Kiray
| Kiráy | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Johanna Ismael Celis July 29, 1995 Cebu, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999-present |
Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a Filipina actress.[1]
Career
Munting Miss U
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.
Television
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.
Filmography
Television
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 † | Regal Films | |
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Kim | Star Cinema |
| Stars Versus Me | Total Entertainment Productions | ||
| 2016 | Love is Blind | TBA | Regal Entertainment |
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Female Child Performer[2] | Won |
References
- ↑ Cuartero, Nestor (May 31, 2011). "'Mara Clara' movie now filming". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ↑ "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
External links
- Kiray at the Internet Movie Database