Kisses Delavin

Kirsten Danielle "Kisses" Tan Delavin (born May 1, 1999) is a Filipina actress, recording artist, and brand endorser. She first gained fame in 2016 as a contestant in the reality television series, Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7, where she placed second.

Kisses Delavin
Born
Kirsten Danielle Tan Delavin

(1999-05-01) May 1, 1999
Quezon City, Philippines
EducationDe La Salle University
Occupation
  • Actress
  • recording artist
  • brand endorser
Years active2016–present
AgentStar Magic (2017–2019)
Triple A (2019–present)
APT Entertainment (2019–present)
GMA Network (2019–present)
Musical career
GenresOPM
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drums
  • organ
  • harp
LabelsStar Music (2017–2019)

Early life and education

Delavin was born on May 1, 1999 in Masbate to Filipino parents Gilbert and Carrie Delavin[1] She had a younger sister named Keithleen Gracerie who was born prematurely on her mother's sixth month of pregnancy however she died at age 1.[2] At age 6, Delavin was diagnosed with viral encephalitis and was comatose for less than a day.[3] Her mother describes her as a "miracle baby" as out of the eight pregnancies that she had, only Delavin survived.[4]

At a young age, Delavin showed interest in beauty contests, joining her first one at the age of 3. She entered several beauty contests, winning Miss Teen Masbate in 2013, and Miss Masbate and Miss Kaogma in 2016.[5]

Delavin attended De La Salle University (DLSU) to pursue a bachelor's degree in accountancy but she placed it on hold when she joined Pinoy Big Brother.[6] In 2019, she returned to DLSU but now taking a business course.[7]

Career

Delavin first started her career as a print-ad model for Natasha, a direct selling company carrying shoes, apparel, and accessories in the Philippines. She then subsequently had a short appearance in the drama series Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015).[8]

In 2016, Delavin auditioned for the thirteenth season of the reality television series Pinoy Big Brother after she saw an advertisement on Facebook and was later on chosen and officially introduced as one of the teen housemates.[9] On the late-night talk show Tonight with Boy Abunda, when asked by Abunda the reason she joined, Delavin said "to prove that she is ready to become an independent woman".[10] She was later announced as a semi-finalist on the show and had to temporarily exit due to the program's format.[11] During the show's finale, Delavin was announced as a runner-up, with her closest friend in the PBB house, Maymay Entrata winning the competition.[12]

Delavin has appeared on episodes of Gandang Gabi, Vice!, Tonight with Boy Abunda, It's Showtime, ASAP, Magandang Buhay, Umagang Kay Ganda, Rated K, and Matanglawin.

Together with her co-PBB housemate Marco Gallo, she was the MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of July 2017. Collectively known as KissMarc, they also starred in Young JV's music video for the song "Kulay". They appeared together on several online and print materials, public engagements, and ABS-CBN TV shows and movies. Despite the success, the team-up ended following a controversial interview in the online show, Kapamilya Chat.

In October 2017, Delavin signed a contract under Star Music. She was the first official artist under the music sub-label, Star Pop. Tickets to her self-titled grand album launch in November 2017 sold out within 30 minutes. More than 15,000 units of her album were sold the day prior to its launch. She formally received her Gold and Platinum Awards from Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) on the January 21, 2018 episode of ASAP.[13]

In February 2018, Delavin's first solo sold-out concert entitled Confidently Kisses was held at KIA Theatre, with guests Sam Milby, Karla Estrada, Marlo Mortel, and Tony Labrusca.

In 2018, Delavin became one of the regular hosts of ASAP Chillout.

She also appeared twice on the front cover of MEGA Magazine. The March issue pictorial was set in Prague, Czech Republic.

She was teamed up with MYX VJ Donny Pangilinan (dubbed as DonKiss by their fans) for the movies Walwal and Fantastica. They later on starred in the hit romantic comedy daytime television series, Playhouse.

For four consecutive years (2017-2020), Delavin was among Twitter's Top 10 Most Tweeted about Accounts in the Philippines.[14][15]

In April 2019, Delavin had her 2nd solo sold-out concert entitled A Life Full Of Kisses at Music Museum.

In November 2019, Delavin left Star Magic and signed with APT Entertainment and Triple A Management, which manages Kapuso actresses Maine Mendoza and Marian Rivera.[16] She is currently a freelance artist and started appearing on some of the TV programs of GMA Network.

Endorsements

After her stint in Pinoy Big Brother, Delavin became the newest brand ambassador for Palmolive and Colgate. She is also one of the celebrity endorsers for Bench clothing.

In September 2017, Delavin was announced as one of the Vivo celebrity ambassadors during the launching of the Vivo V7+ mobile phone.

Delavin is one of the faces for Vice Cosmetics, owned by Vice Ganda. In October 2017, a grand launch for the brand was held in Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Delavin was one of the celebrity influencers for Coca-Cola, Vans Shoes and Lucky Me! Pasta.

Delavin joined Donny Pangilinan as one of the endorsers for YOYOSO Philippines.

