Kimverlie Soriano Molina-Napoles (born July 1, 1991), popularly known as Kim Molina, Viva Films’ “Dramedy Queen”, is a Filipino singer and actress, known for portraying Aileen in the long-running Filipino stage musical Rak Of Aegis (2014—2019),, Elsa in the mainstream film Jowable ., and Atty. Lui Manuel/Jane in the Philippine adaptation of Wonderful Nightmare on Netflix Philippines.
Early and personal life Molina grew up in Saudi Arabia where her parents work. Her father is a well-established dentist. She studied in Al Jazeera International School in Dammam.
In August 2024, Jerald Napoles and Molina announced their engagement, 10 years after they first met at the PETA theater; they eventually married on March 1, 2026.
Early life and career Singing Molina started singing at the age of two. She began performing as front act to local Filipino artists' in the Middle East shows at the age of five. At 14, she won ABS-CBN's Middle East search for The Filipino Channel Pop Star, besting winners from Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. In 2009 she was chosen to represent the Middle East for the World Championships of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California. She was a multi-medalist and was awarded the title Senior Grand Champion Vocalist Of The World.
Theater As a stage actress, she had her professional theatre debut with Viva Atlantis' production of Disney's Tarzan in 2013. She was then included in the original Asian cast of Carrie: the Musical as Frieda, and played the role of Oda Mae Brown's younger sister Louise in the musical stage adaptation of the movie Ghost, both under Atlantis Productions.
In June 2014, Molina got her first lead theatre role as Aileen (alternating with Aicelle Santos) in the hit Pinoy musical Rak of Aegis. For her performance in Rak of Aegis, she was awarded Best Actress in a Musical by Gawad Buhay. She then landed projects for television and film.
In March 2023, Molina returned to the theatre scene as Zsazsa Zaturnnah in Zsazsa Zaturnnah the Musical... 'Yun Lang!, produced by the Ateneo Blue Repertory and under the direction of Missy Maramara.
Television and film At the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival, she earned a Best Supporting Actress award nomination for her portrayal of Luli in WalangForever, which starred Jennylyn Mercado and was directed by Dan Villegas.
In 2016, she became a talent of Viva Films. In the same year, she starred in Camp Sawi alongside Bela Padilla, Arci Muñoz, Yassi Pressman, and Andi Eigenmann.
In 2017, Molina was awarded Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist in the Awit Awards for her debut single "Naluluha Ako" under Viva Records.
She starred alongside Sarah Geronimo in the 2018 Philippine adaptation of the Korean movie musical, Miss Granny.
In 2019, Molina top-billed in two films: first, in the digital iWant movie Momol Nights alongside actor Kit Thompson, then in #Jowable. Because of the box office success of her films that year, she was awarded Most Promising Female Star for Movies at the 51st Guillermo Mendoza Awards 2020 Box Office Entertainment Awards.
In October 2020, she was chosen to be one of the Celebrity Judge Detectives of Masked Singer Pilipinas, the Philippine edition of The Masked Singer franchise that followed a 2nd season on 2022. She also hosted the second season of Born to Be a Star alongside Matteo Guidicelli.
She is also well known for portraying the dual role of Atty. Lui Manuel/Jane in the Philippine adaptation of Wonderful Nightmare. Following her acclaimed performance and the success of her top-billing films on Netflix Philippines, she earned the title “Dramedy Queen” by VIVA FILMS in 2026.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2015 Karen Lindsay Luli 2016 Joan 2017 Mari Susomo Kate EP Charmaine 2018 Aira Grace Minnie 2019 Vilma Peng Elsa Mangahas Chuchay2020 Janna2021 Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Anastacia Quingquing Mylene 2023 Girlfriend na Pwede na Pam2024My ZombabeYasmine / Jasmine AlcantaraSeoulmeytLuneta Paticul2025Un-Ex You Zuri Yolanda SorianoEveryone Knows Every Juan Isay 2026Wonderful Nightmare Atty. Maria Luisa "Lui" Manuel / Mary Grace Alcantara
Television Year Title Role Notes2009 Herself 2014 Tresh 2015 Herself Jessica Rea Mae Desiree2016 Herself Babe Jala Herself Player 2016–2017 Kelly 2017 Anjanette Hasmin2018 Amy Mallan Ngatngat Savannah Rosales 2019 2nd Lt. Ma. Lilybeth "Billet" Abarquez Kagawad Bea Malonzo 2020 Herself Hanna Herself 2021 Mary Rose Vargas 2023 Herself Janet Ambida 2023–2024 Herself 2024
Theatre Year Title Role 2013Disney's Tarzan The Musical Ensemble Carrie The Musical Frieda 2014 Ghost The Musical Louise 2014–2019 Rak of Aegis Aileen 2015Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady Viva Moran Manhid: The Superhero Musical Allunsina Albano 2023Zsazsa Zaturnnah the Musical... 'Yun Lang!Zsazsa Zaturnnah
Discography Singles Year Single 2016 Naluluha Ako Bongga Ka Day 2017 Sino Ang Iibigin Ko 2019 Jowable 2021 Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam
Albums Year Album Record label 2015 Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady Original Cast Recording Viva Records
Awards and recognitions Singer Year Award giving body Recognition Work Result 2006 ABS-CBN Middle East TFC Pop Star Search 2009 World Championships Of Performing Arts Senior Grand Champion Vocalist Of The World) 2017 Awit Awards Best Performance By A Female Recording Artist "Naluluha Ako"
Theatre Year Association Category Nominated work Production Result 2014 Gawad Buhay Best Actress in a Musical as Aileen Rak Of Aegis 2015 as Allunsina Manhid Aliw Awards Best Featured Actress as Viva Moran KPANLL 2023 Leaf Awards Best Actress in a Musical as Zsazsa Zaturnnah Zsazsa Zaturnnah
Actress (Movies/TV) Year Association Category Nominated work Movie/Show Result 2015 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of The Year as Luli 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress 2020 51st Guillermo Mendoza Awards 2020 Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Female Star For Movies as Elsa #Jowable 2022 Gawad Urian Best Actress as Mylene Ikaw At Ako At Ang Ending
Social media Year Awarding body Platform Recognition Result 2026 Global South World Instagram Top 25 Most Influential Comedians in Southeast Asia
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