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Cristy Fermin
Born
Cristinelli Salazar Fermin

(1956-07-23) July 23, 1956 (age 68)
Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Other namesBwak, Bwak, Bwak
Alma materLyceum of the Philippines University
Occupation(s)Talk show host, reporter, sexy actress
Years active1980–present

Cristinelli "Cristy" Salazar Fermin (Tagalog: [ˈkɾistɪ pɛɾˈmin]; born July 23, 1956) is a Filipino talk show host. She finished her bachelor's degree in journalism at the Lyceum of the Philippines University.[1]

Career

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Fermin started her career as a sexy star, but soon turned towards writing for tabloids, about movie stars and other celebrities. Her first television appearance was when she became the main host of the weekend showbiz talk show Movie Magazine on GMA Network in 1987. In 1992, ABS-CBN hired Fermin to host the Sunday talk show Showbiz Lingo with Butch Francisco. Fermin's participation as main host of Showbiz Lingo had the blessings from her producers Inday Badiday, and did not run in conflict with Movie Magazine, which aired on Saturdays. But in 1994, Fermin eventually left Movie Magazine and GMA Network after she signed an exclusive talent contract with ABS-CBN, which in return capitalized on Fermin's new title as the '90s "Queen of Intrigues" by giving her the daily talk show Cristy Per Minute which started airing in 1995. During this period, her residence was in Valenzuela, Metro Manila.[2]

Fermin also presented the ABS-CBN talk show S2: Showbiz Sabado with Edu Manzano and talent manager/host Alfie Lorenzo. After S2 was cancelled, Fermin joined The Buzz as one of its main hosts alongside Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino.

Fermin was suspended by the ABS-CBN management effective October 15, 2008, until December 31, 2008, on both The Buzz and the radio program Showbiz Mismo of DZMM, due to a controversial rift between her and former actress Nadia Montenegro.[3][4]

In April 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines affirmed a libel conviction and ordered her to pay a fine and damages to couple Anabelle Rama and Eddie Gutierrez instead of serving a jail term previously issued by a lower court.[5]

In 2010, Fermin moved to TV5 (now 5 until August 2020) as one of the main hosts of the weekly showbiz talk show Paparazzi. She was joined by Mo Twister and former The Buzz co-host Ruffa Gutierrez. She was a co-host of Juicy! with original hosts Alex Gonzaga and IC Mendoza.

On November 8, 2010, she returned to radio when her entertainment news program, Cristy FerMinute, was launched on Radyo5 92.3 News FM (now 92.3 Radyo5 True FM). The said program is also simulcast on AksyonTV (now One PH).

On July 28, 2012, TV5 Network Inc. canceled Paparazzi, while Juicy! was canceled on August 3. Fermin began hosting Ang Latest on August 4 of the same year.

In 24 Oras, May 2, 2024 interview, Atty. Jose Manalo Garcia and Shirley Kuan confirmed Bea Alonzo’s filing of 3 Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 complaints, including “false” reports of her alleged tax evasion at the Quezon City Prosecutors Office of Ana Fe Abad against Fermin, Ogie Diaz, online "Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update"-"Showbiz Now Na" co-hosts and an unnamed netizen.[6][7]

On May 10, 2024, Sharon Cuneta and Francis Pangilinan filed with the Makati Prosecutors Office of Prosecutor Dindo G. Venturanza, Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 complaints against Fermin. Britanico Sarmiento and Ringler Law Offices said the case is anchored on alleged defamation centering on the couple's "personal and family affairs.”[8] In Cristy FerMinute, Fermin replied thereto - “Territorial po 'yan, 'cyber libel' -- it comes with the territory.”[9]

On May 31, 2024, Dominic Roque filed defamation and cyberlibel complaint-affidavit with the Pasig Prosecutors's Office against Fermin. He anchored the criminal case on alleged "malicious statements and innuendos" on her YouTube channel 'Showbiz Now Na' streaming television.[10]

Filmography

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Television shows

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Year Title Role Network
2014 Showbiz Police Host TV5
2012–2013 Ang Latest Host TV5
2011–2020; 2021–present Cristy FerMinute Host AksyonTV
One PH
True FM TV
2011 Talentadong Pinoy Judge TV5
2010–2011 Star Confessions Host TV5
2010–2012 Paparazzi Host TV5
2010–2012 Juicy! Host TV5
2007–2010 Showbiz Mismo Host DZMM TeleRadyo
2003–2008 The Buzz Host ABS-CBN
2003 S2: Showbiz Sabado Host ABS-CBN
2002 Lunch Break Muna Co-Host IBC
1997–1999 Showbiz Lingo Plus Host ABS-CBN
1995–2000 Cristy Per Minute Host ABS-CBN
1992–1997 Showbiz Lingo Host ABS-CBN
1987–1994 Movie Magazine Host GMA Network
1983–1986 Big Ike's Happening, Now! Segment reporter City 2 Television

Radio shows

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Year Title Role Station
2010–present Cristy FerMinute Host 92.3 Radyo5 True FM
2004–2010 Showbiz Mismo Host DZMM

Film

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As public relations officer
Year Title Ref(s).
1985 S.W.A.K.: Samahang Walang Atrasan sa Kalaban

References

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  1. ^ Rodriquez, Jaja (October 13, 2008). "Cristy Fermin, from barrio lass to entertainment reporter (Part I)". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  2. ^ Burgos, Jun (July 21, 1994). "Talk show host accused of estafa". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 16. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  3. ^ Ramirez, Patty (October 16, 2008). "ABS-CBN suspends The Buzz host Cristy Fermin". ABS-CBN.com. ABS-CBN Interactive Inc. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008.
  4. ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 15, 2008). "ABS-CBN suspends Cristy Fermin's TV and radio contract". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  5. ^ "SC orders Cristy Fermin to pay Gutierrez couple P800,000". Asian Journal. Manila, Philippines: Asian Journal Publications, Inc. April 3, 2008. Archived from the original on April 6, 2008.
  6. ^ Siazon, Rachelle (May 2, 2024). "Bea sues Ogie Diaz". pep.ph. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Basina, Carby (May 2, 2024). "Bea Alonzo files cyber libel cases against Cristy Fermin, Ogie Diaz, and co-hosts". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  8. ^ Villanueva, Angelica (May 10, 2024). "Sharon Cuneta, Kiko Pangilinan file cyberlibel charges vs Cristy Fermin". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Felipe, MJ (May 10, 2024). "Cristy Fermin reacts to cyberlibel case filed by Sharon Cuneta, Kiko Pangilinan". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  10. ^ Llemit, Kathleen (May 31, 2024). "Dominic Roque files cyber libel case vs Cristy Fermin". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
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