Keith Eliana Habala Sisante (born August 21, 2000),[1] professionally known as Kate Valdez (Tagalog pronunciation: [bɐlˈdɛs]), is a Filipino actress, and model. She is known for her role as Violet in Destiny Rose, as Mira in Encantadia, as Natalie/Rosemarie in Onanay, as Caitlyn in Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday, Bianca/Hope in Unica Hija, and as Inna in Shining Inheritance.
Kate Valdez | |
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 Valdez in 2020 | |
| Born | Keith Eliana Habala Sisante August 21, 2000 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Sparkle (2015–present) |
Early life
editKate Valdez was born as Keith Eliana Habala Sisante in Trece Martires, Cavite, to Edmond and Teresita Habala-Sisante.[2] Valdez is currently enrolled in Miriam College.[2]
Career
editModelling
editValdez started modeling while still in elementary school and subsequently joined amateur beauty pageants. Valdez discovered her knack for acting when she started joining school plays.[2]
Acting
editIn 2015, Valdez signed a contract with GMA Artist Center. Valdez later appeared on Destiny Rose as Violet Vitto Jacobs.[3]
In 2016, Valdez became a part the 2016 requel-sequel of Encantadia as Mira, originally portrayed by Yasmien Kurdi.[4] The character is the daughter of Pirena, played by Glaiza de Castro, and was originally portrayed by Sunshine Dizon in the original series.[3][5][6]
In 2018, Valdez portrayed the villainous and arrogant Natalie in Onanay. She also appeared as the protagonist villain in Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday as Caitlyn, the envious and vindictive daughter of Sussie. Valdez has also appeared in other programs on GMA Network and is a TV commercial model for various local labels.[2]
In late 2022, she started playing a protagonist dual-role, Hope Marasigan who is a "clone" of Bianca Sebastian in the high-rating sci-fi drama, Unica Hija.
In 2024, Valdez currently portrays the main protagonist role, Inna Villarazon in Shining Inheritance.
Personal life
editAs of 2024, Valdez is dating Japanese vlogger Fumiya Sankai. The pair have described their relationship as "semi-long-distance," with Fumiya mostly living in Japan but visiting the Philippines once a month.[7]
Filmography
editTelevision
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Role | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Black Lipstick | Chloe Marie Imperial | Obra Cinema |
Commercials
edit| Year | Product |
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| 2014 | Monde Nissin |
| 2015 | Globe |
| Tropicana | |
| Smart |
References
edit- ^ "Kate Valdez reunites with Encantadia co-stars at her grand debut". PEP. August 23, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Is Kate Valdez the celebrity twin of Angel Locsin?". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. June 25, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ a b "Showbiz newbies na sina Mikee Quintos at Kate Valdez, nasilayan na sa 'Encantadia'". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. August 19, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Kate Valdez, mixed emotions sa pagkakaroon ng love team sa 'Encantadia'". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. October 13, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Kate Valdez kuha ang mataray na tingin ni Glaiza". The Philippine Star. Pilipino Star Ngayon. January 7, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Kate Valdez susunod sa yapak ni Glaiza bilang palabang bida-kontrabida". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Bandera. January 9, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ Kate Valdez, Fumiya Sankai reveal who fell in love first, October 15, 2024, retrieved October 26, 2024
- ^ "Pepito Manaloto: Abangan ang reunion nina Mikee Quintos at Kate Valdez ngayong Sabado | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ "Kate Valdez, Kelvin Miranda pair up in an upcoming Kapuso series". LionhearTV. June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
External links
edit- Kate Valdez at IMDb