Stil a Sweetheart

She may be the kontrabida hottie you love to hate in Maging Akin Ka Lamang but there is no doubt that even after a couple of years in showbiz, Isabel Oli is still the same old sweetheart who totally captured our hearts on Sugo. Text by KC M. Abalos. Photos by Mitch S. Mauricio.

Isabel describes her relationship with her character Rosita as a “love-hate relationship.” She narrates with an emphatic nod, “I love playing her pero hate ko talaga siya!” Rosita is capable of anything. From lying to outright physical hurting, she will do whatever it takes to get the man she desires.

“Loka-loka” is the word Isabel often uses to encapsulate the character she has to become for the afternoon soap. The young actress believes that this is her most challenging role to date and despite the fact that she plays it so well, she manages to say goodbye to Rosita after a long day of taping.

Paolo’s Support


Despite her more mature role, it is obvious that Isabel still remains the sweet and lovely probinsiyana that the Kapuso audiences have grown to love. Proof is the story she shares with iGMA during her first taping day for the Sinenovela. She requested longtime boyfriend, Paolo Contis to be present during the shoot.

“Nandoon lang siya sa taping kasi sinabi ko kung pwede pumunta ka dito kasi it’s my first day and lahat ng eksena sa akin. Lahat ng iyakan, kamalditahan, paawa effect. Lahat in one day and the rape scenes!” She had to finish all her scenes because she was off for another gig in Singapore.


She told iGMA that she needed her partner’s support for that very demanding day. Paolo was sweet enough to accommodate Isabel. Straight from a La Vendetta taping, Paolo went to their location. He slept while Isabel was on cam but would wake up to encourage her in between takes.

“Sobrang bait! Dumeretso na siya doon. Wala pa siyang tulog!” Despite Paolo’s sweet gesture, Isabel still forbade him to watch the love scene. “Nahihiya ako!” she explained, blushing.

What evil tricks does this sweetheart have planned? Find out by catching more of Isabel in Maging Akin Ka Lamang on GMA’s Dramarama sa Hapon.