Kathryn Chandria Manuel Berardo, known as Kathryn Bernardo, is a Filipina actress. She is best known for her role as Mara in the primetime Filipino drama, Mara Clara. Bernardo is currently a contract artist of Star Magic and ABS-CBN. She also played the main protagonist Mikay in the primetime series Princess and I.
Bernardo began acting in 2003, appearing as the young Cielo in It Might Be You. She went on to play different roles in other ABS-CBN shows like Krystala and Vietnam Rose before landing a permanent spot in the hit kiddie show, Goin' Bulilit.
Her breakthrough role was Mara in the remake of Mara Clara with her co-star and real life bestfriend Julia Montes. Since its premiere, the teleserye was a consistent leader in primetime ratings. Affirming its success, the show was nominated in the 2011 Banff World Media Festival in the "Telenovelas & Soa
Bernardo began acting in 2003, appearing as the young Cielo in It Might Be You. She went on to play different roles in other ABS-CBN shows like Krystala and Vietnam Rose before landing a permanent spot in the hit kiddie show, Goin' Bulilit.
Her breakthrough role was Mara in the remake of Mara Clara with her co-star and real life bestfriend Julia Montes. Since its premiere, the teleserye was a consistent leader in primetime ratings. Affirming its success, the show was nominated in the 2011 Banff World Media Festival in the "Telenovelas & Soa