Chin-Chin Gutierrez

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Chin-Chin Gutierrez
Born
Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez

(1971-11-22) November 22, 1971 (age 53)
Other namesMaria Jose Arnaldo
Alma mater Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute SAIDI (Ph.D.)
Occupation(s)Actress and model
Years active1992–2015 (actress)
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)

Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez (born November 22, 1971), better known as Chin-Chin Gutierrez, is a Filipina actress and environmentalist. [1]

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Gutierrez starred in a number of films during the 1990s, among them are Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994), Sa Aking Mga Kamay (1996) and April, May and June (1998) for Star Cinema.

Personal life

Gutierrez is the daughter of botanist Hermes Gutierrez and painter Cecilia Arnaldo. [2] Cecilia was a former Franciscan nun who served in Italy. [3]

She earned her bachelor's degree in communication arts, graduated CumLaude from Miriam College and was enrolled in a combined MA/PhD program in organizational development (major in transformative spirituality) at the Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute (SAIDI), recently completing the same.[ citation needed ]

Career

Gutierrez was initially known for her television commercials. She had a break in televesion when she starred in the 1992 series Noli me Tangere by director Eddie Romero. Billed as Maria Jose Arnaldo, she played the role of Maria Clara. [4]

Gutierrez is noted for playing antagonistic roles in the ABS-CBN television series Dahil May Isang Ikaw and Maging Sino Ka Man . She also had roles in feature films. Her last television appearance was in 2010. [5]

She retired from acting in 2015.[ citation needed ]

Advocacy

Gutierrez is the founding chair and president of the ecological foundation Alaga LAHAT, which she created in 2006. This organization was a member of the Eco-Waste Coalition. Previous to having her own group, she was also a founding member and officer of Mother Earth Foundation. [ citation needed ]

A vegetarian, she starred in an ad for PETA Asia-Pacific in which she said that "fish are friends, not food". [6] [7]

Post-retirement

Gutierrez went private after her retirement and has not maintained presence in social media. She is rumored to have become a Carmelite sister or nun but there is no confirmation of this claim as of 2021. [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Onyong MajikeroSheila
1992 Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Cynthia / Michelle / Maria Jose Arnaldo
1993Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?)Gina
1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Marissa
Johnny Guess: Ang Taong Laging NagtatanongStephanie
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez StoryRosie
1995Escobar (Walang Sasantuhin)Norma Lopez
Ipaglaban Mo: The MovieGilda Ortega
1996Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon
Sa Aking mga Kamay Camille dela Rosa
BlooClaire
1997Ikaw Pala ang Mahal KoMaria
1998Bayad Puri
Sa Pusod ng Dagat Mrs. Santiago
April, May, JuneMay
My Guardian Debil
Ama Namin Ka Riza
Legacy Grace
Jose Rizal Josephine Bracken
2000Pedrong PaladRose
Umaga, Tanghali, GabiTelevision film [8] [9]
2001TatarinPaeng's mother
2003Tomagan
2005RigodonSalome
2006The Mourning GirlsCarmen
PandanggoClaire
2007 A Love Story Concha
I've Fallen for You Tessa Tamano Reyes
2008Cul de SacLyra
2015Watawat (The Flag)Marcela Agoncillo

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993Noli Me Tangere Maria Clara de los Santos Billed as Maria Jose Arnaldo [4]
1995MelindaMelinda
1996 Bayani Teresa Magbanua
1997Desaparacido
2002 Habang Kapiling Ka Helga Lamermoore
2004 Krystala Super Z / Zora / Zorina
2005 Komiks Presents: Valentina Valentina's mother
2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Minokawa
2007 Maging Sino Ka Man Corazon Roxas vda. de BerenguerSupporting role / antagonist
2008 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Corazon Roxas-Romualdez
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tasa Ellen
Dahil May Isang Ikaw Patricia Aragon - AlferosLead role / antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda Coring / CoritaLead role
2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Teresa MalimbanGuest role
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Kristine Esmeralda Lopez-FortalejoSpecial participation
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Ring FlorLead role
2023 Cattleya Killer Camille dela RosaArchive footage

Music

In late 2003, Gutierrez released, after two years in the making, an album of her versions of lullabies from around the Philippine archipelago, in around half a dozen languages and dialects, including Hiligaynon, Waray, Cebuano, Bicol, Tagalog and others. The album, UYAYI: A Collection of Philippine Lullabies, was the result of field research capturing sound recordings of elders around the country singing their traditional songs for the youth, then a process of laborious re-recording of the songs, accompanied by Pinoy musicians such as Bo Razon, Joey Ayala, Tots Tolentino, Malou Matute and Rachel Conanan. The double CD includes one CD of her music, and one of the field recordings, plus a short video of the making. It has won several awards, received a National Commission for Culture and the Arts grant, and was the focus of a few music showcases.

Awards and recognition

2004

YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
1995 Gawad Urian Best Supporting ActressMaalaala Mo Kaya: The MovieWon
1996 Asian Television Award Best ActressMelindaWon
1996 FAMAS Award Best ActressRedeem Her HonorNominated
1997 FAMAS Award Best ActressSa Aking mga KamayNominated
1998 Asian Television Award Best Supporting ActressDesaparacidoWon
1999 Gawad Urian Best Supporting ActressSa Pusod ng DagatNominated
1999 FAMAS Award Best Supporting ActressAma NaminNominated
2003 Time Asia Asian HeroesIncluded [11]
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video"Pintura" by KjwanWon [12]

References

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  2. "Profile » Chin-chin Guttierez". agimat.net. Archived from the original on February 5, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
  3. "Chin-Chin Gutierrez after the fire: Tempered galvanized and unquenchable". The Manila Times. January 14, 2007. p. B2. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Caruncho, Eric (March 5, 2006). "Chin-Chin Gutierrez". Sunday Inquirer Magazine. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Gabinete, Jojo (April 3, 2021). "Chin Chin Gutierrez ganap na Carmelite nun; fake news?". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  6. "PETA advertisement". SunStar. Archived from the original on June 9, 2008. Retrieved January 8, 2009.
  7. "PETA Asia-Pacific". Archived from the original on June 8, 2009. Retrieved January 8, 2009.
  8. Red, Isah V.; Bien, Carmela Bona (October 8, 2001). "Predictable wins, surprise victories at 15th Star Awards for TV". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 21. Retrieved July 10, 2024. GMA Telesine's 'Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi' won the Best Movie (made) for Television.
  9. Lion's Den (October 17, 2020). "Fantasy, survival, and love on GMA Network this Sunday". LionhearTV. Archived from the original on December 26, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  10. "Chin Chin Gutierrez". www.chinchingutierrez.com.ph. Archived from the original on July 6, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
  11. Sindayen, Nelly. "Chin Chin Gutierrez: A Natural Beauty". Time Asia . Archived from the original on April 22, 2003.
  12. Jocelyn Dimaculangan (March 20, 2007). "Sponge Cola wins four trophies in the 2nd MYX Music Awards". Pep.ph. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.