Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez (born November 22, 1971), better known as Chin-Chin Gutierrez, is a Filipina actress and environmentalist.[1][2][3]

Chin-Chin Gutierrez
Born
Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez

(1971-11-22) November 22, 1971 (age 52)
Other namesChin Chin Gutierrez
Chinchin Gutierrez
Maria Jose Arnaldo
Alma materSoutheast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute SAIDI (Ph.D.)
Occupation(s)Consecrated lay person and a former actress and model
Years active1992–2015
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)

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

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Gutierrez is the daughter of botanist Dr. Hermes Gutierrez and painter Cecilia Arnaldo.[4]

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]

In 2023, she completed a Master's in Pastoral Ministry with focus on Biblical Studies and is currently preparing for Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology.

Gutierrez endorsed Pantene Shampoo in 1995.[5] She retired from acting in 2015.

She chose to live as a consecrated lay person, privately, with a private vow of chastity, renouncing marriage and without a community.

Advocacy

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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]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 Onyong Majikero Sheila
1992 Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Cynthia / Michelle / Maria Jose Arnaldo
1993 Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?) Gina
1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Marissa
Johnny Guess: Ang Taong Laging Nagtatanong Stephanie
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story Rosie
1995 Escobar (Walang Sasantuhin) Norma Lopez
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Gilda Ortega
1996 Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon
Sa Aking mga Kamay Camille dela Rosa
Bloo Claire
1997 Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko Maria
1998 Bayad Puri
Sa Pusod ng Dagat Mrs. Santiago
April, May, June May
My Guardian Debil
Ama Namin Ka Riza
Legacy Grace
Jose Rizal Josephine Bracken
2000 Pedrong Palad Rose
Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi Television film[8][9]
2001 Tatarin Paeng's mother
2003 Tomagan
2005 Rigodon Salome
2006 The Mourning Girls Carmen
Pandanggo Claire
2007 A Love Story Concha
I've Fallen for You Tessa Tamano Reyes
2008 Cul de Sac Lyra
2015 Watawat (The Flag) Marcela Agoncillo

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
1993 Noli Me Tangere Maria Clara de los Santos CCP
ABC 5
1995 Melinda Melinda GMA Network
1996 Bayani Teresa Magbanua ABS-CBN
1997 Desaparacido GMA Network
2002 Habang Kapiling Ka Helga Lamermoore
2004 Krystala Super Z / Zora / Zorina ABS-CBN
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 Berenguer Supporting role / antagonist
2008 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Corazon Roxas-Romualdez
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tasa Ellen
Dahil May Isang Ikaw Patricia Aragon - Alferos Lead role / antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda Coring / Corita Lead role
2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Teresa Malimban Guest role
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Kristine Esmeralda Lopez-Fortalejo Special participation
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Ring Flor Lead role
2023 Cattleya Killer Camille dela Rosa Archive footage Amazon Prime Video

Music

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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.[1] 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

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2004

Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results
1995 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress "Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie" Won
1996 Asian Television Award Best Actress "Melinda" Won
1998 Asian Television Award Best Supporting Actress "Desaparacido" Won
2003 Time Asia Asian Heroes Included[11]
2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video "Pintura" by Kjwan Won[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ https://www.facebook.com/ilog.uyayi.1122 [user-generated source]
  3. ^ "Chin Chin Gutierrez ganap na Carmelite nun; fake news?".
  4. ^ "Profile » Chin-chin Guttierez". agimat.net.
  5. ^ "Pantene - Chin Chin Gutierrez Pinoy classic mid 90's commercial". YouTube.
  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. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "Chin Chin Gutierrez". www.chinchingutierrez.com.ph.
  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. Retrieved September 16, 2020.