ring posted on Instagram. The news quickly spread across social media, earning warm greetings from supporters, friends, and industry colleagues. Carla later confirmed the engagement during an interview with Boy Abunda, officially sharing her excitement about this new chapter.
Tom Rodriguez was among those who publicly expressed his well-wishes. During a media conference for the Metro Manila Film Festival entry Unmarry, the actor took a moment to offer kind words for his ex-wife.
“I wish them well, sincerely,” he said. “I’m glad that, you know, that everyone is moving on… I wish them well. Everyone deserves happiness, and we all deserve to be happy kaya I’m glad we’ve all finally moved on.”
His statement suggested a sense of closure between the former couple, who had gone through a highly publicized breakup. Their marriage in 2021 eventually ended in divorce in 2022, with both choosing to rebuild their lives privately afterward.
However, when Carla was interviewed separately by the 24 Oras team and shown a portion of Tom’s message, she politely declined to give any reaction. Her brief response made it clear that she preferred not to revisit the past.
“Ayoko ‘yan, oo. Si five years ago na ‘yan, e. Ang luma naman ‘yan,” she said, brushing off the topic.
Carla’s reaction reflects her desire to stay focused on the present rather than revisit old chapters. With her engagement marking a new milestone, the actress appears determined to move forward with positivity. Both she and Tom seem to be settling into new phases of their lives, closing the book on their past while embracing what lies ahead.