# K Brosas

Maria Carmela Brosas (born July 15, 1975), better known by her screen name Kakai or K Brosas, is a Filipino actress, comedian, singer and television host. She was born in the Philippines to an American father and a Filipina mother and was a band member of Gladys and the Boxers and was lead singer when the group performed as K and the Boxers with Music Director Samuel Cruz Valdecantos, Bassist Nolit Abanilla, Drummer Solomon Valdecantos and Guitarist Eric Tuazon. In mid-2010, she became a co-host in the game show Pilipinas Win na Win.

## Biography
### Early life

Brosas was born in Borongan, Eastern Samar to a Filipino mother and an American father, whom she never knew. At a young age, her family transferred to Manila. She finished high school at St. Paul University Quezon City where she enrolled in an undergraduate B.S. Tourism course.

### Personal life

Brosas' only daughter, Crystal, came out as lesbian in July 2020. Her daughter is currently in a relationship with her non-showbiz girlfriend, Zhyzhia, which Brosas fully supports.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 2009 | Tenement 2 | Melissa | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Deling kakanin | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | ÜnOfficially Yours | Vivora | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | The Mistress | Rosa | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Call Center Girl | Lolay | Skylight Films and Star Cinema |
| 2017 | Northern Lights: A Journey to Love | Arlene | Spring Films, Regal Entertainment, Star Cinema |
| 2021 | Will You Marry? | Honey | Mavx |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2000 | Idol Ko Si Kap | | GMA Network |
| 2001–2003 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Flor | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Bitoy's Funniest Videos | Herself / Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Magpakailanman: The Kakai "K" Brosas Story | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2004 | SiS | Herself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Extra Challenge | Herself / Guest co-host | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Marinara | Sushi Lou | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Hokus Pokus | Toni | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Darna | Divina Demonica | GMA Network |
| 2006 | HP: Ibang Level Na! | Toni | GMA Network |
| 2007 | HP: To the Highest Level Na! | Toni | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Super Twins | Akika | GMA Network |
| 2007 | All Star K! | Herself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2007 | SOP Rules | Herself / Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Marimar | Rowena | GMA Network |
| 2008 | My Girl | Tessie Legaspi | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Lovers in Paris | Michelle | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Rated K | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | IDOL | Antonia "Toyang" Timbales | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Pilipinas Win Na Win | Herself / Co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Laugh Out Loud | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Showtime | Herself (Appears in "Huliin ang Bituin" segment) | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Talentadong Pinoy | Herself / Judge | TV5 |
| 2011 | Showtime | Herself / Guest judge | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–2012 | Maria la del Barrio | Carlotta | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Entertainment Live | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Ang Batang Buhawi | Maring | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan | Neneng | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Tunay na Buhay | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Quiet Please!: Bawal ang Maingay | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2015 | 3-in-1 | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Kris TV | Guest co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–2020 | It's Showtime | Judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Bangon Talentadong Pinoy | Herself / Guest Talent scout | TV5 |
| 2020–2022 | Lunch Out Loud | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2021–2022; 2025 | Sing Galing! | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2024 | Ang Himala ni Niño: Unang Libro ng Niña Niño | Gregoria "Gege" | TV5 |