Rey PJ Abellana Speaks Out After Carla Abellana and Ex-Wife Rea Reyes’ Interview About Alleged Cheating

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran actor Rey PJ Abellana has broken his silence following a controversial interview in which his ex-wife, Rea Reyes, and their daughter, actress Carla Abellana, spoke out about the circumstances of their past family issues, including allegations of infidelity.

In an interview with broadcast journalist Julius Babao, Rea Reyes discussed her separation from Rey, citing the actor’s alleged infidelity as the reason for the breakdown of their marriage. Carla, their daughter, also appeared in the interview, which has since garnered significant public attention.

Following the interview, Rey PJ Abellana voiced his dismay, calling the revelations both unexpected and deeply personal. He said he felt compelled to respond after remaining silent for years regarding the matter.

“It felt very personal to me,” Rey said in an interview with Pilipino Star Ngayon. “They made statements that were clearly against me—especially Carla’s mother, my ex-wife. These were private matters, things that I chose to keep to myself out of respect for everyone involved.”

Rey expressed that he was surprised by how public the issue had become, especially since he had chosen to remain quiet even after his separation from Rea.

“I’ve been quiet all this time after the separation,” he added. “I made the decision not to speak out about what happened. But after watching that interview with Julius Babao, I realized I could no longer stay silent. Some of the things they said—those statements—they were damaging. It reached a point where I felt I needed to speak up for myself.”

Rey explained that while he understands the public nature of their lives as celebrities, he believes fairness dictates that both sides of the story should be heard.

“This feels like a court case,” he said. “And in any court, you need to hear both sides. It’s not fair to judge someone without listening to what they have to say.”

The actor also addressed specific allegations made during the interview, particularly the claim that he had cheated on both his first and second wives. He firmly denied these allegations and expressed his hurt over the assumptions made about his personal life.

“They even claimed that I cheated on both my first and second wives,” he said. “How would they know what happened in my second marriage? They were no longer part of my life during that time.”

Rey clarified that he had never spoken publicly against Rea or Carla in the past, despite having his own side of the story.

“All this time, I’ve kept my silence. I never said anything bad about them, despite everything that happened. I tried to protect our privacy,” he emphasized.

The veteran actor also brought up issues surrounding child support, which were mentioned in the interview. He insisted that these were deeply personal matters that should not have been made public, especially in such a direct and accusatory manner.

“These are private, sensitive issues—cheating, child support. These are things that should have been handled within the family. But now, it’s all out in public,” he lamented.

Rey reiterated that he is open to giving his own interview to share his perspective and clarify misconceptions. He stressed that this is not just about defending himself but about ensuring that the public gets a balanced view of the situation.

“I’m ready to talk, not to fight, but to share my truth,” Rey said. “People deserve to know both sides.”

The unfolding situation has stirred strong reactions from fans and followers of the Abellana family. While some sympathize with Carla and her mother, others have expressed concern over the public nature of the revelations and are calling for the family to handle their issues privately.

As of this writing, neither Carla Abellana nor Rea Reyes has responded to Rey PJ Abellana’s comments. Whether they will issue further statements remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, Rey maintains that he is standing firm, not to create conflict, but to protect his name and set the record straight.