The actress, now 42, embraces family life with Oyo Sotto and their six children
Kristine Hermosa may no longer be as active in showbiz as she used to be, but she still has a way of turning heads whenever she shows up in public. That was the case when she joined actress-entrepreneur Jess Martinez at the opening of Skinlandia McKinley on Sept. 27 at Viceroy Residences in Taguig City.
At 42, the actress looked radiant. She said it’s the peace she’s found in her faith and in family life that gives her that glow.
These days, Kristine is focused on home life with husband Oyo Sotto and their six children. She admitted that the demands of showbiz no longer fit into her daily reality. Long tapings, overnight shoots, and unpredictable schedules, she explained, are impossible to balance with raising her kids.
“I miss it, of course. I grew up in this industry,” she said, reflecting on her years in showbiz. “But with six children and a husband to take care of, I can’t commit to the kind of schedule teleseryes require. It’s not like before when they could call me at any hour and I’d be ready.”
Still, Kristine has not closed the door completely. While teleseryes may be out of the picture for now, she maintains a presence online through House of D, the family’s new YouTube show, where she appears alongside her mother-in-law Dina Bonnevie, sister-in-law Danica Sotto-Pingris, brother-in-law Marc Pingris, and Oyo.
The program, where they discuss personal experiences and life lessons, allows Kristine to reconnect with audiences without the grueling demands of traditional tapings.
That’s also why, if she ever returns to mainstream work, Kristine said it would likely be through something lighter. “If it’s a sitcom, that’s possible,” she admitted. “At least that’s more manageable.”
Aside from her career choices, Kristine also touched on her personal life, including her relationship with Dina. Far from the usual stories of tension between in-laws, she shared that they simply get each other.
“She’s very straightforward, very blunt—and I’m the same,” Kristine shared. “That’s why we get along. If there are misunderstandings, they don’t last because we know how to talk about it. What matters is that God is at the center, so everything falls into place.”
That kind of honesty, Kristine added, has kept family relationships strong, even as she navigates life outside the spotlight.
Her candidness about aging also stood out during the event. Often called one of the industry’s most beautiful faces, Kristine said she sometimes feels the pressure of being labeled a “diyosa,” especially as she grows older.
“Of course, there are days when you feel insecure,” she admitted. “But I try to focus on being healthy, keeping myself neat, and making sure my heart is at peace. When God is there, you have contentment.”
For now, Kristine is content to stay grounded in family life, stepping into the public eye only when it feels right.
