Claudine Barretto
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Years active | 1992-present |
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto, was born on July 20, 1979 in Manila, Philippines. She is the daughter of Miguel Alvier Barretto and Estrella Santiago Castelo. Siblings include Miguel Jr., Michelle, Joaquin, Geraldine, Gretchen and Marjorie.
She married actor Raymart Santiago on March 27, 2006 at the Tagaytay Highlands. They have an adopted daughter, Sabina Natasha and their first son, Rodrigo Santino, which Claudine gave birth on July 19, 2007, a day before the couple's birthday.
Claudine attended high school at South Merville in Paranaque. She wanted to take Speech and Theater at the University of the Philippines to better herself in acting.
The young actress started appearing in stage plays while undergoing a workshop with Repertory Philippines in 1992.
From Repertory to TV
At 1992, she was discovered by Douglas Quijano, when her older sister, Gretchen, brought her to the debut party of a friend, Ruffa Gutierrez, at the Coconut Palace.
The major break that dawned on Claudine was when she was casted as one of the mainstays of the top-rating youth-oriented show, Ang TV.
When Home Along da Riles was launched with the comedy king, Dolphy, top billing the sitcom. Claudine was casted as Dolphy's sweet and unassuming teenage daughter, Bing. After that sitcom, she became a part of Oki Doki Doc led by Aga Muhlach, where she played the sister of Agot Isidro, Toni.
Claudine did a telemovie together with Aga Muhlach entitled "Kailan Mo Ako Mamahalin?".
Hailed as the one and only, "Optimum Teleserye Queen", Claudine was first in the history of Philippine television to star in 3 consecutive soap operas. Mula Sa Puso, starring as the rich heiress, Via, opposite the late Rico Yan; next was the two-year running Saan Ka Man Naroroon, where she played the role of triplets Rosario, Rosemarie, and Rosenda. She was nominated for best actress at the Asian TV Awards in Singapore for this teleserye. And Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan where she played the strong-willed yet revengeful, Angeline Montenegro, who is in constant battle against the villains in her life who continues to hinder her to be with her one, true love.
Then, Claudine starred in Marina, where she played a role of a mermaid who is in search of the answer to the curse that was given to her by the sea deity, Victoria. This is the first fantaserye in Philippine television.
In Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin, Claudine played the role of Nea Fontanilla, a fighter, who keeps her dignity intact brimming with generosity and full of positive attitude.
In Walang Kapalit, Claudine plays the role of Melanie Borromeo. She has always wanted an older brother to protect her but ended up with her stepbrother, Noel, who seems to harbor an inexplicable hate towards her.
As part of the Susan Roces Cinema Collection, Claudine did theMaligno; a sineserye. Her role was Angela Cortez, a well-known newscaster, who was chosen to give birth to a demon child and although she tries to escape it, destiny catches up with her who then realizes that her son is doomed to become a satanic cult’s chosen one.
Claudine currently leads the cast of Iisa Pa Lamang, a love story that will show the real meaning of love. She plays Catherine Ramirez, an oppressed provincial girl who loses her one true love in the hands of a scheming woman. Heart-broken, homeless and rejected, Catherine strives to build a new life. Soon, blessings and opportunities come for Catherine. But Catherine realizes that in order to break free from the past, she must find it in her heart to forget and forgive before she can truly attain the happiness and true love that eluded her all these years.
Year | Title | Role |
2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang | Katherine Ramirez / Kate dela Rhea |
2008 | Maligno | Angela Cortez |
2007 | Walang Kapalit | Melanie Borromeo |
2005 | Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Nea Fontanilla |
2004 | Marina | Marina Aguas / Cristina Sto. Domingo |
2003 | Buttercup | Meg |
2002 | ASAP | Herself/Host |
2002 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Angeline Montenegro /Anghelina |
1999 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Rosario, Rosenda and Rosemarie Ocampo |
1997 | Gimik | Chloe |
1997 | Mula Sa Puso | Olivia "Via" Pereira |
1992 | Home Along Da Riles | Bing Kosme |
1992 | Ang TV | Herself |
From TV to the Big Screen
At a young age, she already starred with veteran actors, Dolphy and Aga Muhlach, and actresses such as the "Star for All Seasons" Vilma Santos, "Diamond Star" Maricel Soriano, and "Megastar" Sharon Cuneta.
Claudine's first three films under Seiko were Kumusta Ka, Aking Mahal?, Taong Gubat and Pulis Patola. She was paired with the dashing and debonair newcomer, Emil Benedicto. She also did Kung Sakali Man and God...Save the Babies under this film outfit.
Though an exclusive Seiko contract star before, Claudine was still allowed to accept two assignments with Star Cinema, Home Along Da Riles (The Movie) and May Minamahal.
In Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita, Claudine played the role of Mela, with a reputation of a bad girl in a campus and is going steady with Mr. Bad Boy. She then meets Mr. Perfect who does not care about her. Challenged, she pursued Mr. Perfect who eventually learned to love her despite her reputation.
In the 2000 movie Anak, Claudine played Carla, a daughter who ran loose and wild for lack of guidance.
In Got 2 Believe, Claudine played the role of Toni, a wedding coordinator who believes in true love and is in search of finding Mr. Right.
In Kailangan Kita, Claudine played a daughter who forgoes her personal happiness to keep her family from falling apart.
In Milan, Claudine played the role of Jenny, an imposing figure in the Filipino community of migrant workers, whose dreams of grandeur have clouded her need for personal relationships. Claudine won her first best actress award from this movie. This movie was invited to the 2005 Cannes International Film Festival. Claudine attended the red carpet screening and was overjoyed by the appreciation shown by the people all over the world.
