Kimmy Dora (also known as Kimmy Dora: Kambal Sa Kiyeme) is a 2009 Filipino comedy film directed by Joyce Bernal and written by Chris Martinez. It tells the story of twin sisters Kimmy and Dora, both played by Eugene Domingo. It served as the launching movie for Domingo, who up to this point played supporting roles in
Plot
Kimmy and Dora (both Eugene Domingo) are identical twins with different personalities. Kimmy is the smart, dictatorial type while Dora is the slow, dumb-wit sister. Kimmy has always been jealous of her sister as Johnson (Dingdong Dantes), the man she really likes, only has eyes for Dora. All hell breaks loose when their father (Ariel Ureta) gets a heart attack and makes Dora the majority owner of their family conglomerate if in case he dies. Kimmy thinks this is unfair and gets the help of their lawyer Harry (Baron Geisler) to take care of business. A misunderstanding brings forth a plan to kill Dora but they kidnapped Kimmy instead. Now Kimmy must find a way to escape her captors while Dora must act as her tough sister and control their company in order to hide the truth from their sick father.Cast
Main characters
- Kimmy Go Dong Hae (Eugene Domingo) - the smart, cosmopolitan, but domineering daughter who runs her family-owned Go Dong Hae Group of companies. She has a twin sister named Dora, whom she loved to be with when they were young, but a serious sickness has affected her (fortunately) mental and (unfortunately) emotional state. She admires Johnson, a senior manager in her company, but ended up falling in love with Barry, a man she met after being kidnapped and escaping.
- Dora Go Dong Hae (Eugene Domingo) - the innocent, sweet, but not-so-smart daughter who, because of an accident during her mother's labor, grew up with autism. She loves her twin sister Kimmy, but their differing personalities has estranged Kimmy from her. She adopts Mikky, a stray dog. Despite not being in total control of the Go Dong Hae Group of companies, everyone takes a liking on her, including Johnson, which intensifies her sibling rivalry with Kimmy.
Supporting characters
- Johnson (Dingdong Dantes) - A senior manager at the Go Dong Hae Group of Companies. He is hard-working, intelligent and has the best of intentions for the company, but is clearly dominated by Kimmy. Kimmy, however, has a fatal attraction on him, but reveals that he showers his affection towards Dora. He, with the help of Dora, has planned to cover-up Kimmy's disappearance to prevent their patriarch’s suffering.
- Luisito Go Dong Hae (Ariel Ureta) - Father of Kimmy and Dora, he is a successful Filipino businessman of Korean descent, and is the president and chief executive officer of the Go Dong Hae Group of Companies. Already with a failing health, he has chosen Dora over Kimmy as a major owner of their family company.
- Barry (Zanjoe Marudo) - A farmer who lives with his younger brother. He crosses paths with Kimmy after she gets abducted and manages to escape her captors. His lifestyle is largely contrasts Kimmy's, which she realizes and learns to appreciate.
- Gertrude (Miriam Quiambao) - Kimmy's hard-working, loyal but bullied executive assistant.
- Harris (Baron Geisler) - A cold-blooded, power-hungry, pit bull of a lawyer, Harris thrives on intrigue, scandal & late night drinking. He loves giving Kimmy advice, solicited or otherwise.
- Elena (Moi Morcampo) - The Go Dong Hae household's trusty maid.
- Mikky - Dora's pet dog
Extended Cast
- Gabby Eigenmann as Kidnapper 1
- Archie Alemania as Kidnapper 2
- Zeppi Borromeo as Kidnapper 3
- Phillip Nolasco as Manny
- Mura as Herbal Doctor
- Maria Alyssa Janela Calma as Young Kimmy
- Maria Alyssa Bianca Calma as Young Dora
- Tess Antonio as Employee/Taong Grasa
- John Feir as Manong Maning
Cameos
Several Filipino celebrities have made cameo appearances in the movie. They include Marvin Agustin, Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, Cristalle Belo-Henares, Vhong Navarro, Piolo Pascual, Rufa Mae Quinto, Erik Santos, Paolo Ballesteros, Jinggoy Estrada, Aiza Seguerra, and Regine Velasquez.[3]previous films.
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