Cristine Reyes: The Ultimate Star's Journey in Philippine Cinema and Television

 

Ara Christine Pascual Klenk, born on February 5, 1989, professionally known as Cristine Reyes, is a versatile Filipino actress, model, dancer, and endorser. Recognized as the Ultimate Star" by local media, she has earned acclaim for her exceptional acting skills and widespread popularity.

Heralded as part of the "New Drama Royalty," Reyes, alongside Anne Curtis, secured the esteemed "Box Office Queen" award at the 43rd GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards. She boasts a remarkable four-time FAMAS Award nomination, including three nods for Best Actress. In 2020, she received the "Best Actress" accolade at the 40th Oporto International Film Festival for her compelling performance in the 2019 thriller 'Untrue.'

Reyes is celebrated as a sex symbol, having been named FHM Philippines' sexiest woman in the world for 2009, triumphing over Marian Rivera, Katrina Halili, and Angel Locsin. That same year, she earned a spot among the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade.

Her filmography includes commercially successful ventures such as '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 Overview:

Reyes emerged as a finalist in GMA Network's StarStruck (season 1) and went on to play minor roles in hit TV shows like 'Mulawin' (2004), 'Darna' (2005), and 'Marimar' (2007). In 2008, she transitioned to ABS-CBN and took on daring roles in TV shows like 'Eva Fonda' (2008) and 'Tubig at Langis' (2016).

Vic del Rosario of Viva Films intended to cast Reyes in the raunchy horror film 'Patient X' in 2009, but modifications were made to secure cinema exhibition in SM Supermalls.

Reyes reached a breakthrough with her lead role in 'No Other Woman' (2011), a top-grossing film in the Philippines. Currently managed by Viva Films, she returned to GMA-7 in 2020, twelve years after her departure from ABS-CBN. Subsequently, she engaged in projects for TV5 following their renewed partnership with Viva.

In 2022, Reyes took on the lead role of Imee Marcos in the period film 'Maid in Malacañang,' delving into the last days of the Marcos presidential family in Malacañang Palace in 1986. She reprised this role in the 2023 sequel 'Martyr or Murderer.'