Ara Cristine Pascual Klenk (born February 5, 1989) is a Filipino actress. 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 February 5, 1989[1] Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Cris Murla |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent | Viva Artists Agency (2008-present) |
| Spouse |
Ali Khatibi
(m. 2016; ann. 2023) |
| Partner | Marco Gumabao (2022-present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Ara 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
editReyes 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 and education
editOn 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]
In 2024, Reyes finished the Public administration course at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.[26]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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[27][28] | 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
editDiscography
editSoundtrack
editTrack Listing Composer: Tootsie Guevara 2012 Dahil sa Pag-Ibig – "Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig"
Albums
edit- Christine (2010)
Awards and nominations
editThis section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (May 2014) |
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Female TV Personality | Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse Stage 1: My First Romance | Nominated |
| 2009 | Seoul International Drama Awards | Best Actress | Eva Fonda | Nominated |
| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Eva Fonda | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2009 | Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category) | Herself | Nominated | |
| 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actress | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Nominated | |
| 2010 | ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2010 | Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category) | Herself | Nominated |
| Pop Celebrity Cameo Role | Rico Blanco's Ayos | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Breakthrough Female Artist | — | Won |
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2011 | Pop Cover Girl (Magazine Category) | Herself | Nominated | |
| 2012 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Box-Office Queens (with Anne Curtis)[29] | No Other Woman | Won |
| 2012 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Actress of the Year | No Other Woman | Nominated |
| 2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | No Other Woman | Nominated |
| 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | El Presidente | Nominated |
| 2017 | 66th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Seven Sundays | Nominated |
Special awards and recognition
editRankings
edit| Year | Organization | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FHM Philippines | Philippines 100 Sexiest Women | Rank #8 |
| 2009 | Rank #1 PH Finest | ||
| 2010 | Rank #3 | ||
| 2011 | Rank #5 | ||
| 2012 | Rank #4 | ||
| 2013 | Rank #5 | ||
| 2014 | Rank #5 | ||
| 2015 | Not Included | ||
| 2016 | Rank #36 | ||
| 2017 | Rank #46 |
References
edit- ^ "Martin Nievera, Cristine Reyes celebrate birthdays".
- ^ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (October 22, 2011). "Cristine to snatch Box Office Queen crown from Sarah G". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "MOVIE QUEENS: The 20 Highest-grossing Filipino Female Movie Stars of the 21st Century". LionhearTV. May 31, 2024. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Anne & Cristine: New drama royalty". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes dedicates her Box Office Queen award to Ara Mina; Pundits ask, "Will this end sisters' feud?"". SPOT.PH. May 2, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Coco Martin, nominadong Best Actor sa FAMAS para sa pelikulang ngayong 2021 lang ipinalabas". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes wins Best Actress award in Portugal film festival". RAPPLER. March 11, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes: The reluctant sex goddess". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "FIRST READ ON PEP: Cristine Reyes is FHM Philippines' Sexiest". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "FHM lists the Top 25 Sexiest Women of the Decade". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes' career highlights as a Kapamilya actress | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ ""Seven Sundays" makes TV Premiere on Kapamilya Box Office". LionhearTV. January 7, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Philippine Box Office Weekends For 2013". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Where Are They Now: StarStruck Batch 1". Spot.ph.
- ^ "GMA Network closes its doors on Cristine Reyes".
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (January 3, 2009). "Cristine mahirap gawan ng bold film". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in English and Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
"Boss Vic has great faith in Cristine Reyes becoming popular because she's already beautiful, already sexy, yet she can act well too. He intends to give a sexy-horror project to her, not a bold movie because it won't be shown in SM Cinemas.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes: Kapamilya Actress Back to GMA 7 After 12 Years". July 18, 2020.
- ^ "Why was Cristine Reyes adopted?". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "From Dennis Trillo to Marco Gumabao: Cristine Reyes' relationship history". Rappler. February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "LOOK: Cristine Reyes is now engaged". ABS-CBN Corporation. September 14, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ Distor, Tessa (January 27, 2016). "LOOK: Cristine Reyes ties the noose and kills Ali Khatibi". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes won't focus too much on finding new romance". sg.style.yahoo.com. February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes, ex-husband Ali Khatibi reunite for daughter's moving up ceremony". June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes opens up about her biological father". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes and Marco Gumabao: 'We've been talking about our future together'". The Philippine Star. February 27, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (October 22, 2024). "Marco Gumabao, Cristine Reyes finish course on Public Service Administration". GMA Network. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Cristine speaks up about Rayver's new rumored romance". ABS-CBN Corporation News. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ "Cristine Reyes Talks About Derek Ramsay Breakup & Nine Hot Love Scenes With Gabby Concepcion". Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived July 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
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