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==Career== |
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In 2016, Jervi impersonated [[Karen Davila]] in the [[2016 Philippine presidential election|Philippine presidential election]], as part of a [[political satire]] event led by the University of the Philippines.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/fitness/73174/kaladkaren-shares-before-and-after-weight-loss-photos/story | title=KaladKaren shares before and after weight loss photos }}</ref> She would be known as KaladKaren due to her portrayal. |
In 2016, Jervi impersonated [[Karen Davila]] in the [[2016 Philippine presidential election|Philippine presidential election]], as part of a [[political satire]] event led by the University of the Philippines.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/fitness/73174/kaladkaren-shares-before-and-after-weight-loss-photos/story | title=KaladKaren shares before and after weight loss photos }}</ref> She would be known as KaladKaren due to her portrayal. |
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In 2012, KaladKaren was part of contestants as a Team Amigas (with Saida Diola) and was the first transgender contestant to compete on the series ''[[The Amazing Race Philippines 1]]'' on [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]. Still, she was 7th eliminated in Boracay, Aklan. |
In 2012, KaladKaren was part of contestants as a Team Amigas (with Saida Diola) and was the first transgender contestant to compete on the series ''[[The Amazing Race Philippines 1]]'' on [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]. Still, she was 7th eliminated in Boracay, Aklan. |
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In both 2023, KaladKaren would act in ''[[Here Comes the Groom (2023 film)|Here Comes the Groom]]'' which premiered at the [[2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pasajol |first1=Anne |title=KaladKaren makes history as first transwoman to win MMFF best supporting actress award |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/494579/kaladkaren-makes-history-as-first-transwoman-to-win-mmff-best-supporting-actress-award |access-date=April 12, 2023 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=April 12, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In the film, she portrayed Wilhelmina who was also a transwoman like herself. Her character switched bodies with Junior, the protagonist which was portrayed by [[Enchong Dee]] hence she had to act like a man for parts of the film to fulfill the role.<ref>{{cite news |title=Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "Ang hirap maging babae!" |trans-title=Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "It's hard to be a woman!" |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/172438/enchong-dee-gender-swapping-role-a4118-20230330 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |date=March 30, 2023 |language=fil}}</ref> She won the best supporting actress award for her role as Wilhelmina, becoming the second transwoman to win a best actress award in the Philippine film industry after [[Iyah Mina]] in 2018.<ref name=ikalawang>{{cite news |title=Kaladkaren, ikalawang trans woman na nanalo ng acting award sa Pilipinas |trans-title=Kaladkaren, second trans woman to win acting award in the Pilipinas|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/172680/kaladkaren-acting-award-a4118-20230412 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |date=April 12, 2023 |language=fil}}</ref> And is played by herself to make a supporting character was denoted by a cameo appearance in the iWantTFC miniseries, ''Fractured'', along with co-stars by [[Francine Diaz]], [[Seth Fedelin]], [[Jeremiah Lisbo]], [[Kaori Oinuma]], Raven Rigor, Sean Tristan, and Daniela Stranner. |
