Kristina Lilley was born in New York City. She is the daughter of John Lilley, an American 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]