Kim Rodriguez

Kim Rodriguez
Born
Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla

(1994-08-14) August 14, 1994
Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines
OccupationsActress, model, singer
Years active2011–present
Agents
  • Sparkle (2011–2022)
  • Ogie Diaz Talents (2022–present)

Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla, known professionally as Kim Rodriguez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɾoˈdɾigɛs]), 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.

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 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 Coffee Prince, in 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

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2012 Oros Daisy
Mga Mumunting Lihim Mae
2013 Chasing Boulevards Kim
Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap Teresa (youth)
2017 Kaibigan Princess
This Time I'll Be Sweeter Katherine Ann "Katie" Luna
2025 How To Get Away From My Toxic Family
2026 Batang Paco

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2011–2012 Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts Angela "Angel" Villavicencio
2011 Sinner or Saint Lourdes Credited as Kim Komatsu
2012 Biritera Gwendolyn
Coffee Prince Mylene Gomez Credited as Kim Komatsu
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Eliana Cascavel-Dominguez
2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Josephine Enriquez-Rodrigo / Ariella Estrella
Magpakailanman Reyshan Episode: "Sa Bangin ng Kabataan"
2014–2015 Strawberry Lane Jacqueline "Jack" Perez-Morales
2015 My Mother's Secret Nerissa "Neri" Macapugay Pastor-Guevarra
Wagas Ferdes Episode: "Danny & Fredes Love Story"
Karelasyon Jane Episode: "Utol"
Magpakailanman Lynette Episode: "Preggy prosti: Ang totoong kuwento ni Lynette"
Nida Episode: "Binihag na Kasambahay"
2015–2016 Juan Tamad Diw Diwata
2016 Buena Familia Misha
Hanggang Makita Kang Muli Claire Sandoval-Esguerra
Magpakailanman Jane Episode: "You and Me Against the World"
Juan Tamad Diw Diwata
Karelasyon Liv Chavez Episode: "Reyna"
Jenny Episode: "Bonus"
2017 Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa Julie
Destined to be Yours Fiona
Road Trip
Wagas Sarah Episode: "Demon vs Angel"
Isabel Granada Episode: "Ang wagas na pag-ibig ni Arnel Cowley para kay Isabel Granada"
G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day Catherine / Cathy
2018 Haplos Olga Maglalim
Inday Will Always Love You Ericka Ferraren
Wagas Daniela Episode: "Ang Karibal"
2018–2019 Ika-5 Utos Roxanne
2019 Dear Uge KC Episode: "Jas Got Lucky"
Magpakailanman April Episode: "Huwag ate, Huwag bayaw"
Wagas young Milet Episode: "The Wedding Gift"
Tadhana Michelle Episode: "Boss Karyoka"
2020 Descendants of the Sun Denise
2021 The Lost Recipe Dulce [6]
Stories from the Heart Lily Pelaez Episode: "Never Say Goodbye"
Tadhana Glaiza Episode: "Daddy's Gurl"
Maricar Episode: "Tres Marias"
2022 ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022 Herself
2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Xandra / Ishna [7]
2023 Love Bites Kath Episode: "Wedding Dress"
Fractured Cindy dela Vega
2023–present ASAP Herself / Performer
2023–2024 Nag-aapoy na Damdamin Sofia Serrano-Salazar [8]
2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Jelly

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[9] Filipina Celebrity Influencer Herself Won
2022 6th Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines[10] Female Star of the Year Herself Won

References

  1. ^ a b c 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. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  2. ^ "GMANetwork.com - Entertainment - Home of Kapuso shows and stars". Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  3. ^ "Mga Kapuso wagi sa 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". Archived from the original on December 15, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "Kim Rodriguez Manila Standard Today". Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  5. ^ "Katherine Luna claims she was physically abused by ex-boyfriend". Archived from the original on December 15, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  6. ^ Ramos, Jansen (January 17, 2021). "The Lost Recipe full trailer earns 1M views on Facebook". GMA Network. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "WATCH: Former Kapuso Kim Rodriguez in 'Darna' fight scene". ABS-CBN News. September 15, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "JC De Vera, Jane Oineza, Tony Labrusca, Ria Atayde to HEAT UP 'Nag-Aapoy Na Damdamin'". Tribune. May 20, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  9. ^ "Kim Rodriguez gets recognition from Korea – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Archived from the original on September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "The Manila Times bags Brand of the Year award". The Manila Times. August 29, 2022. Archived from the original on September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.