Kiray
Filipino actress and comedian (born 1995)
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::summary Filipino actress and comedian (born 1995) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Kiray |
| image | Kiray 2020 - Bulgar TV (cropped).jpg |
| caption | Celis in 2020 |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Philippines |
| height | 1.40 m |
| birth_name | Johanna Ismael Celis |
| yearsactive | 1999–present |
| spouse | |
| agent | {{plainlist |
| occupation | Actress |
| :: |
| name = Kiray | image = Kiray 2020 - Bulgar TV (cropped).jpg | caption = Celis in 2020 | birth_date = | birth_place = Philippines | height = 1.40 m | birth_name = Johanna Ismael Celis | yearsactive = 1999–present | spouse = | agent = {{plainlist|
- Star Magic (2005–2018)
- Sparkle (2018–present) | occupation = Actress
Johanna Ismael Celis-Estopia (born July 29, 1995), better known by her stage name as Kiray Celis (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, entrepreneur and vlogger.
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.
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.
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.
After 19 years of staying in ABS-CBN, Celis transferred to GMA Network as she signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) on December 20, 2018. She joined the cast of the Jennylyn Mercado and Gabby Concepcion-topbilled rom-com series Love You Two.
Business
In 2018, Celis opened a restaurant called Chicks and Fins.
Personal life
In 2025, Celis married Stephan Estopia, whom she had been in a relationship with since 2021.
Filmography
Television
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| Year | Title | Role | Type of role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself/Contestant/Recurring Mainstay | |
| 2004 | Wansapanataym: Esep-Bata | ||
| 2005 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself/Various roles | |
| Kampanerang Kuba | young Magdalena Durano | Guest Antagonist | |
| Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Pinky | Guest appearance | |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Si Piolo at si Lorelei | Maya | Main role |
| Komiks Presents: Bampy | Special appearance | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Kiray | Episode role | |
| 2007 | Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa | Kiray | |
| Love Spell Presents: Cindy-rella | Lisa | Supporting role/Antagonist | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo | Lorimel | |
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Young Bambam | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Choir Member | ||
| 2010–2011 | Mara Clara | Desiree Francisco | Main role/Antagonist |
| 2011–2018 | ASAP | Herself/Host/Performer | |
| 2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po | Young Brandi de la Paz | Main role |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Young Girlie | Lead role | |
| Wansapanataym Presents: Flores de Mayumi | Mayumi | ||
| Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack | Mayumi | ||
| 2011–2012 | Growing Up | Britney Gunay | Lead role |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker Presents: Teatro | Ella | |
| Toda Max | Jeng Jeng | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan | Pintak | ||
| 2012–2016 | Luv U | Whitney Muñoz | Lead role |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym Presents: Petrang Paminta | Marikit | Co-lead role |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsubibo | Brenda | Main role | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook | Reshee | Lead role |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card | Joy | |
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng Anyo | Minnie's best friend | ||
| 2015–2016 | #ParangNormal Activity | Lani | Supporting Cast (Season 1) Main Cast (Season 2-present) |
| 2015–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mitch | |
| 2017 | Wansapanataym Presents: Annika PINTAsera | Froggie | Voice role |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Anya | |
| 2019 | Maynila: Lend Me Your Love | Mayumi | Lead 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 Innocencio | Supporting Cast | |
| Pepito Manaloto | Gwen (Episode: "Pepito DragoNia") | ||
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Everlyn "Evs" Morales-Guipit | Supporting Cast |
| Stories from the Heart | Meanne Rivera (Episode: "Love on Air") | ||
| 2022 | Return to Paradise | Raichu | Supporting Cast |
| 2024 | My Guardian Alien | Marites | |
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Film
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!) | Kiray |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Precious |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Lily |
| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Young Nymfa/Inday |
| 2009 | BFF: Best Friends Forever | Mean Girl |
| 2011 | The Howl & The Fussyket | Alexi Lumibao |
| First Kiss | Jek-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 | |
| 2013 | Bangungot | |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Snow White | |
| 2014 | Echoserang Frog | |
| Da Possessed | JS Prom Date | |
| Somebody to Love | Chloe | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Lovely † | |
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Kim |
| Stars Versus Me | ||
| 2016 | Love is Blind | Fe |
| I Love You to Death | Gwendalyn | |
| The Super Parental Guardians | Liza | |
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | Missy |
| Bakwit Boys | Tanya | |
| Wander Bra | Amazona | |
| Class of 2018 | Venus | |
| 2019 | Kiko and Lala | Miracle |
| 2020 | D'Ninang | Lorena |
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Awards
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| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Female Child Performer | ||
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References
References
- Ilaya, Felix. "Kiray Celis celebrates birthday surrounded by 'SpongeBob Squarepants' and 'Lilo & Stitch' cakes".
- (2021-08-19). "Kiray Celis Biography, Latest Update - PeoPlaid Profile, Photos".
- Cuartero, Nestor. (May 31, 2011). "'Mara Clara' movie now filming". [[Manila Bulletin]].
- Fuente, Stacy dela. (2020-05-29). "Biba! Video of 3-yr-old Kiray joining MTB's Little Miss U to pay rent goes viral".
- Adriano, Pamela. "Kapamilya Toplist: Kiray Celis's funniest, most memorable appearances on Goin' Bulilit".
- Salut, E. J.. "The Beautiful and Sexy Kiray Celis".
- "Kiray Celis hopes to return to LUV U but she's not complaining: "Hindi pa naman ako sikat para mag-inarte..."".
- (October 25, 2018). "Kiray Celis, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7".
- Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis on transferring to GMA: "I deserve this"".
- Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis reveals why she left the Kapamilya network".
- (December 20, 2018). "Kiray Celis now a Kapuso".
- (December 17, 2018). "Kiray Celis, kasama sa Jennylyn-Gabby teleserye ng GMA".
- Anarcon, James Patrick. "Kiray Celis transfers to GMA-7 after 19 years with ABS-CBN".
- Bruel, Therese Justine. (July 24, 2018). "Kiray's New Restaurant Has Wings You'll Want To Come Back For".
- (December 13, 2025). "Kiray Celis, Stephan Estopia tie the knot".
- (April 21, 2025). "Kiray Celis now engaged to boyfriend Stephan Estopia".
- [http://www.pep.ph/photos/910/the-38th-box-office-entertainment-awards-part-2 "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)"] {{Webarchive. link. (October 19, 2021 . ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved May 24, 2014.)
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