Cindy Kurleto
Encyclopedia
Cynthia Kristina Kurleto (born April 21, 1981) is a model
, actress, and a former MTV VJ in the Philippines
. Her father is Austrian. She is known for being a commercial model and an FHM model in the Philippines and also for playing the role of Cassiopea in the hit series Encantadia
and its prequel/sequel Etheria
.
where she grew up. Cindy finished her education from elementary to college and took a Hotel and Restaurant Management course. She later became a waitress. In 2001, she left her job and decided to take a vacation in her other home country, the Philippines. She sold her car and apartment, quit her job, bought a ticket, packed one suitcase and left for the Philippines. Long after arriving, she decided to settle in Legazpi City, Albay for good. It was during her hosting stint at a local ABS-CBN show in Legazpi that she was spotted by a talent scout and offered to do modelling jobs in Manila.
Her first movie was Jerry Lopez Sineneng's Ngayong Nandito Ka with Kristine Hermosa
, Jericho Rosales
and Onemig Bondoc
(2003). Kurleto has been appearing on commercials and FHM Philippines and local TV shows ever since.
Kurleto was declared FHM Philippines' "Sexiest Woman of the World" in 2004, and appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines on April 2004.
She became a co-host in the longest noontime variety show "Eat Bulaga" and mainstay in Sundays' comedy show "Daddy Di Do Du". She left Eat Bulaga in November 2007. Her co-hosts at Eat Bulaga supported her decision.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, actress, and a former MTV VJ in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Her father is Austrian. She is known for being a commercial model and an FHM model in the Philippines and also for playing the role of Cassiopea in the hit series Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
and its prequel/sequel Etheria
Etheria
Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...
.
Biography
The daughter of Faustina Verdillo and Friedrich Kurleto, following her parents' divorce she was taken care of by her mother in AustriaAustria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
where she grew up. Cindy finished her education from elementary to college and took a Hotel and Restaurant Management course. She later became a waitress. In 2001, she left her job and decided to take a vacation in her other home country, the Philippines. She sold her car and apartment, quit her job, bought a ticket, packed one suitcase and left for the Philippines. Long after arriving, she decided to settle in Legazpi City, Albay for good. It was during her hosting stint at a local ABS-CBN show in Legazpi that she was spotted by a talent scout and offered to do modelling jobs in Manila.
Her first movie was Jerry Lopez Sineneng's Ngayong Nandito Ka with Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
, Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....
and Onemig Bondoc
Onemig Bondoc
Onemig Bondoc is a Filipino actor and television host. He was known for his roles in shows like TGIS and its spin-off Growing Up shown on GMA Network...
(2003). Kurleto has been appearing on commercials and FHM Philippines and local TV shows ever since.
Kurleto was declared FHM Philippines' "Sexiest Woman of the World" in 2004, and appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines on April 2004.
She became a co-host in the longest noontime variety show "Eat Bulaga" and mainstay in Sundays' comedy show "Daddy Di Do Du". She left Eat Bulaga in November 2007. Her co-hosts at Eat Bulaga supported her decision.
Television shows
- Eat Bulaga (2009) - As Host (Nag Balik)
- Eat Bulaga (2006) - As Host
- Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasEncantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasEncantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia...
(2006) - Cassiopea - EtheriaEtheriaEtheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...
(2005) - Cassiopea - EncantadiaEncantadiaEncantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
(2005) - - Cassiopea - Forever In My HeartForever In My HeartForever In My Heart is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Mark Reyes and Phil Noble. This drama series revolves around Angeline, Michael and Raphael.....
(2004) - Elaine - Daddy Di Do DuDaddy Di Do DuDaddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.-Plot:...
- Dodo Di Donut Du
- Masayang Tanghali Bayan (2003)
Awards
- Ranked # 3 - FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2003
- Ranked # 2 (# 1 Philippines' Finest) - FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2004
- Ranked # 5 - FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005
- Ranked # 7 - FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006