It’s not common to see a famous actress dining in a public place, especially in a wet market where cleanliness standards can vary, and there are usually many people. This unexpected visit to the wet market in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, surprised and delighted onlookers. Without any pretense or airs, Beauty Gonzales, the renowned actress known as the “Beauty Queen,” was seen eating at the aforementioned wet market.
So, who is Beauty Gonzales? Beauty Gonzales, also known as Christine Marie Luche Gonzalez, was born in Dumaguete. Her mother, Carina Luche, is a Spanish Filipino from Cebu, while her father, Ibarra Manuel González, is Spanish. Her father was a former professional Jai Alai player in Manila and owned coconut and sugar cane farms in Pamplona, Negros Oriental. On the other hand, her mother comes from a politically influential family in Cebu. Beauty has an older sibling and attended St. Louis – Don Bosco before enrolling at Silliman University for college. However, she later became a part of Pinoy Big Brother.
Before joining Pinoy Big Brother, she was selected as one of Cebu’s 12 Prettiest Teens and was crowned Miss Teen Philippines – Central Visayas in 2006.
In February 2016, Gonzalez gave birth to her daughter with Norman Crisologo, and they named her Olivia Ines. Beauty and Norman, an art curator, got engaged in March 2017 and tied the knot in May at a ceremony in Tagaytay.
It’s undeniable that Beauty Gonzales is a well-known name in the showbiz industry, having been involved in various film projects and TV shows.
Currently, Beauty is working on a project in the mentioned location, which is why she readily embraced the opportunity to try local cuisine. She enjoyed meals like the famous healthy vegetable dish of the Ilonggos called “Laswa” and “Paksiw na Isda” (fish cooked in vinegar). There’s even a photo of Beauty seemingly buying soy sauce, and she happily bonded with and chatted with the people there.
Beauty Gonzales demonstrated her excellence not only as an actress but also as a genuine person who knows how to enjoy and appreciate local culture and cuisine. This endeared her to netizens, and her visit to the wet market showed her closeness to ordinary people. Source
