- Worked as a touring backup singer for bands prior to becoming an official Lacuna Coil member.
- Works as a magazine editor when Lacuna Coil's not on tour.
- Frequently writes lyrics about, or sings about, abusive, dysfunctional relationships (ie: Entwined and Apocalyptica's SOS).
- In a departure from most Female Fronted Goth Metal bands, Cristina does not (or rarely) wears high heeled boots onstage. She prefers practical flat-heeled shoes, usually riding boots or high sneakers.
- Was friends with the late Lead Singer, Frontman, Bassist, Lyricist and Songwriter Peter Steele (January 17th, 1962-April 14th, 2010) of American Goth/Doom Metal band Type O Negative. Lacuna Coil and Type O Negative toured North America together in 2003. She wrote Lacuna Coil's "My Spirit" in his memory.
- Was in a longtime relationship with (ex)Slipknot Bassist Jim Root until 2017. Tragically she lost both her parents that same year.
- Vocal range is B(flat)2-A5, just under 3 Octaves.
- Used to be in a relationship with Lacuna Coil's Bassist Marco Coti Zelati around 2004.
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