Johanna Ismael "Kiray" Celis-Estopia (; born July 29, 1994) is a Filipino actress and businesswoman.
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 in a supporting role as Desiree on the TV series Mara Clara starring 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.
After 19 years of staying in ABS-CBN, Celis transferred to GMA Network 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 married Stephan Estopia, whom she had been in a relationship with since 2021. In April 2026, Celis announced that they were expecting their first child.
In June 2026, Celis sparked concern among fans after sharing that she had been hospitalized during her pregnancy, though she did not disclose the reason for her hospital visit.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Type of role 1999 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Herself Contestant; recurring mainstay 2004 Wansapanataym: Esep-Bata 2005 Goin' Bulilit Herself Main cast; various roles Kampanerang Kuba Young Magdalena Durano Guest Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Pinky Guest appearance2006 Komiks Presents: Si Piolo at si Lorelei Maya Main role Komiks Presents: Bampy Special appearance Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Kiray Episode role2007 Kemis: Ke Misis UmaasaKiray Love Spell Presents: Cindy-rella Lisa Supporting role 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo Lorimel2010 Kokey @ Ako Young Bambam Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara Choir Member 2010–2011 Mara Clara Desiree Francisco Main role 2011–2018 ASAP Herself Co-host and performer2011 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po Young Brandi de la Paz Main role 100 Days to Heaven Young Girlie Lead role Wansapanataym Presents: Flores de Mayumi Mayumi Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack Mayumi 2011–2012 Growing Up Britney Gunay Lead role2012 Regal Shocker Presents: Teatro Ella Toda Max Jeng Jeng Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan Pintak 2012–2016 Luv U Whitney Muñoz Lead role2013 Wansapanataym Presents: Petrang Paminta Marikit Co-lead role Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsubibo Brenda Main role 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook Reshee Lead role2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card Joy Ipaglaban Mo!: Pinekeng Anyo Minnie's best friend 2015–2016 #ParangNormal Activity Lani Supporting cast (season 1)Main cast (season 2) 2015–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mitch 2017 Wansapanataym Presents: Annika PINTAsera Froggie Voice role 2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Anya 2019 Maynila: Lend Me Your Love Mayumi Lead role Eat Bulaga! Herself Segment: BOOM! Wish Ko Lang: Kuya, 'Wag Po Joan Dear Uge Cora/Kira Episode: "Ganda Ka?" Love You Two Darling Innocencio Supporting cast Pepito Manaloto Gwen Episode: "Pepito DragoNia" 2021 Owe My Love Everlyn "Evs" Morales-Guipit Supporting Cast Stories from the Heart Meanne Rivera Episode: "Love on Air" 2022 Return to Paradise Raichu Supporting cast2024My Guardian AlienMarites
Film Year Title Role 2000 Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!) Kiray 2006 Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice Precious 2007 Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat: Friends 4 Lyf and Death Lily Katakutan 2008 Supahpapalicious Young Nymfa/Inday 2009 BFF: Best Friends Forever Mean Girl2011 The Howl & The Fussyket Alexi Lumibao First Kiss Jek-jek2012 The Mommy Returns Amethyst "Amy" P. Martirez Born to Love You Sampaguita Liwanag Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Young Charito Go Dong-hae I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! Jazzy Polotan Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Kiray2013 Bangungot Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Snow White2014 Echoserang Frog Da Possessed Kiki Somebody to Love Chloe Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Lovely2015 Crazy Beautiful You Kim Stars Versus Me 2016 Love is Blind Fe I Love You to Death Gwendalyn The Super Parental Guardians Liza de Lima2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story Missy Bakwit Boys Tanya Wander Bra Amazona Class of 2018 Venus 2019 Kiko and Lala Miracle 2020 D'Ninang Lorena
Awards Year Award-giving body Category Work Result 2008 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Female Child Performer"The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)" . Pep.ph. Retrieved May 24, 2014. align="center"
References
External links
Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile