K Brosas

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Kakai "K" Brosas
Born
Maria Carmela Brosas

(1975-07-15) July 15, 1975 (age 50)
Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines [1]
Occupation(s)Actress
comedian
singer
television host
Years active2000–present
Agents
ChildrenCrystal Brosas
Website www.wapak.biz

Maria Carmela Brosas (born July 15, 1975 [2] ), better known by her screen name Kakai or KBrosas, is a Filipino 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 is currently in a relationship with her non-showbiz girlfriend, Zhyzhia, which Brosas fully supports. [7] [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2009 Tenement 2 Melissa
Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round Deling kakanin
2012 ÜnOfficially Yours Vivora
The Mistress Rosa
2013 Call Center Girl Lolay
2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Arlene
2021Will You Marry?Honey

Television

YearTitleRole
2000 Idol Ko Si Kap
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
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
Showtime Herself / Guest judge
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
2014–2015 Quiet Please!: Bawal ang Maingay Herself / Host
2015 3-in-1 Host
Kris TV Guest co-host
2016–2020 It's Showtime Judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan
2020 Bangon Talentadong Pinoy Herself / Guest Talent scout
2020–2022 Lunch Out Loud Herself / Host
2021–2022; 2025 Sing Galing! Herself / Host
2024–2025Ang Himala ni Niño: Unang Libro ng Niña Niño Gregoria "Gege"

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". Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  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. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  5. Jannielyn Ann Bigtas (July 15, 2020). "K Brosas' daughter, Crystal, comes out as a lesbian". GMA Network . Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. 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. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  8. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024.