Mary Clare Judith Phyllis "Niña" Atienza Jose-Quiambao (; born August 26, 1988)Nina Jose. Pinay Beauty. Retrieved on June 21, 2011. is a Filipina actress and politician serving as the mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan, since 2022. She was a competitor in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1 in 2006.Nina . Teen1.pinoybigbrother.com. Retrieved on June 21, 2011.Kimerald fans blast Niña Jose’s revelation | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (November 11, 2009). Retrieved on 2011-06-21. She is currently a contract actress for the ABS-CBN television network.Niña Jose: 'My boobs are real!' | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved on June 21, 2011. She has appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines magazine.
Personal life Jose is the older of two children born to Philip Jose and Clare Atienza, who later separated. From kindergarten through high school, she studied at Assumption College San Lorenzo, an all-girls Catholic school in Makati, Metro Manila.
In 2016, Jose met billionaire businessman Cezar T. Quiambao. Quiambao, was the president and chief executive officer of STRADCOM Corporation (the information technology service provider of the Land Transportation Office) and is now the president and CEO of the Agricultural Infrastructure and Leasing Corp. The couple met while Quiambao was campaigning for mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan. The two married three times, first in the United States, second in a civil ceremony and third in a Church wedding at the Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish in Bayambang. The couple had a son named Antonio. In 2020, Jose suffered a miscarriage. The would-be child was named Maria Christiano Isabelo. In 2025, Jose announced that she was expecting the couple's second child.
Career Entertainment career
In 2006, Jose was one of the housemates (contestants) in the first season of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. She was one of the most popular housemates in that reality show. Afterwards, she appeared in numerous television shows including Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao (2007), My Girl (2008), Your Song: My Only Hope (2008), Valiente (2012), Kidlat (2013), and many others. She also appeared in films like Shake, Rattle & Roll X (2008) and Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009).
Political career During the term of her husband as Mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan, Jose served as president of the Local Council of Women of Bayambang. One of her projects is the Abong na Aro or House of Love that provides shelter of women and children who were victim of physical and sexual abuse. She is also the president of the Agricultural Infrastructure and Leasing Corporation, a private entity of the Quiambao family that provided help for farmers in the municipality. Jose also served as president of Kasama Kita sa Barangay Foundation (KKSBFI), Incorporated. She was also behind the St. Vincent Ferrer Statue in Barangay Bani, that was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest bamboo sculpture.
In the 2022 elections, although her husband is eligible for a third and final term, she decided to run for mayor. She was elected mayor of Bayambang.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Note 2008 Shake, Rattle & Roll X Nicole Segment: Class Picture; special participation; starring role Desperadas 2 Cita 2009 Tarot Teen Auring Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love Erika 2010 Shake, Rattle and Roll XII Ray's girlfriend Segment: Isla; special participation; starring role 2011 Aswang Queenie 2012 D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Justine's suitor
Television Year Title Role 2006 Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Herself (Housemate) Your Song Presents: Akap Courtney Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Marikit 2007 Your Song Presents: Someday Bernice Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Marikit 2008 My Girl Anika Ramirez Lipgloss Camille Borromeo Your Song Presents: My Only Hope Jessie Singson / Ashley 2009 Banana Split Various roles Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Alyssa Rodriguez Nagsimula sa Puso Charie 2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumang Piso Para sa Puso Erika M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop Meg 2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya Nerissa Pinoy Samurai Herself I Dare You Herself (Challenger) Face to Face Untold Stories Presents: Kaagaw o Kaibigan Sheila The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Janna 2012 Valiente Leona Braganza 2013 Kidlat Xyra2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Briefcase Number 18 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Herself (Houseguest)
Modeling career and endorsements
TV commercials Year Company 2010 Tanduay
Endorsements Year Company 2011 Skin Central 2011–present Dr. Steve Mark Gan of Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center
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References
External links Actress' website "Niña Jose", IMDB