Biography
Who is Cristine Reyes?
Early life and education
Born Amina Klenk Amirul in Marikina, Philippines, she later became known professionally as Cristine Reyes. She attended Roosevelt College Marikina during her youth. In 2024, she completed a certificate program in public administration at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.
Her early experiences include a discussion regarding her adoption, where she noted her mother moved to the United States and entrusted her to others. She also maintained contact with her biological father, who was from Tawi-Tawi, until his passing in 2022.
Rise to fame and television career
Her entry into the entertainment industry occurred as a finalist on the reality show StarStruck, broadcast by the GMA Network. Following this debut, she secured roles in scripted programs such as Mulawin, Darna, and Marimar. In 2008, the performer transitioned to ABS-CBN, taking on more mature characters in series like Eva Fonda and Tubig at Langis.
During 2020, following the shutdown of ABS-CBN, she returned to GMA Network to continue her acting work. She appeared on It's Showtime in 2024, which aired across multiple channels including A2Z and TV5.
Career highlights
Cristine Reyes achieved significant commercial success with films that collectively earned over ₱1.05 billion. Her breakout role in the 2011 film No Other Woman established her as a major box office draw, earning her the Box Office Queen award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Other popular projects include Seven Sundays, Bromance: My Brother's Romance, The Gifted, and Ang Darling Kong Aswang.
In 2020, she received a Best Actress award at the 40th Oporto International Film Festival for her performance in the psychological thriller Untrue. She also portrayed Imee Marcos in the historical film Maid in Malacañang and its 2023 sequel, Martyr or Murderer. Managed by Viva Films, her career has spanned horror, comedy, and drama genres.
Family and relationships
In 2015, she welcomed her daughter, Amarah, with Ali Khatibi, a mixed martial artist. The couple married on Balesin Island in January 2016, though they separated in 2019. Throughout her career, she has been involved in several high-profile relationships, including dating Dennis Trillo, Rayver Cruz, and Marco Gumabao.
Also, she became engaged to Gio Tingson in 2026. Beyond her acting work, she has been recognized in media rankings, such as being named the sexiest woman in the world by FHM Philippines in 2009.
Birthday and age
Cristine Reyes was born on February 5, 1989, which makes Cristine 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Cristine shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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