Cristine Reyes, ikwinento kay Boy Abunda ang simula ng love story nila ng fiancé niya
- Cristine Reyes shared the touching story of how she first met fiancé Gio Tingson when they were still children at a school fair
- The actress revealed that Gio played the role of a “priest” at a marriage booth years before they eventually fell in love as adults
- Cristine also opened up about how their romance slowly developed after reconnecting many years later following the 2025 elections
- The actress said Gio officially asked her to be his girlfriend after 26 years, with the couple choosing a simple and intimate setup over a public proposal
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Cristine Reyes delighted viewers after sharing the heartwarming story behind her relationship with fiancé Gio Tingson during her guest appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on GMA Network.
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During the interview, veteran host Boy Abunda asked Cristine how fate eventually brought her and Gio together after many years.
“Ang tanong, paano kayo nagkasalubong ng landas?” Boy asked.
Cristine then revealed that they actually met as children during a school fair held at Ateneo de Manila University.
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“We’ve met in an Ateneo Grade School fair, in a marriage booth,” the actress recalled.
Boy immediately reacted with surprise and asked whether they were still very young at the time.
“Mga bata pa kayo?” he asked.
“Yes,” Cristine answered.
The actress explained that because she studied at St. Bridget’s School, an all-girls school, they were often invited to activities hosted by Ateneo, including fairs, theater plays, and social events.
“Kasi I study in an all-girls school so lahat ng mga all-girls school, we get invited to Ateneo to participate sa mga theater play, prom, school fair,” Cristine shared.
She added that she was only in sixth grade while Gio was already in seventh grade during that memorable encounter.
“I was a 6th grader, Gio was 7th grade and then, I got pulled sa marriage booth,” she recounted.
However, Cristine clarified that Gio was not actually the “groom” during the mock wedding activity.
“But hindi siya ’yung partner, hindi siya ’yung groom,” she said.
Boy then asked what role Gio had in the marriage booth.
“Ano si Gio?” he asked.
Cristine laughed before revealing the amusing answer.
“Siya ’yung pari sa marriage booth,” she said.
Cristine also shared details about how they reconnected as adults and how their friendship gradually evolved into romance.
“Yeah, pero with friends pa rin,” she explained when asked about reconnecting with Gio.
According to the actress, they initially spent time together casually before eventually becoming closer.
“Siguro nag-start kami na together lang, magkasama na kaming dalawa lang, mga few months after the election na,” she added.
Boy pointed out that the two only began seriously dating in 2025 before Gio eventually made their relationship official.
“Last year, 2025. You seriously started to date? Ngayon, tinanong ka na niya,” Boy remarked.
Meanwhile, according to reports from GMA News, Gio Tingson currently serves as the head of Grab’s Public Affairs and Government Relations division. Prior to joining Grab, he also held several positions in government and politics, including serving as chairperson of the National Youth Commission from 2014 to 2016. He likewise worked as Chief Political Officer for former senator Bam Aquino from 2016 to 2018 before later handling the Akbayan Citizens’ Action Party between 2018 and 2022.
Cristine Reyes is a well-known Filipina actress recognized for her extensive work in television and film over the years. She was formerly married to Ali Khatibi, and they have a daughter named Amarah, who was born on February 8, 2015. Cristine later confirmed that she and Ali had already separated, and in 2024 she disclosed that their marriage annulment had been finalized for over a year. After their breakup, Cristine briefly entered a relationship with actor Marco Gumabao before eventually finding love with Gio Tingson.
Earlier, Cristine Reyes thrilled fans online after confirming her engagement to Gio through a series of social media posts. The actress uploaded sweet photos from their trip to Hong Kong, where eagle-eyed netizens quickly noticed the engagement ring on her finger. She captioned the post with the now-viral phrase: “Every timeline led her. Endgame unlocked.”
Later on, Cristine also received numerous congratulatory messages from fellow celebrities after sharing the engagement news publicly. Stars such as Alessandra de Rossi, Carla Abellana, Alex Gonzaga, and Iza Calzado expressed their happiness and excitement for the couple as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives together.
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