The couple Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo impressed with their teenage roles
Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo first collaborated in the teen film Growing Up (2011). In the film, Daniel and Kathryn played friends who often teased each other, but eventually fell in love.
After the success of Growing Up, the “golden boy and jade girl” of the Philippines continued to reunite in the film Princess and I (2012).
Kathryn transformed into the lost princess of the Yangdon kingdom. Meanwhile, Daniel played Gino – an arrogant boy from a wealthy family.
Also in 2012, the duo collaborated in the romantic film 24/7 in love. In the film, the Filipina beauty plays Jane – a crazy fan of Billy Fernandez (Daniel). She did everything she could to get tickets to her idol’s concert.
The couple is famous for their teen movies – Photo: IMDB.
In 2013, the “Kathniel” couple had another romantic comedy for teens called Must be… love. The film tells the love story of Patricia (Kathryn) and her childhood best friend Ivan (Daniel). Suddenly one day, Patrica starts to have a crush on her best friend.
In 2014, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo had a huge success with the movie She’s Dating the Gangster. The movie grossed 340,000 USD on its first day of release, receiving high praise from both the public and critics.
Growing up in movies
After their teenage roles, the “golden couple” of Philippine showbiz took on more mature roles in Pangako Sa’yo (2015). The film was widely received by international audiences, causing a stir in Vietnam, Spain,…
In 2018, “Kathniel” and director Cathy Garcia-Molina reunited for the romantic comedy The Howns of Us. The film broke many records in the Philippines, becoming the first locally produced film to reach 600 million pesos in box office revenue after 20 days.
The Hows of Us is one of the most successful films in terms of box office revenue – Photo: INSTAGRAM CHARACTER.
In the film, the duo transforms into a young couple Primo and George. However, as their feelings grow deeper, both face the difficulties of a long-term relationship and the harsh realities of life.
Movie poster 2 good 2 be true – Photo: IMDB.
In 2020, the couple continued to debut with the movie The house arrest of us. Most recently, the movie marked 10 years of cooperation – 2 good 2 be true. With a series of compatible movies together, the couple’s breakup left the public with regret.