What makes Ara Mina’s career fascinating is her evolution. Unlike many of her contemporaries, she successfully transitioned from "bold" roles to mainstream television and character acting. Today, she is a mainstay in popular teleseryes (like FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ) and a successful entrepreneur.

While more of a mainstream drama, this is arguably her most important film. She won the Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress award for her role as Richelle Go, proving to critics that she was far more than just a sexy star.

If you are looking back at the films that defined her career, these titles are essential viewing for fans of the genre: