Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez (born August 22, 1969), better known as Chin-Chin Gutierrez, is a Filipino retired actress and an environmentalist.
Gutierrez starred in a number of films during the 1990s, among them are Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994), Sa Aking Mga Kamay (1996) and April, May and June (1998) for Star Cinema.
She is best known as Marla in the romance drama Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko (1997) and as Josephine Bracken in Jose Rizal (1998). In the 2000s, she further gained recognition for her antagonistic roles in the popular soap operas Habang Kapiling Ka (2002-2003), Krystala (2004), Maging Sino Ka Man (2006-2008), and Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009-2010).
Personal life Gutierrez is the daughter of botanist Hermes Gutierrez and painter Cecilia Arnaldo. Cecilia was a former Franciscan nun who served in Italy.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts, graduating cum laude from Miriam College. She subsequently enrolled in a combined MA/PhD program in Organizational Development, major in Transformative Spirituality, at the Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute (SAIDI), which she recently completed. She also earned a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, with a specialization in Biblical Theology, from the Loyola School of Theology.
Career Gutierrez was initially known for her television commercials. She had a break in televesion when she starred in the 1992 series Noli me Tangere by director Eddie Romero. Billed as Maria Jose Arnaldo, she played the role of Maria Clara.
Gutierrez is noted for playing antagonistic roles in the ABS-CBN television series Dahil May Isang Ikaw and Maging Sino Ka Man. She also had roles in feature films. Her last television appearance was in 2010.
She retired from acting in 2015. Music In late 2003, Gutierrez released, after two years in the making, an album of her versions of lullabies from around the Philippine archipelago, in around half a dozen languages and dialects, including Hiligaynon, Waray, Cebuano, Bicol, Tagalog and others. The album, UYAYI: A Collection of Philippine Lullabies, was the result of field research capturing sound recordings of elders around the country singing their traditional songs for the youth, then a process of laborious re-recording of the songs, accompanied by Pinoy musicians such as Bo Razon, Joey Ayala, Tots Tolentino, Malou Matute and Rachel Conanan.http://www.chinchingutierrez.com.ph/uyayi.php The double CD includes one CD of her music, and one of the field recordings, plus a short video of the making. It has won several awards, received a National Commission for Culture and the Arts grant, and was the focus of a few music showcases.
Advocacy Gutierrez is the founding chair and president of the ecological foundation Alaga LAHAT, which she created in 2006. This organization was a member of the Eco-Waste Coalition. Previous to having her own group, she was also a founding member and officer of Mother Earth Foundation.
A vegetarian, she starred in an ad for PETA Asia-Pacific in which she said that "fish are friends, not food".
Post-retirement Gutierrez went private after her retirement and has not maintained presence in social media. She is rumored to have become a Carmelite sister or nun but there is no confirmation of this claim as of 2021.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1991 Onyong Majikero Sheila 1992 Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Cynthia / Michelle / Maria Jose Arnaldo 1993 Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?) Gina 1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Marissa Johnny Guess: Ang Taong Laging Nagtatanong Stephanie Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story Rosie 1995 Escobar (Walang Sasantuhin) Norma Lopez Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Gilda Ortega 1996 Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon Sa Aking mga Kamay Camille dela Rosa Bloo Claire 1997 Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko Maria 1998 Bayad Puri Sa Pusod ng Dagat Mrs. Santiago April, May, June May My Guardian Debil Ama Namin Ka Riza Legacy Grace Jose Rizal Josephine Bracken 2000 Pedrong Palad Rose Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi Television film 2001 Tatarin Paeng's mother 2003 Tomagan 2005 Rigodon Salome 2006 The Mourning Girls Carmen Pandanggo Claire 2007 A Love Story Concha I've Fallen for You Tessa Tamano Reyes 2008 Cul de Sac Lyra 2015 Watawat (The Flag) Marcela Agoncillo
Television Year Title Role Notes 1993 Noli Me Tangere Maria Clara de los Santos Billed as Maria Jose Arnaldo 1995 Melinda Melinda 1996 Bayani Teresa Magbanua 1997 Desaparacido 2002 Habang Kapiling Ka Helga Lamermoore Supporting role / antagonist 2004 Krystala Super Z / Zora / Zorina 2005 Komiks Presents: Valentina Valentina's mother 2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Minokawa 2007 Maging Sino Ka Man Corazon Roxas vda. de Berenguer Supporting role / antagonist 2008 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Corazon Roxas-Romualdez2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tasa Ellen Dahil May Isang Ikaw Patricia Aragon - Alferos Lead role / antagonist Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda Coring / Corita Lead role 2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Teresa Malimban Guest role2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Kristine Esmeralda Lopez-Fortalejo Special participation Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Ring Flor Lead role 2023 Cattleya Killer Camille dela Rosa Archive footage
Awards and recognition 2004 Recipient of the TOWNS (The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service) Award for her environmental advocacy.
Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results1995Gawad UrianBest Supporting ActressMaalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie1996Asian Television AwardBest ActressMelinda1996FAMAS AwardBest ActressRedeem Her Honor1997FAMAS AwardBest ActressSa Aking mga Kamay1998Asian Television AwardBest Supporting ActressDesaparacido1999Gawad UrianBest Supporting ActressSa Pusod ng Dagat1999FAMAS AwardBest Supporting ActressAma Namin2003Time AsiaAsian Heroes2007MYX Music AwardsFavorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video"Pintura" by Kjwan
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