Kitkat (comedian)
Soraya Ray L. Bañas (born 23 September 1987), better known as Kitkat, is a singer, comedian, and actress in the Philippines.[1] She is known as "The Stolen Diva", under the management of Star Magic. She is a stand-up singer/comedian at The Punchline,[1] Laffline and Metro Comedy Bar. Her first solo concert was in January 2009 at the Metro Bar. Kitkat portrays sidekicks in television series and movies. She has appeared on the game show The Singing Bee.[2] And kitkat appeared on most of the game shows of ABS-CBN most of the time hailed as champion. Kitkat had her first ever musical play last September 10, 2016 at the music museum, D.O.M dirty old musical play together with other veteran theater actors and singers namely John Arcilla, Nonie Buencamino, Robert Seña, Bimbo Cerrudo, Michael Williams, Ricky Davao and Ima Castro. The second run was in January 2017 and producers are asking if they can perform in other countries with their musical play entitled D.O.M.... Kitkat is one of the indemand sexy comedienne/singer/actress nowadays... Kitkat won the BEST ACTRESS in a featured role in ALIW AWARDS 2016 held last November 30, 2016 for the musical play D.O.M (Dirty Old Musical). They had their third run of D.O.M in Music Museum from February 22 to March 23, 2019 this time with Jett Pangan.
Kitkat | |
|---|---|
| Born | Soraya Ray L. Bañas 23 September 1987 |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, comedian, host |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2008–2019) Net 25 (2020–present) |
Early life
Kitkat was born on 23 September 1987[1] in Manila Philippines. When she was seven years old, she was a grandfinalist at the kids beauty contest in GMA 7’s LUNCH DATE and she was hailed 5 weeks Champion of TANGHALAN NG KAMPEON hosted by Pilita Corrales and Bert Tawa Marcelo. She was also part of the children show YAN ANG BATA of GMA7 during childhood. She entered amateur singing contests in different cities and a television singing contest while still a child, and while at school in college, she worked as a back-up singer then band member with Willie Revillame. She holds a Bachelor of Arts-International Studies from the College of the Holy Spirit, graduating in 2008.[3]
Filmography
Theatre
2016 and 2017 and 2019 *D.O.M dirty old musical | JEZA |Spotlight Artist Centre}
Television
MOVIES
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Zsazsa Zaturnnah: ZE Moveeh | Nora A. | Regal Films |
| 2007 | My Kuya's Wedding | Jopay | Regal Films |
| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Dyosa | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | My Only Ü | Sheryll | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You | Agnes | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2011 | No Other Woman | Mimi | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Rochelle | Star Cinema & Skylight Films |
| 2015 | Ex with Benefits | Genelyn | Star Cinema |
| 2016 | The Third Party | Patient | Star Cinema |
| 2017 | Extra Service | Beverly | Star Cinema & Skylight Films |
| 2017 | Meant to Beh | LV | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions & APT Entertainment |
AWARDS
| 2006 || MMFF || Best Supporting Actress || NOMINATED | 2016 || ALIW AWARDS || BEST ACTRESS in a featured role || WINNER | 2016 || ALIW AWARDS || BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN || NOMINATED | 2016 || ALIW AWARDS || BEST CROSS OVER PERFORMER || NOMINATED | 2017 || ALIW AWARDS || BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN || NOMINATED | 2019 || ALIW AWARDS || BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN || NOMINATED
References
- Buan-Deveza, Reyma (24 September 2008). "Kitkat turns 24, receives diamond earrings from Claudine". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
- "Kitkat tries her luck on "The Singing Bee"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 20 December 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
- "Enough of boob tube inanities". Manila Bulletin. 22 February 2005. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2010.