Kiray

Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a Filipina actress, comedian and the founder of Chicks and Fins.[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ismael and the surname or paternal family name is Celis.
Kiráy
Born
Johanna Ismael Celis

(1995-07-29) July 29, 1995
Cebu, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active1999–present
AgentStar Magic (2000–2018)
GMA Artist Center (2018–present)

Career

Acting

Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called Muntíng Miss U of MTB at the age of 4. 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.

In 2005, Kiray 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.

Kiray starred as Desiree, one of Clara's friends in the TV series Mara Clara alongside 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.

After 19 years of staying ABS-CBN, Kiray transferred to GMA Network.[2] She signed a contract with GMA Artist Center on December 20, 2018.[3][4][5] Her first project in GMA will be Luv U 2, starring Jennylyn Mercado & Gabby Concepcion.[6][7]

Filmography

Television
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 MagdalenaLead role
2006 Komiks Presents: Si Piolo at si Lorelei Maya Main role
Komiks Presents: Bampy Special appearance
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Kiray
2007 Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa Kiray RPN-9
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo Lorimel ABS-CBN
2010 Kokey @ Ako Young Bambam
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara Choir Member
2010-2011 Mara Clara Desiree FranciscoMain role / Antagonist
2011–2018 ASAP 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 TV5
Toda Max Jeng Jeng ABS-CBN
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 Bestfriend
2015–16 #ParangNormal Activity TV5
2015-17 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mitch ABS-CBN
2018Sana Dalawa ang PusoAnya
2019Maynila: Lend Me Your LoveMayumiGMA NetworkLead role
Eat Bulaga!HerselfSegment: BOOM! as Ting (Green)
Wish Ko Lang: Kuya, 'Wag PoJoan
Dear UgeCora / KiraEpisode: "Ganda Ka?"
Love You TwoDarling InnocencioSupporting Cast
Pepito ManalotoGwenEpisode: "Pepito DragoNia"

Movies
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 TBA
The Super Parental GuardiansLizaStar Cinema
Viva Films
2018My Fairy Tail Love StoryMissyRegal Films
Bakwit BoysT-Rex Entertainment
Wander BraAmazonaViva Films
Class of 2018VenusT-Rex Entertainment
2019Kiko and LalaTBAGMA Pictures
2020 D'Ninang Lorena Regal Films

Awards
Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2008 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Female Child Performer[8] Won

References
  1. Cuartero, Nestor (May 31, 2011). "'Mara Clara' movie now filming". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  2. PEP.ph (October 25, 2018). "Kiray Celis, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  3. Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis on transferring to GMA: "I deserve this"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  4. Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis reveals why she left the Kapamilya network". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  5. "Kiray Celis now a Kapuso | Inquirer Entertainment". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  6. "GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  7. Anarcon, James Patrick. "Kiray Celis transfers to GMA-7 after 19 years with ABS-CBN". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  8. "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
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