Claudine Barretto

Comeback, TV5 (2015–2017)

Barretto made a major big screen comeback in 2015 starring in the Star Cinema movie Etiquette for Mistresses alongside Kim Chiu, Iza Calzado, Cheena Crab, Kris Aquino and directed by Chito S. Roño. Despite the controversy of the film, it was acclaimed critically and was a box-office hit. Claudine also marks her first appearance on Maalaala Mo Kaya after more than 20 years, in an episode titled "Itak/Bolo" which aired in October of the same year.

In 2016, she joined TV5 and starred in the television drama series Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? which was directed by Joel Lamangan and co-starring Diether Ocampo, Meg Imperial, and Cesar Montano. That same year she appeared in another MMK episode titled "Luneta Park" which aired in December.

In 2017, she made her first ever appearance at the Star Magic Ball, since she left ABS-CBN in 2009.

In 2020, she signed a management contract with ALV Talent Circuit.

Second comeback: GMA Network (2017–present) In 2022, she made a television comeback on GMA Network through leading appearance in Wish Ko Lang. She led two episode of the said show for anniversary which both won in television ratings.

In 2023, Barretto starred in Lovers & Liars aired on GMA Network beating rival show in NUTAM ratings.

Personal life

In March 2002, a month after the box-office success of their movie Got 2 Believe, Barretto's on-screen and real-life partner of four years, Rico Yan, died of acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.

Barretto married actor Raymart Santiago on March 27, 2006, but annulment proceedings had been initiated in 2013. In 2015, she adopted three children, and has one child with Santiago.

On October 7, 2021, Barretto formalized her bid to run as a city councilor for Olongapo City in the 2022 elections under the PDP–Laban political party. On April 12, 2022, Barretto expressed her support for presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos in the elections. She failed to get elected as councilor.

In 2025, Barretto was hospitalized for depression and revealed that she admitted herself to a rehabilitation facility due to post-traumatic stress disorder.

Legacy

Robert Requinta of Manila Bulletin featured two of Barretto's iconic lines from the classic films, Soltera (1999) and Milan (2004), on his list of "28 memorable movie lines that will make you fall in love or cry". Estoisa-Koo and Anarcon of Pep PH also made a list of "10 Famous Lines from Filipino Teleseryes" where her confrontation scene with Angelica Panganiban landed a spot from the 2008 hit series, Iisa Pa Lamang. In 2018, Nadine Lustre paid homage and recreated one of Barretto's most iconic advertisement for the clothing line Folded & Hung. Barretto's work has influenced younger artists, including Mariel Rodriguez, Kim Chiu, Rita Daniela, Julia Barretto and others.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1993 Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal Mariel 1993 Pulis Patola Home Along Da Riles: Da Movie Bing Kosme Film based on situational comedy series May Minamahal Pinky 1994 Taong Gubat Sige Ihataw Mo! Eat All You Can!Kim Muntik na Kitang Minahal Marianne Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez StoryPops Fernandez 1995 Pare Ko Nadine Mangarap Ka Jenny 1996 Radio Romance Marianne Cordero May Nagmamahal Sa'yo Janine Oki Doki Doc : The Movie Toni Film based on situational comedy series Madrasta Rachel 1997 Home Along Da Riles 2 Bing Kosme Film based on situational comedy series Calvento Files: The Movie Valerie Title: Balintuwad. With Mula sa Puso co-star Diether Ocampo. F.L.A.M.E.S.: The Movie Karina Title: Pangako. With Mula sa Puso co-star Rico Yan. 1998 Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita Carmela "Mela" Ocampo 1999 Mula sa Puso: The Movie Olivia "Via" Pereira-Maglayon Film version based on the television drama series. Soltera Liza Reunited with Mula sa Puso co-star Diether Ocampo.Nominated – FAP Award for Best Supporting Actress support with Diamond Star Maricel Soriano 2000 Anak Carla Co-lead role with veteran actress Vilma Santos. 2001 Oops! Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To Marian 2002 Got 2 Believe Antonia "Toni" Villacorta Last film with Rico Yan before his death. Released about a month before Yan's death. Reunited with Mula sa Puso co-star.GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office Queen Kailangan Kita Lena Duran GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office QueenNominated – FAMAS Award for Best ActressNominated – FAP Luna Award for Best ActressNominated – Gaward Urian Award for Best ActressNominated – PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year 2004 Milan Jenny FAMAS Award for Best ActressFAP Award for Best ActressGMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office QueenNominated – Gaward Urian Award for Best ActressNominated – PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year 2005 Nasaan Ka Man Pilar FAMAS Award for Best ActressGaward Pasado Award for Best ActressMaria Clara Award for Best ActressPMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the YearNominated – FAP Luna Award for Best ActressNominated – Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress Dubai Faye Maria Clara Award for Best ActressNominated – ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated – FAP Luna Award for Best Actress 2006 Sukob Diana #3 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all timeGMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office Queen (shared with Kris Aquino)Nominated – FAMAS Award for Best ActressNominated – Gawad Pasado Award for Best Actress 2010 Noy Herself/Cameo In Your Eyes Ciara delos Santos Nominated – FAP Luna Award for Best Actress 2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Chloe Zamora Comeback with Star Cinema and reunion project with Kris Aquino after Sukob. 2022 Deception Rose Reunion project with Mark Anthony Fernandez after Mangarap Ka; To be directed by Joel Lamangan. Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Erica Pabalinas Special Role 2023 Loyalista: The Untold Story of Imelda Papin Imelda Papin 2024When Magic Hurts2026 Home Along Da Riles: Da Reunion Bing Kosme Film based on situational comedy series

