Biography for
Christel Khalil More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

30 November 1987, Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth Name

Christel Adnana Khalil

Height

5' 5" (1.65 m)

Spouse

Stephen Hensley

(21 September 2008 - 2011) 1 child

Trivia

Is very close friends with Young and the Restless co-star Lyndsy Fonseca.

Her father is Pakistani, and her mother is of African American, White American and Native American ancestry.

Studies with Amy Lyndon.

She gave birth to a baby boy named Michael Hensley April 17 2010. The child's father is Stephen Hensley.

Youngest of four children. Has three older brothers - Alex, Adam and Chris.

Mother, Belita Edwards is African American, Caucasian, and Native American. Father(name unknown) is Pakistani.

Close friends with actors Ty Hodges, Amy Correa Bell, Tammin Sursok and Bryton James.

Has several tattoos. At least two of which are Christian-inspired. Has Christian fish symbol on her left wrist and the word "redemption" on her left forearm.

Began acting at age 5.

Met former husband, Stephen Hensley, at church.

Plays the acoustic guitar.

Personal Quotes

[on being multiracial in Hollywood] There have been a lot of parts I haven't gotten because they couldn't define my look. Oh you're not black enough, you're not Hispanic enough. If it's a role within a family, I wouldn't get it b/c I didn't look enough like the rest of the family. It has definitely has affected my career, but not in a good way.

[clarifying her ethnic background] My dad is Pakistani, so I'm 50% Pakistani. My mom is multi-racial. She's black, white and American Indian. I'm a unique mutt.

[on what drives her] Jesus. Without Him I am nothing and can do nothing.

My favorite words are anything from the Bible. It encourages me on a daily basis and gives me answers when I desperately need them.

Where Are They Now

(July 2005) Has announced that she will leave "The Young and the Restless" at the end of the summer to pursue a film career. The role of Lily will be recast.

(2006) Has returned to "The Young and the Restless" in the role of Lily.