Kim Nicole Gehring de los Santos better known as Kim delos Santos or Kim Nicole (born July 27, 1981)[2] is a former actress and television personality in the Philippines who became a Nurse in Texas, United States. Kim first appeared in the film Rosenda (1989) whose performance as a young actress earned her an award from the Film Academy of the Philippines (or FAP, literally in Tagalog: Philippine Film Academy) as Best Child Actor. She is best known for her starring roles in the television series Anna Karenina and T.G.I.S..
Kim delos Santos | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kim Nicole Gehring de los Santos July 27, 1981 New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | Filipino American |
| Alma mater | Sunny Hill High School |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model and Nurse[1] |
| Years active | 1989–2004 |
| Known for | Anna Karenina Serrano (Anna Karenina) and Tere Gonzaga (T.G.I.S.) |
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
Career
editBecoming an Artist
editKim's career began with an appearance in the 1989 film Rosenda where she played the daughter of the characters of Janice de Belen and Gabby Concepcion.[3] She was awarded the FAP award for Best Child Performance in that film.[4]
She made a name for herself in the world of showbiz when she appeared in the GMA Network television series T.G.I.S. and Anna Karenina while under contract with Viva Films.[5]Anna Karenina lasted for six years from 1996 to 2002 which is the longest drama series to air on GMA Network.[6] Kim played the role of Nina, one of the three main characters of the series that aired every weekday afternoon.[7] The two other main characters are Anna (played by Antoinette Taus) and Karen (played by Sunshine Dizon).
Kim also appeared in other films such as Where 'D' Girls 'R' (1996),[2] Laging Naroon Ka (1997),[8] at Azucena (1998).[9] She was also in the movie version of T.G.I.S. T.G.I.S.: The Movie (1997).
Becoming Nurse
editIn 2004, she left showbiz and went to the United States.[10] She attended a nursing school there and became a dialysis nurse at a clinic in Houston, Texas[11] while working in a restaurant.[12][13] She continued her studies and graduated with a Master of Science in nursing and became a psychiatric mental health nursing practitioner.[14][15]
Early life
editKim's father is Hormaidas delos Santos who died in 2015 and Kim also has a brother who is a former child actor, Eddie delos Santos.[16] Her mother's name is Dolores, an American.[17] Kim had a thyroid problem that caused her to gain weight. She and her film and television co-star Dino Guevarra became lovers.[18] They were married civilly in San Juan, Greater Manila on January 9, 2002, and the then Mayor of San Juan, JV Ejercito married them [19] Kim and Dino's love story was revealed in an episode of Magpakailanman on GMA Network in 2003.[20] They separated in 2004 and the marriage was annulled in 2010.[21][4] In 2013, she reconciled with a man[21] but their relationship also ended.[22]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | T.G.I.S. | Tere | GMA Network |
| 1996 | Anna Karenina | Nina |
References
edit- ^ "LOOK: Kim delos Santos opens up about struggles as a nurse in US: 'They call me names, I used to cry'". GMA News.
- ^ a b "Kim de los Santos - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Abdillah, Fabian (July 28, 2017). "Maine total fangirl to '90s teenstar Kim delos Santos". Tempo. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Mendoza, Ruel J. (November 22, 2011). "Former teen actress Kim delos Santos in town for vacation; has long cut communication with ex-husband Dino Guevarra". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Abdillah, Fabian (November 24, 2015). "Maine Mendoza posts tweet on "Ikaw Lamang"; former actress Kim delos Santos reacts". LionhearTV. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Abdillah, Fabian (January 30, 2020). "Anna Karenina 1996 cast: WHERE ARE THEY NOW". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Afternoon TV dramas in the '90s". PEP.ph. May 14, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Kim de los Santos". TVGuide.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Azucena | Philippine Film Archive". philippinefilmarchive.fdcp.ph. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Abdillah, Fabian (July 16, 2021). "Kim delos Santos opens up about struggles as a nurse in US: 'They call me names, I used to cry'". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Franco, Bernie V. (July 16, 2021). "Kim delos Santos reveals doing odd jobs in the U.S. before becoming a nurse". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Abunda, Boy (September 21, 2005). "He says, she says". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Kim delos Santos opens up about being a nurse, failed relationships". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Abdillah, Fabian (October 22, 2022). "TGIS star Kim delos Santos, misyon na makatulong sa mga may depression at anxiety". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (October 17, 2023). "Kim delos Santos survives car accident in Texas". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (November 19, 2015). "Dating teen star na si Kim delos Santos, nagdadalamhati sa pagpanaw ng ama". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Kim de los Santos | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Look: Former T.G.I.S. Actor Dino Guevarra Life Now After Showbiz – Pixelated Planet". February 8, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster (January 16, 2002). "Kim at Dino, ikinasal ni Mayor JV". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ #MPK: The Kim Delos Santos And Dino Guevarra Love Story (Full Episode), retrieved November 2, 2023
- ^ a b Navalta, Daniel Joseph (June 6, 2017). "Whatever happened to Kim delos Santos?". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Layug, Margaret Claire (July 16, 2021). "Has Kim delos Santos moved on from her split with Dino Guevarra in 2004?". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 2, 2023.