K Brosas

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Kakai "K" Brosas
Born
Maria Carmela Brosas

(1975-07-15) July 15, 1975 (age 48)
Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines [1]
Occupation(s)Actress
comedian
singer
television host
Years active2000–present
Agent(s) GMA Artist Center (2000–2008)
ABS-CBN (2008-present)
Cornerstone Entertainment (2014–present)
Website www.wapak.biz

Maria Carmela Brosas (born July 15, 1975 [2] ), better known by her screen name K Brosas, is a Filipina actress, comedian, singer and television host. She was born in the Philippines to an American father and a Filipina mother [2] and was a band member of Gladys and the Boxers and was lead singer when the group performed as K and the Boxers with Music Director Samuel Cruz Valdecantos, Bassist Nolit Abanilla, Drummer Solomon Valdecantos and Guitarist Eric Tuazon. In mid-2010, she became a co-host in the game show Pilipinas Win na Win .

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Biography

Early life

Brosas was born in Borongan, Eastern Samar to a Filipino mother and an American father, whom she never knew. [3] At a young age, her family transferred to Manila. She finished high school at St. Paul University Quezon City where she enrolled in an undergraduate B.S. Tourism course. [1] [4]

Personal life

Brosas' only daughter, Crystal, came out as lesbian in July 2020. [5] [6] Her daughter currently lives with her girlfriend, Pola Anne, which Brosas fully supports. [7] [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction company
2009 Tenement 2 Melissa Star Cinema
Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round Deling kakanin
2012 ÜnOfficially Yours Vivora
The Mistress Rosa
2013 Call Center Girl Lolay Skylight Films and Star Cinema
2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Arlene Spring Films, Regal Entertainment, Star Cinema
2021Will You Marry?HoneyMavx

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2000 Idol Ko Si Kap GMA Network
2001–2003 Eat Bulaga! Herself / Co-host
2001 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Flor
2004 Bitoy's Funniest Videos Herself / Co-host
Magpakailanman: The Kakai "K" Brosas StoryHerself
SiS Herself / Guest
Extra Challenge Herself / Guest co-host
Marinara Sushi Lou
2005 Hokus Pokus Toni
Darna Divina Demonica
2006 HP: Ibang Level Na! Toni
2007 HP: To the Highest Level Na! Toni
Super Twins Akika
All Star K! Herself / Guest
SOP Rules Herself / Co-host
2008 Marimar Rowena
My Girl Tessie Legaspi ABS-CBN
2009 Lovers in Paris Michelle
Rated K Herself
2010 IDOL Antonia "Toyang" Timbales
Pilipinas Win Na Win Herself / Co-host
Laugh Out Loud Herself
Showtime Herself (Appears in "Huliin ang Bituin" segment)
2011 Talentadong Pinoy Herself / Judge TV5
Showtime Herself / Guest judge ABS-CBN
2011–2012 Maria la del Barrio Carlotta
2011 Entertainment Live Herself / Host
2013 Wansapanataym: Ang Batang Buhawi Maring
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan Neneng
Tunay na Buhay Herself GMA Network
2014–2015 Quiet Please!: Bawal ang Maingay Herself / Host TV5
2015 3-in-1 Host ABS-CBN
Kris TV Guest co-host
2016–present It's Showtime Judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan
2020–present Bangon Talentadong Pinoy Herself / Guest Talent scout TV5
2020–2022 Lunch Out Loud Herself / Host
2021–2022 Sing Galing! Herself / Host

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References

  1. 1 2 Ricky Lo (November 14, 2005). "Who does K Brosas think she is?". The Philippine Star . Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 K Brosas – Biography – IMDb
  3. ↑ "K Brosas never knew her father". ABS CBN . January 14, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  4. ↑ Boy Villasanta (March 31, 2022). "Samar Proud Of K Brosas, Says Waray Aster Amoyo". Opinyon. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  5. ↑ Jannielyn Ann Bigtas (July 15, 2020). "K Brosas' daughter, Crystal, comes out as a lesbian". GMA Network . Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  6. ↑ Niña V. Guno (July 15, 2020). "WATCH: K Brosas proud of daughter for coming out as lesbian". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  7. ↑ Bernie V. Franco (September 10, 2021). "K Brosas's daughter announces she moved in with girlfriend to build "own family"". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ Jeel Monde (September 10, 2021). "K Brosas Daughter Moves In w/ GF, Comedienne Supports Her Decision". Philippine News. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
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