Keith Eliana Habala Sisante (born August 21, 2000), professionally known as Kate Valdez (), is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, and content creator. She is known for her role as Violet in Destiny Rose (2015), as Mira in Encantadia (2016), as Natalie / Rosemarie in Onanay (2018), as Caitlyn in Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (2020), Bianca / Hope in Unica Hija (2022), and as Inna in Shining Inheritance (2024).
In September 2024, Valdez launched a joint TikTok page with her boyfriend, Fumiya Sankai, called Onigiri Lovers. The couple also posts vlogs on YouTube, under the same name.
Early life and education Kate Valdez was born as Keith Eliana Habala Sisante in Trece Martires, Cavite, to Edmond and Teresita Habala-Sisante. Valdez is currently enrolled in Miriam College.
Career Acting In 2015, Valdez signed a contract with GMA Artist Center. Valdez later appeared on Destiny Rose as Violet Vitto Jacobs.
In 2016, Valdez became a part the 2016 requel-sequel of Encantadia as Mira, originally portrayed by Yasmien Kurdi. The character is the daughter of Pirena, played by Glaiza de Castro, and was originally portrayed by Sunshine Dizon in the original series. In 2025 She reprised the role in the spin-off Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre.
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.
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 2023, Variety announced that an adaptation of the American comic book series Dreamwalker by Mikey Sutton was greenlit by 108 Media, a studio based in London and Singapore. The report confirmed that Valdez, who provided the visual inspiration for the Filipino-American protagonist Kat in the comics, will play the lead role. Mikhail Red is attached to direct.
In 2024, Valdez currently portrays the main protagonist role, Inna Villarazon in Shining Inheritance.
Personal life
Valdez dated Japanese vlogger Fumiya Sankai. The pair broke up in 2026.
Filmography
Television Year Program Role 2015–2016 Destiny Rose Violet Vitto Jacobs 2016–2017 Encantadia Sang'gre Mira / "Lira" 2016 Karelasyon: Nagmumurang Kamatis Madel Maynila Nikki Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story Patty 2017 Dear Uge: Remedyo Noche Trisha Dear Uge: Pinulot Ka Lang sa Gluta Tisay Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place on Earth Isabella Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong Frog Senyorita Angelica Maynila Aileen Wish Ko Lang: Sa Kuweba Ng Buhay Joanne Road Trip Herself 2018 Sherlock Jr. Jenny Nuñez Dear Uge: Mommy's Home Giselle Lip Sync Battle Philippines Herself2018–2019 Onanay Rosemary / Natalie "Nat" Montenegro Studio 7 Herself 2019 Sahaya Kira 2020–2021 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Caitlyn Malatamban-Escoto 2020 All Out Sundays Herself Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Witch is Which Lily Project Destination Loret 2021 Magpakailanman: My Stalker Girlfriend Cristine Heartful Café Diana Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Judy Stories from the Heart: Love on Air Joana "Joan" Sevilla Dear Uge: Minanikang Maniken Monica2022 Regal Studio Presents: Exs Marks The Heart Andrea "Andi" Rivera Regal Studio Presents: Open Minded Mona Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Billie Bili Na Belinda Marie "Billie" TOLS Geneva Ochoa 2022–2023 Unica Hija Bianca Sebastian / Hope Marasigan / Fatima / Charity / Agape / Joy / Grace 2023 Regal Studio Presents: Holdap 'To, I Love You MarianWalang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Sheena Riego De Dios 2024–2025 Shining InheritanceMartina "Inna" R. Villarazon 2024It's Showtime Herself 2025–2026Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Sang'gre Mira
Film Year Film Role 2019 Black Lipstick Chloe Marie Imperial
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