“It’s a dream come true to have my own wax figure,” Kathryn Bernardo said during her sitting session at the wax museum.
In the glittering halls of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, where global icons stand in timeless recognition, another star is set to join their ranks. This time, it’s one of Asia’s brightest—the Philippines’ own Kathryn Bernardo.
For over two decades, Kathryn has been a familiar face on screen. Dubbed the Phenomenal Box-Office Queen of Philippine Cinema, the actress began her journey at just seven years old. From her breakout roles in Got to Believe and Pangako Sa ’Yo to the record-breaking films The Hows of Us and Hello, Love, Goodbye, Kathryn has grown from a child star into a box-office draw.
Her films have shattered records and crossed borders. The much-loved Hello, Love, Goodbye—set fittingly in Hong Kong—became a global hit, while its sequel Hello, Love, Again made cinematic history as the first Filipino film to gross over ₱1 billion worldwide. The milestone reaffirmed what millions already knew: Kathryn Bernardo is not just a local favorite—she’s an Asian superstar.
Her influence reaches far beyond the screen. With fans from Vietnam and Thailand to South Korea and the Middle East, Kathryn has become one of the most bankable endorsers in the region. In 2020, Forbes Asia named her among the most influential celebrities on social media in the Asia-Pacific, solidifying her as a powerhouse whose appeal cuts across languages and generations.
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This year, she earns yet another milestone: her wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. “It’s a dream come true to have my own wax figure, and I’m grateful to the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong team for their trust in me,” Kathryn said during her sitting session last August, where every measurement and detail was meticulously captured by the museum’s artists. “I’m excited for my fans worldwide to visit and interact with my twin—especially since Hong Kong is such a meaningful place for me.”
Kathryn now joins an elite Filipino circle at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong—Pia Wurtzbach, Manny Pacquiao, and Anne Curtis. “We value our Filipino market and aim to provide them with an unforgettable experience at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong,” said Madame Tussauds GM Wade Chang. “Kathryn is an inspiring artist who has worked tirelessly to achieve her success. At Madame Tussauds, we honor excellence with a global impact, making Kathryn the perfect choice for our next Filipino wax figure.”
Once unveiled in 2026, Kathryn’s likeness will stand alongside Hollywood luminaries such as Rihanna, Johnny Depp, and Robert Pattinson. Each wax figure takes months of intricate artistry—every strand of hair, every contour of a smile, recreated to perfection by the attraction’s sculptors.
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong continues to be one of the city’s most beloved destinations, offering visitors a rare chance to get close to their idols from film, music, sports, and pageantry. Guests can pose with global legends, capture moments of fame, and now—stand beside Kathryn Bernardo herself.
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