Of Filipino, English, Spanish, and Chinese descent, Cristina Balmores was born in Los Angeles, California. From a large family of artists and entrepreneurs, she began performing on stage by age 5.At 12, she enlisted the aid of an agent and a manager, and dove into an intensive acting, dancing, and singing regimen.With endless hours of training and involvement in California regional dance and theater competitions, she obtained numerous first place awards, ultimately leading to an opportunity to take on Broadway.Upon being discovered by a Warner Bros. television executive, she soon got her start in commercials, print modeling, television, and film.Today, she juggles multiple positions in the entertainment industry, actively expanding her resume.