In both 2023, KaladKaren would act in ''[[Here Comes the Groom (2023 film)|Here Comes the Groom]]'' which premiered at the [[2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pasajol |first1=Anne |title=KaladKaren makes history as first transwoman to win MMFF best supporting actress award |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/494579/kaladkaren-makes-history-as-first-transwoman-to-win-mmff-best-supporting-actress-award |access-date=April 12, 2023 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=April 12, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In the film, she portrayed Wilhelmina who was also a transwoman like herself. Her character switched bodies with Junior, the protagonist which was portrayed by [[Enchong Dee]] hence she had to act like a man for parts of the film to fulfill the role.<ref>{{cite news |title=Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "Ang hirap maging babae!" |trans-title=Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "It's hard to be a woman!" |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/172438/enchong-dee-gender-swapping-role-a4118-20230330 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |date=March 30, 2023 |language=fil}}</ref> She won the best supporting actress award for her role as Wilhelmina, becoming the second transwoman to win a best actress award in the Philippine film industry after [[Iyah Mina]] in 2018.<ref name=ikalawang>{{cite news |title=Kaladkaren, ikalawang trans woman na nanalo ng acting award sa Pilipinas |trans-title=Kaladkaren, second trans woman to win acting award in the Pilipinas|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/172680/kaladkaren-acting-award-a4118-20230412 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |date=April 12, 2023 |language=fil}}</ref> And is played by herself to make a supporting character was denoted by a cameo appearance in the [[iWantTFC]] drama-suspense thriller miniseries, ''Fractured'', along with co-stars by [[Francine Diaz]], [[Seth Fedelin]], [[Jeremiah Lisbo]], [[Kaori Oinuma]], Raven Rigor, Sean Tristan, and Daniela Stranner. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 12:27, 22 October 2023
KaladKaren | |
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| Born | Jervi Ryan Lisaba August 9, 1992 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2023-present)[1] |
| Known for | Impersonating Karen Davila |
| Partner | Luke Wrightson (engaged 2020) |
| Website | KaladKaren on Instagram |
Jervi Ryan Lisaba[2] (born August 9, 1992), also known as Jervi Li[3][4] and better known by her stage name KaladKaren, is a Filipino actress, TV host, writer, endorser, impersonator, LGBT rights advocate, television personality and radio host most known for her impression of ABS-CBN News personality Karen Davila. She became the first transgender woman to win 'Best Supporting Actress' at the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival.[5]
Education
Jervi graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City with magna cum laude honors and obtained a bachelor's degree in broadcast communication.[6]
Career
TV host and personality career
In 2016, Jervi impersonated Karen Davila in the Philippine presidential election, as part of a political satire event led by the University of the Philippines.[7] She would be known as KaladKaren due to her portrayal.
She co-hosted the morning talk show of ABS-CBN Umagang Kay Ganda, and pioneered digital shows as presenter for Pilipinas Got Talent Exclusives, The Voice Kids Digi TV, The Voice Teens Digi TV and Trabahanap. She was also a mainstay of the program I Can See Your Voice and served as a resident judge on Drag Race Philippines.[8]
Acting career
In 2011, KaladKaren (credited by Jervi Li) appeared in the GMA's comedy horror anthology Spooky Nights: Bampirella along with stars Marian Rivera, Mikael Daez, and Gelli de Belen.
In 2012, KaladKaren was part of contestants as a Team Amigas (with Saida Diola) and was the first transgender contestant to compete on the series The Amazing Race Philippines 1 on TV5. Still, she was 7th eliminated in Boracay, Aklan.
In both 2023, KaladKaren would act in Here Comes the Groom which premiered at the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival.[9] In the film, she portrayed Wilhelmina who was also a transwoman like herself. Her character switched bodies with Junior, the protagonist which was portrayed by Enchong Dee hence she had to act like a man for parts of the film to fulfill the role.[10] She won the best supporting actress award for her role as Wilhelmina, becoming the second transwoman to win a best actress award in the Philippine film industry after Iyah Mina in 2018.[11] And is played by herself to make a supporting character was denoted by a cameo appearance in the iWantTFC drama-suspense thriller miniseries, Fractured, along with co-stars by Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Jeremiah Lisbo, Kaori Oinuma, Raven Rigor, Sean Tristan, and Daniela Stranner.
