Fans praised the striking resemblance of Kathryn Bernardo’s wax figure after Madame Tussauds Hong Kong unveiled it at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati on Thursday, July 9, ahead of its permanent display in Hong Kong.
The unveiling gave fans the chance to see Kathryn alongside her wax likeness for the first time before it is transported to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, where it will be displayed starting July 17.
Soon after photos and videos of the figure surfaced online, many Filipinos applauded the craftsmanship, with some saying the resemblance to the actress was “uncanny.”
“Face card so lethal they had to preserve it,” one said.
face card so lethal they had to preserve it#KathrynShinesAtMTHK pic.twitter.com/JtNC0FWcg4
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“From the hair down to every detail, they nailed Kathryn, wow! Major salute to Madame Tussauds,” another X user wrote.
“The difference is so uncanny Kathryn Bernardo!! 😱😱” a different X user commented.
Meanwhile, another X user praised the team behind the wax figure, writing:
“The level of detail, precision, and craftsmanship is INCREDIBLE. Grabe, locked in at all in talaga ang team ng @TussaudsHK! 👏🥹 Hats off to everyone who brought our Queen’s wax figure to life.ouuu maahhh gwaad. I was like woowww @bernardokath.”
Kathryn is the fifth Filipino to be immortalized at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, joining beauty queens Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and actress-host Anne Curtis.
Other celebrities who were honored wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore are Catriona and Broadway star Lea Salonga.
Her wax figure was previously announced in October 2025.
“We recognize true Filipino talent that shines through different industries and categories! From pageants, sports, TV, and even film. We can attest to the fact that Filipino talents and their supporters really are something else, so we do our best to continue growing this relationship and reach more Filipino audiences in our attraction,” Gateway Hong Kong, Merlin Entertainments General Manager Wade Chang said during the launch event.
According to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, Kathryn’s wax figure recreates the look she wore at the 2023 Outstanding Asian Star Awards in Seoul, where she received the honor. The figure is dressed in the original gown designed by Filipino designer Martin Bautista that Kathryn wore during the awards ceremony.
“My wax figure is a reminder that big dreams are valid, and Filipino talent belongs on the global stage. At the end of the day, I’m just so proud to be here as a Filipina, and I hope it makes everyone feel the same about who we are and what we can do,” Kathryn said.
The launch was attended by Kathryn’s family, friends from the entertainment industry, members of the media, and fans, including supporters who flew in from abroad to witness the unveiling.
Following the Manila launch, Kathryn’s wax figure will be permanently displayed at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong beginning July 17.