Sultry Regine has indeed come a long way. From being an MTV VJ to becoming the Philippines’ Dance Diva, she is certainly a star in her own right.
The actress is a favorite in various variety shows because of her passionate performances onstage. Her grooves and moves made her famous. Her sexy physique belies the fact that she is a mother of two. Now, she is one of the morning hosts of Unang Hirit!
I. BIO
A. Basic Info
Name: Regine Tolentino
Nickname: Reg
Birthday: September 8
Birthplace: Irvine, California, USA
Showbiz Anniversary: December 1995
B. Favorites
Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with my family, dancing, drawing and shopping
Sports: Dance sport
Pets: 2 Shitzus (Porky and Sparky) and lots of fishes
Actors/Actresses:
Local: Sharon Cuneta, Vilma Santos
Foreign: Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Brad Pitt
Movie: The Count of Monte Cristo, Wizard of Oz
TV Show: Oprah, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Singers: Beyonce Knowles, Regine Velasquez, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Bob Marley
Song: Ikaw by Sharon Cuneta
Music: Love songs and dance songs
Book: His Needs Her Needs
Author: J.K. Rowling, Mario Puzo
Expression: Live life to the fullest
C. Personal
Adjective that best describes you: Dedicated
Fashion: Very feminine-flowing skirt, tank top, heals and matching bag
Fashion Icon: Jennifer Lopez, Madonna
Pet Peeves: Dirty bathrooms, traffic
Fears: Death, spiders and bugs, heights, ghosts
Most treasured item: Photo albums of my family
Goals: To have a big happy family, a dance show, and for my boutique to branch out
Role Model: Oprah Winfrey
II. Q & A
Why did you enter showbusiness?
To have another activity to do outside of school when I first moved here
What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
Getting married at 18 years old!
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
A housewife or I would be a fashion designer or dance teacher
What is your biggest frustration/regret?
My height is my frustration and I regret not having to travel as much as I want to
What do most people don’t know about you?
That I’m a workaholic, down to earth and practical
What is your most unforgettable moment/experience?
Giving birth to my two daughters
What are you most proud of?
My two daughters, Azucena Reigne and Alyssandra Reigen
What do you value most?
I value my family most
What do you want to achieve?
I want to be the best mom, wife, performer, and businesswoman that I can be
What is your advice to aspiring artists?
Stay humble, enjoy your work, do your best at everything and always work hard to improve your craft. Do more than what is expected of you.
