Early in her career, Cristina was one of several actresses whose names were linked by Philippine media to a controversy involving high-profile trips to Brunei, though she eventually transitioned from showbiz into a long political career. Marital Allegations (2018):
However, the "Mariposa" files suggest a different reality. Leaked emails between Cristina and her agent, Marcus Flint (who has since dropped her as a client), show a deliberate strategy to to boost ratings.
, an affair involving several high-profile Filipina actresses who were allegedly linked to high-paying "social" engagements in Brunei. More recently, the name is associated with a 2016 incident involving her daughter, Sofia Romualdez