Sculptors at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong are now at work on a wax likeness of Kathryn Bernardo, with the finished figure scheduled to go on display sometime in 2026.
The actress sat for the museum’s artists last August, when her measurements and reference details were recorded — a step she documented for followers on Instagram. “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,” Bernardo said. “I’m excited for my fans worldwide to visit and interact with my twin, especially as Hong Kong is such a meaningful milestone for me.”
The museum confirmed the addition through its own Instagram account on October 22, capping a teaser campaign that had fans guessing at the silhouette of an unnamed Filipino star. Bernardo, 29, is expected to become the youngest Filipino honored at the attraction.
Wade Chang, general manager of Merlin Entertainments Hong Kong, framed the choice as part of the company’s outreach to its Filipino audience. “We value our Filipino market and aim to provide them with an unforgettable experience at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong,” he said. “Kathryn is an inspiring artist who has worked tirelessly to achieve her success. At Madame Tussauds, we honour excellence with a global impact, making Kathryn the perfect choice for our next Filipino wax figure.”
Once revealed, her figure will stand among international names including Rihanna, Timothée Chalamet, and Chris Hemsworth.
Bernardo’s career stretches back to childhood; she started performing at age seven and broke through with the 2010 remake of “Mara Clara” before anchoring a run of hit dramas and films. Among them is “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” partly shot in Hong Kong, whose 2024 follow-up “Hello, Love, Again” became the first Filipino production to clear ₱1 billion at the worldwide box office.
According to the Manila Times, the sculpting work is being carried out by Madame Tussauds’ London-based artists, a process that can run for months per figure.
At the Hong Kong branch specifically, Bernardo becomes the fourth Filipino personality to receive the treatment, following beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, and actress Anne Curtis.
