K Brosas

Kakai "K" Brosas
Kakai "K" Brosas
Born	Maria Carmela Brosas; July 15, 1975 (age 49); Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actress; comedian; singer; television host
Years active	2000–present
Agents	GMA Artist Center (2000–2008); Cornerstone Entertainment (2014–present);
Children	Crystal Brosas
Website	www.wapak.biz

Maria Carmela Brosas (born July 15, 1975^[2]), 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^[2] 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.^[3] 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.^[1]^[4]

Personal life

Brosas' only daughter, Crystal, came out as lesbian in July 2020.^[5]^[6] Her daughter is currently in a relationship with her non-showbiz girlfriend, Zhyzhia, which Brosas fully supports. ^[7]^[8]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Production company
2009	Tenement 2	Melissa	Star Cinema
2009	Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round	Deling kakanin
2012	ÜnOfficially Yours	Vivora
2012	The Mistress	Rosa
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
2001	Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin	Flor
2004	Bitoy's Funniest Videos	Herself / Co-host
	Magpakailanman: The Kakai "K" Brosas Story	Herself
	SiS	Herself / Guest
	Extra Challenge	Herself / Guest co-host
	Marinara	Sushi Lou
2005	Hokus Pokus	Toni
2005	Darna	Divina Demonica
2006	HP: Ibang Level Na!	Toni
2007	HP: To the Highest Level Na!	Toni
	Super Twins	Akika
	All Star K!	Herself / Guest
	SOP Rules	Herself / Co-host
2008	Marimar	Rowena
2008	My Girl	Tessie Legaspi	ABS-CBN
2009	Lovers in Paris	Michelle
2009	Rated K	Herself
2010	IDOL	Antonia "Toyang" Timbales
	Pilipinas Win Na Win	Herself / Co-host
	Laugh Out Loud	Herself
	Showtime	Herself (Appears in "Huliin ang Bituin" segment)
2011	Talentadong Pinoy	Herself / Judge	TV5
2011	Showtime	Herself / Guest judge	ABS-CBN
2011–2012	Maria la del Barrio	Carlotta
2011	Entertainment Live	Herself / Host
2013	Wansapanataym: Ang Batang Buhawi	Maring
2014	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan	Neneng
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
2016–2020	It's Showtime	Judge in Tawag ng Tanghalan
2020	Bangon Talentadong Pinoy	Herself / Guest Talent scout	TV5
2020–2022	Lunch Out Loud	Herself / Host
2021–2022	Sing Galing!	Herself / Host
2024	Ang Himala ni Niño: Unang Libro ng Niña Niño	Gregoria "Gege"	TV5

References

^ ^a ^b Ricky Lo (November 14, 2005). "Who does K Brosas think she is?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
^ ^a ^b K Brosas – Biography – IMDb
^ "K Brosas never knew her father". ABS CBN. January 14, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
^ Boy Villasanta (March 31, 2022). "Samar Proud Of K Brosas, Says Waray Aster Amoyo". Opinyon. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
^ Jannielyn Ann Bigtas (July 15, 2020). "K Brosas' daughter, Crystal, comes out as a lesbian". GMA Network. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
^ Niña V. Guno (July 15, 2020). "WATCH: K Brosas proud of daughter for coming out as lesbian". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.

External links

[who-1] Ricky Lo (November 14, 2005). "Who does K Brosas think she is?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 20, 2022.

[bro-2] K Brosas – Biography – IMDb

[3] "K Brosas never knew her father". ABS CBN. January 14, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2022.

[4] Boy Villasanta (March 31, 2022). "Samar Proud Of K Brosas, Says Waray Aster Amoyo". Opinyon. Retrieved October 20, 2022.

[5] Jannielyn Ann Bigtas (July 15, 2020). "K Brosas' daughter, Crystal, comes out as a lesbian". GMA Network. Retrieved October 20, 2022.

[6] Niña V. Guno (July 15, 2020). "WATCH: K Brosas proud of daughter for coming out as lesbian". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2022.

[7] "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.

[8] "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.

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