# Kate Valdez

Keith Eliana Habala Sisante (born August 21, 2000), professionally known as Kate Valdez (Tagalog pronunciation:), is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, model, and content creator. 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.
In September 2024, Valdez launched a joint TikTok page with her boyfriend, Fumiya Sankai, called Onigiri Lovers. 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. Valdez is currently enrolled in Miriam College.

## 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.

### Acting

In 2015, Valdez signed a contract with GMA Artist Center. Valdez later appeared on Destiny Rose as Violet Vitto Jacobs.
In 2016, Valdez became a part the 2016 requel-sequel of Encantadia as Mira, originally portrayed by Yasmien Kurdi. The character is the daughter of Pirena, played by Glaiza de Castro, and was originally portrayed by Sunshine Dizon in the original series.
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.
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.
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.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Program | Role | Network |
| 2015–2016 | Destiny Rose | Violet Vitto Jacobs | GMA Network |
| 2016–2017 | Encantadia | Sang'gre Mira / "Lira" | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Nagmumurang Kamatis | Madel | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maynila | Nikki | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story | Patty | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Remedyo Noche | Trisha | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Pinulot Ka Lang sa Gluta | Tisay | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place on Earth | Isabella | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong Frog | Senyorita Angelica | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Maynila | Aileen | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: Sa Kuweba Ng Buhay | Joanne | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Jenny Nuñez | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Dear Uge: Mommy's Home | Giselle | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Rosemary / Natalie "Nat" Montenegro | GMA Network |
| 2018–2019 | Studio 7 | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Kira | GMA Network |
| 2020–2021 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Caitlyn Malatamban-Escoto | GMA Network |
| 2020 | All Out Sundays | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Witch is Which | Lily | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Project Destination | Loret | GMA News TV |
| 2021 | Magpakailanman: My Stalker Girlfriend | Cristine | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Heartful Café | Diana | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento | Judy | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Stories from the Heart: Love on Air | Joana "Joan" Sevilla | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Dear Uge: Minanikang Maniken | Monica | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Regal Studio Presents: Exs Marks The Heart | Andrea "Andi" Rivera | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Regal Studio Presents: Open Minded | Mona | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Billie Bili Na | Belinda Marie "Billie" | GMA Network |
| 2022 | 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 | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Sheena Riego De Dios | GMA Network |
| 2024–2025 | Shining Inheritance | Martina "Inna" R. Villarazon | GMA Network |
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Herself | Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV GMA Network GTV |
| 2025 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Sang'gre Mira | GMA Network |
| TBA | Dream Walker | Kat | HBO Asia |

### Film

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

### Commercials

| Year | Product |
| 2014 | Monde Nissin |
| 2015 | Globe |
| 2015 | Tropicana |
| 2015 | Smart |