Kathryn Bernardo

Born: 1996-03-26

Birthplace: Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Biography

Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and businesswoman. Known for her work in mainstream productions, she has starred in three of the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time: The Hows of Us (2018), Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019), and Hello, Love, Again (2024). Her accolades include a Seoul International Drama Award, an Asian World Film Festival Award, two FAMAS Awards, and 14 Box Office Entertainment Awards.

For her portrayal of a struggling domestic worker in the romantic drama Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019), she received nominations for the Luna Award and Gawad Urian for Best Actress. She later explored roles in other genres, starring opposite Dolly de Leon in the black comedy A Very Good Girl (2023), which earned her the FAMAS Award for Best Actress. Forbes Asia named her one of the most influential people in Asia-Pacific.