Claudine Barretto

Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress. She is known for her acting versatility, and is considered as one of the prominent actors in the Philippines. Barretto made her screen debut on the youth-oriented variety show, Ang TV and became a mainstay in several sitcoms, including Home Along Da Riles, Oki Doki Doc, and Palibhasa Lalake. Since then, she has established herself as one of the most significant figures in Philippine pop culture, garnering subsequent success and accolades for top-billing a string of classic soap operas including Mula sa Puso (1997), Marina (2004), and Saan Ka Man Naroroon (1999). In 2000, she starred in the critically acclaimed drama Anak. She then starred in the 2002 romantic dramas Got 2 Believe and Kailangan Kita, earning a Best Actress win at the Luna Award for the latter film. For her role in the drama Milan, she won the FAMAS and Luna Award for Best Actress. She continued to gain acclaim for her performances in Nasaan Ka Man (2005), Dubai (2005), and Sukob (2006). Career