Kitkat (comedian)

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] And kitkat appeared on most of the game shows of ABS-CBN most of the time hailed as champion. Kitkat had her first ever musical play last September 10, 2016 at the music museum, D.O.M dirty old musical play together with other veteran theater actors and singers namely John Arcilla, Nonie Buencamino, Robert Seña, Bimbo Cerrudo, Michael Williams, Ricky Davao and Ima Castro. The second run was in January 2017 and producers are asking if they can perform in other countries with their musical play entitled D.O.M.... Kitkat is one of the indemand sexy comedian/singer/actor/host nowadays... Kitkat won the BEST ACTRESS in a featured role in ALIW AWARDS 2016 held last November 30, 2016 for the musical play D.O.M (Dirty Old Musical). They had their third run of D.O.M in Music Museum from February 22 to March 23, 2019 this time with Jett Pangan. Kitkat won the GAWAD AMERIKA 2020 AWARDS as BEST NOONTIME SHOW HOST for HAPPY TIME and MOST OUTSTANDING COMEDIAN ACTRESS, the awards night was held via zoom last NOVEMBER 21, 2020.

Kitkat
Born
Soraya Ray L. Bañas

(1988-09-23) 23 September 1988
OccupationSinger, actress, comedian, host
Years active2004–present
AgentStar Magic (2004–2020)
Net 25 (2020–present)

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 of GMA7 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 May 5, 2020 due to not having a renewal franchise of the TV network, KitKat is now a Net 25 star following her leaving Kapamilya Network. She is now hosting the newest daily noontime variety program titled Happy Time (TV program) with fellow veteran comedian and former Eat Bulaga Dabarkads hosts Anjo Yllana and Janno Gibbs. Happy Time started airing on September 14, 2020 with the time slot of 12PM - 2PM.

Filmography

Theatre

2016 and 2017 and 2019 *D.O.M dirty old musical | JEZA |Spotlight Artist Centre}

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2004Maid in HeavenABS-CBN
2005M.R.SCo-Host
Kaya Mo Ba To?
Vidjoking
Quizon Avenue
2006Calla LilyJane
Sa Piling Mo
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoMaalindog
2007Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga EngkantaoMaalindog
Your Song Presents: Wala Ng Hahanapin PaKaye
Your Song Presents: Humanap Ka Ng PangetPaula
2008Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak Si BarbaraTina Magbintang
Iisa Pa LamangLouella
2008–2009Midnight DJ: PossessionsTV5
2009ParekoySharonABS-CBN
Komiks Presents: Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja?Debbie
Dahil May Isang IkawStephanie "Stef" Miranda
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KarnabalMabel
Your Song Presents: Sa Kanya Pa RinTrina
2010ShowtimeGuest Judge
Pidol's WonderlandTV5
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: ImpostorAritaABS-CBN
Midnight DJ: Baklitang ManananggalTV5
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BasuraLen's FriendABS-CBN
2011Your Song Presents: KimLilian
Green RoseMara
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana PoYoung Ginny
Wansapanataym: Ina'y Ko PoCutie
Wansapanataym: Mga Alipin Ng Lumang AklatanPahina
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KapePam
2012Wansapanataym: DollhouseLorna
Maalaala Mo Kaya: FlyersGloria
2013It's ShowtimeMentor
Apoy Sa DagatYoung Tessie
It's ShowtimeGuest Judge
Banana Nite: Ihaw Na!Herself
Maalaala Mo Kaya: VHF RadioLiza
2015Maalaala Mo Kaya: JeepEmily
Got to BelieveBetty
Two WivesMimi Olasco
ForevermoreShiela
Princess in the PalacePortiaGMA Network
The Ryzza Mae ShowHerself
2016KalyeseryeYaya In
CelebriTVHerself
Eat Bulaga!Yaya In
Dear UgeBernadette
MARSHerselfGMA News TV
Ipaglaban Mo: OFWPrecyABS-CBN
Langit LupaGigi
2017Ipaglaban Mo: AbusoElsa
Bet on Your BabyHerself
MARSHerselfGMA News TV
2018Ipaglaban Mo: HacienderoChonaABS-CBN
The Lolas' Beautiful ShowHerselfGMA Network
Eat BulagaHerself
Sana Dalawa ang PusoLibereta "Leb" ManatadABS-CBN
2019Ipaglaban Mo: DepresyonCharmaine
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KumelavooJingJing
Ipaglaban Mo: PalabanNessy
2020Eat Bulaga Bawal JudgmentalHerself
2020Happy TimeHerself / hostNET25

MOVIES

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2006Zsazsa Zaturnnah: ZE MoveehNora A.Regal Films
2007My Kuya's WeddingJopayRegal Films
2008SupahpapaliciousDyosaStar Cinema
2008My Only ÜSheryllStar Cinema
2010Babe, I Love YouAgnesStar Cinema & Viva Films
2011No Other WomanMimiStar Cinema & Viva Films
2013TuhogRochelleStar Cinema & Skylight Films
2015Ex with BenefitsGenelynStar Cinema
2016The Third PartyPatientStar Cinema
2017Extra ServiceBeverlyStar Cinema & Skylight Films
2017Meant to BehLVOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions & APT Entertainment

AWARDS

| 2006 || MMFF || Best Supporting Actress || NOMINATED | 2016 || ALIW AWARDS || BEST ACTRESS in a featured role || WINNER | 2016 || ALIW AWARDS || BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN || NOMINATED | 2016 || ALIW AWARDS || BEST CROSS OVER 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 AND BEST NOONTIME SHOW HOST || WINNER

References

  1. 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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