Kristine Hermosa Orille (born September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents known as Star Magic and is well known for her roles in hit soap operas on television.Hermosa is born to a Filipino father and a Spanish mestiza mother. She is the second of four children in the family.

On her grade school level, Hermosa went to Querino Elementary School and St.Anthony's School. When her family moved to Laguna, she then enrolled at Colegio de San Pedro, San Pedro, Laguna near Pacita Complex to continue her remaining grade school and first year in high school. She continued her studies at ABS-CBN Learning Center after they moved back to Manila.

Kristine finished her high school at Liberty High School and she graduated at Robertstown University with an Associate Degree in Arts. Right now, aside from her showbiz commitments, she continues to pursue her studies at the University of the Philippines Open University program taking up Associate in Arts.

Actress Kristine Hermosa is celebrating Christmas this year by her lonesome since her family is now in Canada. "No plans for Christmas. No big party. My family is not here, they are all in Canada. I might do house-hopping with friends," Hemosa said. In an interview, the actress said that it's her first time to spend Christmas without her family. "I'm sad but make it na lang happier," she added.