Regine Tolentino

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Tolentino and the surname or paternal family name is Maristela.
Regine Tolentino
Born
Regine Tolentino Maristela

Irvine, California, U.S.
NationalityFilipino-American
AgentStar Magic
Children3
RelativesCJ Tolentino (cousin)

Regine Tolentino (born Regine Tolentino Maristela) is a Filipino-American corporate and TV host, actress, dancer, fashion designer, social media influencer, model, and businesswoman.

Career

Tolentino was among the first batch of talents launched by ABS-CBN's Talent Center, now Star Magic, during its first year in December 1995.[1]

In 1997, Tolentino became the first Filipino VJ of MTV Asia.[1]

Tolentino has been very active on television and movies for more than two decades as an actress, TV host, celebrity judge and professional dancer, she was even dubbed as the Dance Diva.

Tolentino also works as a social media influencer, designer, inspirational speaker and licensed dance fitness instructor travelling the world for events and appearances.

Personal life

Tolentino was married to actor Lander Vera Perez. The couple met on the set of ABS-CBN's teen drama anthology Flames. They secretly wed in a civil wedding on June 18, 1997[2] and remarried four months later in a church wedding.[2] Tolentino and Vera Perez separated in 2001[3] but eventually got back together.[4] They separated again in 2015.[5] In 2016, Tolentino confirmed that she and Vera Perez have parted ways and ended their eighteen years of marriage[5][6] Tolentino and Vera Perez together have two children, Azucena Reigne and Alyssandra Reigen.[4]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
1996 Flames [2]
1999–2004 Digital LG Quiz Herself - Host [7]
2001 Klasmeyts Herself [8]
2003 Hawak Ko Ang Langit Rebecca [9]
2003 Unang Hirit Herself - Host
2005–2010 Shall We Dance? Herself - Judge [10]
2007 Stars on Ice Herself - Judge [11]
2010 Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Gina
2012–2013 A Beautiful Affair Sophia Imperial
2013 Be Careful with My Heart Corrine [12]
2015 Sabado Badoo Guest Cameo Appearance Herself
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Dance Teacher Episode: "Pole" [13]
2022 It's Showtime Herself - Judge "Girl on Fire" segment [14]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2003 Dayo Sofia [15][16]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2004 Digital LG Quiz PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Game Show Host (with Paolo Bediones) Won [17]

References

  1. ^ a b "About". Star Magic. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Lo, Ricky (12 November 2000). "Regine & Lander: Two Right People who met at the Right Time". Conversations with Ricky Lo. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Stars Recall their Happiest, Saddest Christmas". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 25 December 2002. Retrieved 29 September 2016 – via Google News.
  4. ^ a b Salterio, Leah (4 March 2002). "I was the only one Trying to make the Marriage Work". Showbiz Tidbits. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Regine Tolentino on Marriage with Lander Vera Perez 'Nothing is really forever!'". Star Cinema. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Regine Tolentino Confirms Split with Husband Lander Vera Perez". Rappler. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  7. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (28 November 2003). "Paolo to Lose Fifth Co-host". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  8. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (21 November 2002). "Regine Wants to be Good Role Modesic". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  9. ^ Sicam, Edmund L. (2 November 2002). "Liza Diño Plays Ara Mina's Chum in "Two-Timer"". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  10. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (24 July 2006). "Lavish Party to Announce ABC 5 is a Serious Player". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Which Star will Shine on the Ice Rink?". Showbox. The Manila Times. 29 June 2007. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  12. ^ "'Be Careful' Welcomes new Character". ABS-CBN Corporation News. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  13. ^ "Pole". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  14. ^ "WATCH: Regine Tolentino joins 'Showtime' as 'Girl on Fire' judge". ABS-CBN News. 31 October 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  15. ^ Torre, Nestor U. (19 May 2013). "Welcome back, Ronnie". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  16. ^ Umerez, Remy M. (4 February 2004). "Regine Tolentino does a Jane Fonda". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  17. ^ "Anak TV Seal for Quiz Show". The Manila Standard. 13 May 2002. Retrieved 13 September 2016.