Kim Molina
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Kim Molina | |
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| Born | Kimverlie Soriano Molina July 1, 1991 Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Singer Actress Host |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent | Viva Artists Agency (2011–present) |
| Known for | Rak of Aegis, #Jowable |
Kimverlie "Kim" Soriano Molina (born July 1, 1991), known as Kim Molina, is a Filipina singer and actress, known for portraying Aileen in the long-running Filipino stage musical Rak Of Aegis (2014—present),[1] Savannah in the drama series Kadenang Ginto (2018), Peng in the digital iWant movie MOMOL Nights (2019), and Elsa in the mainstream film #Jowable (2019).[2][3]
Personal life[]
Kim grew up in Saudi Arabia where her parents work. Her father is a well-established dentist. She studied in Al Jazeera International School in Dammam.[4]
Career[]
Kim started singing at the age of two. She began performing as front act to local Filipino artists' in Middle East shows at the age of five. At 14, she won ABS-CBN's Middle East search for The Filipino Channel Pop Star, besting winners from Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi, and Dubai.[5] In 2009 she was chosen to represent the Middle East to the World Championships of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California. She was a multi-medalist and was awarded the title Senior Grand Champion Vocalist Of The World.[6]
As a stage actress, she had her professional theatre debut with Viva Atlantis' production of Disney's Tarzan in 2013.[7] She was then included in the original Asian cast of Carrie: the Musical as Frieda, and played the role of Oda Mae Brown's younger sister Louise in the musical stage adaptation of the movie Ghost, both under Atlantis Productions.
In June 2014, Kim got her first lead theatre role as Aileen (alternating with Aicelle Santos) in the hit Pinoy musical Rak of Aegis.[8] For her performance in Rak of Aegis, she was awarded Best Actress in a Musical by Gawad Buhay. She then landed projects for television and film.
At the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival, she earned a Best Supporting Actress award nomination for her portrayal of Luli in #WalangForever, which starred Jennylyn Mercado and was directed by Dan Villegas.[9][10]
In 2016, she starred in Camp Sawi[11] alongside Bela Padilla, Arci Muñoz, Yassi Pressman, and Andi Eigenmann. The film was produced by VIVA Films and N2, and directed by Irene Villamor.[12]
In 2017, Kim was awarded Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist in the Awit Awards for her debut single "Naluluha Ako" under Viva Records.
She starred alongside Sarah Geronimo in the 2018 Philippine adaptation of the Korean movie musical, Miss Granny.
In 2019, Kim top-billed in two films: first, in the digital iWant movie Momol Nights alongside actor Kit Thompson, then in her debut mainstream film #Jowable on Netflix. Because of the box office success of her films that year, she was awarded Most Promising Female Star for Movies at the 51st Guillermo Mendoza Awards 2020 Box Office Entertainment Awards.
In October 2020, she was chosen to be one of the Celebrity Judge Detectives of Masked Singer Pilipinas, the Philippine edition of The Masked Singer franchise.
Filmography[]
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Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2021 | Mary Rose Vargas | Kapamilya Channel | Lead role
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Born to Be a Star (season 2)
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Herself | TV5 | Host
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| 2020 | Herself | Judge
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Tadhana: The One That Ran Away
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Hanna | GMA Network | Lead role / Protagonist
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| Herself | Guest contestant
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| 2019 | Kagawad Bea Malonzo | ABS-CBN | Guest role / Protagonist
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| 2nd Lt. Ma. Lilybeth "Billet" Abarquez | Supporting role
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| 2018 | Savannah Rosales | Supporting role / Antagonist
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| Ngatngat | Supporting role
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| Amy Mallan | Guest cast
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| 2017 | Hasmin | Guest cast
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| Anjanette | Guest cast
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| 2016-2017 | Kelly | Supporting role
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| 2016 | Player | Guest/Player
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| Herself | Guest
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| Jala | TV5 | Supporting role
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| Babe | GMA Network | Supporting role
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| Herself | Guest
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| 2015 | Desiree | ABS-CBN | Recurring role
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| Rea Mae | Supporting role
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| Jessica | Supporting role
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| Herself | Guest
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ASAP
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Herself | Guest
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| Herself | Guest
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| 2014 | Tresh | Supporting role
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| Herself | Guest
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| Herself | Guest
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| 2009 | ASAP Natin To
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Herself | Guest
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Rated K
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Herself | Guest
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Movies[]
| Year | Title | Role | Producer(s) | Notes |
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| 2021 | Anastacia Quingquing | Vivamax
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Main role
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| 2020 | Janna | Special Participation
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| 2019 | Chuchay | Viva Films & The IdeaFirst Company
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Main role
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#Jowable
