Kathryn Bernardo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kathryn Bernardo
Bernardo in 2025
Born	Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (1996-03-26) March 26, 1996 (age 29) Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Alma mater	Enderun Colleges
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	2003 (2003)–present
Agent	Star Magic (2003–present)
Musical career
Genres	Pop OPM
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2014 (2014)–present
Labels	Star Music
YouTube information
Years active	2019 (2019)–present
Subscribers	4.15 million
Total views	100.5 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of March 4, 2024.

Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a famous Filipino actress. She started acting when she was a child. She played younger versions of main characters in TV shows like It Might Be You (2003).

Kathryn became very well-known in 2010 with the TV show Mara Clara. Since then, she has become one of the most popular and successful actors in the Philippines. Her movies have earned a lot of money, making her the highest-grossing Filipino actress of the 2010s.

She is known as the "Box Office Queen of her generation." She is the only Filipino actress with two movies that each earned over ₱800 million. Forbes Asia also recognized her as one of the most influential celebrities in the Asia-Pacific region on social media.

Kathryn has starred in many popular TV series. These include Mara Clara (2010–2011) and Princess and I (2012–2013). Other big shows were Got to Believe (2013–2014) and Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015–2016). She also appeared in La Luna Sangre (2017–2018) and 2 Good 2 Be True (2022).

Her famous films include She's Dating the Gangster (2014) and Crazy Beautiful You (2015). She also starred in Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016) and Can't Help Falling in Love (2017). Her movies The Hows of Us (2018), Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019), and its sequel Hello, Love, Again (2024) are among the highest-earning Filipino films ever.

Early Life and Education

Kathryn Bernardo was born on March 26, 1996. Her birthplace was Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, in the Philippines. She is the youngest of four children. Her parents are Luzviminda and Teodore Bernardo.

She was raised in a certain faith. Later, around 2016, she changed her faith.

School Days

Before she started acting in 2003, Kathryn went to Flowerlane Montessori Children's House. This school was in Cabanatuan. Later, she attended OB Montessori Center in Quezon City.

Because she was so busy with acting, she joined a homeschooling program in 2011. This program was at UST Angelicum College. She also started studying marketing at Enderun Colleges. However, she had to pause her studies because of her TV series Got to Believe. As of 2021, she still wanted to finish her college degree in marketing or communication arts.

Career Highlights

2003–2011: Starting Out and First Big Roles

Kathryn began her acting journey in 2003. She played young Cielo in ABS-CBN's It Might Be You. In 2006, she got her first main role in the TV series Super Inggo. She played Maya, who was the main character's love interest.

After that, she appeared in various ABS-CBN shows. These included Krystala and Vietnam Rose. She then joined the children's comedy show Goin' Bulilit.

As a child actress, Kathryn played young Victoria in ABS-CBN's Magkaribal. She also played young Jenny in GMA's Endless Love. Both of these shows started on June 28, 2010.

Her biggest break came when she got the main role of Mara David. This was in the remake of the 1992 drama series Mara Clara. The show was a huge success. It helped her become known as a rising actress. After Mara Clara, Kathryn starred in the teen show Growing Up. She played Ella, a 15-year-old girl living with her single mom.

Kathryn's film career started in 2003. She had a small role as young Lupe in the movie Lupe: A Seaman's Wife. The next year, she was in the superhero comedy film Gagamboy. She played Tsoknat in this movie. She became more widely known in the family drama movie Way Back Home in 2011. She starred alongside her Mara Clara co-star Julia Montes. In the same year, she was in the horror film Shake, Rattle & Roll 13. Critics praised her acting in this movie.

2012–2022: Working with Daniel Padilla

Kathryn Bernardo at an awards event in May 2013

After Mara Clara, Kathryn became even more famous. This was with the popular TV drama series Princess and I. She starred with Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil. In the show, she played Mikay, who was also Princess Areeyah. This show was special because it was the first Philippine series filmed in Bhutan. It was praised for its grand production.

Later in 2012, Kathryn and Daniel were in the romantic-comedy film 24/7 in Love. They also joined the comedy film Sisterakas with Vice Ganda. This movie was part of the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Kathryn and Daniel became known as KathNiel. Their first movie together as the main stars was Must Be... Love. It was a romantic comedy released in March 2013. In August of that year, they starred in the TV series Got to Believe. This show had high ratings throughout its run. In December 2013, they were in the horror film Pagpag. This movie was an entry in the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Their teamwork continued with the successful movie She's Dating the Gangster in July 2014. It was one of the highest-earning films that year. Kathryn and Daniel received stars on the Eastwood Walk of Fame in Quezon City. This recognized their contributions to Philippine entertainment in December 2014.

Over the years, Kathryn and Daniel worked together on many successful films and TV shows. They starred in the 2015 film Crazy Beautiful You. Then came the 2016 film Barcelona: A Love Untold. This movie became the second highest-earning film of that year. For her role in Barcelona: A Love Untold, Kathryn won her first Box Office Queen title. This was at the 48th Box Office Entertainment Awards in 2017. Their partnership continued in Can't Help Falling in Love in 2017. All these movies earned a lot of money.

On television, they starred together in the 2015 remake of Pangako Sa 'Yo. They continued their partnership in the fantasy series La Luna Sangre in 2017.

In 2018, Kathryn made history. She was the first Filipino actress to have a movie earn over ₱800 million. This was for The Hows of Us with Daniel Padilla. For her acting, she won her first Best Actress award. This was at the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies and the 2019 EDDYS Award. The next year, she reached this milestone again with Hello, Love, Goodbye. She starred with GMA actor Alden Richards. This film was a big success worldwide. It earned ₱880 million. It broke box office records in the Philippines and other countries. The movie was the highest-earning Filipino film of all time for over four years (2019-2024). For these two successful movies, Kathryn received the Phenomenal Box Office Star awards twice. This was for two years in a row (2019-2020). She also won the Film Actress of the Year award in 2020.

In 2022, Kathryn reunited with Daniel Padilla in the TV series 2 Good 2 Be True. This was their last project together before their relationship ended in 2023. She was named the Outstanding Asian Star at the 18th Seoul International Drama Awards.

2023–Present: Continued Success

In 2023, Kathryn starred in A Very Good Girl. This was her first solo film in several years. She starred alongside Dolly de Leon. For her performance, she won her first Best Actress Award. This was at the 72nd FAMAS Awards in 2024. She also won the National Winner Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. This was at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. In the same year, she won the Box Office Queen title for the second time. This was at the 52nd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.

After five years, Kathryn reunited with Alden Richards in Hello, Love, Again. This was the sequel to their 2019 film Hello, Love, Goodbye. The film was a big success worldwide. It became the first Filipino film to earn over ₱1 billion. She was honored with the Star Rising Leopard Award. This was at the 10th Asian World Film Festival in November 2024.

In 2025, she returned to television. She became one of the judges for the seventh season of Pilipinas Got Talent.

Personal Life

In 2018, Kathryn confirmed her long-term relationship with actor Daniel Padilla. Their relationship began on May 25, 2012. On November 30, 2023, they announced that their relationship had ended.

Since April 2024, Kathryn has owned a house in Antipolo.

Business Ventures

In 2017, Kathryn started her nail salon business. It is called KathNails by KCMB. It has eight branches across the Philippines. In 2022, she opened another nail salon, The Glow Up Lounge. This business has five branches nationwide.

She also helped start a boutique hotel called Isla Amara. It is located in El Nido, Palawan. She co-owns it with actor Piolo Pascual and other partners.

Filmography

Film

Television

Online series

Discography

Album

Singles

Music video appearances

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Kathryn Bernardo para niños