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Not to be confused with Wacky Kiray.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ismael and the surname or paternal family name is Celis.
Kiray Celis
Celis in 2020
Born
Johanna Ismael Celis

(1995-07-29) July 29, 1995 (age 29)
Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active1999–present
Agents
Height1.40 m (4 ft 7 in)

Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995),[1][2] better known by her stage name as Kiray Celis (Tagalog: [ˈkiɾaɪ ˈsɛlis]), is a Filipino actress,[3] comedian, entrepreneur and vlogger.

Career

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Acting

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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.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6][7]

After 19 years of staying ABS-CBN, Celis transferred to GMA Network[8] as she signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) on December 20, 2018.[9][10][11] She joined the cast of the Jennylyn Mercado and Gabby Concepcion-topbilled rom-com series Love You Two.[12][13]

Business

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In 2018, Celis opened a restaurant called Chicks and Fins.[14]

Personal life

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In 2025, Celis became engaged to Stephan Estopia, whom she had been in a relationship with since 2021.[15]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Type of role
1999 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Herself/Contestant/Recurring Mainstay
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
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

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
Wander Bra Amazona
Class of 2018 Venus
2019 Kiko and Lala Miracle
2020 D'Ninang Lorena

Awards

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Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2008 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Female Child Performer[16] Won

References

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  1. ^ Ilaya, Felix. "Kiray Celis celebrates birthday surrounded by 'SpongeBob Squarepants' and 'Lilo & Stitch' cakes". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  2. ^ "Kiray Celis Biography, Latest Update - PeoPlaid Profile, Photos". PeoPlaid. August 19, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  3. ^ Cuartero, Nestor (May 31, 2011). "'Mara Clara' movie now filming". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  4. ^ Fuente, Stacy dela (May 29, 2020). "Biba! Video of 3-yr-old Kiray joining MTB's Little Miss U to pay rent goes viral". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  5. ^ Adriano, Pamela. "Kapamilya Toplist: Kiray Celis's funniest, most memorable appearances on Goin' Bulilit". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  6. ^ Salut, E. J. "The Beautiful and Sexy Kiray Celis". Push. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  7. ^ "Kiray Celis hopes to return to LUV U but she's not complaining: "Hindi pa naman ako sikat para mag-inarte..."". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  8. ^ "Kiray Celis, kumpirmado na ang paglipat sa GMA-7". PEP.ph. October 25, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  9. ^ Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis on transferring to GMA: "I deserve this"". GMA News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  10. ^ Sun, Cherry. "Kiray Celis reveals why she left the Kapamilya network". GMA News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  11. ^ "Kiray Celis now a Kapuso". Inquirer Entertainment. December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  12. ^ "Kiray Celis, kasama sa Jennylyn-Gabby teleserye ng GMA". GMA News. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  13. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "Kiray Celis transfers to GMA-7 after 19 years with ABS-CBN". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  14. ^ Bruel, Therese Justine (July 24, 2018). "Kiray's New Restaurant Has Wings You'll Want To Come Back For". When In Manila. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  15. ^ "Kiray Celis now engaged to boyfriend Stephan Estopia". GMA News. April 21, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  16. ^ "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
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