Romina Mondragon

> "*You're just tied to gold. But your personality is brass.*"
> ― Romina
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**Romina Andrada-Mondragon** is one of the main characters of Kadenang Ginto. She is portrayed by actress Beauty Gonzalez.

## Romina Mondragon

* Season 1
* Season 2
* Season 3

### Residence

Andrada's House, Navotas  (formerly) Mondragon Mansion, Quezon City
Unnamed apartment unit, Quezon City  (formerly)

### Occupation(s)

Secretary  (formerly) Vice President for Operations  (formerly)
Manager

### Family

Cassandra Mondragon  (daughter)
Neil Andrada  (brother)
Rosanna Andrada  (mother)  †
Robert Mondragon  (husband)  †
Daniela Bartolome  (stepdaughter)
Margaret Bartolome  (step-granddaughter)
Unnamed father

## Background and Appearance

Romina is the eldest child of the late Rosanna Andrada and of an unnamed man who was said to be Rosanna's former partner, she is also the elder sister of Niel and the ex-fianceé of Carlos Bartolome.

During season 1 teaser, she has long hair, donning gold earrings and golden gown. During her days as Robert's secretary, her regular uniform is a white blouse with black skirt. But in the first episode where her uniform was soiled with mud, she donned a blue blouse.

As Vice President for Operations, she donned a light pink blouse underneath a white coat, white pants and heeled shoes.

During season 2 teaser, she donned a white gown and heeled shoes.

During her incarceration after being accused of being Robert's killer, she donned a yellow prison uniform with black pants and slippers.

In first season 3, she donned a light gold-colored dress and pants of matching color, her second appearance is a gold colored gown.

## Personality

Romina is a kindhearted person who is always determined and hardworking for her single mother Rosanna. When she was married to Robert, her positive traits are later passed to her daughter, Cassandra.

In Season 2, during and after her stay in prison, she was trained by an inmate how to attack and defend to protect her and Cassie from anything that comes in their way.

Romina is also very kind to her enemies but up to a limit when she grew tired of Daniela's bullying, she had decided to fight as it is the only way to show the latter that people she stepped on can rise again.

During New Year, Romina treated Carlitos and Margaret as her own, the latter ran away from home due to Daniela hurting her because of anger and decided to stay in Romina's, during her stay she asked if she can stay, Romina agreed and even asked Marga if she had eaten, she replied with a no, Romina had told Marga to stay so that she can cook for her.

## Biography (In episodes)

Her story is connected to the series. If you want to visit the storylines, visit the links below:

Season 1 Plotline

Season 2 Plotline

Season 3 Plotline

## Trivia

* Being Romina was the second time Beauty Gonzalez portrayed as a mother. The first one as Tessa in *Pusong Ligaw*.
* Though they are not related, Beauty Gonzalez and Francine Diaz have similar faces.

## Quotes

* "They say, the most happy feeling is true love. All my life, that's what I'm looking for. A love that can make me whole, affirms me, and long-lasting. But, where does love began and end? This bitter truth I have to learn. That no matter how much we love someone, even if we fight for them, that's not enough for them to stay alive." (Pilot episode)
* "No wedding will be held. Sorry for the inconvenience."
* "Are you blaming me for what happened?"
* "We will reach our dreams together."
* "You will pay for everything you have done to me. You'll soon experience the same suffering I've gone through!"
* "I wouldn't have miss it for the world, dear." (After Cassie won Maxwell Prime)
* "Fine, come in. I'm allowing you to stay in my home."
* "Welcome to my house, my stepdaughter."
* Carlos, I don't need your help!
* (hissing with nodding) "Daniela!".
* "Oh hello there my stepdaughter. Did you miss me?" (Season 3 Trailer)
* "Checkmate" (Season 3 Trailer)