Who Is Christopher Briney’s Girlfriend? Everything You Need to Know about Isabel Machado

Christopher Briney, who plays Conrad Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty, has kept his real-life romance much simpler than his on-screen love triangle. The 27-year-old actor has been in a long-term relationship with actress Isabel Machado—and fans are finally getting curious about the woman behind the star.

Let’s take a closer look at Isabel Machado and her relationship with Briney.

Who is Isabel Machado?

Isabel Rose Machado is an actress and performer originally from Chicago. She moved to New York City to study at Pace University, where she earned a BFA in Acting for Film, Television, Voice Over & Commercial in 2020.

She’s not only an actress but also a talented singer and dancer. Isabel is trained in ballet, jazz, modern dance, and can sing as a first soprano—able to hit a high G note. She also plays piano and studied dance with the Cecchetti Council of America.

She has appeared in commercials and theater productions and is passionate about both screen and stage work.

How Did Briney and Machado Meet?

Christopher and Isabel met while attending Pace University. At first, they were just friends and roommates. Their friendship eventually turned romantic after college.

Briney told People magazine: “We were friends first. We went to college together and lived together. We knew we could do it.”

Their bond grew over time, and fans got a peek at their early chemistry in a college TikTok scene where they played a couple breaking up.

Relationship Timeline Highlights

• 2018: Machado posted the first photo of Briney on Instagram, walking in downtown NYC.

• June 2022: They made their red carpet debut at the The Summer I Turned Pretty premiere. Briney also shared a sweet anniversary post: “A whole year!? I could never want anything else 💘”

• October 2023: At the Women’s Wear Daily Honors, Briney praised Isabel’s fashion advice, saying she encourages him to be authentic.

• February 6, 2025: They attended the Prada SS25 Campaign party in New York City.

• February 2025: Isabel shared a romantic picture from the event that appeared in the New York Times, captioned: “Love in the Sunday paper.”

• July 2025: In an Interview Magazine article, Briney recalled how Isabel first noticed him doing magic tricks at a college bar.

Briney celebrated Isabel’s birthday in February 2025 with a heartfelt Instagram caption: “My dear Isabel turns 27 today 💓 thank you for always walking by my side. You make me the luckiest boy in the world.”

A Supportive, Private Couple

Though both are in the entertainment industry, Briney and Machado have kept their romance mostly private, only giving fans occasional glimpses. Whether it’s walking the red carpet, celebrating milestones, or supporting each other’s careers, the couple continues to inspire with their down-to-earth love story.