She was once named the country’s “Ultimate Pantasya ng Bayan,” earning the moniker after flooding the web with her photos wearing economically challenged clothing, skimpy bikinis, and lingerie.
But when Kim Domingo announced that she’s taking a time off from being too daring, some of her fans seemed became uninterested in her.
“I noticed that on social media, a lot of people started unfollowing me when I decided to tone it down,” the 26-year-old Kapuso actress admitted. “Pero ganun talaga, we can’t please everyone, especially those who expect that I will be sexy all the time.”
Little did many people know, Kim wanted to transition from a sexy star to a serious actress even citing Jaclyn Jose as one of her inspirations.
“I wish people would appreciate me with my acting skill as well. My dream is really to be a serious actress. And I hope I would be given the chance to showcase that side of me,” she said.
In terms of acting, Kim is headlining this Saturday’s episode of Wish Ko Lang. Entitled “Lihim ng Punerarya,” the story is part of “Pasko ng Pag-asa: The Wish Ko Lang Christmas Specials” airing this whole month of December.
The story features love and forgiveness between a mother and daughter portrayed by Kim and Lotlot de Leon.
Kim shared how grateful she is to be part of Wish Ko Lang’s month-long line-up that features female actresses as lead stars.
“I’m so thankful that this December, I’m able to do another Wish Ko Lang episode at puro kami babae na bibida,” she said, adding that she is also honored to be working with veteran actors such as Lotlot.
“I felt kind of pressured doing scenes with her but still thankful ako na nabigyan ako ng chance na maka-work siya,” Kim revealed.
In the story, Ashley (Kim) went to jail for being a scammer. She did it to provide for herself and her mother, Rose (Lotlot), who is volatile and timid.
Ever since her father died, Ashley has been the breadwinner of the family. So when she was imprisoned, she was full of guilt because she left her mother helpless. Soon, Ashley gets out of jail. She is excited about her release because it’s the Christmas season and she wants to spend the holidays with her mother.
Unfortunately, she discovers that Rose went to the province and that now has been living with another man, Gary (Adrian). Ashley is shocked when she learns that her mother lives in the funeral home owned by Gary. From the moment she laid eyes on him, Ashley finds something off with Gary. She is determined to convince Rose to live with her again. But Rose does not trust Ashley, saying that she is just going back to her illegal means of making money that will land Ashley in jail and leave Rose alone once more. This is when Ashley starts to unfold the mysteries behind Gary and his funeral home. Unfortunately, Gary catches her telling Rose about this. Can Ashley save her mother from Gary’s hands? Will she get to reconcile with her this Christmas?
Kim said that the story teaches us that what goes around comes around.
Joining Kim and Lotlot for “Lihim ng Punerarya” are Adrian Alandy, Chanel Latorre, Charlize Ruth, and Limuel Huet. With fresh episodes airing every Saturday at 4:00 p.m., Wish Ko Lang, hosted by Vicky Morales, features stories that spark hope and inspiration among viewers.
Catch the next episodes of “Pasko ng Pag-asa: The Wish Ko Lang Christmas Specials” namely “The Affair” airing on Dec. 18 and headlined by Jean Garcia, and “Gayuma” airing on Dec. 25 and bannered by Max Collins.