# Chin-Chin Gutierrez

Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez (born November 22, 1971), better known as Chin-Chin Gutierrez, is a Filipina actress and environmentalist.
Gutierrez starred in a number of films during the 1990s, among them are Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994), Sa Aking Mga Kamay (1996) and April, May and June (1998) for Star Cinema.

## Personal life

Gutierrez is the daughter of botanist Hermes Gutierrez and painter Cecilia Arnaldo. Cecilia was a former Franciscan nun who served in Italy.
She earned her bachelor's degree in communication arts, graduated CumLaude from Miriam College and was enrolled in a combined MA/PhD program in organizational development (major in transformative spirituality) at the Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute (SAIDI), recently completing the same.

## Career

Gutierrez was initially known for her television commercials. She had a break in televesion when she starred in the 1992 series Noli me Tangere by director Eddie Romero. Billed as Maria Jose Arnaldo, she played the role of Maria Clara.
Gutierrez is noted for playing antagonistic roles in the ABS-CBN television series Dahil May Isang Ikaw and Maging Sino Ka Man. She also had roles in feature films. Her last television appearance was in 2010.
She retired from acting in 2015.

## Advocacy

Gutierrez is the founding chair and president of the ecological foundation Alaga LAHAT, which she created in 2006. This organization was a member of the Eco-Waste Coalition. Previous to having her own group, she was also a founding member and officer of Mother Earth Foundation.
A vegetarian, she starred in an ad for PETA Asia-Pacific in which she said that "fish are friends, not food".
Dahil May Isang Ikaw at Maging Sino Ka Man. Naging in-demand din siya sa mga pelikula at TV commercials.

## Post-retirement

Gutierrez went private after her retirement and has not maintained presence in social media. She is rumored to have become a Carmelite sister or nun but there is no confirmation of this claim as of 2021.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1991 | Onyong Majikero | Sheila | |
| 1992 | Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal | Cynthia / Michelle / Maria Jose Arnaldo | |
| 1993 | Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?) | Gina | |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Marissa | |
| 1994 | Johnny Guess: Ang Taong Laging Nagtatanong | Stephanie | |
| 1994 | Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story | Rosie | |
| 1995 | Escobar (Walang Sasantuhin) | Norma Lopez | |
| 1995 | Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie | Gilda Ortega | |
| 1996 | Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon | | |
| 1996 | Sa Aking mga Kamay | Camille dela Rosa | |
| 1996 | Bloo | Claire | |
| 1997 | Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko | Maria | |
| 1998 | Bayad Puri | | |
| 1998 | Sa Pusod ng Dagat | Mrs. Santiago | |
| 1998 | April, May, June | May | |
| 1998 | My Guardian Debil | | |
| 1998 | Ama Namin | Ka Riza | |
| 1998 | Legacy | Grace | |
| 1998 | Jose Rizal | Josephine Bracken | |
| 2000 | Pedrong Palad | Rose | |
| 2000 | Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi | | Television film |
| 2001 | Tatarin | Paeng's mother | |
| 2003 | Tomagan | | |
| 2005 | Rigodon | Salome | |
| 2006 | The Mourning Girls | Carmen | |
| 2006 | Pandanggo | Claire | |
| 2007 | A Love Story | Concha | |
| 2007 | I've Fallen for You | Tessa Tamano Reyes | |
| 2008 | Cul de Sac | Lyra | |
| 2015 | Watawat (The Flag) | Marcela Agoncillo | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Maria Clara de los Santos | Billed as Maria Jose Arnaldo | CCP ABC 5 |
| 1995 | Melinda | Melinda | | GMA Network |
| 1996 | Bayani | Teresa Magbanua | | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Desaparacido | | | GMA Network |
| 2002 | Habang Kapiling Ka | Helga Lamermoore | | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Krystala | Super Z / Zora / Zorina | | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Komiks Presents: Valentina | Valentina's mother | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Minokawa | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Corazon Roxas vda. de Berenguer | Supporting role / antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik | Corazon Roxas-Romualdez | Supporting role / antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tasa | Ellen | | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Patricia Aragon - Alferos | Lead role / antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda | Coring / Corita | Lead role | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Teresa Malimban | Guest role | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Kristine Esmeralda Lopez-Fortalejo | Special participation | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Ring | Flor | Lead role | ABS-CBN |
| 2023 | Cattleya Killer | Camille dela Rosa | Archive footage | Amazon Prime Video |

## Music

In late 2003, Gutierrez released, after two years in the making, an album of her versions of lullabies from around the Philippine archipelago, in around half a dozen languages and dialects, including Hiligaynon, Waray, Cebuano, Bicol, Tagalog and others. The album, UYAYI: A Collection of Philippine Lullabies, was the result of field research capturing sound recordings of elders around the country singing their traditional songs for the youth, then a process of laborious re-recording of the songs, accompanied by Pinoy musicians such as Bo Razon, Joey Ayala, Tots Tolentino, Malou Matute and Rachel Conanan. The double CD includes one CD of her music, and one of the field recordings, plus a short video of the making. It has won several awards, received a National Commission for Culture and the Arts grant, and was the focus of a few music showcases.

## Awards and recognition

2004
* Recipient of the TOWNS (The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service) Award for her environmental advocacy.
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
| 1995 | Gawad Urian | Best Supporting Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Won |
| 1996 | Asian Television Award | Best Actress | Melinda | Won |
| 1996 | FAMAS Award | Best Actress | Redeem Her Honor | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAMAS Award | Best Actress | Sa Aking mga Kamay | Nominated |
| 1998 | Asian Television Award | Best Supporting Actress | Desaparacido | Won |
| 1999 | Gawad Urian | Best Supporting Actress | Sa Pusod ng Dagat | Nominated |
| 1999 | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actress | Ama Namin | Nominated |
| 2003 | Time Asia | Asian Heroes | — | Included |
| 2007 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video | "Pintura" by Kjwan | Won |