Maria Concepcion "Christine" Peji Bersola-Babao (; born October 30, 1970), also known as Tin Tin, is a Filipina multi-media personality. She is best known for appearing in the educational television program Sine'skwela.
Life and career
Christine Bersola-Babao is considered a "Celebrity Mother".
Controversy "Being Gay" interview article On March 11, 2013, Christine Bersola-Babao published a newspaper article titled "Being Gay" where she interviewed the television psychologist Camille Garcia, a Catholic conservative on what to do when a child is showing "signs" of being gay. Bersola-Babao alsoadded her method of raising her three-year-old son. The article became a trending topic on Twitter.
The article also failed to cite peer reviewed studies to back it. The Psychological Association of the Philippines noted that this ran counter to the professional and ethical commitments of the Psychological Profession.
The Psychological Association of the Philippines stated:
Bersola-Babao and Garcia's statements received criticism from Filipinos. The Ang Ladlad political party stated that “outdated and destructive gender stereotypes are not helpful and can have adverse effects on children’s sexual orientation and gender identity development.”
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Notes 1993 Noli Me Tangere Neneng 1993–1996 TV Patrol Anchor 1995 Binibining Pilipinas 1995 Herself (host) 1995–1997 Showbiz Lingo Herself (host) 1995–2002 Alas Singko y Medya Herself (host) 1997 Sine'skwela Anatom 2001–2002 Talk TV Herself (host) 2002–2005 Magandang Umaga, Bayan Herself (host) 2006 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television Herself (host) 2008–2009 Busog Lusog Herself (host) 2010–2011 Swak na Swak Herself (host) 2012–2014 Good Morning Club Herself (host) 2013–2014 Face the People Herself (host) 2022–present Julius & Tintin: Para sa Pamilyang Pilipino Herself (host)
Film
Year Title Role Note(s) . 1993 Dahil Mahal Kita (The Dolzura Cortez Story) Nurse 2003 Kung Ako Na Lang Sana Vicky 2006 Blue Moon Herself
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Results 2000 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Morning Show Host Alas Singko y Medya
References
External links Being gay | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star