Isabela

American

[iz-uh-bel-uh, ee-sah-be-lah] / ˌɪz əˈbɛl ə, ˌi sɑˈβɛ lɑ /

noun

a city in northwestern Puerto Rico.
former name of Basilan.

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It is also alleged that Swift was involved in the casting of Isabela Ferrer in the film, who played a younger version of Lively's character, Lily Bloom.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

There is busy, and then there is Isabela Merced.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024

Heavy rainfall was expected later on Sunday and on Monday in the provinces of Isabela, Cagayan, Ilocos and the mountainous Cordillera region, raising the risk of flooding and landslides, the weather bureau said.

From Reuters • Aug. 27, 2023

Gunn also announced the casting of “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” actor Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and “The Harder They Fall” actor Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2023

Imagining Isabela in a wedding gown makes me laugh so hard I snort.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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