Kristine Hermosa-Sotto is not only a talented and versatile actress, but also a devoted and inspiring Christian. She has shown her faith and resilience in overcoming various challenges in her life and career, such as divorce, motherhood, and health issues. She has also used her platform to spread positivity and hope to others through her charity work and advocacy.
Kristine Hermosa is a Filipino actress, model, endorser and entrepreneur who is recognized as one of her generation’s most successful actresses in the Philippines. She is also the wife of Oyo Sotto, a popular comedian and actor, and the mother of five children. Recently, she announced that she is expecting her sixth child at 40 years old.
Early Life and Career
Kristine Hermosa was born on September 9, 1983 in Masbate, Philippines. She started her showbiz career in 1996 as a child star in the youth-oriented variety show, Ang TV. Her breakthrough came in the classic soap opera, Pangako Sa ‘Yo (2000), which remains as the second top-rating television series of all time in the Philippines.
Since then, she has established herself as one of the country’s superstars, achieving a subsequent level of prominence and recognition in the years that followed by starring in a number of beloved soap operas such as Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas (2003), ‘Til Death Do Us Part (2005), Gulong ng Palad (2006), Prinsesa ng Banyera (2007) and Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009), which garnered a nomination at the prestigious International Emmy Awards and became a finalist in the 2011 New York Festivals TV & Film Award.
Personal Life and Family
Kristine Hermosa married Oyo Sotto, another famous comedian and actor, in January 2011. They welcomed their fifth child, Kiel Sotto-Hermosa, in August 2021. Their four other children are named Dre Sotto-Hermosa, Kaleb Sotto-Hermosa, Vin Sotto-Hermosa and Isaac Sotto-Hermosa. The couple announced Hermosa’s pregnancy for their sixth child on Instagram on February 19, 2024. They also expressed gratitude to the Lord as “He’s got our backs all the time” .
Lifestyle and Achievements
Kristine Hermosa is not only a superstar in life but also in faith. She has shown her faith and resilience in overcoming various challenges in her life and career, such as divorce, motherhood, and health issues. She has also used her platform to spread positivity and hope to others through her charity work and advocacy. Some of her achievements include:
- Being named one of the most influential Filipinos by Forbes Asia magazine in 2014.
- Being honored with the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress for Dahil May Isang Ikaw in 2010.
- Being recognized as one of the most powerful women in Philippine entertainment by Philippine Daily Inquirer magazine in 2016.
- Being appointed as an ambassador for UNICEF Philippines from 2018 to 2020.
Conclusion
Kristine Hermosa is a Filipino actress, model, endorser and entrepreneur who is recognized as one of her generation’s most successful actresses in the Philippines. Since then, she has established herself as one of the country’s superstars, achieving a subsequent level of prominence and recognition in the years that followed by starring in a number of beloved soap operas such as Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas (2003), ‘Til Death Do Us Part (2005), Gulong ng Palad (2006), Prinsesa ng Banyera (2007) and Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009), which garnered a nomination at the prestigious International Emmy Awards and became a finalist in the 2011 New York Festivals TV & Film Award.
She is also a devoted and inspiring Christian who has shown her faith and resilience in overcoming various challenges in her life and career. She has also used her platform to spread positivity and hope to others through her charity work and advocacy. She is truly a role model for many Filipinos who aspire to achieve their dreams while staying true to their values.