Claudine Barreto

Claudine Barretto
Barretto as mermaid in Marina
Born	Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (1979-07-20) July 20, 1979 (age 37)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1992-2013; 2015-present
Agent	Star Magic (1992-2009; 2015-present) GMA Artist Center (2009-2012) Viva Artists Agency (2009-present)

Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (born July 20, 1979) is a Filipina multi-awarded actress, entrepreneur and product endorser.

In 1992, Barretto was discovered by talent manager Douglas Quijano through older sister, Gretchen Barretto, also an actress. That same year, she landed her first major break on television when she was cast for ABS-CBN'syouth-oriented musical variety show, Ang TV. She then played Dolphy's daughter named Bing in the sitcom Home Along Da Riles, and Agot Isidro's sister named Tony in Oki Doki Doc, starring Aga Muhlach.

Barretto's lead television roles started with 1997's Mula Sa Puso where she played the rich heiress, Via, opposite Rico Yan and Diether Ocampo. Then came 1999's Saan Ka Man Naroroon where her performance as triplets Rosario, Rosenda and Rosemarie earned her a nomination for Best Actress in the Asian TV Awards. As a film actress, she has received two FAMAS Awards for Best Actress and a Luna Award for Best Actress. Barretto is also noted for her show such as Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (2001-2003), ASAP (2003-2009), Marina (2004) and Iisa Pa Lamang (2008). Her popular film works include Anak (2000), Got 2 Believe (2002), Kailangan Kita (2002), Milan (2004), Nasaan Ka Man (2005) and Sukob (2006).