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.
Nicole Kim Donesa or Ico was born on May 27, 1994 and grew up in California.
Nicole was raised in Fremont in San Francisco, California.
She was a cheerleader during her high school years in John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont.
She was crowned the Third Princess in Miss World Philippines.
Nicole joined GMA Artist Center in 2017.
She was part of 'Sherlock Jr.' (2018), which was led by former Kapuso love team Gabbi Garcia and Ruru Madrid.
Nicole (left) with her co-actors in 'Pamilya Roces' Gabbi Garcia (center) and Mika dela Cruz (right).
She brought out her fun side for a character she played in 'Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.'
Nicole with Juancho Trivino and Rodjun Cruz for 'Magpakailanman.'
She played the role of Martha in the 2019 GMA teledrama titled 'Bihag.'
Nicole was a blooming bride in 'Maynila.'
She's definitely fit for any kind of role.
Nicole on the set of morning talk show 'MARS.'
She was Nurse Via in the local adaptation of the hit-K-drama 'Descendants of the Sun.'
Behind-the-scenes of 'Descendants of the Sun PH' with Chariz Solomon and Jasmine Curtish-Smith.
Nicole also appeared in the 2019 comedy film 'Feelennial.'
Nicole looks great from any angle.
Traveling has been a huge part of Nicole's life.
Here she is visiting the Robot Restaurant in Japan.
Nicole is a certified Daddy's Girl.
She found love in the set of 'Bihag' with Kapuso actor Mark Herras.
Mark has become close to Nicole's family especially to her parents.
Nicole and Mark revealed their relationship in 2019. Here they are on a date during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Nicole cooked for the frontliners of her neighborhood to show her gratitude.
Nicole revealed she's expecting her first child with Mark back in September 2020.
Their first Christmas with their little one on the way.
Nicole and Mark had a virtual gender reveal for their baby boy Corky.
Nicole was weeks away from childbirth in this photo.
She gave birth to Mark Fernando Donesa Herras on January 31, 2021.
Nicole is forever a glowing beauty.