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Kate Valdez

Last updated: 2025-07-26 14:34:43

Kate Valdez

Kate Valdez
Valdez in 2020
Born
Keith Eliana Habala Sisante

(2000-08-21) August 21, 2000 (age 24)[1]
Trece Martires, Cavite, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
Years active2015–present
AgentSparkle (2015–present)

Keith Eliana Habala Sisante (born August 21, 2000),[2] professionally known as Kate Valdez (Tagalog pronunciation: [bɐlˈdɛs]), is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, model, 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.[3] 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.[4] Valdez is currently enrolled in Miriam College.[4]

Career

Modeling

Valdez 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.[4]

Acting

In 2015, Valdez signed a contract with GMA Artist Center. Valdez later appeared on Destiny Rose as Violet Vitto Jacobs.[5]

In 2016, Valdez became a part the 2016 requel-sequel of Encantadia as Mira, originally portrayed by Yasmien Kurdi.[6] The character is the daughter of Pirena, played by Glaiza de Castro, and was originally portrayed by Sunshine Dizon in the original series.[5][7][8]

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.[4]

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.[9]

In 2024, Valdez currently portrays the main protagonist role, Inna Villarazon in Shining Inheritance.

Personal life

As 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.[10]

Filmography

Television

YearProgramRole
2015–2016Destiny RoseViolet Vitto Jacobs
2016–2017EncantadiaSang'gre Mira / "Lira"
2016Karelasyon: Nagmumurang KamatisMadel
MaynilaNikki
Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family StoryPatty
2017Dear Uge: Remedyo NocheTrisha
Dear Uge: Pinulot Ka Lang sa GlutaTisay
Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place on EarthIsabella
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong FrogSenyorita Angelica
MaynilaAileen
Wish Ko Lang: Sa Kuweba Ng BuhayJoanne
Road TripHerself
2018Sherlock Jr.Jenny Nuñez
Dear Uge: Mommy's HomeGiselle
Lip Sync Battle PhilippinesHerself
2018–2019OnanayRosemary / Natalie "Nat" Montenegro
Studio 7Herself
2019SahayaKira
2020–2021Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni BidayCaitlyn Malatamban-Escoto
2020All Out SundaysHerself
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Witch is WhichLily
Project DestinationLoret
2021Magpakailanman: My Stalker GirlfriendCristine
Heartful CaféDiana
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento[11]Judy
Stories from the Heart: Love on AirJoana "Joan" Sevilla
Dear Uge: Minanikang ManikenMonica
2022Regal Studio Presents: Exs Marks The HeartAndrea "Andi" Rivera
Regal Studio Presents: Open MindedMona
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Billie Bili NaBelinda Marie "Billie"
TOLSGeneva Ochoa
2022–2023Unica Hija[12]Bianca Sebastian / Hope Marasigan / Fatima / Charity / Agape / Joy / Grace
2023Regal Studio Presents: Holdap 'To, I Love YouMarian
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na MisisSheena Riego De Dios
2024–2025 Shining Inheritance Martina "Inna" R. Villarazon
2024 It's ShowtimeHerself
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'greSang'gre Mira
TBA Dream Walker Kat

Film

YearFilmRole
2019Black LipstickChloe Marie Imperial

Commercials

YearProduct
2014Monde Nissin
2015Globe
Tropicana
Smart

References

  1. ↑ "LOOK: Kate Valdez's showbiz journey and transformation". GMA Network. January 26, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Kate Valdez reunites with Encantadia co-stars at her grand debut". PEP. August 23, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  3. ↑ Kate Valdez and Fumiya Sankai launch joint TikTok page, answer fan questions, September 27, 2024, retrieved November 30, 2024
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Is Kate Valdez the celebrity twin of Angel Locsin?". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. June 25, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  5. 1 2 "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.
  6. ↑ "Kate Valdez, mixed emotions sa pagkakaroon ng love team sa 'Encantadia'". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. October 13, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Kate Valdez kuha ang mataray na tingin ni Glaiza". The Philippine Star. Pilipino Star Ngayon. January 7, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Kate Valdez susunod sa yapak ni Glaiza bilang palabang bida-kontrabida". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Bandera. January 9, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Filipino-American Fantasy Universe 'Dreamwalker' Set at 108 Media, With Mikhail Red as Series Director". Variety. February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ Kate Valdez, Fumiya Sankai reveal who fell in love first, October 15, 2024, retrieved October 26, 2024
  11. ↑ Acar, Aedrianne (September 8, 2021). "Pepito Manaloto: Abangan ang reunion nina Mikee Quintos at Kate Valdez ngayong Sabado". GMA Network. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Kate Valdez, Kelvin Miranda pair up in an upcoming Kapuso series". LionhearTV. June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.

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