By now, you’ve probably devoured season two of The Summer I Turned Pretty and, if you’re a Conrad girlie, no doubt it’s left one name on your mind: Christopher Briney.
If you’re not on board the SITP train yet, allow us to catch you up. The series is based on the novel trilogy by Jenny Han, and follows Belly (Lola Tung), as her heart is pulled in the direction of two brothers, Conrad (Chrstopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno).
Unsurprisingly, the love triangle has divided audiences, with viewers fiercely batting for #TeamConrad or #TeamJeremiah.
But for the Conrad girlies amongst us, we’ve taken a deep dive into the life of the actor behind our favourite broody teen, including digging up the details on his real-life romance. So who is Christopher Briney’s girlfriend? Below, everything we know about the Summer I Turned Pretty star.
Does Christopher Briney Have A Girlfriend?
We hate to break your hearts, but Christopher Briney does have a girlfriend. The actor has been dating Isabel Machado (who just so happens to have almost the exact same name as his on-screen love interest) since 2021.
Who Is Christopher Briney’s Girlfriend, Isabel Machado?
Christopher Briney’s girlfriend, Isabel, was born in Chicago, but now resides in New York, where she is pursuing a career in acting. According to her website, Isabel has appeared in a host of local film, television, and stage productions, and also has some pretty impressive training accreditations to her name. Plus, in addition to her acting chops, Isabel is also a talented singer, and a trained ballerina.
While the pair keep their relationship relatively low-key, they occasionally make appearances on each other’s Instagram grids.
On June 24, 2022, Chris posted an adorable series of them together to commemorate their first anniversary, writing, “A whole year!? I could never want anything else.”
And in May of 2023, he also documented their holiday to Grenada, an island in the West Indies, with a series of sweet beachside snaps.
Chris also occasionally opens up about his relationship in interviews. In July 2023, he spoke to People, saying,”When my girlfriend tells me I’m pretty, I think I feel pretty.”
Isabel also accompanied Chris to the premier of season one of The Summer I Turned Pretty, looking stunning as they posed together on the red carpet. And just when we thought they couldn’t be any cuter, Chris carried Isabel’s high heels later in the night. We love a supportive boyfriend.
How Did Isabel Machado And Christopher Briney Meet?
Isabel and Chris, both 25, met at Pace University, where she graduated with a BFA in Acting for Film, Television, Voiceover, and Commercials in 2020. In a video unearthed on TikTok, the pair even acted in a scene together during their time at uni, where they played a couple in the midst of a breakup – a very different picture to their loved-up reality.
Speaking to People in October 2023, Chris said: “We were friends first, We went to college together and we lived together. We knew that we could do it.”
Who Else Has Christopher Briney Dated?
While Chris’s on-screen counterpart Conrad might have been in a slew of relationships, it seems the opposite is true in real-life. From what we can tell, Isabel is Chris’ first relationship — at least since he rose to public attention.
What Else Has Christopher Briney Appeared In?
If you’re wondering how you’re going to fill the months waiting for season three (yes, it’s been confirmed) of TSIP to air, don’t fret.
Continuing his streak as an on-screen heartbreaker, Chris recently portrayed Aaron Samuels in the film adaptation of the Mean Girls Broadway musical. He starred across from Aussie actress Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, the role that Lindsay Lohan portrayed in the original film, and Renee Rapp as Regina George.
He also had a role in Daliland, where he played James, a young man tasked with ensuring esteemed artist Salvador Dali produces new artwork in preparation for a big exhibition.
And with the massive success of The Summer I Turned Pretty only set to grow, we’re sure his CV will include some more stellar credits in no time.
Kirsty Thatcher