Kris Bernal
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| Kris Bernal | |
| Birth name | Kristine Ann Bernal |
| Born | May 17 1989 (age 17) Manila |
| Official site | Kris Bernal on iGMA.tv |
Kristine Ann Bernal, better known in her stage name as Kris Bernal is a Filipina actress that became known as one of the finalist of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search for teenagers on Philippine television. She was eventually named as part of the Ultimate Loveteam with Mart Escudero.
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[edit] Background
The only Survivor 6 contender to not have come from the province, Quezon City's Kris Bernal was a first-year Nursing student at the Trinity University of Asia before joining the reality show.[1]
In 2005, while at a mall with her older sister, a saleslady approached them and said that there was a contest for Clean and Clear. The saleslady said that the sisters were pretty and asked if she could take a picture. Kris and her sister thought that there’s no harm in trying and decided to give it a try. A few weeks later, they were informed that they won the contest, thus, making them instant cover models of Meg magazine’s April 2005 issue and P100,000 richer.[2].
While a Nursing student at the Trinity University of Asia, she indulged herself in theater activities joining the University's Talento Entablado Trinitia At Isang Respetadong Organisasyon (T.E.A.T.R.O.).[3] During her freshman year, she joined a pageant and won. She was given the title “Ms. Trinity”. This paved the way for her becoming the face of the University's advertisement.[4] Moreover, she has appeared in a few product endorsements including the Ponds' Sky photoshoot with Claudine Barretto as the lead. In late 2006, she also appeared in Rocksteddy's music video of "Magpakailanman" where she played the lead singer's girlfriend.[5]
As of now, Bernal has decided to stop school temporarily since she has been busy with tapings and rehearsals. But her university has given her some consideration since she is a Dean's Lister. The school has asked her to comply with some projects and requirements and submit them until March, before the school year ends.[6].
[edit] Starstruck
It was her mother who encouraged this former teen magazine cover girl to audition for Starstruck.[7] She, like all the other people who wanted to pursue their dreams lined up and auditioned for the new batch of the search. Bernal had to go through several acting, singing and dancing challenges for 12 weeks.[8] Dramatic acting proved to be her main forte as the show progressed. She was named Best Actress by a number of guest directors of the show, including Laurice Guillen (DramaFlicks "Ikot" February 25, 2007)[9], Khryss Adalia (Survivor vs. Avenger Female Face-Off "Ms. Rose" February 13, 2007), and Rico Gutierrez (TV Public Service Announcement Test March 7, 2007).
On March 25 2007 in Marikina Sports Park, Bernal, along with Mart Escudero, were named as the Ultimate Loveteam.[10] The announcement was a surprise to many because she was earlier paired with Aljur Abrenica. She received P1 million in cash and a P2-million talent build-up contract from GMA, a franchise from Belgian Waffle Express, a two-year scholarship from Informatics worth P120,000, and P170,000 in cash and gifts from Calayan Surgicenter.[11] In addition, she won the Female Texter's Choice Award with 177,600 votes giving her a commercial endorsement for BNY together with the Male Texter's Choice awardee, Aljur Abrenica.[12]
[edit] Trivia
- She has a pet pug named Happy.
- She is the third in a brood of four. She has identical twin older sisters Katherine Ann and Kathleen Ann, who are also models, and a younger brother named Miguel.
- Her parents are separated. Her father, Edgardo Bernal, resides in the United States and works in a semiconductor company. Her mother Analyn is a housewife.
- She won the awards Best in Gown, Best in Sportswear, Best in Talent in the Mr. and Ms. AHSE beauty pageant.
- She attended the Diliman Preparatory School for her elementary education, and the Holy Family School for her secondary education.
- Days before the Final Judgement, she won a famous Starstruck blog's, [Starmometer.com], Ultimate Sweetheart poll with 1,517 votes. Her rivals, Jewel Mische and Rich Asuncion, 866 and 45 votes respectively.[13]
[edit] External Links
[edit] References
- ^ Philippine Star March 24, 2007
- ^ And the Parents Speak up
- ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer December 31, 2006
- ^ Philippine Journal December 31, 2006
- ^ Trinity Observer October 3, 2006
- ^ And the Parents Speak Up
- ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer March 24, 2007
- ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer 4 new ‘stars’ are born via GMA 7 talent search March 27, 2007
- ^ iGMA February 26, 2007
- ^ Mart Escudero, Kris Bernal wagi bilang Ultimate Pair sa 'Starstruck 4'
- ^ Manila Bulletin March 28, 2007
- ^ Philippine Entertainment Portal
- ^ Our poll says Kris Bernal is the Ultimate Sweetheart
| Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | |
| Hosts | |
| Dingdong Dantes | Nancy Castiglione | Jolina Magdangal | Raymond Gutierrez | |
| Council | |
| Joey de Leon | Joyce Bernal | Ida Hinares | Christopher de Leon | Louie Ignacio | Lorna Tolentino | Douglas Quijano | |
| Winners | Runners-up |
| Mark Herras | Jennylyn Mercado | Mike Tan | Ryza Cenon | Marky Cielo | Jackie Rice | Aljur Abrenica | Jewel Mische | Mart Escudero | Kris Bernal | Rainier Castillo | Yasmien Kurdi | CJ Muere | LJ Reyes | Gian Carlos | Iwa Moto | Prince Stefan | Rich Asuncion |
| Spin-offs | |
| StarStruck Kids | Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse and Stage 1: LIVE! | Lovestruck | The Boy Next Door | |
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