Soraya Ray L. Bañas (born September 23, 1984), better known as Kitkat, is a singer, comedian, TV host, and actress in the Philippines. She is known as "The Stolen Diva" and is managed by

Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc., doing business as Star Magic (formerly known as ABS-CBN Talent Center), is a Philippine talent agency owned by ABS-CBN Corporation based in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Founded in 1992, Star Magic ha ...

. Kitkat performs as a stand-up singer and comedian at The Punchline, Laffline, and Metro Comedy Bar. Her first solo concert took place in January 2009 at Metro Bar. She often portrays sidekick roles in television series and movies. Additionally, she has appeared on the game show '' The Singing Bee''.

Early life

Kitkat was born on September 23, 1987, in

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, Philippines. At seven years old, she was a grand finalist in a children's beauty contest on GMA 7's ''

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'' and was named the 5-week champion of '' Tanghalan ng Kampeon'', hosted by

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and Bert Tawa Marcelo. She was also featured on the children’s show ''Yan ang Bata'' during her childhood. Kitkat participated in amateur singing contests across various cities and on television while still a child. During her college years, she worked as a back-up singer and band member with

Willie Revillame Wilfredo "Willie" Buendia Revillame (; born January 27, 1961), is a Filipino television host, actor, comedian, drummer, singer, and businessman. He has hosted numerous variety shows, such as ''Lunch Date'', Sang Linggo nAPO Sila'' and ''MTB ...

. She later became a singer and stand-up comedian at Punchline, Laffline, and Metro Bar, and acted in the afternoon teleserye '' Maid in Heaven''. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the College of the Holy Spirit, graduating in 2004. Following the shutdown of ABS-CBN on May 5, 2020 due to the network's failure to secure a franchise renewal, Kitkat became a host on Net 25’s noontime show '' Happy Time''. She joined the daily noontime variety program in September 2020 and co-hosted until February 2021, alongside veteran comedians and former ''Eat Bulaga!'' hosts

Anjo Yllana Andrés José Salvador Garchitorena Yllana Jr. (born April 24, 1968), known professionally as Anjo Yllana, is a Filipino actor-comedian, television host and politician. He is one of the hosts from ''Eat Bulaga!'' from 1998 until 2020. Career ...

and

Janno Gibbs Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, comedian and actor. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows '' SOP Rules'', '' Nuts Entertainment'', ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grad ...

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations

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