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Sarina Hilario charms netizens as she cosplays Rumi from KPop Demon Hunters

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>Sarina Hilario, daughter of<em> </em><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime"><strong><em>It’s Showtime</em></strong></a> host Jhong Hilario, charmed fans as she transformed into Rumi of Huntrix from the animated musical-action Netflix film, <em>Kpop Demon Hunters.  </em></p><p>On Instagram, Sarina shared her transformation video which was likewise shared by his proud dad on his social media accounts.</p><p>From Rumi’s vibrant purple hair, high-fashion costume, down to her fierce aura, the 4-year-old checked all the boxes — showing the netizens how it’s done.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNFwgHFy7_K/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2876132.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1149" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>“THIS. IS. HOW IT’S DONE.  #KPopDemonHunters,” they captioned the video.  </p><p>Channeling cuteness, Sarina can be seen lip syncing “How It’s Done,” one of the film’s original soundtracks, in the first few frames of the video, then she struck poses while flaunting her costume and her sword.  </p><p>Sarina’s transformation video endeared her dad’s fellow celebrities who can’t get enough with her cuteness.  </p><p>“Grabe so cute!!!,” actress Max Collins wrote in the comment section.  </p><p>Television host and comedienne Melai Cantiveros shared the same sentiments as Max, saying: “Kakyutttt.” </p><p>Netizens were quick to react, expressing their admiration for the little girl.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/12/watch-jhong-hilario-s-daughter-sarina-finally-meets-all-members-of-sb19-2122"><strong>READ:WATCH: Jhong Hilario’s daughter, Sarina, finally meets all members of SB19</strong></a></div><p>“Sari girl, you truly shine like a star! Is there anything you can’t do pa ba? You’re incredibly talented,” one netizen wrote on Instagram. </p><p>Some netizens also gave credit to Sarina’s ever-supportive parents. </p><p>“Can we all take a moment to appreciate the amazing parents – Jhong and his wife – for being so supportive and nurturing for their child’s potential and talent? Sana lahat ng magulang ganito ang support sa anak nila,” a netizen commented on TikTok.  </p><p>Sarina’s impressive transformation video was under the creative direction of makeup artist and content creator Hajie Alejandro who was also man behind her stunning makeup look.  </p><p>Hajie and his wife Lenie Aycardo are known for their remarkable entries on several makeup transformation challenges on TikTok.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/29/jhong-hilario-to-daughter-sarina-after-she-got-lost-in-tokyo-don-t-do-that-again-1516"><strong>READ:Jhong Hilario to daughter Sarina after she got lost in Tokyo: ‘Don&#x27;t do that again’</strong></a></div><p>Last June, Jhong shared in a vlog that Sarina went missing but was eventually found safe during their family trip in to Tokyo, Japan.</p><p>“Kanina may insidenteng nangyari. Unang araw pa lang, bigla tumakbo ng mabilis ito [Sarina]. Sa sobrang laki ng Rainforest Cafe, hinanap namin. Ayon pala, umakyat sa taas. Nakita ko nagsha-shopping na. May dala na siyang basket ng mga toys niya. Si Maia, halos maiyak-iyak na dahil hindi namin makita si Sarina,” he shared.  </p>

<p>Netizens are charmed as they react to Sarina Hilario's Rumi transformation. </p>

Sarina Hilario charms netizens as she cosplays Rumi from 'KPop Demon Hunters'

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Sarina Hilario charms netizens as she cosplays Rumi from 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Clarence Gillego,

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Published August 09, 2025 06:32 PM PHT

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