Regine Tolentino

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Regine Tolentino
Born
Regine Tolentino Maristela

(1978-09-08) September 8, 1978 (age 45)
NationalityFilipino-American
AgentStar Magic
Children3
RelativesCJ Tolentino (cousin)

Regine Tolentino (born Regine Tolentino Maristela; September 8, 1978) is a Filipino-American corporate and TV host, actress, dancer, fashion designer, social media influencer, model, and businesswoman.

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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

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1996 Flames [2]
1999–2004 Digital LG Quiz Herself - Host [7]
2001KlasmeytsHerself [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 AppearanceHerself
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Dance TeacherEpisode: "Pole" [13]
2022 It's Showtime Herself - Judge"Girl on Fire" segment [14]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2003DayoSofia [15] [16]

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
2004 Digital LG Quiz PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Game Show Host (with Paolo Bediones)Won [17]

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