Keith Eliana Habala Sisante (born August 21, 2000),[1] professionally known as Kate Valdez (Tagalog pronunciation: [bɐlˈdɛs]), is a Filipino actress, and model. She is known for her role as Violet in Destiny Rose, as Mira in Encantadia, as Natalie/Rosemarie in Onanay, as Caitlyn in Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday, Bianca/Hope in Unica Hija, and as Inna in Shining Inheritance.
Kate Valdez
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Valdez in 2020
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| Born | Keith Eliana Habala Sisante (2000-08-21) August 21, 2000 (age 23) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Sparkle (2015–present) |
Kate Valdez was born as Keith Eliana Habala Sisante in Trece Martires, Cavite, to Edmond and Teresita Habala-Sisante.[2] Valdez is currently enrolled in Miriam College.[2]
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.[2]
In 2015, Valdez signed a contract with GMA Artist Center. Valdez later appeared on Destiny Rose as Violet Vitto Jacobs.[3]
In 2016, Valdez became a part the 2016 requel-sequelofEncantadia as Mira, originally portrayed by Yasmien Kurdi.[4] The character is the daughter of Pirena, played by Glaiza de Castro, and was originally portrayed by Sunshine Dizon in the original series.[3][5][6]
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.[2]
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.
| Year | Film | Role | Production |
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| 2019 | Black Lipstick | Chloe Marie Imperial | Obra Cinema |
| Year | Product |
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| 2014 | Monde Nissin |
| 2015 | Globe |
| Tropicana | |
| Smart |