Keanna Reeves Explained

Keanna Reeves
Birth Name:Janet Derecho Duterte
Birth Date:24 September 1970
Birth Place:Cebu City, Philippines
Occupation:Actress, comedian
Yearsactive:2006–present

Janet Derecho Duterte[1] (born September 24, 1970), known professionally as Keanna Reeves, is a Filipina actress and comedian. She won the first celebrity edition of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother in 2006.[2] She first gained national attention and notoriety in December 2004 after revealing that she was an escort, confessing that lawmakers were among her clients.[3]

Biography

Early life and career

Duterte adopted the stage name Keanna Reeves as a feminine version of Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves' name.

Pinoy Big Brother

In 2005, she appeared on Extra Challenge, where she won the challenges with her teammate and then enemy Tita Swarding. Continuing her stints on reality shows, in February 2006, she was selected to be one of the 14 housemates in . She won the competition, winning P4 million worth of cash and prizes.[4] Her chosen charity, women's rights advocate group Gabriela (the sister party of Bayan Muna), received P1 million. She did one movie, Binibining K with Troy Montero in 2006.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Producers
2006 Binibining K Keanna Reality Entertainment
I Wanna Be Happy Seiko Films
Reyna[5] Ginnifer Balisteros / Ivanka La Strada Viva Films
Shake, Rattle and Roll 8[6] Marge Regal Films
2007 Sapi[7] Win Asia Pictures
2009 AstigSelya Cinemalaya
Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Maid RVQ Productions
Wapakman Lenlen Solar Entertainment Corporation
2014 Magtiwala Ka: A Yolanda Story Haragdon Films International
2017 Ligaw Madam Aurora The Light Cinema
2018 Signal Rock Mommy Chi[8] Regal Films
2023 BJJ: Woman on Top Blessy Viva Films/Vivamax

Television

Year Title Role Network
2006 Your Song ABS-CBN
Herself / Housemate / Celebrity Big Winner
Aalog-Alog Keanna Padilla
Maging Sino Ka Man Guada
Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? Herself
Joy
2007 MargaritaDidith
2008 Goin' Bulilit Herself
May Bukas Pa Beggar Girl
My Girl Nena
2009 Showtime Herself
May Bukas Pa Charisse
2011 Laugh Out Loud Herself
Everybody Hapi Jennifer TV5
I Dare You: The Kapamilya Exchange Herself ABS-CBN
Nanay
2012 Leoning
Guest
Kapitan Awesome Prinsesa Anyari TV5
2013 Fairy ABS-CBN
Toda Max Lola
Biyaheng Bulilit Herself Studio 23
2015 Home Sweetie Home Tita Ems ABS-CBN
2016 Juan Happy Love Story Evelyn (Agatha's aunt) GMA Network
2017 Brillante Mendoza Presents Myrna
2019 Dear Uge Demi GMA Network
2019–2020 The Killer Bride Ingrid Sanchez ABS-CBN
2021–2022 Hoy, Love You! Aling Malu iWantTFC
2021 Herself Kapamilya Channel
2023 Stalkers Monica Viva TV

Notes and References

  1. News: Severo . Jan Milo . Keanna Reeves released from prison . February 2, 2021 . The Philippine Star . November 14, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181213134630/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/11/14/1868543/keanna-reeves-released-prison . December 13, 2018.
  2. News: Where on earth is Keanna Reeves? . February 2, 2021 . ABS-CBN News . February 19, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200125210916/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/19/09/where-earth-keanna . January 25, 2020.
  3. https://archive.today/20120714062432/http://news.google.com.au/newspapers?id=SFo1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=kyUMAAAAIBAJ&dq=keanna-reeves&pg=1270,25773546 Keanna: I want to be a success
  4. https://archive.today/20120714103635/http://news.google.com.au/newspapers?id=21M1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZiUMAAAAIBAJ&dq=keanna-reeves&pg=3429,1163630 Starlet wins reality TV show despite vote-buy raps
  5. News: Vibas . Danny . Imagine, A Keanna Reeves Film Fest . 3 December 2023 . The Manila Times . The Manila Times . 1 September 2006 . en.
  6. News: Vibas . Danny . Its The Mrs Monteverde Film Festival (MMFF) Again . 3 December 2023 . The Manila Times . 21 November 2006.
  7. News: Mata . Paul . Mark Herras stars in his first indie film "Sapi" . 3 December 2023 . PEP.ph . 9 November 2008 . en.
  8. News: Hawson . Fred . PPP review: 'Signal Rock' is another Chito Roño masterpiece . 3 December 2023 . ABS CBN News . 15 August 2008.