Kim Molina
| Kim Molina | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Kimverlie Soriano Molina July 1, 1991 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation |
Singer Actress Host |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent |
Viva Artists Agency (2011-present) Star Magic (2009–2011) |
| Known for | Rak of Aegis |
Kimverlie "Kim" Soriano Molina (born July 1, 1991) or better known as Kim Molina, is a Filipina singer and actress for TV, Film, and Theater. She is known for her role "Aileen" in the hit Filipino stage musical Rak Of Aegis,[1] "Kelly" on ABS-CBN's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Till_I_Met_You_(TV_series), and one of the lead stars of the movie Camp Sawi.[2][3]
Personal life
Kim grew up in Saudi Arabia where her parents work. Her father is a well-established dentist there.[4]
Career
Kim started singing at the age of 2 and started performing as front act to local Filipino artists' Middle East shows at the age of five. At 14, she won ABS-CBN's Middle East search for The Filipino Channel (TFC) Pop Star besting winners from Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi, and Dubai.[5]Year 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, year 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.
June 2014, Kim got her first lead role as Aileen, alternating with Aicelle Santos in the hit Pinoy Musical RAK OF AEGIS.[8] From her performance in Rak, she was awarded Best Actress in a Musical by Gawad Buhay, and was given projects for TV and films; notably getting her nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award (alongside Maine Mendoza, Nova Villa, Iza Calzado, and Lotlot de Leon) for her first MMFF movie performance as Jennylyn Mercado's best friend Luli in #WalangForever directed by Dan Villegas. (2015 Metro Manila Film Festival).[9][10]
In 2016 she got her first lead role in a movie, Camp Sawi[11] alongside Bela Padilla, Arci Munoz, Yassi Pressman, and Andi Eigenmann. The film is produced by VIVA Films and N2, directed by Irene Villamor.[12]
Just recently, Kim was awarded Best Performance By A Female Recording Artist by Awit Awards 2017 for her debut single "Naluluha Ako" under Viva Records, and starred alongside Sarah Geronimo at the 2018 Philippine adaption of the Korean movie musical, Miss Granny.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 2018 | Bagani | Ngatngat | ABS-CBN | Supporting role | |
| Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Amy Mallan | Guest cast | ||||
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Hasmin | Guest cast | |||
| A Love to Last | Anjanette | Guest cast | ||||
| 2016-2017 | Till I Met You | Kelly | Supporting role | |||
| 2016 | Family Feud | Player | Guest/Player | |||
| It's Showtime | Herself | Guest | ||||
| Tasya Fantasya | Jala | TV5 | Supporting role | |||
| Dear Uge | Babe | GMA Network | Supporting role | |||
| Eat Bulaga! | Herself | Guest | ||||
| 2015 | You're My Home | Desiree | ABS-CBN | Recurring role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rea Mae | Supporting role | ||||
| Wansapanataym | Jessica | Supporting role | ||||
| It's Showtime | Herself | Guest | ||||
| ASAP | Herself | Guest | ||||
| Banana Split | Herself | Guest | ||||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Tresh | Supporting role | |||
| It's Showtime | Herself | Guest | ||||
| Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself | Guest | ||||
| 2009 | ASAP | Herself | Guest | |||
| Rated K | Herself | Guest |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Producer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Miss Granny | Minnie | Viva Films & N2 Productions | *filming* |
| Ang Pambansang Thirdwheel | Grace | Viva Films & Idea First Company | ||
| Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | Aira | Star Cinema, Quantum Films, Idea First Company | ||
| 2017 | The Write Moment | Charmaine | Idea First Company | special participation |
| Fangirl/Fanboy | EP | Viva Films | ||
