Kiray Celis | |
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 Celis in 2020 | |
| Born | Johanna Ismael Celis July 29, 1995 Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Height | 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) |
Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), [1] [2] better known by her stage name as Kiray Celis (Tagalog: [ˈkiɾaɪˈsɛlis] ), is a Filipino actress, [3] comedian, entrepreneur and vlogger.
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]
In 2018, Celis opened a restaurant called Chicks and Fins, [14] where she served as the founder.
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Type of role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself/Contestant/Recurring Mainstay | ABS-CBN | |
| 2005 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself/Various roles | ||
| Kampanerang Kuba | young Magdalena Durano | Guest Antagonist | ||
| Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Pinky | Guest appearance | ||
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Si Piolo at si Lorelei | Maya | Main role | |
| Komiks Presents: Bampy | Special appearance | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Kiray | Episode role | ||
| 2007 | Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa | Kiray | RPN-9 | |
| Love Spell Presents: Cindy-rella | Lisa | ABS-CBN | Supporting role/Antagonist | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo | Lorimel | ||
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Young Bambam | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Choir Member | |||
| 2010-2011 | Mara Clara | Desiree Francisco | Main role/Antagonist | |
| 2011–2018 | ASAP | Herself/Host/Performer | ||
| 2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po | Young Brandi de la Paz | Main role | |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Young Girlie | Lead role | ||
| Wansapanataym Presents: Flores de Mayumi | Mayumi | |||
| Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack | Mayumi | |||
| 2011-2012 | Growing Up | Britney Gunay | Lead role | |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker Presents: Teatro | Ella | TV5 | |
| Toda Max | Jeng Jeng | ABS-CBN | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan | Pintak | |||
| 2012–2016 | Luv U | Whitney Muñoz | Lead role | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym Presents: Petrang Paminta | Marikit | Co-lead role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsubibo | Brenda | Main role | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook | Reshee | Lead role | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card | Joy | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng Anyo | Minnie's best friend | |||
| 2015–2016 | #ParangNormal Activity | Lani | TV5 | Supporting Cast (Season 1) Main Cast (Season 2-present) |
| 2015–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mitch | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Anya | ||
| 2019 | Maynila: Lend Me Your Love | Mayumi | GMA Network | 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 | Raichu | Supporting Cast | |
| 2024 | My Guardian Alien | Marites |
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!) | Kiray | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Precious | Imus Productions |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Lily | Viva Films |
| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Young Nymfa/Inday | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | BFF: Best Friends Forever | Mean Girl | |
| 2011 | The Howl & The Fussyket | Alexi Lumibao | Straightshooters Media |
| First Kiss | Jek-jek | Independent Short Film | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Amethyst " Amy" P. Martirez | Regal Films |
| Born to Love You | Sampaguita Liwanag | Star Cinema CineMedia | |
| Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Young Charito Go Dong-hae | Spring Films Star Cinema | |
| I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! | Jazzy Polotan | Studio 5 Unitel Productions | |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Kiray | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions Imus Productions APT Entertainment GMA Films | |
| 2013 | Bangungot | ATG Productions | |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Snow White | Star Cinema Viva Films | |
| 2014 | Echoserang Frog | Scenema Concept International | |
| Da Possessed | JS Prom Date | Star Cinema Regal Films | |
| Somebody to Love | Chloe | Regal Films | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Lovely † | ||
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Kim | Star Cinema |
| Stars Versus Me | Total Entertainment Productions | ||
| 2016 | Love is Blind | Fe | Regal Films |
| I Love You to Death | Gwendalyn | ||
| 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 |
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Female Child Performer [15] | Won |
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