Kris Aquino

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cojuangco and the surname or paternal family name is Aquino, and the martial name is Yap.

Kris Aquino
Kris Aquino wearing a light blue dress holding a microphone in her right hand and smiling
Aquino in 2015
Born
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino

(1971-02-14) February 14, 1971 (age 53)
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesKris
Occupations
  • Television presenter
  • actress
  • film producer
TitleQueen of All Media
Spouse
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(m. 2005; ann. 2012)​
Children2, including Bimby
Parents
Relatives
List
Years active1986–2022

Kristina Bernadette "Kris" Cojuangco Aquino-Yap (locally [ˌkɾis ʔɐˈxiː.no]; born February 14, 1971) is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film producer. She notably starred as Princess Intan in the acclaimed Crazy Rich Asians[4] and is a recipient of 42 PMPC Star Awards for Television, 10 Golden Screen Awards and a FAMAS Award.[5][6][7]

Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hosted numerous talk shows and game shows starred in several films and television series, and currently making waves in the social media platform. She is the youngest daughter of the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and the late President Corazon Aquino, who served as the 11th President of the Philippines. Her late brother Benigno Aquino III served as the 15th President of the Philippines from 2010 until 2016.

Her debut film appearance was in Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo and was also known for her roles in horror films Feng Shui and Sukob, which was the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2004 and 2006 respectively.[8] She is also widely known as a top celebrity product endorser and a philanthropist who advocates for lupus awareness, children's rights, LGBT rights, culture and art appreciation, freedom of expression, and democratic reforms.[9]

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  2. ^ Dulay, Toti (2012). "Chapter 3 : Marikina".
  3. ^ "The Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina Official Website".
  4. ^ "4 things to know about Kris Aquino, the Philippines' 'Queen of All Media'". South China Morning Post. August 13, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  6. ^ "POST-SCRIPT: Kris Aquino's true Hollywood story". www.philstar.com. April 28, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "6th Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared; Angel Locsin, Marian Rivera snubbed for Best Actress". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Claudine Barretto, Kris Aquino share Box Office Queen throne". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 27, 2007.
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