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Kitkat (comedian)
Filipino actress
Filipino actress
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Kitkat |
| birth_name | Soraya Ray L. Bañas |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Manila, Philippines |
| occupation | Singer, actress, comedian, host, endorser |
| years_active | 2004–present |
| agent | Star Magic (2004–2020) |
Soraya Ray L. Bañas (born September 23, 1985), known professionally as Kitkat, is a singer, comedian, TV host, and actress in the Philippines. She is known as "The Stolen Diva" and is managed by Star Magic. Kitkat performs as a stand-up singer and comedian at The Punchline,
Early life
Kitkat was born on September 23, 1987,
Following the shutdown of ABS-CBN on May 5, 2020, due to the network's failure to secure a franchise renewal, Kitkat became a host on Net 25's noontime show Happy Time. She joined the daily noontime variety program in September 2020 and co-hosted until February 2021, alongside veteran comedians and former Eat Bulaga! hosts Anjo Yllana and Janno Gibbs.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Maid in Heaven | |
| 2005 | M.R.S. (Most Requested Show) | Herself/Co-host |
| Kaya Mo Ba 'To? | ||
| Vidjoking | ||
| Quizon Avenue | ||
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Jane |
| Sa Piling Mo | ||
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Maalindog | |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | |
| Your Song Presents: Wala Ng Hahanapin Pa | Kaye | |
| Your Song Presents: Humanap Ka Ng Panget | Paula | |
| 2008 | Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara | Tina Magbintang |
| Iisa Pa Lamang | Louella | |
| 2008–2009 | Midnight DJ: Possessions | |
| 2009 | Parekoy | Sharon |
| Komiks Presents: Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Debbie | |
| Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Stephanie "Stef" Miranda | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karnabal | Mabel | |
| Your Song Presents: Sa Kanya Pa Rin | Trina | |
| 2010 | Showtime | Herself/Guest Judge |
| Pidol's Wonderland | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor | Arita | |
| Midnight DJ: Baklitang Manananggal | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura | Len's friend | |
| 2011 | Your Song Presents: Kim | Lilian |
| Green Rose | Mara | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po | Young Ginny | |
| Wansapanataym: Ina'y Ko Po | Cutie | |
| Wansapanataym: Mga Alipin Ng Lumang Aklatan | Pahina | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kape | Pam | |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Dollhouse | Lorna |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers | Gloria | |
| 2013 | It's Showtime | Herself/Mentor |
| Apoy sa Dagat | Young Tessie | |
| It's Showtime | Herself/Guest Judge | |
| Banana Nite: Ihaw Na! | Herself | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: VHF Radio | Liza | |
| 2013, 2014 | The Singing Bee | Herself/Contestant, challenger in 2013 against Santiago, and in 2014 against Jugs & Corpuz; 3-day defending champion. |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jeep | Emily |
| Got to Believe | Betty | |
| Two Wives | Mimi Olasco | |
| Forevermore | Shiela | |
| Princess in the Palace | Portia | |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Herself/Guest | |
| 2016 | CelebriTV | |
| Kalyeserye | Yaya In | |
| Eat Bulaga! | ||
| Dear Uge | Bernadette | |
| Mars | Herself/Guest | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: OFW | Precy | |
| Langit Lupa | Gigi | |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Abuso | Elsa |
| Bet on Your Baby | Herself/Guest | |
| Mars | ||
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Haciendero | Chona |
| The Lolas' Beautiful Show | Herself/Guest | |
| Eat Bulaga! | ||
| Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Libereta "Leb" Manatad | |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Depresyon | Charmaine |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kumelavoo | JingJing | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Palaban | Nessy | |
| 2020 | Happy Time | Herself/Host |
| 2024 | Open 24/7 | Aunt O |
| 2025 | Rainbow Rumble | Herself/Contestant |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Zsazsa Zaturnnah: ZE Moveeh | Nora A. |
| 2007 | My Kuya's Wedding | Jopay |
| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Dyosa |
| My Only Ü | Sheryll | |
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You | Agnes |
| 2011 | No Other Woman | Mimi |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Rochelle |
| 2015 | Ex with Benefits | Genelyn |
| 2016 | The Third Party | Patient |
| 2017 | Extra Service | Beverly |
| Meant to Beh | LV |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2016 | Aliw Awards | Best Actress in a featured role | |
| Best Stand-up Comedian | |||
| Best Crossover Performer | |||
| 2017 | Best Stand-up Comedian | ||
| 2019 | |||
| 2020 | Gawad Amerika | Most outstanding comedian actress | |
| Best Noontime Show Host | |||
| 2021 | Quezon City Hall and Eastwood Exhibit | Iconic Women of Quezon City | |
| Laguna Excellence Awards | Most Outstanding Female TV Host of the Year |
References
References
- Buan-Deveza, Reyma. (September 24, 2008). "Kitkat turns 24, receives diamond earrings from Claudine". ABS-CBN News.
- (December 20, 2008). "Kitkat tries her luck on "The Singing Bee"". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
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