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Elsa | Viva Films & VinCentiments
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MOMOL Nights
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Peng | iWant, Dreamscape Digital & Lonewolf Films
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| Vilma | Guest role
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| 2018 | Minnie | Viva Films & N2 Productions
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Supporting role
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Ang Pambansang Thirdwheel
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Grace | Viva Films & Idea First Company
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| Aira | Star Cinema, Quantum Films, Idea First Company
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Supporting role
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| 2017 | The Write Moment
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Charmaine | Idea First Company
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Special Participation
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Fangirl/Fanboy
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EP | |||
Luck At First Sight
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Kate | |||
Extra Service
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Mari Susomo | Supporting role
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| 2016 | Joan | Main role
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| 2015 | #WalangForever
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Luli | Quantum Films
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Supporting role
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| Lindsay | ||||
| Karen | Cameo role
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Theatre[]
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Venue |
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| 2015 | Manhid: The Superhero Musical[13] | Allunsina Albano[14] | CCP Theater | |
| Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady[15] | Viva Moran | Dalanghita Productions | PETA Theater | |
| 2014–present | Rak of Aegis[16] | Aileen | PETA Theater | |
| 2014 | Ghost The Musical[17] | Louise | Atlantis Productions | RCBC Theater |
| 2013 | Carrie The Musical[18] | Frieda | RCBC Theater | |
| Disney's Tarzan The Musical | Ensemble | Meralco Theater |
Discography[]
Released Single[]
| Year | Single | Record Label |
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| 2021 | Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam | Viva Records |
| 2019 | Jowable | |
| 2017 | Sino Ang Iibigin Ko | |
| 2016 | Bongga Ka Day | |
| Naluluha Ako |
Recorded Album[]
| Year | Album | Record Label |
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| 2015 | Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady Original Cast Recording | Viva Records |
Awards and recognitions[]
Singer[]
| Year | Award Giving Body | Recognition | Work | Result |
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| 2017 | Awit Awards | Best Performance By A Female Recording Artist[19] | "Naluluha Ako" | Won |
| 2009 | World Championships Of Performing Arts | Senior Grand Champion Vocalist Of The World) | Won | |
| 2006 | ABS-CBN Middle East TFC Pop Star Search | Won |
Theatre Actress[]
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Production | Result |
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| 2015 | Aliw Awards | Best Featured Actress | as Viva Moran[20] | KPANLL | Nominated |
| Gawad Buhay | Best Actress in a Musical | as Allunsina[21] | Manhid | Nominated | |
| 2014 | as Aileen[22] | Rak Of Aegis | Won |
Actress (Movies/TV)[]
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Movie/Show | Result |
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| 2020 | 51st Guillermo Mendoza Awards 2020 Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Female Star For Movies | as Elsa | #Jowable | Won |
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival[23] | Best Supporting Actress | as Luli | #WalangForever | Nominated |
| 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies[24] | New Movie Actress of The Year | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ "Kim Molina plays Aileen in 'Rak of Aegis'". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Kim and Arvic: New stars rising". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ "Shy Carlos transforms in Tasya". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Archived copy". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ East, Dindo Amparo, News Bureau Chief, ABS-CBN Middle. "Pinay WCOPA winner gets offers in Hollywood". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Filipina Kimverlie Molina is WCOPA 2009 winner". www.mukamo.com.
- ^ "The new faces of Atlantis". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Kim Molina: from singing champ to lead role in Rak of Aegis - ASTIG.PH". ASTIG.PH. July 3, 2014.
- ^ "Entertainment | Philstar Mobile". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "'Honor Thy Father,' '#WalangForever' touted as favorites in MMFF awards race". InterAksyon.com. Archived from the original on December 27, 2015.
- ^ "SUPREME COVER: Lonely hearts club". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Are you ready for 'Camp Sawi?'". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ "Young actors join BP in 'Manhid: The Pinoy Superhero Musical'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "Theater Review: Manhid: The Pinoy Superhero Musical". Spot.ph.
- ^ Cadiz, Gibbs. "This 'Leading Lady' is a champ". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "Rak of Aegis: Reasons Why I Highly Suggest That You Watch It". sharkmaine.com. July 23, 2015. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- ^ "Christian Bautista and Cris Villonco headline 'Ghost'". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Atlantis Productions Presents: Carrie in Manila". When In Manila. September 11, 2013.
- ^ "billboard.ph - billboard Resources and Information". ww1.billboard.ph.
- ^ "The Nominees for the 2015 Aliw Awards Have Been Announced!". TheaterFansManila. October 22, 2015.
- ^ "Philstage Gawad Buhay!'s 2015 nominations out". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Hawson, Fred (June 11, 2015). "Fred Said: THEATER, CONCERTS, EVENTS: Recap of GAWAD BUHAY 2014: Awards Flood "Rak of Aegis"!". Fred Said.
- ^ "'Stop the fan wars': Iza Calzado happy for Maine Mendoza's MMFF award". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "PMPC releases nominees for 2016 Star Awards for Movies". ClickTheCity.com.
External links[]
- Kim Molina at IMDb
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