Kitkat (comedian)
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Born | Soraya Ray L. Bañas 23 September 1988 |
Occupation | Singer, Actress, Comedian, Host, Endorser |
Years active | 2004–present |
Agent | Star 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[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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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 |
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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[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kitkat tries her luck on "The Singing Bee"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 20 December 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
- ^ "Enough of boob tube inanities". Manila Bulletin. 22 February 2005. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
External links[]
- 1984 births
- Living people
- Filipino film actresses
- Internet celebrities
- Filipino television actresses
- Filipino radio personalities
- Filipino television personalities
- Filipino women comedians
- Star Magic
- Actresses from Manila