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Kiray Celis
Birth Date:29 July 1995
Birth Place:Philippines
Height:1.40 m
Birth Name:Johanna Ismael Celis
Yearsactive:1999–present
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Occupation:Actress

Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995),[1] [2] better known by her stage name as Kiray Celis (in Tagalog ˈkiɾaɪ ˈsɛlis/), is a Filipino actress,[3] comedian, entrepreneur and vlogger.

Career

Acting

Celis was first discovered when she joined a contest called Muntíng Miss U of Magandang Tanghali Bayan at the age of 3. 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, Celis 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 2007.[5]

Celis starred as Desiree, one of Clara's friends in the TV series Mara Clara starring 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, Celis transferred to GMA Network[8] as she signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) on December 20, 2018.[9] [10] [11] She joined the cast of Jennylyn Mercado and Gabby Concepcion-topbilled rom-com series Love You Two.[12] [13]

Business

In 2018, Celis opened a restaurant called Chicks and Fins,[14] where she served as the founder.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkType of role
1999Magandang Tanghali BayanHerself/Contestant/Recurring MainstayABS-CBN
2005Goin' BulilitHerself/Various roles
Kampanerang Kubayoung Magdalena DuranoGuest Antagonist
Mga Anghel na Walang LangitPinkyGuest appearance
2006Komiks Presents: Si Piolo at si LoreleiMaya Main role
Komiks Presents: BampySpecial appearance
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SalaminKirayEpisode role
2007Kemis: Ke Misis UmaasaKirayRPN-9
Love Spell Presents: Cindy-rellaLisaABS-CBNSupporting role/Antagonist
2009Maalaala Mo Kaya: ReloLorimel
2010Kokey @ AkoYoung Bambam
Maalaala Mo Kaya: GitaraChoir Member
2010-2011Mara ClaraDesiree FranciscoMain role/Antagonist
2011–2018ASAPHerself/Host/Performer
2011Precious Hearts Romances Presents

Mana Po

Young Brandi de la PazMain role
100 Days to HeavenYoung Girlie Lead role
Wansapanataym Presents: Flores de MayumiMayumi
Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi JackMayumi
2011-2012Growing UpBritney GunayLead role
2012Regal Shocker Presents: TeatroEllaTV5
Toda MaxJeng JengABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: UpuanPintak
2012–2016Luv UWhitney Muñoz Lead role
2013Wansapanataym Presents: Petrang PamintaMarikitCo-lead role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TsubiboBrendaMain role
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: NotebookResheeLead role
2015Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class CardJoy
Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng AnyoMinnie's best friend
2015–2016
  1. ParangNormal Activity
LaniSupporting Cast (Season 1) Main Cast (Season 2-present)
2015–2017FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoMitch ABS-CBN
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Anya
2019 Maynila: Lend Me Your Love Mayumi 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" Morales-Guipit Supporting Cast
Stories from the Heart Meanne Rivera (Episode: "Love on Air"
2022 Return to Paradise RaichuSupporting Cast
2024My Guardian AlienMarites

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm Production
2000Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!)KirayStar Cinema
2006PreciousImus Productions
2007Apat Dapat, Dapat ApatLilyViva Films
2008SupahpapaliciousYoung Nymfa/IndayStar Cinema
2009Mean Girl
2011The Howl & The FussyketAlexi LumibaoStraightshooters Media
First KissJek-jekIndependent Short Film
2012The Mommy ReturnsAmethyst " Amy" P. MartirezRegal Films
Born to Love YouSampaguita LiwanagStar Cinema
CineMedia
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of KiyemeYoung Charito Go Dong-haeSpring Films
Star Cinema
Jazzy PolotanStudio 5
Unitel Productions
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si AkoKirayOctoArts Films
M-Zet Productions
Imus Productions
APT Entertainment
GMA Films
2013BangungotATG Productions
Girl, Boy, Bakla, TomboySnow WhiteStar Cinema
Viva Films
2014Echoserang FrogScenema Concept International
Da PossessedJS Prom DateStar Cinema
Regal Films
Somebody to LoveChloeRegal Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll XVLovely †
2015Crazy Beautiful YouKimStar Cinema
Stars Versus MeTotal Entertainment Productions
2016Love is BlindFeRegal Films
I Love You to DeathGwendalyn
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

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YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
2008Most Popular Female Child Performer[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ilaya. Felix. Kiray Celis celebrates birthday surrounded by 'SpongeBob Squarepants' and 'Lilo & Stitch' cakes. 2021-10-22. www.gmanetwork.com. en.
  2. Web site: 2021-08-19. Kiray Celis Biography, Latest Update - PeoPlaid Profile, Photos. 2021-10-22. PeoPlaid. en-US.
  3. News: Cuartero . Nestor . May 31, 2011 . 'Mara Clara' movie now filming . . dead . September 22, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120918140744/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/320623/mara-clara-movie-now-filming . September 18, 2012.
  4. Web site: Fuente. Stacy dela. 2020-05-29. Biba! Video of 3-yr-old Kiray joining MTB's Little Miss U to pay rent goes viral. 2021-10-22. Kami.com.ph - Philippines news.. en.
  5. Web site: Adriano. Pamela. Kapamilya Toplist: Kiray Celis's funniest, most memorable appearances on Goin' Bulilit ABS-CBN Entertainment. 2021-10-22. ent.abs-cbn.com.
  6. Web site: Salut. E. J.. The Beautiful and Sexy Kiray Celis. 2021-10-22. Push. en.
  7. Web site: Kiray Celis hopes to return to LUV U but she's not complaining: "Hindi pa naman ako sikat para mag-inarte...". 2021-10-22. PEP.ph. en.
  8. Web site: Kiray Celis, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7. PEP.ph. October 25, 2018. PEP.ph. December 20, 2018.
  9. Web site: Kiray Celis on transferring to GMA: "I deserve this". Sun. Cherry. www.gmanetwork.com. December 20, 2018.
  10. Web site: Kiray Celis reveals why she left the Kapamilya network. Sun. Cherry. www.gmanetwork.com. December 20, 2018.
  11. Web site: Kiray Celis now a Kapuso Inquirer Entertainment. entertainment.inquirer.net. December 20, 2018 . December 20, 2018.
  12. Web site: GMA News Online. www.gmanetwork.com. December 17, 2018 . December 20, 2018.
  13. Web site: Kiray Celis transfers to GMA-7 after 19 years with ABS-CBN. Anarcon. James Patrick. PEP.ph. December 20, 2018.
  14. Web site: Bruel . Therese Justine . July 24, 2018 . Kiray's New Restaurant Has Wings You'll Want To Come Back For . 2022-12-31 . When In Manila . en-US.
  15. http://www.pep.ph/photos/910/the-38th-box-office-entertainment-awards-part-2 "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)"