IN PHOTOS: Nicole Donesa's journey from single lady to motherhood
Nicole Kim Donesa has come a long way ever since joining Miss World Philippines 2014. Born on May 27, 1994, she was raised in the US and attended John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont, California. Nicole or Ico shared she grew up singing Broadway and opera songs, playing the piano. She moved to the Philippines in her late teens and tried her luck in Miss World Philippines in 2014 where she was crowned as the Third Princess. She officially became a Kapuso as she signed with GMA Artist Center in 2017. Since then, she has appeared in GMA dramas such as 'Contessa' (2018), 'Sherlock Jr.' (2018), 'Bihag' (2019), Maynila, and 'Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation)' (2020), and has been a guest in various Kapuso programs.
Her career and life took a major turn in 2019, when she and Kapuso actor Mark Herras became acquainted through their drama 'Bihag' and eventually started dating. The pair got engaged in June 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, and in September 2020, Nicole revealed she is expecting her first child with Mark. The two began documenting through vlogs their childbirth and parenthood journey as well as many other milestones and firsts in their relationship.
On January 31, 2021, Nicole and Mark announced the birth of their son, Mark Fernando Donesa Herras, nicknamed Baby Corky. Now that she's a mom, Nicole has certainly come a long way from being a young teen who grew up in the US, trying out her luck in Philippine showbiz. She has blossomed into a mother and bride-to-be ready to start a new journey with her growing family. Despite the many changes, Nicole's cheerful, bright aura, beauty, talent, modest, and generous personality have not changed. Take a look at the many different sides of Nicole Donesa in this photo gallery.
Cheerleading
She was a cheerleader during her high school years in John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont.
Sherlock Jr.
She was part of 'Sherlock Jr.' (2018), which was led by former Kapuso love team Gabbi Garcia and Ruru Madrid.
Pamilya Roces
Nicole (left) with her co-actors in 'Pamilya Roces' Gabbi Garcia (center) and Mika dela Cruz (right).
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko
She brought out her fun side for a character she played in 'Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.'
'Descendants of the Sun PH'
She was Nurse Via in the local adaptation of the hit-K-drama 'Descendants of the Sun.'
DOTS PH
Behind-the-scenes of 'Descendants of the Sun PH' with Chariz Solomon and Jasmine Curtish-Smith.
Relationship
Nicole and Mark revealed their relationship in 2019. Here they are on a date during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines.
Birthdays
During the coronavirus pandemic, Nicole cooked for the frontliners of her neighborhood to show her gratitude.
