Cristine Reyes

Ara Christine Pascual Klenk (born February 5, 1989), better known as Cristine Reyes,[1] is a Filipina actress, model, dancer and endorser. She has been dubbed as the "Ultimate Star" by the local media for her acting prowess and popularity.[2] Her films have collectively earned ₱1.05 billion, making her one of the highest grossing Filipino box office stars this century.[3]

Cristine Reyes
Reyes in 2011
Born
Ara Cristine Pascual Klenk

(1989-02-05) February 5, 1989 (age 35)
Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other namesCris Murla
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • dancer
Years active2003–present
AgentViva Artists Agency (2008-present)
Spouse
Ali Khatibi
(m. 2016; ann. 2023)
PartnerMarco Gumabao (2022-present)
Children1
RelativesAra Mina (half-sister)

Described as one of the "New Drama Royalty" of her generation,[4] Reyes won the highly coveted "Box Office Queen" award with Anne Curtis at the 43rd GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards.[5] She is also a four-time FAMAS Award nominee (including 3 Best Actress nods).[6] In 2020, she won "Best Actress" at the 40th Oporto International Film Festival for her performance in the 2019 thriller 'Untrue'.[7]

Reyes is recognized as a sex symbol,[8] with FHM Philippines crowning her as 2009's sexiest woman in the world, winning against Marian Rivera, Katrina Halili & Angel Locsin.[9] The same year, she was also listed as one of the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade.[10]

Reyes starred in numerous films that were commercially successful, including No Other Woman (₱278 million),[11] Seven Sundays (₱271 million),[12] Bromance: My Brother's Romance (₱163 million),[13] The Gifted (₱110 million) and Ang Darling Kong Aswang (₱100 million).

Career edit

Reyes was a finalist in GMA Network's highly-acclaimed reality show, StarStruck (season 1). She went on to play minor roles in hit TV shows like Mulawin (2004), Darna (2005), and Marimar (2007).[14] In 2008, she transferred to the rival ABS-CBN network.[15] Reyes played daring roles in TV shows such as Eva Fonda (2008) and Tubig at Langis (2016).

In 2009, Viva Films founder Vic del Rosario intended to cast Reyes in a raunchy horror film titled Patient X, but stopped short of making the film sexually explicit in order for it to be allowed exhibition in the cinemas of SM Supermalls.[16]

She made her breakthrough as a scorned wife in her lead film, No Other Woman (2011), co-starring Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay. It was one of the highest-grossing film in the Philippines in 2011. Her film career is currently managed by the film company Viva Films.

In 2020, Reyes appeared once again on GMA-7 after 12 years following the shutdown of ABS-CBN broadcasting.[17] Since then, she has been doing projects for TV5 following the latter's renewal of its partnership with Viva.

In 2022, Reyes was cast in the lead role of Imee Marcos in the period film Maid in Malacañang, about the last days of the Marcos presidential family in Malacañang Palace in 1986. She later reprised her role in the 2023 sequel Martyr or Murderer.

Personal life edit

On March 20, 2024, Reyes told Karen Davila of her adoptive family's support. "My mom, she was going through a phase in her life where she had to go to the States, leave all her kids, all of us to somebody else."[18]

Reyes and Dennis Trillo began dating in 2007 and later broke up in May 2009. Reyes and Rayver Cruz began their romance in 2011 when Rayver allegedly left his ex-girlfriend Sarah Geronimo. Reyes and Cruz separated ways in 2012. Reyes also had a brief one month romance with Derek Ramsay in August 2013. Cristine had also been linked to Joross Gamboa, Keempee de Leon, and Mark Herras.[19]

Reyes gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Amarah, with her boyfriend Ali Khatibi, a mixed martial artist, on February 8, 2015. She got engaged to Khatibi on September 14, 2015.[20] The couple married in a private ceremony on January 27, 2016, in Balesin Island, Polillo, Quezon.[21]

In 2019, she confirmed her separation from Khatibi.[22] On May 31, 2024, Amarah and ex-husband Ali Khatibi attended Amarah's Graduation.[23]

Reyes revealed to Karen Davila of her relationship with her biological father, a Muslim from Tawi-Tawi. Before he died in 2022 at Zamboanga, she did hug him, cried and apologized.[24]

Reyes and Marco Gumabao confirmed their love story began in January, 2023. “Of course, we’ve been talking about our future together.” said Marco.[25]