Personal life
KaladKaren identifies as a transgender woman and advocate of LGBT rights.[12][13] She has been engaged to boyfriend Luke Wrightson since 2020.[14]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Station |
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| 2011 | Spooky Nights: Bampriella | Megan Pak | GMA Network |
| 2012 | The Amazing Race Philippines 1 | Herself | TV5 |
| 2017 | Pasada Sais Trenta | Herself / Guest | DZMM TeleRadyo |
| 2017–2019 | Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2018–2020 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Co-host | |
| 2019 | Banana Sundae | Herself | |
| 2019–2021 | I Can See Your Voice | Herself / SINGvestigator | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2022 | It's Showtime | Jury | TV5 |
| Drag Race Philippines | Herself / Judge | Discovery+ and HBO Go (Philippines) | |
| 2022–present | BalitaOneNan | KaladKaren Dadilat | BuKo |
| 2023 | Headstart with Karen Davila | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN News Channel |
| TV Patrol | Herself / Guest Segment Anchor "Star Patrol" | Kapamilya Channel A2Z ABS-CBN News Channel TeleRadyo | |
| Drag You & Me | Gerardo Pallan / Miranda Kalaw-Forbes | iWantTFC | |
| Fit Check | Barbie | Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2023 | Fractured | Herself | iWantTFC |
| 2023–present | Frontline Pilipinas | Herself / Segment Anchor "K-alaman" | TV5 One PH |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Station |
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| 2017 | Pasada Sais Trenta | Herself / Guest | DZMM |
| 2023 | Ang Tinig Nyo | Host | DWPM |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2017 | Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad | KaladKaren Davila (reporter) |
| 2018 | The Girl in the Orange Dress | Ogie |
| 2023 | Here Comes the Groom | Wilhelmina |
Other credits
- Eat Bulaga (GMA, 2009-2012) - Writer[a][15]
- The Amazing Race Philippines 2 (TV5, 2014) - Writer[a]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
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| 2023 | Here Comes the Groom | 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [11] |
Notes
References
- ^ "KaladKaren inks contract with ABS-CBN's Star Magic". ABS-CBN News. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ Vice Ganda (host), KaledKaren; Cipriano, Kean; Kiray, Wacky; Bayani Agbayani (guests). SING-vestigators reveal their real names. Gandang Gabi, Vice! (TV broadcast) (in Filipino). ABS-CBN. Event occurs at 2:05–2:10. Retrieved July 19, 2023 – via YouTube.
Vice: Anong real name mo? / KaladKaren: Jervi Ryan / Vice: Taray! Last name mo Ryan? / KaladKaren: Hindi... Lisaba [Vice: What is your real name? KaladKaren: Jervi Ryan / Vice: Sassy! So your Last name is Ryan? / KaladKaren: No... Lisaba]
- ^ "'My new family': KaladKaren is now part of Star Magic". ABS-CBN News. May 24, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "KaladKaren signs with Star Magic, to go beyond impersonation". Philstar.com. June 29, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ Inocencio, Syrah Vivien (April 11, 2023). "KaladKaren first trans woman to win MMFF best supporting actress". CNN Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Kaladkaren turns emotional while showing Karen Davila her new home". ABS-CBN. May 15, 2022 [May 14, 2022].
- ^ "KaladKaren shares before and after weight loss photos".
- ^ "Judge KaladKaren completes the 'Drag Race Philippines' trinity". Preen.ph. July 20, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (April 12, 2023). "KaladKaren makes history as first transwoman to win MMFF best supporting actress award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "Ang hirap maging babae!"" [Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "It's hard to be a woman!"]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. March 30, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Kaladkaren, ikalawang trans woman na nanalo ng acting award sa Pilipinas" [Kaladkaren, second trans woman to win acting award in the Pilipinas]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Cruz, Dana (August 27, 2022). "KaladKaren to fiance on their 10th anniversary: 'You're indeed the love of my life'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Cruz, Dana (November 9, 2022). "KaladKaren on 'heterosexual rights' bill: 'It's not a pie, they aren't oppressed'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (September 10, 2020). "#LoveWins: Kaladkaren announces engagement to British boyfriend". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 28, 2017). "Will KaladKaren sign an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN?". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
External links
Categories:
- Living people
- The Amazing Race contestants
- Filipino television personalities
- Filipino women
- Filipino LGBT artists
- Filipino LGBT entertainers
- Transgender actresses
- 1992 births
- Filipino transgender people
- Filipino LGBT actors
- Filipino radio personalities
- Filipino LGBT comedians
- University of the Philippines Diliman alumni
- Filipino women comedians