| Luck At First Sight | Kate | Viva Films | ||
| Extra Service | Mari | Star Cinema | ||
| 2016 | Camp Sawi | Joan | Viva Films | Main cast |
| 2015 | #WalangForever | Luli | Quantum Films | Supporting role |
| The Love Affair | Lindsay | Star Cinema | Supporting role | |
| Chain Mail | Karen | Viva Films | Cameo role | |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Manhid: The Superhero Musical[13] | Allunsina Albano[14] | CCP Theater |
| 2015 | Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady[15] | Viva Moran | Dalanghita Productions / PETA |
| 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 | Atlantis Productions / RCBC Theater |
| 2013 | Disney's Tarzan The Musical | Ensemble | Atlantis Productions / Meralco Theater |
Discography
Released Single
- Naluluha Ako (2016 - Viva Records)
- Bongga Ka Day (2016 - Viva Records)
- Sino Ang Iibigin Ko (2017 - Viva Records)
Recorded Album
- Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady Original Cast Recording (2015 - Dalanghita Productions)
Awards and recognitions
Singer
| Year | Recognition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Awit Awards Best Performance By A Female Recording Artist /[20] | Winner "Naluluha Ako" |
| 2009 | World Championships Of Performing Arts (Senior Grand Champion Vocalist Of The World) | Winner |
| 2006 | ABS-CBN Middle East TFC Pop Star Search | Winner |
Theatre Actress
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gawad Buhay[21] | Best Actress in a Musical | as Aileen (Rak Of Aegis) | Won |
| 2015 | Aliw Awards[22] | Best Featured Actress | as Viva Moran (KPANLL) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Gawad Buhay[23] | Best Actress in a Musical | as Allunsina (Manhid) | Nominated |
Actress (Movies/TV)
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival[24] | Best Supporting Actress | as Luli (#WalangForever) | Nominated |
| 2015 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies[25] | New Movie Actress of The Year | as Luli (#WalangForever) | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Kim Molina plays Aileen in 'Rak of Aegis'". philstar.com.
- ↑ Bulletin, The Manila. "Kim and Arvic: New stars rising". mb.com.ph.
- ↑ "Shy Carlos transforms in Tasya". philstar.com.
- ↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/kim-molina-this-lady-raks/
- ↑ East, By 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". philstar.com.
- ↑ "Kim Molina: from singing champ to lead role in Rak of Aegis - ASTIG.PH". ASTIG.PH. 3 July 2014.
- ↑ "Entertainment | Philstar Mobile". m.philstar.com.
- ↑ "'Honor Thy Father,' '#WalangForever' touted as favorites in MMFF awards race". InterAksyon.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-27.
- ↑ "SUPREME COVER: Lonely hearts club".
- ↑ Bulletin, The Manila. "Are you ready for 'Camp Sawi?'".
- ↑ "Young actors join BP in 'Manhid: The Pinoy Superhero Musical'". lifestyle.inquirer.net.
- ↑ "Theater Review: Manhid: The Pinoy Superhero Musical". Spot.ph.
- ↑ Cadiz, Gibbs. "This 'Leading Lady' is a champ". lifestyle.inquirer.net.
- ↑ "Rak of Aegis: Reasons Why I Highly Suggest That You Watch It". sharkmaine.com. 23 July 2015.
- ↑ "Christian Bautista and Cris Villonco headline 'Ghost'". philstar.com.
- ↑ "Atlantis Productions Presents: Carrie in Manila". When In Manila. 11 September 2013.
- ↑ "'Rak of Aegis' dominates 7th Gawad Buhay! • The Market Monitor". marketmonitor.com.ph.
- ↑ http://billboard.ph/winners-30th-awit-awards
- ↑ Hawson, Fred (11 June 2015). "Fred Said: THEATER, CONCERTS, EVENTS: Recap of GAWAD BUHAY 2014: Awards Flood "Rak of Aegis"!". Fred Said.
- ↑ "The Nominees for the 2015 Aliw Awards Have Been Announced!". TheaterFansManila. 22 October 2015.
- ↑ Inquirer, Philippine Daily. "Philstage Gawad Buhay!'s 2015 nominations out". lifestyle.inquirer.net.
- ↑ "'Stop the fan wars': Iza Calzado happy for Maine Mendoza's MMFF award". philstar.com.
- ↑ "PMPC releases nominees for 2016 Star Awards for Movies". ClickTheCity.com.
External links
- Kim Molina on IMDb