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Cristine Reyes

b. 1989

Filipino actress

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Born 1989. Cristine Reyes is a Filipino model, comedian and actor.

Cristine Reyes (born Amina Klenk Amirul; February 5, 1989) is a Filipino actress, model, and dancer. Dubbed the "Ultimate Star" by local media, her films have collectively earned over ₱1.05 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino film stars of the 21st century.

She has appeared in several commercially successful films including No Other Woman (₱278 million), Seven Sundays (₱271 million), Bromance: My Brother's Romance (₱163 million), The Gifted (₱110 million), and Ang Darling Kong Aswang (₱100 million).

Career Film and television Reyes' on-camera career began when she was a finalist in the first season of GMA Network's reality talent show StarStruck. She later appeared in several GMA Network scripted series, including Mulawin (2004), Darna (2005), and Marimar (2007).

In 2008, she moved to rival network ABS-CBN, where she took on more mature roles in television series such as Eva Fonda (2008) and Tubig at Langis (2016). In 2009, Reyes appeared in the horror film Patient X.

Reyes' transition into film began in 2011 with No Other Woman, where she portrayed a betrayed wife opposite Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay. The film became one of the highest-grossing Filipino films of the year. Recognized as one of the "New Drama Royalty" of her generation, Reyes won the Box Office Queen award alongside Anne Curtis at the 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation's (GMMSF) Box Office Entertainment Awards. Reyes received four FAMAS Award nominations, including three for Best Actress. In 2020, she won Best Actress at the 40th Oporto International Film Festival for her performance in the psychological thriller Untrue (2019).

In 2020, following the ABS-CBN network shutdown, Reyes returned to GMA Network.

In 2022, Reyes portrayed Imee Marcos in the historical drama Maid in Malacañang. She reprised the role in the 2023 sequel, Martyr or Murderer.

In 2024, she reappeared on the former ABS-CBN time slot, this time in the show It's Showtime, which was broadcast simultaneously across All TV, Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, GMA, and GTV. Since then, she has also worked on projects for TV5 following its renewed partnership with Viva.

Reyes' film career is managed by Viva Films.

Media In 2009, Reyes was named FHM Philippines "Sexiest Woman in the World" in 2009, beating Marian Rivera, Katrina Halili, and Angel Locsin. That same year, she was listed in FHMs Top 25 Sexiest Women of the Decade.

Personal life and education Reyes discussed her adoption with Karen Davila on March 20, 2024, explaining that her mother had to leave for the United States, entrusting her children to others. She also discussed her relationship with her biological father, a Muslim from Tawi-Tawi, whom she visited in Zamboanga before his death in 2022.

Reyes dated actor Dennis Trillo from 2007 to 2009 and Rayver Cruz from 2011 to 2012. She was briefly linked to Derek Ramsay in 2013 and has also been associated with Joross Gamboa, Keempee de Leon, and Mark Herras.

Reyes gave birth to her daughter, Amarah, with mixed martial artist Ali Khatibi on February 8, 2015. The couple got engaged on September 14, 2015, and were married in a private ceremony on January 27, 2016, on Balesin Island, Polillo, Quezon. They separated in 2019.

Reyes and Marco Gumabao dated from January 2023 to 2024.

In 2024, Reyes earned a certificate in public administration from the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.

In 2026, Reyes became engaged to Gio Tingson, a former Akbayan partylist and National Youth Commission chair.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2004 Beautiful Life Kim Pa-Siyam Janelle 2005 Say That You Love Me Janine 2006 Mourning Girls Bianca Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar Barang Olga Pitong Dalagita Romie 2007 Green Paradise Cristina Enteng Kabisote 4 Cameo Role 2008 Ate Cleoh 2009 Patient X Guada Ang Darling Kong Aswang Eliza Santos / Darling 2010 Working Girls Wendy Casuga 2011 Tumbok Grace No Other Woman Charmaine Dela Costa-Escaler 2012 The Reunion Ara El Presidente Hilaria Aguinaldo 2013 Bromance: My Brother's Romance Erika When the Love is Gone Cassandra "Cassie" Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Liza 2014 Trophy Wife Lani The Gifted Aica Tabayoyong / Maica 2016 Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin Marie / Mharilyn Elemento Kara 2017 Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted Bea Seven Sundays Cha Bonifacio 2018 Abay Babes Ruby 2019 Maria Lily / Maria UnTrue Mara Villanueva 2022 Maid in Malacañang Imee Marcos Wedding Dress Joan 2023 Martyr or Murderer Imee Marcos Kidnap for Romance Elena 2024 Dearly Beloved Shel The Kingdom Dayang Matimyas

Television Year Title Role 2003 StarStruck Herself / Contestant 2004 Click Vanessa Hanggang Kailan Hana SOP Gigsters Herself / Performer Love To Love: Pretty Boy Mulawin Estrella 2005 Love to Love: Miss Match Mars Ravelo's Darna Molecula 2006 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Jennifer 2007 SOP Rules Herself / Performer Super Twins Magnesia Fantastic Man Kate / Screamer / Vampire girl MariMar Kim Chan 2008–present ASAP Herself / Performer 2008 Wowowee Guest co-host Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan Liwayway / Rosie Kahit Isang Saglit Alona Mondragon Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sulo Jean Maranan Banana Split Herself Eva Fonda Eva Fonda / Eva De Jesus 2009 May Bukas Pa Cheska Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Georgina "Georgie" Yulo Your Song Presents: Babalik Kang Muli Stella Salcedo Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart Nadine Zapanta 2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Kristine Jewel Fortalejo Wansapanataym: Kokak Cara Cruz 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piano Andrea Reputasyon Agnes Delos Santos 2012 Dahil sa Pag-ibig Jasmin Valderama Toda Max Joy Maligaya Wansapanataym: Ang Monito Ni Monica Monica Natividad 2013 Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Amanda Suarez-Dizon 2013–14 Honesto Marie Olivarez 2016 Tubig at Langis Irene Magdangal-Villadolid 2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Takas Karen 2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Bitin April Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Young Soledad De Jesus-Cardinal 2019 Nang Ngumiti ang Langit Katrina Salvador 2020 Eat Bulaga! Herself / Guest / Contestant Masked Singer Pilipinas Herself / Judge 2021 Encounter Selene Cristobal 2023 Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan Helen Bautista-Aurelio 2024 Family Feud Herself / StarStruck 1 reunion It's Showtime Herself / Guest / Performer 2026 Sigabo Belinda Magtibay

Discography Soundtrack "Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig" from Dahil sa Pag-Ibig (2012) (composed by Tootsie Guevara)

Albums Cristine (2010)

Awards and nominations

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Female TV Personality Seoul International Drama Awards Best Actress 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2009 Pop Cover Girl 35th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Festival Actress ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2010 Pop Cover Girl Pop Celebrity Cameo Role Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards Breakthrough Female Artist ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2011 Pop Cover Girl GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Box-Office Queens (with Anne Curtis) Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards Actress of the Year 60th FAMAS Awards Best Actress 61st FAMAS Awards Best Actress 66th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress

Special awards and recognition Rankings Year Organization Category Rank 2008 FHM Philippines Philippines 100 Sexiest Women 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Education
Roosevelt College Marikina
Also known as
Ara Cristine Pascual Klenk

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Cristine Reyes?

Filipino actress

When was Cristine Reyes born?

Cristine Reyes was born on 5 February 1989 in Marikina.

What is Cristine Reyes's occupation?

Cristine Reyes is a model, comedian and actor.

What nationality is Cristine Reyes?

Cristine Reyes is Filipino.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cristine Reyes

· Wikidata: Q5186397

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