Kitkat (comedian)

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Soraya Ray L. Bañas (born September 23, 1984), better known as Kitkat, is a singer, comedian, TV host, and actress in the Philippines.^[1] She is known as "The Stolen Diva" and is managed by Star Magic. Kitkat performs as a stand-up singer and comedian at The Punchline,^[1] Laffline, and Metro Comedy Bar. Her first solo concert took place in January 2009 at Metro Bar. She often portrays sidekick roles in television series and movies. Additionally, she has appeared on the game show The Singing Bee.^[2]

Kitkat was born on September 23, 1987,^[1] in Manila, Philippines. At seven years old, she was a grand finalist in a children's beauty contest on GMA 7's Lunch Date and was named the 5-week champion of Tanghalan ng Kampeon, hosted by Pilita Corrales and Bert Tawa Marcelo. She was also featured on the children’s show Yan ang Bata during her childhood. Kitkat participated in amateur singing contests across various cities and on television while still a child. During her college years, she worked as a back-up singer and band member with Willie Revillame. She later became a singer and stand-up comedian at Punchline, Laffline, and Metro Bar, and acted in the afternoon teleserye Maid in Heaven. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the College of the Holy Spirit, graduating in 2004.^[3]

Following the shutdown of ABS-CBN 2 on May 5, 2020, due to the network's failure to secure a franchise renewal, Kitkat became a host on Net 25’s noontime show Happy Time. She joined the daily noontime variety program in September 2020 and co-hosted until February 2021, alongside veteran comedians and former Eat Bulaga! hosts Anjo Yllana and Janno Gibbs.

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