Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known by her
stage name
A stage name or professional name is a pseudonym used by performers, authors, and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. The equivalent concept among writers is called a ''nom de plume'' (pen name). Some performers ...
as Kiray Celis (), is a
Filipino actress, comedian, entrepreneur and vlogger.
Career
Acting
Celis was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss U'' of ''
Magandang Tanghali Bayan'' 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, Celis 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 2007.
Celis starred as Desiree, one of Clara's friends in the TV series ''
Mara Clara'' starring
Kathryn Bernardo and
Julia Montes
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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
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...
, Celis transferred to
GMA Network
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as she signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now
Sparkle) on December 20, 2018. She joined the cast of the
Jennylyn Mercado and
Gabby Concepcion-topbilled rom-com series ''
Love You Two''.
Business
In 2018, Celis opened a restaurant called Chicks and Fins.
Personal life
In 2025, Celis became engaged to Stephan Estopia, whom she had been in a relationship with since 2021.
Filmography
Television
Film
Awards
References
External links
*
Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile*
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1995 births
Living people
Filipino child actresses
Filipino film actresses
Filipino television actresses
Filipino women comedians
Goin' Bulilit cast members
ABS-CBN people
Star Magic
GMA Network (company) people
20th-century Filipino actresses
21st-century Filipino actresses
21st-century Filipino businesspeople
Filipino sketch comedians