Filmography edit

Film edit

YearTitleRole
2004Beautiful LifeKim
Pa-SiyamJanelle
2005Say That You Love meJanine
2006Mourning GirlsBianca
Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar
BarangOlga
Pitong DalagitaRomie
2007Green ParadiseCristina
Enteng Kabisote 4Cameo Role
2008AteCleoh
2009Patient XGuada
Ang Darling Kong AswangEliza Santos / Darling
2010Working GirlsWendy Casuga
2011TumbokGrace
No Other WomanCharmaine Dela Costa-Escaler
2012The ReunionAra
El PresidenteHilaria Aguinaldo
2013Bromance: My Brother's RomanceErika
When the Love is GoneCassandra "Cassie"
Girl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyLiza
2014Trophy WifeLani
The Gifted[26][27]Aica Tabayoyong/Maica
2016Lumayo Ka Nga sa AkinMarie/Mharilyn
2017Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedBea
Seven SundaysCha Bonifacio
2018Abay BabesRuby
2019MariaLily/Maria
2022Maid in MalacañangImee Marcos
Wedding DressJoan
2023Martyr or MurdererImee Marcos
Penduko

Television edit

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2003StarStruckHerself / ContestantGMA Network
2004ClickVanessa
Hanggang KailanHana
SOP GigstersHerself / Performer
Love To Love: Pretty Boy
MulawinEstrella
2005Love to Love: Miss Match
Mars Ravelo's DarnaMolecula
2006Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbellJennifer
2007SOP RulesHerself / Performer
Super TwinsMagnesia
Fantastic ManKate / Screamer / Vampire girl
MariMarKim Chan
2008–presentASAPHerself / PerformerABS-CBN
2008WowoweeGuest co-host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: LarawanLiwayway / Rosie
Kahit Isang SaglitAlona Mondragon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SuloJean Maranan
Banana SplitHerself
Eva FondaEva Fonda / Eva De Jesus
2009May Bukas PaCheska
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud BrothersGeorgina "Georgie" Yulo
Your Song Presents: Babalik Kang MuliStella Salcedo
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating HeartNadine Zapanta
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineKristine Jewel Fortalejo
Wansapanataym: KokakCara Cruz
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: PianoAndrea
ReputasyonAgnes Delos Santos
2012Dahil sa Pag-ibigJasmin Valderama
Toda MaxJoy Maligaya
Wansapanataym: Ang Monito Ni MonicaMonica Natividad
2013Bukas na Lang Kita MamahalinAmanda Suarez-Dizon
2013–2014HonestoMarie Olivarez
2016Tubig at LangisIrene Magdangal-Villadolid
2017Ipaglaban Mo: TakasKaren
2018Ipaglaban Mo: BitinApril
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los BastardosYoung Soledad De Jesus-Cardinal
2019Nang Ngumiti ang LangitKatrina Salvador
2020Eat Bulaga!Herself / Guest contestantGMA Network
Masked Singer PilipinasHerself / JudgeTV5
2021EncounterSelene Cristobal
2023Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang NakaraanHelen Bautista - Aurelio
2024Pamilya SagradoKapamilya Channel

Discography edit

Soundtrack edit

Track Listing Composer: Tootsie Guevara2012 Dahil sa Pag-Ibig – "Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig"

Albums edit

  • Christine (2010)

Awards and nominations edit

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
200418th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Female TV PersonalityStage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse Stage 1: My First RomanceNominated
2009Seoul International Drama AwardsBest ActressEva FondaNominated
23rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama ActressEva FondaNominated
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2009Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category)HerselfNominated
35th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Festival ActressAng Darling Kong AswangNominated
2010ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2010Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category)HerselfNominated
Pop Celebrity Cameo RoleRico Blanco's AyosNominated
2011Yahoo! Philippines OMG! AwardsBreakthrough Female ArtistWon
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2011Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category)HerselfNominated
2012GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsBox-Office Queens (with Anne Curtis)[28]No Other WomanWon
2012Yahoo! Philippines OMG! AwardsActress of the YearNo Other WomanNominated
201260th FAMAS AwardsBest ActressNo Other WomanNominated
201361st FAMAS AwardsBest ActressEl PresidenteNominated
201766th FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActressSeven SundaysNominated

Special awards and recognition edit

Rankings edit

YearOrganizationCategoryRank
2008FHM PhilippinesPhilippines 100 Sexiest WomenRank #8
2009Rank #1 PH Finest
2010Rank #3
2011Rank #5
2012Rank #4
2013Rank #5
2014Rank #5
2015Not Included
2016Rank #36
2017Rank #46

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