Kathryn Bernardo’s Madame Tussauds wax figure was officially unveiled at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati on Wednesday, July 9, ahead of its debut in Hong Kong. This event gives Metro Manila fans a rare chance to see a life-like tribute to a major local celebrity before the figure travels overseas. It is a free public launch, making it an accessible entertainment outing for families and pop culture enthusiasts from nearby areas like Quezon City. The launch event was held at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati, which is a major commercial and transit hub easily accessible from Quezon City via MRT or bus. Admission to the public unveiling was free, though future public viewing details for the figure in the Philippines were not specified in the announcement.
Background
Madame Tussauds is a world-famous wax museum franchise known for its hyper-realistic figures of celebrities, historical figures, and pop culture icons. The creation process is meticulous, involving hundreds of measurements and photos, and typically takes about four months to complete a single figure. Bernardo is the latest Filipino celebrity to receive this honor, following a tradition of immortalizing prominent cultural figures from around the world.
Source: Philippine Star