Former actress Cristina Gonzalez-Romualdez was crowned 2022 Respect: Noble Queen of the Universe during the Coronation and Awarding Ceremony of the 4th edition of Respect: Noble Queen of the Universe Ltd., Inc., held at Tokyo Hotel, in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday. Gonzales-Romualdez was also awarded Ambassador Queen of Humanity.
Other winners were Noble Queen International Leira Buan (Ambassador Queen of Respect & Best in Long Gown), Noble Queen Globe Yuko Noguchi of Japan (Ambassador Queen of Health & Wellness), Noble Queen Earth Sheralene Shirata (Ambassador Queen of Environment & Best in National Costume), Noble Queen Tourism Jenny Miglioretto (Ambassador of Integrity), and Noble Queen of the Universe Ltd Marjorie Renner of USA (Ambassador Queen of Goodwill).
Gonzalez-Romualdez, well known as Kring Kring to the film industry, is the daughter of former Sampaguita Pictures’ ‘50s matinee idol, Jose Mari Gonzales, and was introduced in Regal Films’ Mainit na Puso in 1982 with Maricel Laxa and Miguel Rodriguez. She subsequently starred with actors Robin Padilla, Cesar Montano, Ian Veneracion, Aga Muhlach, and Gabby Concepcion.
Gonzalez-Romualdez, now 52, was married to Alfred Romualdez, current mayor of Tacloban City, with whom she has two daughters. She quit showbiz to become a politician and was elected as city councilor (2007-2016) and mayor (2016-2019) of Tacloban City.
The NQULI pageant promotes women empowerment with primary mission to enjoin women around the world to help, serve and uplift the condition of women and children in the communities across diverse societies with the help of partner organizations. NQULI International is headed by founder Eren Noche and national director Patricia Javier.
