Cristine Reyes
Amina Klenk Amirul (born February 5, 1989), known professionally as Cristine Reyes,[1] is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. She has been dubbed the "Ultimate Star" by the local media for her acting prowess and popularity.[2]
Cristine Reyes | |
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Born | Amina Klenk Amirul February 5, 1989 Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Other names | Cris Murla |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse |
Ali Khatibi
(m. 2016; sep. 2019) |
Partner | Marco Gumabao (2022-present) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Ara Mina (half-sister) |
Described as one of the "New Drama Royalty" of her generation,[3] Reyes won the highly coveted "Box Office Queen" award with Anne Curtis at the 43rd GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards.[4] She is also a four-time FAMAS Award nominee (including 3 Best Actress nods).[5] In 2020, she won "Best Actress" at the 40th Oporto International Film Festival for her performance in the 2019 thriller 'Untrue'.[6]
Reyes is popularly recognized as s Sex symbol for her attractive aura and physique.[7] FHM Philippines crowned her as 2009's sexiest woman in the world, winning against Marian Rivera, Katrina Halili & Angel Locsin.[8] The same year, she was also listed as one of the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade.[9]
Reyes has already top billed multiple box office hits including: No Other Woman (₱278 million),[10] Seven Sundays (₱271 million),[11] Bromance: My Brother's Romance (₱163 million),[12] The Gifted (₱110 million) and Ang Darling kong Aswang (₱100 million).
Career
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).[13] In 2008, she transferred to the rival ABS-CBN network.[14] 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.[15]
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 returned to GMA-7 after 12 years following the ABS-CBN shutdown.[16]
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
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.[17] The couple married in a private ceremony on January 27, 2016, in Balesin Island, Polillo, Quezon.[18]
In 2019, she confirmed her separation from Khatibi.[19]
Filmography
Television
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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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[20][21] | Aica Tabayoyong/Maica | |
2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Marie/Mharilyn |
2017 | Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted | Bea |
Seven Sundays | Cha Bonifacio | |
2018 | Abay Babes | Ruby |
2019 | Maria | Lily/Maria |
2022 | Maid in Malacañang | Imee Marcos |
Wedding Dress | Joan | |
2023 | Martyr or Murderer | Imee Marcos |
Penduko |
Discography
Soundtrack
Track Listing Composer: Tootsie Guevara 2012 Dahil sa Pag-Ibig – "Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig"
Albums
- Christine (2010)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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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)[22] | 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
Rankings
Year | Organization | Category | Rank |
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2017 | FHM Philippines | Philippines 100 Sexiest Women | Rank #46 |
2016 | Rank #36 | ||
2015 | Not Included | ||
2014 | Rank #5 | ||
2013 | Rank #5 | ||
2012 | Rank #4 | ||
2011 | Rank #5 | ||
2010 | Rank #3 | ||
2009 | Rank #1 PH Finest | ||
2008 | Rank #8 |
References
- "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.
- "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.
- "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 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.