Kristina Lilley was born in New York City. She is the daughter of John Lilley, a US diplomat and Norwegian mother, Ellen Christensen, who was born in Bergen. Her family moved to Colombia when she was three years old.
She married Óscar Suárez at a young age, divorcing in 2003 after having two daughters.[1] In 2009, she was in a relationship with Colombian philosopher, Mauricio Lombana.[1]