By Cedie Lazaro
If you thought you were seeing double today, your eyes weren’t playing tricks on you!
Asia’s Superstar Kathryn Bernardo has officially met her match. Today, the multi-awarded actress made history as her highly anticipated Madame Tussauds Hong Kong wax figure made its spectacular grand debut at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center in Makati.
Kathryn is officially the youngest Filipino personality ever to be immortalized by the world-famous wax attraction. Surrounded by her proud family, industry icons, and ecstatic fans, the superstar could not hide her raw, emotional reaction the exact moment the curtains dropped.
The Unveiling Highlights
- Double Take: The resemblance is completely uncanny, capturing Kathryn’s radiant smile and unmistakable poise down to the absolute finest detail.
- An Award-Winning Look: The “Kath-twin” proudly wears the stunning original silver and cream gown designed by Filipino fashion maestro Martin Bautista—the exact masterpiece Kathryn wore when she won the Outstanding Asian Star Award at the 2023 Seoul International Drama Awards.
- The Ultimate Fan Link: The event brought out lucky fans who won a special movie trivia contest, giving them a front-row seat to see their idol achieve a massive career milestone.
- A Family Affair: Standing proudly beside her was her biggest cheerleader, her mom Min Bernardo, alongside legendary co-stars Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong.
From Fan to Attraction: A Full-Circle Moment
For Kathryn, this isn’t just an honor—it’s a dream she used to line up for as a kid.
“I was six, now I’m 29, and then nangyari ito (this happened). The process that you go through to deserve that wax figure, it is very humbling.
It is also a full-circle moment for me because I used to line up there, buy a ticket. When I was a kid, I just wanted to go there and meet my idol, and I wanted to experience Madame Tussauds. But now I’m going to be part of it.
Isn’t that so surreal?”
The choice of Hong Kong for her figure’s permanent home is incredibly poetic. The city served as the emotional backdrop for her historic films Hello, Love, Goodbye and its smash-hit sequel, Hello, Love, Again—which remains the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time.
Where to See the “Kath-Twin” Next
- Today: Local fans can catch a glimpse of the figure right now at Glorietta 2 until late tonight.
- Later This Month: The figure will fly out to take its permanent place in the elite Philippine lineup at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.
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