Cristy Fermin

Cristinelli "Cristy" Fermin (born July 23, 1956) is a Filipino talk show host, showbiz reporter, and a yellow journalist known widely for her tabloid journalism. She finished her bachelor's degree in journalism at the Lyceum of the Philippines University.[1]

Cristy Fermin
Born
Cristinelli Fermin

(1956-07-23) July 23, 1956
Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Alma materLyceum of the Philippines University
OccupationTalk show host, reporter
Years active1980–present

Career

She started her career as a political journalist, 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, Cristy eventually left Movie Magazine and GMA Network after she signed an exclusive talent contract with ABS-CBN, which in return capitalized on Cristy's new title as the '90s "Queen of Intrigues" by giving her the daily talk show Cristy Per Minute which started airing in 1995.

Fermin also appeared in the 2003 Showbiz Gossip Series S2: Showbiz Sabado with Edu Manzano and talent manager/host Alfie Lorenzo. She also appeared in the showbiz talk show The Buzz, with main hosts 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 controversial rift issues between her and former actress Nadia Montenegro.[2][3]

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.[4]

In 2010, Cristy Fermin returned on TV5 (now 5) 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 is also a co-host of Juicy! with original hosts Alex Gonzaga and IC Mendoza.

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

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

Filmography

Television shows
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2014Showbiz PoliceHostTV5
2012–2013Ang LatestHostTV5
2011–2012Real ConfessionsHostTV5
2011Talentadong PinoyJudgeTV5
2010–2011Star ConfessionsHostTV5
2010–2012PaparazziHostTV5
2010–2012Juicy!HostTV5
2003–2008The BuzzHostABS-CBN
2003S2: Showbiz SabadoHostABS-CBN
2002Lunch Break MunaCo-HostIBC
1997–1999Showbiz Lingo PlusHostABS-CBN
1995–1999Cristy Per MinuteHostABS-CBN
1992–1997Showbiz LingoHostABS-CBN
1987–1994Movie MagazineHostGMA Network
1983–1986Big Ike's Happening, Now!Segment reporterCity 2 Television

Radio shows
YearTitleRoleStation
2010–presentCristy FerMinuteHostRadyo5 92.3 News FM
2004–2010Showbiz MismoHostDZMM

References
  1. Rodriquez, Jaja (13 October 2008). "Cristy Fermin, from barrio lass to entertainment reporter (Part I)". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  2. Ramirez, Patty (16 October 2008). "ABS-CBN suspends The Buzz host Cristy Fermin". ABS-CBN.com. ABS-CBN Interactive Inc. Archived from the original on 19 October 2008.
  3. Santiago, Erwin (15 October 2008). "ABS-CBN suspends Cristy Fermin's TV and radio contract". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  4. "SC orders Cristy Fermin to pay Gutierrez couple P800,000". Asian Journal. Manila, Philippines: Asian Journal Publications, Inc. 3 April 2008. Archived from the original on 6 April 2008.
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