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.

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.

The actress said that though she really wanted to follow her family abroad she has no choice since she has to attend to her showbiz commitments. I can't, I have work here. Echo (Jericho Rosales) and I started na ‘yung pang-Christmas namin ‘yung MMK and next one I will do yung ‘Maruja’ and yung next ‘yung soap namin ni Echo," she said.