Kiray
Kiray | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Kiray in 2020 | |
| Born | Johanna Ismael Celis July 29, 1995 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2000–2018) GMA Artist Center (2018–present) |
Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995),[1][2] better known as Kiray, is a Filipina actress, comedian and the founder of Chicks and Fins.[3]
Career
Acting
Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called Muntíng Miss U of MTB at the age of 4. Soon after the contest, she joined the noontime show as the youngest cast member. Her first movie appearance was in the movie Pera o Bayong (not da TV) starring the entire MTB cast.[4]
In 2005, Kiray was chosen as one of the cast members in the children's gag show Goin' Bulilit that aired every Sunday. She was on the show until she graduated in 2009.[5]
Kiray starred as Desiree, one of Clara's friends in the TV series Mara Clara alongside Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. She then again starred as Britney in the youth-oriented show Growing Up, again with Bernardo and Montes, being paired with Winston. Her most recent appearance was when she played the role of Whitney Munoz in the comedy youth-oriented show, the Sunday afternoon series Luv U.[6][7]
After 19 years of staying ABS-CBN, Kiray transferred to GMA Network.[8] She signed a contract with GMA Artist Center on December 20, 2018.[9][10][11] Her first project in GMA will be Luv U 2, starring Jennylyn Mercado and Gabby Concepcion.[12][13]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Type of role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself/Contestant/Recurring Mainstay | ABS-CBN | |
| 2005 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself/Various roles | ||
| Kampanerang Kuba | Young Magdalena | Lead role | ||
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Si Piolo at si Lorelei | Maya | Main role | |
| Komiks Presents: Bampy | Special appearance | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Kiray | |||
| 2007 | Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa | Kiray | RPN-9 | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo | Lorimel | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Young Bambam | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Choir Member | |||
| 2010-2011 | Mara Clara | Desiree Francisco | Main role / Antagonist | |
| 2011–2018 | ASAP | Host/Performer | ||
| 2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po | Young Brandi de la Paz | Main role | |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Young Girlie | Lead role | ||
| Wansapanataym Presents: Flores de Mayumi | Mayumi | |||
| Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack | Mayumi | |||
| 2011-2012 | Growing Up | Britney Gunay | Lead role | |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker Presents: Teatro | Ella | TV5 | |
| Toda Max | Jeng Jeng | ABS-CBN | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan | Pintak | |||
| 2012–2016 | Luv U | Whitney Muñoz | Lead role | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym Presents: Petrang Paminta | Marikit | Co-lead role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsubibo | Brenda | Main role | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook | Reshee | Lead role | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card | Joy | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng Anyo | Minnie's best friend | |||
| 2015–2016 | #ParangNormal Activity | TV5 | ||
| 2015–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mitch | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Anya | ||
| 2019 | Maynila: Lend Me Your Love | Mayumi | GMA Network | Lead role |
| Eat Bulaga! | Herself | Segment: BOOM! as Ting (Green) | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: Kuya, 'Wag Po | Joan | |||
| Dear Uge | Cora / Kira | Episode: "Ganda Ka?" | ||
| Love You Two | Darling Innocencio | Supporting Cast | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Gwen | Episode: "Pepito DragoNia" | ||
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Everlyn "Evs" | Supporting Cast | |
| Stories from the Heart | Meanne Rivera | Episode "Love on Air" |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!) | Kiray | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Precious | Imus Productions |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Lily | Viva Films |
| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Young Nymfa/Inday | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | BFF: Best Friends Forever | Mean Girl | |
| 2011 | The Howl & The Fussyket | Alexi Lumibao | Straightshooters Media |
| First Kiss | Jek-jek | Independent Short Film | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Amethyst " Amy" P. Martirez | Regal Films |
| Born to Love You | Sampaguita Liwanag | Star Cinema CineMedia | |
| Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Young Charito Go Dong-hae | Spring Films Star Cinema | |
| I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! | Jazzy Polotan | Studio 5 Unitel Productions | |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Kiray | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions Imus Productions APT Entertainment GMA Films | |
| 2013 | Bangungot | ATG Productions | |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Snow White | Star Cinema Viva Films | |
| 2014 | Echoserang Frog | Scenema Concept International | |
| Da Possessed | JS Prom Date | Star Cinema Regal Films | |
| Somebody to Love | Chloe | Regal Films | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Lovely † | ||
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Kim | Star Cinema |
| Stars Versus Me | Total Entertainment Productions | ||
| 2016 | Love is Blind | Fe | Regal Films |
| I Love You to Death | Gwendalyn | ||
| The Super Parental Guardians | Liza | Star Cinema Viva Films | |
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | Missy | Regal Films |
| Bakwit Boys | T-Rex Entertainment | ||
| Wander Bra | Amazona | Viva Films | |
| Class of 2018 | Venus | T-Rex Entertainment | |
| 2019 | Kiko and Lala | Miracle | GMA Pictures |
| 2020 | D'Ninang | Lorena | Regal Films |
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Female Child Performer[14] | Won |
References
- ^ Ilaya, Felix. "Kiray Celis celebrates birthday surrounded by 'SpongeBob Squarepants' and 'Lilo & Stitch' cakes". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "Kiray Celis Biography, Latest Update - PeoPlaid Profile, Photos". PeoPlaid. August 19, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Cuartero, Nestor (May 31, 2011). "'Mara Clara' movie now filming". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ Fuente, Stacy dela (May 29, 2020). "Biba! Video of 3-yr-old Kiray joining MTB's Little Miss U to pay rent goes viral". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Adriano, Pamela. "Kapamilya Toplist: Kiray Celis's funniest, most memorable appearances on Goin' Bulilit | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Salut, E. J. "The Beautiful and Sexy Kiray Celis". Push. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "Kiray Celis hopes to return to LUV U but she's not complaining: "Hindi pa naman ako sikat para mag-inarte..."". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ PEP.ph (October 25, 2018). "Kiray Celis, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis on transferring to GMA: "I deserve this"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis reveals why she left the Kapamilya network". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ "Kiray Celis now a Kapuso | Inquirer Entertainment". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ "GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Kiray Celis transfers to GMA-7 after 19 years with ABS-CBN". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 24, 2014.