Television Rosenda S. Ocampo Rosita S. Ocampo / Rosemarie Madrigal 2001–2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Angeline Montenegro-Crisotomo / Angelina 2002 Wansapanataym: Starra StarraThe Journey of My HeartHerself 2003–2004 Buttercup Meg 2004 Marina Marina Aguas / Cristina Sto. Domingo Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita! Princess Kleo / Episode guest Home Along Da Airport Bing Kosme 2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Nea Cruz-Fontanilla 2006 Star Magic Presents: Family Pictures Gwen Your Song: God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen Episode guest Komiks Presents: Bampy Episode guest as nun 2007 Walang Kapalit Melanie Santillian2008 Sineserye Presents: Maligno Angela Cortez Iisa Pa Lamang Catherine Ramirez / Cate Dela Rhea 2009 May Bukas Pa Julia 2010 Bb. Pilipinas Herself / Judge Claudine Various roles Bantatay Shiela 2010–2012 Untold Stories Battered Wife 2010–2011 Jillian: Namamasko Po Lynette "Lyn" Rivera 2011 Spooky Nights Various roles Iglot Mariella Dacera-Rivera 2012 Tween Hearts Clarisse Benitez Biritera Carmela Abesamis 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak Leni 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Luneta Park Lorena Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? Marla Alvarez 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dance Floor Vivian Cunanan 2022 Wish Ko Lang: Bisita Manda Tadhana: Hanggang Kailan Dolores "Dolly" Montemayor 2023–2024 Lovers & Liars Olivia "Via" Rosario-Laurente 2025 Avenues of the Diamond Selene Vera 2025–2026 Totoy Bato Diamond 2026 Viva One Originals: Ashtine

Accolades

As a film actress, Barretto has received two FAMAS Award for Best Actress for movies Milan (2004) and Nasaan Ka Man (2005) and a Luna Award for Best Actress for the same movie, Milan. In 2016, she won Dangal ng PASADO sa Pangkatang Pagganap ng may Mataas na Papuri in the 18th Gawad PASADO Awards for her film Etiquette for Mistresses (2015).