Filmography

Movies

YearTitleRoleType of roleProducer
2020 D'Ninang Mikhai Main Cast Regal Films
2018 Fantastica Ariella Supporting cast Star Cinema and Viva Films
Walwal Ruby Supporting cast Regal Films
2017 Loving in Tandem Jayzel Supporting cast Star Cinema

Television

YearTitleRoleType of roleNetwork
2020Dear Uge: Viral Maging JudgementalAmyEpisode GuestGMA Network
All-Out SundaysHerselfGuest
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoOceanaMain role/Protagonist
2019Eat BulagaHerselfBawal Judgemental contestant
Ipaglaban Mo: DesperadaMiyaEpisode GuestABS-CBN
2018PlayhouseShiela UbaldoMain cast
ASAP ChilloutHerselfMain Host
2017Ipaglaban Mo: GroufieDianneEpisode Guest
Wansapanataym: Amazing VingChelsea Del CarmenSupporting cast / Antagonist
2016Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7HerselfHousemate
2015Pangako Sa 'YoBar girlCameo appearance

Digital

YearTitleRoleProducer
2019 ZEKElingMagingSHIELA: The Zeke and Sheila's Almost Love Story Lead Role as Shiela Ubaldo iWant
2018 Alamat ng Ano: Nura and Velma Velma
One Music Popssss S05E05 Special Guest One Music PH
One Music LUH Host
ASAP Chillout Squad Host ABS-CBN Online Channel
2017 One Music Popssss S03E09 Special Guest One Music PH
Squad Goals Host ABS-CBN Mobile
Follow the Lucky 3 Teens i Want TV

Discography

YearAlbumHitsCertificationRecord label
2017 Kisses "Lalala" Platinum Star Pop
"Alam na This"
"Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib"
"Pretty Boy"
"Di Ko Lang Masabi" Platinum (pre-order)
2018 Fantastica Original Soundtrack "Aking Princesa" (ft. Donny Pangilinan) Platinum

Concert

YearTitle
2019 A Life Full of Kisses
2018 Confidently Kisses

Awards and nominations

Year Award-giving body/competitionAward/categoryResult
2020 Starmometer 100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines 2020 Won: Rank #1
2019 100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines 2019 Won: Rank #5
ABS-CBN Ball Fan Fave Won
35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
2018 Starmometer 100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines 2018 Won: Rank #1
5th starcinema.com.ph Awards Ultimate Movie Trailer Won for "Walwal" with Donny Pangilinan
Ultimate Movie Line Won for "Nobody can tell you what can make you happy except yourself", said by the character Ruby in "Walwal"
ABS-CBN Ball Fan Fave Won
Myx Music Awards 2018 Myx Celebrity VJ of the Year Nominated
(with Marco Gallo)
Favorite Guest Appearance In A Music Video Kulay by Young JV Nominated
(with Marco Gallo)
2017 Starmometer 100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines 2017 Won: Rank #11
Star Magic Ball Fan Fave Won
Cornetto Tip-To-Top Best Dressed Couple with Marco Gallo Won
31st PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Female TV Personality Wansapanataym Nominated
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 2nd Lucky Big Placer Won
2016 ASAP POP Teens Choice Awards[17] ASAP Pop Teen Sweetheart Won
Miss Masbate Province Won
Miss Kaogma Won
2015 Miss Teen Earth
Finalist
2013 Miss Teen Masbate Won

References

  1. Lo, Ricky (July 4, 2017). "A grand 'coming out' for Miracle Baby of Masbate". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  2. Lo, Ricky (January 10, 2019). "Kisses expects suitor(s) to possess dad's qualities". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  3. Catolico, Gianna Francesca (April 18, 2017). "PBB's Kisses Delavin talks about illness that almost killed her". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  4. Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. (August 31, 2017). "'Multimedia Princess' Kisses Delavin reaches 1 M Instagram followers". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  5. "Kisses Delavin open to joining national pageants". ABS-CBNnews.com. June 20, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  6. Cuazon, Christhel (May 23, 2019). "Kisses Delavin attends her first day in college". DZRH Network News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  7. Lo, Ricky (May 8, 2020). "Kisses gets a car as birthday gift". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  8. Cepeda, Cody (June 8, 2018). "Kisses Delavin recalls first year in show biz: 'I've seen supporters turn into haters'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  9. Vasquez, Dinna Chan (April 9, 2017). "Maymay & Kisses: Different and alike at the same time". BusinessMirror. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  10. "Meet the teen beauty queen joining 'PBB'". ABS-CBNnews.com. November 29, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  11. "WATCH: Emotional top 3 teens exit 'Pinoy Big Brother' house". ABS-CBNnews.com. November 20, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  12. "Maymay Entrata hailed as 'Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7' Big Winner". The Philippine Star. March 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  13. "Kisses Delavin officially launches debut album".
  14. "Most Tweeted Filipino Celebrity 2017".
  15. "Kisses Delavin among most Tweeted Celebrities of 2018".
  16. "Kisses Delavin leaves Star Magic; will she transfer to GMA-7?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 8, 2019.
  17. "ASAP names Pop Teen Choice 2016 winners". ABS-CBN News.
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