Kim Rodriguez
Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla (born August 14, 1994), known professionally as Kim Rodriguez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɾoˈdɾigɛs]; formerly Kim Komatsu), is a Filipino actress and model known for her role in Kakambal ni Eliana as a girl with a twin snake and in Strawberry Lane where she played a boyish girl who got sent to a rehabilitation center for youth offenders.
Kim Rodriguez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kim Jerami E. Rebadulla August 14, 1994 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Artist Center (2011–2022) Ogie Diaz Talents (2022-present) |
Early life
Rodriguez was born Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla on August 14, 1994, and was born and raised in Concepcion, Marikina.[1] Her parents separated when she was young. According to Rodriguez, she had the utmost affection for her grandmother, of whom she took care when she suffered a stroke and with whom she shared a passion in acting. Her grandmother died of natural causes in 2009, at the age of 73.[1]
Career
Rodriguez began her career performing as an extra on television shows.[1] She got her first role in the teen-oriented show Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts in GMA Network.[2]
In 2011, she played the role of Lourdes in the television series called Sinner or Saint'x which she got paired up with Derrick Monasterio which is also a part of Tween Hearts.
In 2012, she appeared in her very first film appearance in the movie called Mga Mumunting Lihim produced by Joey Abacan of GMA Pictures which stars Judy Ann Santos and Iza Calzado where she won as New Movie Actress of the Year in the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[3] After her film debut she got cast in the Philippine Remake of the high-rated Korean drama The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince which she played the younger sister of Kris Bernal and the girlfriend of Sef Cadayona.
In 2013, she was given her very first big break via Kakambal ni Eliana, where she played the lead role Eliana, a girl with a twin snake. She was paired up with her co-star in Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts Kristofer Martin.[4]
In 2014, she reunited with her Kakambal ni Eliana leading man Kristofer Martin in Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw. In the same year, she was cast as one of the lead roles in Strawberry Lane a story of four teenage girls who form an unlikely bond in a detention centre for youth offenders where they build up a strawberry lane as a reminder of their unending friendship. She is paired with Kiko Estrada.[5]
As of 2022, Rodriguez is now a freelance actress. Her career is currently being managed by Ogie Diaz talent. Diaz's roster of talents can both appear on GMA Network and Kapamilya Channel.
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | Nag-aapoy na Damdamin | Sofia Serrano-Salazar | |
| 2023–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Herself | |
| 2023 | Fractured | Cindy dela Vega | |
| Love Bites: Wedding Dress | Kath | ||
| 2022–2023 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Xandra / Ishna | |
| 2022 | ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022 | Herself | |
| 2021 | Stories From The Heart: Never Say Goodbye | Lily Pelaez | |
| The Lost Recipe | Dulce | ||
| 2018–2019 | Ika-5 Utos | Roxanne | |
| 2018 | Inday Will Always Love You | Ericka Ferraren | |
| Haplos | Olga Maglalim | ||
| 2017 | G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day | Catherine / Cathy | |
| Destined to be Yours | Fiona | ||
| Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Julie | ||
| 2016 | Juan Tamad | Diw Diwata | |
| Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Claire Sandoval-Esguerra | ||
| Buena Familia | Misha | ||
| 2015–2016 | Juan Tamad | Diw Diwata | |
| 2015 | My Mother's Secret | Nerissa 'Neri' Macapugay Pastor-Guevarra | |
| 2014–2015 | Strawberry Lane | Jacqueline "Jack" Perez-Morales | |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Josephine Enriquez-Rodrigo / Ariella Estrella | |
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Eliana Cascavel-Dominguez | |
| 2012 | Coffee Prince | Mylene Gomez | |
| Biritera | Gwendolyn | ||
| 2011 | Sinner or Saint | Lourdes | |
| 2011–2012 | Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts | Angela "Angel" Villavicencio |
Drama anthologies
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tadhana: Marias | Maricar | |
| Tadhana: Daddy's Girl | Glaiza | ||
| 2019 | Tadhana: Boss Karyoka | Michelle | |
| Dear Uge: Jas Got Lucky | KC | ||
| Maynila: Hugot Camp | Betchay | ||
| Magpakailanman: Huwag Ate, Huwag Bayaw | April | ||
| Wagas: The Wedding Gift | young Milet | GMA News TV | |
| 2018 | Maynila: Anak ng Tadhana | Leslie | |
| Imbestigador: Serial Rapist? (Apat na Biktima, Iisang Salarin) | Rea Manila | ||
| Maynila: The Bes Revenge | Isabel | ||
| #MichaelAngelo Presents Lenten Special: Kulay | |||
| Imbestigador: Pugot-Ulo | Lovely | ||
| 2017 | Wagas: Ang Wagas na Pag-ibig ni Arnel Cowley Para kay Isabel Granada | Isabel Granada | GMA News TV |
| Wagas: Ang Karibal | Daniela | ||
| Imbestigador: Rape Victim | Karen | GMA Network | |
| Maynila: Opposites Attract (The Elise and JM Enriquez Story) | Elise Enriquez | ||
| Imbestigador: Ang Pagpaslang kay Myzza Paz | Myzza Paz | ||
| Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Kapatid | Princess | ||
| Maynila: Batang Ina (The Rose Ann Medina Story) | Rose Ann Medina | ||
| Wagas: Demon vs. Angel | Sarah | GMA News TV | |
| Imbestigador: Chop-Chop Lady | Mitsy Joy Balunsay | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Maynila: Sana | Denise | |
| Magpakailanman: You and Me Against the World | Jane | ||
| Karelasyon: Bonus | Jenny | ||
| Maynila: My Destiny | Melanie | ||
| Karelasyon: Reyna | Liz Chavez | ||
| Dear Uge: My Monster Bossing | Grace Pow | ||
| Maynila: Ikaw Pa Rin | Maggi | ||
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Binihag na Kasambahay | Nida | |
| Karelasyon: Utol | Jane | ||
| Magpakailanman: Preggy Prosti (Ang Totoong Kuwento ni Lynette) | Lynette |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Oros | Daisy | Cinemalaya GMA Pictures |
| Mga Mumunting Lihim | Mae | ||
| 2013 | Chasing Boulevards | Kim | Mr. Joey Abacan of GMA Pictures |
| 2013 | Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap | Teresa (youth) | Mr. Joey Abacan of GMA Pictures |
| 2017 | This Time I'll be Sweeter | Katherine Ann "Katie" Luna | Regal Entertainment and GMA Pictures |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female Television Personality | Tween Hearts | Nominated |
| 2013 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | Mga Mumunting Lihim | Won |
| 2015 | 2015 FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Herself | Won |
| 2021 | Korea Entertainment Star Sharing Volunteer Contribution Awards[6] | Filipina Celebrity Influencer | Herself | Won |
| 2022 | 6th Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines[7] | Female Star of the Year | Herself | Won |
References
- Santos, Rhea (June 21, 2018). Tunay na Buhay: Kim Rodriguez, nagsisisi sa pagpanaw ng kanyang lola. GMA News (in Filipino). YouTube. Event occurs at 0:00–2:03.
- "GMANetwork.com - Entertainment - Home of Kapuso shows and stars". Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- "Mga Kapuso wagi sa 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies".
- "Kim Rodriguez Manila Standard Today". Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
- "Katherine Luna claims she was physically abused by ex-boyfriend".
- "Kim Rodriguez gets recognition from Korea – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- "The Manila Times bags Brand of the Year award". The Manila Times. August 29, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.