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Ara Mina

Acting Born May 9, 1979 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines 89 credits

Biography

Ara Mina is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. She is recognized as the "Millennium Goddess" and has received several awards for her work. Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Award for Best Actress and has also received three Golden Screen Awards, including the 'Dekada Award'. Additionally, she has been honored with an Asia's Golden Icons Award.

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Known for

Film

Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins

as Madre Piedad (segment "1775")

The Jinx

as Helen

The Jinx

2015

Prinsesa ng Banyera

as Cassandra Ynarez
Film

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

as Vultra / Violeta / Veronica

Kung Mawawala Ka

as Lucinda Montemayor

Muv-Luv Alternative

2021

Maalaala Mo Kaya

1991

Frequent co-stars

Richard Gutierrez 2 shared titles
Sunshine Dizon 1 shared title
Cogie Domingo 1 shared title
Eddie Garcia 1 shared title
Liza Lorena 1 shared title
Gloria Diaz 1 shared title
Hilda Koronel 1 shared title
Sharmaine Arnaiz 1 shared title
Raymond Bagatsing 1 shared title
Princess Punzalan 1 shared title

Career timeline

My Husband Is a Mafia BossThe HollowedShake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins
1775
Rainbow RumblePadyak PrincessMamay: A Journey to Greatness
Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok KoLitratoLosers-1, Suckers-0
The EntitledKnockAdik
Pornstar 2: Pangalawang PutokPaglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar
Bella Bandida
The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili StoryUnforgettable
Araw Gabi
My Ex & WhysThis Time I’ll Be Sweeter
Ang pandayGirlfriend for HireTupang LigawBarrio Kulimlim
Menor de EdadThe Fighting ChefsAlfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Yesterday's Bride
Ang Utol Kong HoodlumShake, Rattle & Roll 13TumbokParola
IluminaRosarioMarino
Tinik Sa DibdibDapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Totoy Bato
Ligaw na BulaklakAnak ng KumanderAteAte · Producer
LupinPrinsesa ng BanyeraThe Inmate
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3Pinoy/BlondeShake Rattle & Roll 2k5CirclesAquarium
MulawinSinglesMinsan Pa
KalabitThe Last Virgin on EarthFantastic Man
Kung Mawawala KaTwo TimerDiskarteMano Po
Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! · Theme Song Performance
PalabanNag-aapoy Na LamanAyos Na... Ang KasunodLaro sa Baga
Phone SexTatapatan Ko Ang Lakas MoBanatanKahapon, May Dalawang BataAlyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik
Curacha: The Restless WomanSagad sa InitPahiram Kahit SandaliBuhawi JackThree
Super Ranger KidsThe BridgeCobraJacob C.I.S.
Emong Salvacion
The Flor Contemplacion StoryRollerboysSuper Mario vs. Son Goku
Anghel Na Walang Langit

Full filmography

  • My Husband Is a Mafia Boss (2026) as Alyana Ferrer
  • The Hollowed (2026)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins (2026) as Madre Piedad (segment "1775")
  • 1775 (2025) as Madre Piedad
  • Rainbow Rumble (2024) as Self - Contestant
  • Padyak Princess (2024) as Susan Velarde
  • Mamay: A Journey to Greatness (2024)
  • Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko (2023)
  • Litrato (2023)
  • Losers-1, Suckers-0 (2023)
  • The Entitled (2022) as Matilda
  • Knock (2022) as Romina
  • Adik (2022) as Perlie
  • Pornstar 2: Pangalawang Putok (2021) as Ara
  • Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar (2021) as Ara
  • Bella Bandida (2020)
  • The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story (2019) as Gina Halili
  • Unforgettable (2019) as Dahlia
  • Araw Gabi (2018) as Harriet De Alegre/Amanda Rodriguez
  • My Ex & Whys (2017) as Cali's Mother
  • This Time I’ll Be Sweeter (2017)
  • Ang panday (2016) as Carmen
  • Girlfriend for Hire (2016) as Auntie Melba
  • Tupang Ligaw (2016)
  • Barrio Kulimlim (2016)
  • Menor de Edad (2013) as Edna
  • The Fighting Chefs (2013) as Girlfriend (uncredited)
  • Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story (2013) as Mrs. Gameng
  • Yesterday's Bride (2012) as Josilda Ramirez
  • Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (2011) as Rhea Bustillos
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (2011) as Beth (segment "Parola")
  • Tumbok (2011) as Rita
  • Parola (2011) as Beth
  • Ilumina (2010) as Elsa Sebastian
  • Rosario (2010) as Doctor
  • Marino (2010)
  • Tinik Sa Dibdib (2009) as Trixie Domingo
  • Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (2009) as Glacilda Bautista
  • Totoy Bato (2009) as Elena Magtanggol
  • Ligaw na Bulaklak (2008) as Janet/Jennifer Alegro
  • Anak ng Kumander (2008)
  • Ate (2008) as Helen
  • Ate (2008) Producer
  • Lupin (2007) as Anna Nicole
  • Prinsesa ng Banyera (2007) as Cassandra Ynarez
  • The Inmate (2007) as Sita
  • Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3 (2005)
  • Pinoy/Blonde (2005)
  • Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 (2005) as Janice (segment "Aquarium")
  • Circles (2005) as Cris' Sister
  • Aquarium (2005) as Janice
  • Mulawin (2004) as Vultra / Violeta / Veronica
  • Singles (2004)
  • Minsan Pa (2004) as Luna
  • Kalabit (2003) as Andrea
  • The Last Virgin on Earth (2003) as Lorena
  • Fantastic Man (2003) as Helen / Diabolica
  • Kung Mawawala Ka (2002) as Lucinda Montemayor
  • Two Timer (2002) as Viveca
  • Diskarte (2002) as Amanda
  • Mano Po (2002) as Richelle Go
  • Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! (2001) Theme Song Performance
  • Palaban (2000)
  • Nag-aapoy Na Laman (2000) as Lena
  • Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod (2000)
  • Laro sa Baga (2000) as Dee
  • Phone Sex (1999) as Alma
  • Tatapatan Ko Ang Lakas Mo (1999) as Cara Mendez
  • Banatan (1999)
  • Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata (1999) as Salve
  • Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik (1999)
  • Curacha: The Restless Woman (1998) as Marie
  • Sagad sa Init (1998)
  • Pahiram Kahit Sandali (1998) as Tess Luciano
  • Buhawi Jack (1998) as Prinsesa
  • Three (1998) as Elsie
  • Code Name: Bomba (1998)
  • Super Ranger Kids (1997) as Diabolika
  • The Bridge (1997) as Sunny
  • Cobra (1997) as Lyka
  • Jacob C.I.S. (1997)
  • Emong Salvacion (1996)
  • The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) as Evelyn Contemplacion
  • Rollerboys (1995) as Susan
  • Super Mario vs. Son Goku (1995) as Witch
  • Anghel Na Walang Langit (1994) as Syndicate Women
  • Kadenang Bulaklak (1993) as Ara
  • Manchichiritchit (1993) as Nuns in Orphanage
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)