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Kate Valdez
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Valdez in 2020
Born
Keith Eliana Habala Sisante

(2000-08-21) August 21, 2000 (age 24)
Trece Martires, Cavite, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation
  • Model
  • actress
  • commercial model
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • content creator
Years active 2015–present
Agent Sparkle (2015–present)

Kate Valdez, born on August 21, 2000, is a talented Filipino actress, singer, model, and content creator. Her full name is Keith Eliana Habala Sisante. She became well-known for her roles in TV shows like Encantadia, Onanay, and Unica Hija.

In September 2024, Kate and her boyfriend, Fumiya Sankai, started a TikTok page together called Onigiri Lovers. They also share vlogs on YouTube under the same name.

Early Life and School

Kate Valdez was born in Trece Martires, Cavite, Philippines. Her parents are Edmond and Teresita Habala-Sisante. Kate is currently studying at Miriam College.

Kate Valdez's Career

Modeling Beginnings

Kate Valdez started her career as a model when she was still in elementary school. She also joined many amateur beauty pageants. It was during school plays that Kate discovered she loved acting.

Acting Roles

In 2015, Kate signed a contract with GMA Artist Center. Soon after, she appeared in the TV show Destiny Rose as Violet Vitto Jacobs.

In 2016, Kate joined the popular fantasy series Encantadia. She played the role of Mira, who is the daughter of Pirena. This role was first played by Yasmien Kurdi in the original series.

In 2018, Kate played Natalie in the show Onanay. Natalie was a villain in the story. She also played Caitlyn in Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday. Caitlyn was an envious character in that show.

Kate has appeared in many other shows on GMA Network. She is also a TV commercial model for different brands. In late 2022, she took on a special dual role in the sci-fi drama Unica Hija. She played Hope Marasigan, who was a "clone" of Bianca Sebastian.

In 2023, it was announced that Kate would star in an adaptation of the American comic book series Dreamwalker. She will play the main character, Kat. The director for this project is Mikhail Red.

In 2024, Kate Valdez is currently playing the main character, Inna Villarazon, in the TV series Shining Inheritance.

Personal Life

As of 2024, Kate Valdez is dating Japanese vlogger Fumiya Sankai. They have a "semi-long-distance" relationship. Fumiya mostly lives in Japan but visits the Philippines once a month.

Filmography

Television Shows

Year Program Role Network
2015–2016 Destiny Rose Violet Vitto Jacobs GMA Network
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 Herself
2018–2019 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 GMA News TV
2021 Magpakailanman: My Stalker Girlfriend Cristine GMA Network
Heartful Café Diana
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Judy
Stories from the Heart: Love on Air Joana "Joan" Sevilla
Dear Uge: Minanikang Maniken Monica
2022 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 GTV
2022–2023 Unica Hija Bianca Sebastian / Hope Marasigan / Fatima / Charity / Agape / Joy / Grace GMA Network
2023 Regal Studio Presents: Holdap 'To, I Love You Marian
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Sheena Riego De Dios
2024–2025 Shining Inheritance Martina "Inna" R. Villarazon
2024 It's Showtime Herself Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
ALLTV
GMA Network
GTV
TBA Dream Walker Kat HBO Asia
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Sang'gre Mira GMA Network

Movies

Year Film Role Production
2019 Black Lipstick Chloe Marie Imperial Obra Cinema

Commercials

Year Product
2014 Monde Nissin
2015 Globe
Tropicana
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