Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a

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actress, comedian and the founder of Chicks and Fins.

Career

Acting

Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss U'' of ''

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'' 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. In 2005, Kiray was chosen as one of the cast members in the children's gag show ''

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'' that aired every Sunday. She was on the show until she graduated in 2009. Kiray starred as Desiree, one of Clara's friends in the TV series '' Mara Clara'' alongside

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and

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. 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''. After 19 years of staying

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, Kiray transferred to

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. She signed a contract with GMA Artist Center on December 20, 2018. Her first project in GMA will be ''Luv U 2,'' starring Jennylyn Mercado and Gabby Concepcion.

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards

References

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