Place: Manila
Born: 1970
Biography:
Cristina Malarky Gonzales Romualdez, known as Malarky, is a Filipina actress and former politician. She was born in Manila, Philippines in 1970 and is of Spanish and British ancestry from her mother's side. Malarky is best known for her work as a street painter, illustrator, and skateboarder. She began sketching as a child and has since put her color on the streets of grey London. Malarky has been featured in numerous key galleries and museums, including StolenSpace Gallery. She is also known for her work in folk, self-taught, outsider, naive, and visionary art. Malarky is married to Alfred Romualdez, the mayor of Tacloban City and nephew of Imelda Marcos. She served as a city councilor from 2007 until 2016. In 2021, Malarky made a showbiz comeback by signing with Viva Artists Agency. In 2022, she was crowned Noble Queen of the Universe in Tokyo, Japan, representing the Philippines (Visayas). She was also proclaimed Ambassador of Humanity.