Kim Nicole Gehring delos Santos (born July 27, 1981), better known as Kim delos Santos or Kim Nicole, is a former actress and television personality in the Philippines who later pursued a career as a nurse in Texas, United States. She made her film debut in Rosenda (1989), where her performance as a child actress earned her the Film Academy of the Philippines award for Best Child Actor. She is best known for her leading roles in the television series Anna Karenina, T.G.I.S., and May Bukas Pa.
Early life Kim Nicole Gehring delos Santos was born on July 27, 1981, to Hormaidas delos Santos, a stationary engineer in the United States, and Dolores, an American. Her father passed away in 2015 at the age of 67.
She has one brother, Eddie delos Santos, who was a former child actor.
Career Becoming an artist Kim began her career with an appearance in the 1989 film Rosenda, portraying the daughter of characters played by Janice de Belen and Gabby Concepcion. Her performance earned her the Film Academy of the Philippines award for Best Child Performance.
She rose to prominence in the 1990s through her roles in the GMA Network television series T.G.I.S. and Anna Karenina, while under contract with Viva Films. Anna Karenina aired from 1996 to 2002, making it the longest-running drama series on GMA Network. Delos Santos played Nina, one of the three central characters, alongside Anna (played by Antoinette Taus) and Karen (played by Sunshine Dizon).
She also appeared in several films, including Where 'D' Girls 'R''' (1996), Laging Naroon Ka (1997), and Azucena (2000). In addition, she starred in T.G.I.S.: The Movie (1997), a film adaptation of the popular television series.
Becoming a nurse In 2004, Delos Santos left show business and migrated to the United States. She attended nursing school and initially worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at a clinic in Houston, Texas, while also working in a restaurant.
She later pursued advanced studies, earning a Master of Science in Nursing and qualifying as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Personal life Kim experienced a thyroid condition that led to weight gain. She and her former loveteam partner and co-star Dino Guevarra later became a couple.
Delos Santos married Guevarra in a civil ceremony officiated by Mayor JV Ejercito of San Juan, Metro Manila, on January 9, 2002. Their love story was later featured in an episode of Magpakailanman'' on GMA Network in 2003. After two years of marriage, the couple separated following a physical altercation. Delos Santos subsequently migrated to the United States, and their marriage was annulled in 2010. In 2013, she and Guevarra reconciled but their relationship eventually ended.
She was later engaged to her longtime boyfriend Ben-G, but their engagement ended after 11 years together.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes1997 T.G.I.S The Movie Tere Isinakdal ko ang Aking Ina Rica 1998 Ang Lahat ng Ito'y Para Sa 'Iyo May1999 Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo Jennifer My Pledge of Love Cathy Honey, My Love, So Sweet Cecille Dahil May Isang Ikaw Marsha Ikaw Lamang Ella Kiss Mo 'Ko
Television Year Title Role 1992 5 and Up Herself 1992–95 The Whimpols Herself/ Host 1996 Anna Karenina Nina 1997 T.G.I.S. Tere1998 Ganyan Kita Kamahal Irene Halik sa Apoy Doreen 1999 May Bukas Pa Charlie Miguel 2001 Kakabakaba Halina sa Haunted Hotel 2003 Magpakailanman Herself
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