Nadine Alexis Paguia Lustre (born October 31, 1993 in Quezon City), better known as Nadine Lustre, is a Filipina actress, TV host and singer. She is best known for her role as Eya Rodriguez in the film adaptation of Diary ng Panget and as Georgina Evangelista in the television remake of the Bagets film series. Lustre was a member and oftentimes lead vocalist of the all-female group called Pop Girls. Eventually, she left the group and became a solo singer.
Acting career[edit]
Lustre started as a TV host in RPN's children oriented show entitled Storyland, when she was nine years old. She became one of the members of the cast in TV5's youth-oriented program Bagets. Lustre also appeared in the film Petrang Kabayo with Vice Ganda on the lead role, and starred in P. S. I Love You a TV5 TV series.
When Viva Films got the film rights of the best-selling novel Diary ng Panget by HaveYouSeenThisGirL, she got role of the main protagonist, Eya Rodriguez. She starred together with James Reid, Yassi Pressman and Andre Paras. The movie was released on April 2, 2014 and became a box-office hit earning at least 119.5 million pesos during its 4-week run.
On June 2, 2014, it was confirmed that Nadine along with on-screen partner, James Reid will star in another film after the success of their first movie together. The movie is entitledTalk Back and You're Dead, which is another film based on the best-selling book of the same name by Alesana Marie.
Music career[edit]
As a singer, she joined the all-female group Pop Girls that was launched by Viva Entertainment where she oftentimes acted as the lead vocalist. She eventually left the group and started a solo music career.
Personal life[edit]
Lustre was born on October 31, 1993 in Quezon City, Philippines. Her parents are Myraquel Paguia-Lustre and Ulyses Lustre. She is often compared to Kathryn Bernardobecause of their resemblance. Some netizens bashed Lustre for imitating Bernardo] although Lustre was flattered with the comparison.
