Kate Valdez

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Kate Valdez
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Valdez in 2020
Born
Keith Eliana Habala Sisante

(2000-08-21) August 21, 2000 (age 24)
Nationality Filipino
Occupations
  • Model
  • Actress
  • Commercial Model
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Agent Sparkle (2015–present)

Keith Eliana Habala Sisante (born August 21, 2000), [1] professionally known as Kate Valdez (Tagalog pronunciation: [bɐlˈdɛs] ), is a Filipino actress, and model. She is known for her role as Violet in Destiny Rose , as Mira in Encantadia , as Natalie/Rosemarie in Onanay , as Caitlyn in Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday , Bianca/Hope in Unica Hija , and as Inna in Shining Inheritance .

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Early life

Kate Valdez was born as Keith Eliana Habala Sisante in Trece Martires, Cavite, to Edmond and Teresita Habala-Sisante. [2] Valdez is currently enrolled in Miriam College. [2]

Career

Modelling

Valdez started modeling while still in elementary school and subsequently joined amateur beauty pageants. Valdez discovered her knack for acting when she started joining school plays. [2]

Acting

In 2015, Valdez signed a contract with GMA Artist Center. Valdez later appeared on Destiny Rose as Violet Vitto Jacobs. [3]

In 2016, Valdez became a part the 2016 requel-sequel of Encantadia as Mira, originally portrayed by Yasmien Kurdi. [4] The character is the daughter of Pirena, played by Glaiza de Castro, and was originally portrayed by Sunshine Dizon in the original series. [3] [5] [6]

In 2018, Valdez portrayed the villainous and arrogant Natalie in Onanay . She also appeared as the protagonist villain in Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday as Caitlyn, the envious and vindictive daughter of Sussie. Valdez has also appeared in other programs on GMA Network and is a TV commercial model for various local labels. [2]

In late 2022, she started playing a protagonist dual-role, Hope Marasigan who is a "clone" of Bianca Sebastian in the high-rating sci-fi drama, Unica Hija .

In 2024, Valdez currently portrays the main protagonist role, Inna Villarazon in Shining Inheritance.

Personal life

As of 2024, Valdez is dating Japanese vlogger Fumiya Sankai. The pair have described their relationship as "semi-long-distance," with Fumiya mostly living in Japan but visiting the Philippines once a month. [7]

Filmography

Television

YearProgramRoleNetwork
2015–2016 Destiny Rose Violet Vitto Jacobs GMA Network
2016–2017 Encantadia Sang'gre Mira / "Lira"
2016 Karelasyon: Nagmumurang Kamatis Madel
Maynila Nikki
Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story Patty
2017 Dear Uge: Remedyo Noche Trisha
Dear Uge: Pinulot Ka Lang sa Gluta Tisay
Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place on Earth Isabella
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong Frog Senyorita Angelica
Maynila Aileen
Wish Ko Lang: Sa Kuweba Ng Buhay Joanne
Road Trip Herself
2018 Sherlock Jr. Jenny Nuñez
Dear Uge: Mommy's Home Giselle
Lip Sync Battle Philippines Herself
2018–2019 Onanay Rosemary / Natalie "Nat" Montenegro
Studio 7 Herself
2019 Sahaya Kira
2020–2021 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Caitlyn Agpangan / Matalamban-Escoto
2020 All Out Sundays Herself
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Witch is Which Lily
Project Destination Loret GMA News TV
2021 Magpakailanman: My Stalker Girlfriend Cristine GMA Network
Heartful Café Diana
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento [8] Judy
Stories from the Heart: Love on Air Joana "Joan" Sevilla
Dear Uge: Minanikang Maniken Monica
2022 Regal Studio Presents: Exs Marks The Heart Andrea "Andi" Rivera
Regal Studio Presents: Open Minded Mona
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Billie Bili Na Belinda Marie "Billie"
TOLSGeneva Ochoa GTV
2022–2023 Unica Hija [9] Bianca Sebastian / Hope Marasigan / Fatima / Charity / Agape / Joy / Grace GMA Network
2023 Regal Studio Presents : Holdap 'To, I Love YouMarian
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Sheena Riego De Dios
2024 Shining Inheritance Martina "Inna" R. Villarazon
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Sang'gre Mira
It's Showtime Herself Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
ALLTV
GMA Network
GTV
TBA Dream Walker Kat HBO Asia

Film

YearFilmRoleProduction
2019Black LipstickChloe Marie ImperialObra Cinema

Commercials

YearProduct
2014 Monde Nissin
2015 Globe
Tropicana
Smart

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References

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