
Iya Villania (full name Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villania-Arellano) is a Filipino-Australian television presenter, actress, singer, model, and dancer. Raellene Elaine Villania was born on June 29, 1986, in Camperdown (Sydney area), New South Wales, Australia. She is 40 years old. She is the youngest of three siblings; her older sisters are Rhoda and Sheila. Her parents are Ray Villania and Elena Nada Ebaler, both of Filipino background. She was raised in the Seventh-day Adventist faith.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villania-Arellano |
| Stage Name | Iya Villania |
| Profession | Television presenter, actress, singer, model, VJ |
| Date of Birth | 29 June 1986 |
| Age | 40 |
| Birthplace | Camperdown / Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Filipino-Australian |
| Friends | Katherine Izzo |
| Height | 5’4″ (163 cm) |
| Religion | Seventh-day Adventist |
| Spouse | Drew Arellano (m. 2014) |
| Children | 5 (Primo, Leon, Alana, Astro, Anya) |
| Years Active | 2002–present |
Career
Iya Villania entered the entertainment industry in the early 2000s. She appeared in the teen series Click and later became one of the VJs on ABS-CBN’s music channel MYX, a role she held for about a decade. She also hosted shows such as Us Girls and appeared in films including Paano Kita Iibigin, Pamahiin, and When I Met U.
In 2008 she released the album Finally! under Viva Records. After a period with Star Magic, she moved to GMA Network / GMA Artist Center around 2014. Since then she has been the main anchor of the entertainment segment “Chika Minute” on 24 Oras. She has renewed her contract with GMA multiple times, including in 2024, and has balanced on-air work with motherhood.
Iya Villania Children
Iya began dating television host Drew Arellano in 2004. The couple married on January 31, 2014, in Nasugbu, Batangas. They have five children:
- Antonio Primo (born 2016)
- Alonzo Leon (born 2018)
- Alana Lauren (born 2020)
- Astro Phoenix (born 2022)
- Anya Love (born February 2025)
Iya has spoken publicly about her decision to wait until marriage and about parenting in the digital age, including efforts to limit screen time and involve her children in activities such as cooking. The family maintains an active but grounded public presence.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5’4″ (163 cm) |
| Build | Slim / fit |
Iya Villania Net Worth
Iya Villania’s estimated net worth is reported in secondary sources in the range of $1 million to $5 million.
FAQs
How old is Iya Villania?
She was born on June 29, 1986, and is 40 years old
Is Iya Villania married?
She was born on June 29, 1986, and is 40 years old
How many children does she have?
She and Drew have five children: Primo, Leon, Alana, Astro, and Anya.











