Introduction
Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a Filipina actress.
Career
Munting Miss U
Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called Muntíng Miss U of MTB at the age of 4. 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 Goin' Bulilit that aired every Sunday. She was on the show until she graduated in 2009.
Television
Kiray starred as Desiree, one of Clara's friends in the TV series Mara Clara alongside Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. 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.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself/Contestant/Recurring Mainstay | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself/Various roles | |
| Kampanerang Kuba | Young Magdalena | ||
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Si Piolo at si Lorelei | Maya | |
| Komiks Presents: Bampy | Special appearance | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Kiray | ||
| 2007 | Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa | Kiray | RPN-9 |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo | Lorimel | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Young Bambam | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | Choir Member | ||
| 2010-2011 | Mara Clara | Desiree Francisco | |
| 2011–present | ASAP | Host/Performer | |
| 2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po | Young Brandi de la Paz | |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Young Girlie | ||
| Wansapanataym Presents: Flores de Mayumi | Mayumi | ||
| Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack | Mayumi | ||
| 2011-2012 | Growing Up | Britney Gunay | |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker Presents: Teatro | Ella | TV5 |
| Toda Max | Jeng Jeng | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan | Pintak | ||
| 2012–2016 | Luv U | Whitney Muñoz | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym Presents: Petrang Paminta | Marikit | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsubibo | Brenda | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook | Reshee | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card | Joy | |
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng Anyo | Minnie's Bestfriend | ||
| 2015–present | #ParangNormal Activity | TV5 | |
| 2015-17 | Ang Probinsyano | Mitch | ABS-CBN |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!) | Kiray | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Precious | Imus Productions |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Lily | Viva Films |
| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Young Nymfa/Inday | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | BFF: Best Friends Forever | Mean Girl | |
| 2011 | The Howl & The Fussyket | Alexi Lumibao | Straightshooters Media |
| First Kiss | Jek-jek | Independent Short Film | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Amethyst " Amy" P. Martirez | Regal Films |
| Born to Love You | Sampaguita Liwanag | Star Cinema CineMedia | |
| Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Young Charito Go Dong-hae | Spring Films Star Cinema | |
| I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! | Jazzy Polotan | Studio 5 Unitel Productions | |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Kiray | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions Imus Productions APT Entertainment GMA Films | |
| 2013 | Bangungot | ATG Productions | |
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Snow White | Star Cinema Viva Films | |
| 2014 | Echoserang Frog | Scenema Concept International | |
| Da Possessed | JS Prom Date | Star Cinema Regal Films | |
| Somebody to Love | Chloe | Regal Films | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Lovely † | ||
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Kim | Star Cinema |
| Stars Versus Me | Total Entertainment Productions | ||
| 2016 | Love is Blind | Fe | Regal Films |
| I Love You to Death | TBA | ||
| The Super Parental Guardians | Liza | Star Cinema Viva Films |
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Female Child Performer | Won |