By NEIL RAMOS
For Belle Mariano, every milestone is more than just a personal achievement—it’s a testament to the people who have believed in her since she first stepped into the spotlight as a wide-eyed child actress.
Just recently, the young star once again found herself at the center of a career-defining moment as she renewed her contract with ABS-CBN.
In the presence of ABS-CBN’s top executives, including ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO Cory Vidanes, group CFO Rick Tan, entertainment production and Star Magic head Laurenti Dyogi, and Star Magic manager Edith Fariñas, Belle expressed humility and deep gratitude for the continued trust and support showered upon her.
“I’d just like to thank each and every one of you who champions me. Maraming salamat po to our ABS-CBN bosses, thank you for making ABS-CBN a home for me. To everyone who’s been supportive of my journey, I dedicate all these years for you,” she shared.
It’s been 14 years since Belle first appeared on screen, and looking back on her journey—from minor roles to headlining some of the country’s biggest projects—she admits that it hasn’t always been easy.
She reflected, “Don’t let your fear stop you from pursuing what you love doing. Yes, you will fall but you will also rise. Just keep believing and have the heart and faith in you because you will achieve great things and you are capable of many things.”
Asked what lies ahead, Belle’s hopes are simple yet telling of her ambition: “Hopefully taking on more challenging roles, creating more music.”
Indeed, the future looks bright for Belle.
She is now preparing for her next big screen project, “Meet, Greet & Bye”—a Star Cinema offering alongside Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Maricel Soriano.
Music lovers can also look forward to her upcoming album under StarPop Records.
As she reaffirms her place in the Kapamilya family, Belle proves once again that her star isn’t just rising—it’s destined to endure.
