Kitkat (comedian)

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Kitkat
Born
Soraya Ray L. Bañas

(1988-09-23) 23 September 1988 (age 32)
OccupationSinger, Actress, Comedian, Host, Endorser
Years active2004–present
AgentStar Magic (2004–2020)
Net 25 (2020–2021)
Freelancer (2021)

Soraya Ray L. Bañas (born 23 September 1988), better known as Kitkat, is a singer, comedian, and actress in the Philippines.[1] She is known as "The Stolen Diva", under the management of Star Magic. She is a stand-up singer/comedian at The Punchline,[1] Laffline and Metro Comedy Bar. Her first solo concert was in January 2009 at the Metro Bar. Kitkat portrays sidekicks in television series and movies. She has appeared on the game show The Singing Bee.[2]

Early life[]

Kitkat was born on 23 September 1988[1] in Manila Philippines. When she was seven years old, she was a grandfinalist at the kids beauty contest in GMA 7's Lunch Date and she was hailed 5 weeks Champion of Tanghalan ng Kampeon, hosted by Pilita Corrales and Bert Tawa Marcelo. She was also part of the children show Yan ang Bata during childhood. She entered amateur singing contests in different cities and a television singing contest while still a child, and while at school in college, she worked as a back-up singer then band member with Willie Revillame. Then became a singer stand-up comedienne in Punchline, Laffline and Metro Bar and discovered to be an actress/comedienne in the afternoon teleserye Maid in Heaven. She holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts-International Studies from the College of the Holy Spirit, graduating in 2004.[3]

Current career[]

After the closing of ABS-CBN 2 last 5 May 2020 due to not having a renewal franchise of the TV network, KitKat Hosted the Net 25 Noontime Show following her leaving Starmagic. She hosted[when?] the daily noontime variety program titled Happy Time with fellow veteran comedian and former Eat Bulaga Dabarkads hosts Anjo Yllana and Janno Gibbs. Happy Time started airing on 14 September 2020 with the time slot of 12 pm to 2 pm. Following her leaving HAPPY TIME show, she is now preparing for a show in GMA.

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Network
2004 Maid in Heaven ABS-CBN
2005 M.R.S. (Most Requested Show) 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 Maalindog
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 TV5
2009 Parekoy Sharon ABS-CBN
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 Guest Judge
Pidol's Wonderland TV5
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor Arita ABS-CBN
Midnight DJ: Baklitang Manananggal TV5
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura Len's friend ABS-CBN
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 Mentor
Apoy sa Dagat Young Tessie
It's Showtime Guest Judge
Banana Nite: Ihaw Na! Herself
Maalaala Mo Kaya: VHF Radio Liza
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jeep Emily
Got to Believe Betty
Two Wives Mimi Olasco
Forevermore Shiela
Princess in the Palace Portia GMA Network
The Ryzza Mae Show Herself
2016 Kalyeserye Yaya In
CelebriTV Herself
Eat Bulaga! Yaya In
Dear Uge Bernadette
Mars Herself GMA News TV
Ipaglaban Mo: OFW Precy ABS-CBN
Langit Lupa Gigi
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Abuso Elsa
Bet on Your Baby Herself
Mars Herself GMA News TV
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Haciendero Chona ABS-CBN
The Lolas' Beautiful Show Herself GMA Network
Eat Bulaga! Herself
Sana Dalawa ang Puso Libereta "Leb" Manatad ABS-CBN
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Depresyon Charmaine
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kumelavoo JingJing
Ipaglaban Mo: Palaban Nessy
2020 Happy Time Herself / host NET25
2021 Mars Herself GMA News TV
2021 Professor GMA
2021 Herself
2021 Herself
2021 Herself
2021 Herself
2021 Herself
2021 Herself GMA 7
2021 Herself GMA Network
2021 Herself GMA Network
2021 Ma Shonda GMA 7

Film[]

Year Title Role Network
2006 Zsazsa Zaturnnah: ZE Moveeh Nora A. Regal Films
2007 My Kuya's Wedding Jopay Regal Films
2008 Supahpapalicious Dyosa Star Cinema
2008 My Only Ü Sheryll Star Cinema
2010 Babe, I Love You Agnes Star Cinema & Viva Films
2011 No Other Woman Mimi Star Cinema & Viva Films
2013 Tuhog Rochelle Star Cinema & Skylight Films
2015 Ex with Benefits Genelyn Star Cinema
2016 The Third Party Patient Star Cinema
2017 Extra Service Beverly Star Cinema & Skylight Films
2017 Meant to Beh LV OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions & APT Entertainment

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Result
2006 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2016 Aliw Awards Best Actress in a featured role Won
2016 Aliw Awards Best Stand-up Comedian Nominated
2016 Aliw Awards Best Crossover Performer Nominated
2017 Aliw Awards Best Stand-up Comedian Nominated
2019 Aliw Awards Best Stand-up Comedian Nominated
2020 Gawad Amerika Most outstanding comedian actress Won
2020 GAWAD AMERIKA Best Noontime Show Host Won
2021 Quezon City Hall and Eastwood Exhibit ICONIC WOMEN of QUEZON CITY Won
2021 LAGUNA EXCELLENCE AWARDS MOST OUTSTANDING FEMALE TV HOST OF THE YEAR Won

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Buan-Deveza, Reyma (24 September 2008). "Kitkat turns 24, receives diamond earrings from Claudine". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
  2. ^ "Kitkat tries her luck on "The Singing Bee"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 20 December 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
  3. ^ "Enough of boob tube inanities". Manila Bulletin. 22 February 2005. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2010.

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