Kiray

Kiray

Kiray

Filipino actress and comedian (born 1995)


Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995),[1][2] better known by her stage name as Kiray Celis (Tagalog: [ˈkiɾaɪ ˈsɛlis]), 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 2009.[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]

Business

In 2018, Celis opened a restaurant called Chicks and Fins,[14] where she served as the founder.

Filmography

Television

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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. 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. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  5. Salut, E. J. "The Beautiful and Sexy Kiray Celis". Push. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  6. PEP.ph (October 25, 2018). "Kiray Celis, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  7. Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis on transferring to GMA: "I deserve this"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  8. Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis reveals why she left the Kapamilya network". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  9. "Kiray Celis now a Kapuso | Inquirer Entertainment". entertainment.inquirer.net. December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  10. "GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  11. Anarcon, James Patrick. "Kiray Celis transfers to GMA-7 after 19 years with ABS-CBN". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  12. Bruel, Therese Justine (July 24, 2018). "Kiray's New Restaurant Has Wings You'll Want To Come Back For". When In Manila. Retrieved December 31, 2022.

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