In Sukob, Claudine played the role of Diana, who, together with her sister, Sandy, is in search of the answer to the uncanny and terrible events that happened in their lives.
Other movies include Sige, Ihataw Mo, Eat All You Can, Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story, May Minamahal, Muntik na Kitang Minahal, Mangarap Ka, Pare Ko, Radio Romance, May Nagmamahal Sa Iyo, Oki Dok Doc (The Movie), Madrasta, Home Along da Riles 2, Calvento Files (The Movie), Flames (The Movie), Soltera, Mula sa Puso (The Movie), Oopps, Teka Lang.. Diskarte Ko 'To!, and Dubai.
Year | Film | Role |
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2008 | TBA | Movie with Judy Ann Santos |
2006 | Sukob | Diana |
2005 | Dubai | Faye |
Nasaan Ka Man | Pilar | |
2004 | Milan | Jenny |
2002 | Kailangan Kita | Lena Duran |
Got 2 Believe | Antonia 'Toni' Villacosta | |
2001 | Oops! Teka Lang...Diskarte Ko 'To | |
2000 | Anak | Carla |
1999 | Mula sa Puso (The Movie) | Olivia 'Via' Pereira |
Soltera | Lisa | |
1998 | Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita | Carmela 'Mela' Ocampo |
1997 | Flames (The Movie) | Karina |
Calvento Files (The Movie) | Valerie | |
Home Along Da Riles 2 | Bing | |
1996 | Madrasta | Rachel |
Mangarap Ka | Jenny | |
May Nagmamahal Sa'yo | ||
Pare Ko | Nadine | |
Radio Romance | Marianne | |
1995 | Oki Doki Doc (The Movie) | Toni |
1994 | Lagalag : The Eddie Fernandez ( Lifestory ) | Pops Fernandez |
1994 | May Minamahal | Pinky |
Eat All You Can | ||
Muntik na Kitang Minahal | Marianne | |
Sige, Ihataw Mo | ||
God...Save the Babies | ||
Kung Sakali Man | ||
Pulis Patola | ||
Kumusta Ka, Aking Mahal? | ||
Taong Gubat |
As an Endorser
Her first exposure on TV was through commercials: one is for a fast food chain which is Jollibee and the other for a telecommunications company which is PLDT.
At 14, Claudine was the youngest Whisper commercial model along with Liza Macuja, Dyan Castillejo, Maricel Soriano, Christine Jacob and Aiko Melendez.
Claudine was also the endorser of Particles and Petite Monde, Mendez Medical Group, Salon de Manila, Salon West, Mohesaka Skin Care, FLAMES Scents, Petit Monde, Detour, Ponds, First Quadrant, Maxipeel and Timex. Currently, Claudine is the endorser of the clothing line Folded and Hung, Secosana Bags, houses of Earth + Style, fragrances from Natasha, Belo Medical Group, 555 Carne Norte, Lactum and Pantene.
Awards
On May 14, 2005, Claudine won her first best actress award from the 1st Luna Awards for the movie Milan. And on June 24, 2005, she won again for the movie Milan from the 53rd FAMAS Awards.
She won three awards for the movie Nasaan Ka Man from the 8th Pasado Awards on March 15, 2006, 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies on June 30, 2006, and 54th FAMAS Awards.
She also won the best actress award for the movie, Dubai, from Maria Clara Awards.
Other awards Claudine won were PMPC Star Awards for TV, Best TV Personality Award 1997, for the episode Kasunduan of Star Drama Presents.
Parangal Ng Bayan, Best Young Actress 1999, for Mula sa Puso, Starlight Cultural Foundation, Most Popular Movie/Teen Star of the Year 2000, PMPC Star Awards for TV, Best Female Variety Show Host, 2003, for ASAP Mania, German Moreno Youth Achievement Award, 2003, and MTV Style Awards, Favorite Stylish Leading Lady 2004. She also won Guillermo Mendoza Scholarship Foundation, Box Office Queen 2003, for Kailangan Kita, Queen of RP Movies 2004, for Milan, and Box Office Queen 2006, for Sukob.
Year | Result - Award | Category/Movie |
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2006 | Won - Maria Clara | Best Actress: Dubai |
2006 | Won - 54th FAMAS | Best Actress: Nasaan Ka Man |
2006 | Won - 22nd PMPC Star | Best Actress: Nasaan Ka Man |
2006 | Won - 8th Gawad Pasado | Best Actress: Nasaan Ka Man |
2005 | Won - 53rd FAMAS | Best Actress: Milan |
2005 | Won - 23rd FAP - Luna | Best Actress: Milan |
2005 | 35th GMMSF Box Office Entertainment | Actress of the Year: Milan |
1999 | Parangal ng Bayan | Best Actress: Mula sa Puso |
Year | Award | Category/Movie |
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2007 | 37th Box-Office Entertainment (GMMSF) | Box-Office Queen: Sukob |
2005 | 35th Box Office Entertainment (GMMSF) | Actress of the Year: Milan |
2003 | 34th Box-Office Entertainment (GMMSF) | Box-Office Queen: Kailangan Kita |
Year | Award | Category/Title |
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2008 | Mega Magazine | Ten Most Beautiful Celebrity |
2005 | Mega Magazine | Ten Most Beautiful Celebrity |
2004 | MTV Fashion | Favorite Stylish Leading Lady |
2003 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Female Variety Show Host: ASAP |
1999 | German Moreno | Youth Achievement Award |
1997 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New TV Personality: Kasunduan |
- | Anak TV Seal | One of the Top Female Celebrity |
- | Starlight Cultural Foundation | Most Popular Movie/TV Teen Star of the Year |
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