Catherine "Kakai" Herrera Bautista (born September 2, 1978) is a Filipino actress, host, singer and comedienne.
Career Bautista first started out as a theater actress. She was discovered by Ricky Rivero in 2003 after her explosive appearance in the play, Alikabok. Rivero asked her to audition for a drama series directed by Lauri Dyogi titled Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. She then started appearing on television shows and movies through supporting roles, but was recognized when she appeared as the villainous and evil Matilda in Kampanerang Kuba, Angelina in Kokey and most recently as Marj in the Filipino-Thai movie, Suddenly It's Magic. From 2010 to 2011, she did the horror-comedy sitcom, My Darling Aswang, in TV5 but stayed with ABS-CBN.
Bautista played Mercy in the Philippine Educational Theater Association's musical comedy Rak of Aegis, a role she had been playing since 2013.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Source 2002 Dekada '70 Rallyist 2003 Pinay Pie News Reporter Credited as "Kakai Bautista". 2004 All My Life Crying Lady 2006 Close to You Inday Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Myra Credited as "Katherine 'Kakai' Bautista", 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry 2007 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Myra 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry 2008 Scaregivers Lawyer 2009 And I Love You So Teacher Lani In My Life Millet Supporting role 2010 Till My Heartaches End Susan 2011 My Valentine Girls Maan Segment: Soulmates 2012 Suddenly It's Magic Marj 2013 Must Be... Love Dolly Kung Fu Divas Samantha's original face Cameo 2015 Crazy Beautiful You Madame Tweety 2016 Always Be My Maybe Esang Imagine You and Me Winona Supporting role Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Ora/Oring 2017 Loving in Tandem Genina Seven Sundays Baby The Ghost Bride Jena 2018 Harry & Patty Patty Wander Bra Barbara My Fairy Tail Love Story Myrna Supporting role 2019 OFW: The Movie Josie Family History Esmeralda "Dang" Asuncion Hello, Love, Goodbye Sally Daraga Supporting role Liberty Mangahas Main role 2020 Four Sisters Before the Wedding Susiebeth "Bette" Sanchez Supporting role 2022 My Teacher Ms. Love 48th Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry 2023 When I Met You in Tokyo Sonia 49th Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry 2024 Hello, Love, Again Sally Daraga Special Participation
Television Year Title Role Notes Source 2003 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Lilibeth dela Cruz Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Palaboy 2005 Kampanerang Kuba Matilda Durano 2006 Komiks Presents: Inday Bote Sarah Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Rita 2007 Kokey Angelina Walang Kapalit Angel 2009 Komiks Presents: Dragonna Ling Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Sheila Tayong Dalawa Ula 2009–10 Nagsimula sa Puso Missy George and Cecil Ellen 2010 Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Lukring Hair Is Your Moment Tanta My Darling Aswang Queenie Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor Bettina 2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya Lagring Maynila Ona Episode: "Takot na Puso" 2012 Toda Max Yaya Avila Lorenzo's Time Kikay 2013 Wansapanataym Yaya Episode: "Si Paolo, Apollo at si Polo" 2014 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Pinky Pusit Voice only 2015 Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 2) Herself Contestant, Season 2 2016 Conan, My Beautician Chika la Chaka Main Role 2017–18 Wowowin Herself Guest co-host 2017 Dear Uge Shine Episode: "NPBSB: No Poging Boyfriend Since Birth" 2018 Ipaglaban Mo! Tonya Episode: "Umasa" 2019 Dear Uge Mila Episode: "This Yaya Is Mine" Daddy's Gurl Tootsie Guest role 2020–21; 2023 All-Out Sundays Herself Various roles/Performer 2021 Catch Me Out Philippines Judge First Yaya Pepita San Jose 2022 First Lady Oh My Korona Marga 2023 Can’t Buy Me Love Yaya Ikay Open 24/7 Mona
Theater Year Title Role Notes Source 2002 Alikabok Rosita Music Museum 2013–present Rak of Aegis Mercy Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) Theater
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