Cristina was born and raised in Ecuador. She started her career as a model in Guayaquil and as a contestant in the Miss Ecuador pageant. Cristina first drew praise for her role in Riansex, a comedy television show co-produced by “el Turco” from the famous Argentinian TV program Video Match. After several more stints on hit Ecuadorian TV shows, Cristina fell in love with acting and moved to the U.S. She has studied in Los Angeles with Jeff Goldblum as well as other prominent teachers and at Playhouse West, one the premier acting schools in the country.

Cristina has acted in short films, features and industrials. Recently, she collaborated with award-winning directors Michael Winokur and Iana Simeonov in Selling Rosario, a short film that has received several awards including winner of Best Short at the 2014 Napa Valley Film Festival.