Kiray

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Kiray Celis
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Celis in 2020
Born
Johanna Ismael Celis

(1995-07-29) July 29, 1995 (age 30)
Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active1999–present
Agents
Height1.40 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.

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Career

Acting

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 the Jennylyn Mercado and Gabby Concepcion-topbilled rom-com series Love You Two . [12] [13]

Business

In 2018, Celis opened a restaurant called Chicks and Fins. [14]

Personal life

In 2025, Celis became engaged to Stephan Estopia, whom she had been in a relationship with since 2021. [15]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleType of role
1999 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Herself/Contestant/Recurring Mainstay
2005 Goin' Bulilit Herself/Various roles
Kampanerang Kuba young Magdalena DuranoGuest Antagonist
Mga Anghel na Walang Langit PinkyGuest appearance
2006 Komiks Presents: Si Piolo at si Lorelei MayaMain role
Komiks Presents: Bampy Special appearance
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin KirayEpisode role
2007Kemis: Ke Misis UmaasaKiray
Love Spell Presents: Cindy-rella LisaSupporting role/Antagonist
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo Lorimel
2010 Kokey @ Ako Young Bambam
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara Choir Member
2010-2011 Mara Clara Desiree FranciscoMain role/Antagonist
2011–2018 ASAP Herself/Host/Performer
2011 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po Young Brandi de la PazMain role
100 Days to Heaven Young GirlieLead role
Wansapanataym Presents: Flores de Mayumi Mayumi
Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack Mayumi
2011-2012 Growing Up Britney GunayLead role
2012 Regal Shocker Presents: Teatro Ella
Toda Max Jeng Jeng
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan Pintak
2012–2016 Luv U Whitney MuñozLead role
2013 Wansapanataym Presents: Petrang Paminta MarikitCo-lead role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsubibo BrendaMain role
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook ResheeLead role
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card Joy
Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng Anyo Minnie's best friend
2015–2016#ParangNormal ActivityLaniSupporting Cast (Season 1) Main Cast (Season 2-present)
2015–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mitch
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Anya
2019 Maynila: Lend Me Your Love MayumiLead 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 InnocencioSupporting Cast
Pepito Manaloto Gwen (Episode: "Pepito DragoNia")
2021 Owe My Love Everlyn "Evs" Morales-GuipitSupporting Cast
Stories from the Heart Meanne Rivera (Episode: "Love on Air"
2022 Return to Paradise RaichuSupporting Cast
2024 My Guardian Alien Marites

Film

YearTitleRole
2000 Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!) Kiray
2006 Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice Precious
2007Apat Dapat, Dapat ApatLily
2008 Supahpapalicious Young Nymfa/Inday
2009 BFF: Best Friends Forever Mean Girl
2011The Howl & The FussyketAlexi Lumibao
First KissJek-jek
2012 The Mommy Returns Amethyst " Amy" P. Martirez
Born to Love You Sampaguita Liwanag
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Young Charito Go Dong-hae
I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! Jazzy Polotan
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Kiray
2013Bangungot
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Snow White
2014Echoserang Frog
Da Possessed JS Prom Date
Somebody to Love Chloe
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Lovely †
2015 Crazy Beautiful You Kim
Stars Versus Me
2016Love is BlindFe
I Love You to DeathGwendalyn
The Super Parental Guardians Liza
2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story Missy
Bakwit Boys
Wander BraAmazona
Class of 2018 Venus
2019Kiko and LalaMiracle
2020D'NinangLorena

Awards

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
2008 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Female Child Performer [16] Won

References

  1. Ilaya, Felix. "Kiray Celis celebrates birthday surrounded by 'SpongeBob Squarepants' and 'Lilo & Stitch' cakes". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  2. "Kiray Celis Biography, Latest Update - PeoPlaid Profile, Photos". PeoPlaid. August 19, 2021. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  3. Cuartero, Nestor (May 31, 2011). "'Mara Clara' movie now filming". Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  4. Fuente, Stacy dela (May 29, 2020). "Biba! Video of 3-yr-old Kiray joining MTB's Little Miss U to pay rent goes viral". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  5. Adriano, Pamela. "Kapamilya Toplist: Kiray Celis's funniest, most memorable appearances on Goin' Bulilit". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  6. Salut, E. J. "The Beautiful and Sexy Kiray Celis". Push. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  7. "Kiray Celis hopes to return to LUV U but she's not complaining: "Hindi pa naman ako sikat para mag-inarte..."". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  8. "Kiray Celis, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". PEP.ph. October 25, 2018. Archived from the original on December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  9. Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis on transferring to GMA: "I deserve this"". GMA News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  10. Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis reveals why she left the Kapamilya network". GMA News. Archived from the original on December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  11. "Kiray Celis now a Kapuso". Inquirer Entertainment. December 20, 2018. Archived from the original on December 21, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  12. "Kiray Celis, kasama sa Jennylyn-Gabby teleserye ng GMA". GMA News. December 17, 2018. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  13. Anarcon, James Patrick. "Kiray Celis transfers to GMA-7 after 19 years with ABS-CBN". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  14. Bruel, Therese Justine (July 24, 2018). "Kiray's New Restaurant Has Wings You'll Want To Come Back For". When In Manila. Archived from the original on December 31, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  15. "Kiray Celis now engaged to boyfriend Stephan Estopia". GMA News. April 21, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  16. "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)" Archived October 19, 2021, at the Wayback Machine . Pep.ph. Retrieved May 24, 2014.