On television, she bagged the Best Young Actress award from Parangal ng Bayan in 1999 for Mula Sa Puso and was nominated as Best Drama Actress by the Asian TV Awards in 2000 for Saan Ka Man Naroroon.

Film Year Category Movie Organization Remarks 2000 Best Supporting Actress Soltera FAP Awards 2003 Best Actress Kailangan Kita PMPC Star Awards 2003 Best Actress Kailangan Kita FAMAS 2003 Best Actress Kailangan Kita FAP 2003 Best Actress Kailangan Kita Gawad URIAN 2005 Best Actress Milan 23rd FAP Luna Awards 2005 Best Actress Milan 53rd FAMAS Award 2005 Best Actress Milan PMPC Star awards for Movies 2005 Best Actress Milan Gawad URIAN 2006 Best Actress Nasaan Ka Man 8th Gawad PASADO Award 2006 Best Actress Nasaan Ka Man 22nd PMPC Star awards for Movies 2006 Best Actress Nasaan Ka Man 54th FAMAS Awards 2006 Best Actress Nasaan Ka Man FAP Luna 2006 Best Actress Nasaan Ka Man Gawad URIAN 2006 Best Actress Dubai 55th Maria Clara Awards 2006 Best Actress Dubai FAP Luna 2006 Best Supporting Actress Dubai ENPRESS Golden Screen 2006 Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Nasaan Ka Man Young Critics Circle 2007 Best Actress Sukob Gawad PASADO 2007 Best Actress Sukob FAMAS Award 2011 Best Actress In Your Eyes FAP Luna 2016 Dangal ng PASADO sa Pangkatang Pagganap ng may Mataas na Papuri Etiquette for Mistresses 18th Gawad PASADO Awards 2022 Best Actress Deception 35th PMPC Star awards for Movies 2024 Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told 39th PMPC Star awards for Movies

Television Year Category TV Show Organization Remarks 1993 Best New TV Personality Ang TV PMPC Star Awards for Television 1997 Best TV Personality Star Drama Presents: Kasunduan PMPC Star Awards for Television 1999 Best Young Actress Mula Sa Puso Parangal ng Bayan 2000 Best Drama Actress Saan Ka Man Naroroon Asian TV Awards 2003 Best Female Variety Show Host ASAP Mania PMPC Star Awards for Television 2005 Best Drama Actress Marina PMPC Star Awards for Television 2006 Best Drama Actress Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin PMPC Star Awards for Television 2007 Best Drama Actress Walang Kapalit PMPC Star Awards for Television 2009 Best Drama Actress Iisa Pa Lamang 57th FAMAS Award 2009 Best Drama Actress Iisa Pa Lamang 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television 2016 Best Single Performance by an Actress MMK: Itak/Bolo PMPC Star Awards for Television 2022 FAVE TWINS/TRIPLETS Saan Ka Man Naroon Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards

Special awards and recognitions Barretto was awarded Box Office Queen by Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation in 2003 and 2006 for the commercial success of her movies, Got 2 Believe and Sukob.

Hailed as one of the Top 20 stars who ruled the decade (2000–2009) by YES! Magazine, she ranked 6th along with other notable personalities like Kris Aquino, Judy Ann Santos, Vic Sotto and Sharon Cuneta.

In 2009, she was recognised as one of Cinema One's 15 Legends, together with 14 other iconic film stars of the Philippines who helped define Philippine Cinema which includes Fernando Poe Jr., Dolphy, Nora Aunor, Susan Roces, Nida Blanca, Christopher de Leon, Vilma Santos, Maricel Soriano, Aga Muhlach, Robin Padilla, Judy Ann Santos, John Lloyd Cruz, Sharon Cuneta, and Piolo Pascual.

Box office

Soundtrack Year Title Producer Organization 2006 "The Gift" Star Records BMG Music Publishing, Ltd. and Sony Music Entertainment (Philippines), Inc.

Special awards

Recognitions