Kakai Bautista
Bautista in 2023
Born
Catherine Herrera Bautista

(1978-09-02) September 2, 1978 (age 45)
Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian, singer
Years active2002–present

Catherine Herrera Bautista (born September 2, 1978), professionally known as Kakai Bautista (Tagalog: [kaʔkaɪ baʊˈtistɐ]), is a Filipino actress, host, singer, and comedienne.

Career

Bautista first started out as a theater actress. She was discovered by Ricky Rivero in 2003 after her explosive appearance in the play, Alikabok. Rivero asked her to audition for a drama series directed by Lauri Dyogi titled Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay.[1] She then started appearing on television shows and movies through supporting roles, but was recognized when she appeared as the villainous and evil Matilda in Kampanerang Kuba, Angelina in Kokey and most recently as Marj in the Filipino-Thai movie, Suddenly It's Magic. From 2010 to 2011, she did the horror-comedy sitcom, My Darling Aswang, in TV5 but stayed with ABS-CBN.

Bautista played Mercy in the Philippine Educational Theater Association's musical comedy Rak of Aegis, a role she had been playing since 2013.[2][3][4][5]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2003 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Lilibeth dela Cruz
2005 Kampanerang Kuba Matilda Durano
2006 Komiks Presents: Inday Bote Sarah
Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Rita
2007 Kokey Angelina
2009 Komiks Presents: Dragonna Ling [6]
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Sheila
Tayong Dalawa Ula
2009–10 Nagsimula sa Puso Missy
George and Cecil Ellen
2010 Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Lukring
Hair Is Your Moment Tanta
My Darling Aswang Queenie
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor Bettina
2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya Lagring
Maynila Ona Episode: "Takot na Puso"
2012 Toda Max Yaya Avila
Lorenzo's Time Kikay
2013 Wansapanataym Yaya Episode: "Si Paolo, Apollo at si Polo"
2014 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Pinky Pusit Voice only
2015 Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 2) Herself Contestant, Season 2 [7]
2016 Conan, My Beautician Chika la Chaka Main Role
2017–18 Wowowin Herself Guest co-host
2017 Dear Uge Shine Episode: "NPBSB: No Poging Boyfriend Since Birth"
2018 Ipaglaban Mo! Tonya Episode: "Umasa"
2019 Dear Uge Mila Episode: "This Yaya Is Mine"
Daddy's Gurl Tootsie Guest role
2020–21 All-Out Sundays Herself Performer
2021 Catch Me Out Philippines Judge
First Yaya Pepita San Jose
2022 First Lady
Oh My Korona Marga
2023 Can’t Buy Me Love
Open 24/7 Mona

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2002 Dekada '70 Rallyist
2003 Pinay Pie News Reporter Credited as "Kakai Bautista".
2004 All My Life Crying Lady
2006 Close to You Inday
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Myra Credited as "Katherine 'Kakai' Bautista" [7]
2007 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Myra
2008 Scaregivers Lawyer
2009 And I Love You So Teacher Lani [8]
In My Life Millet
2010 Till My Heartaches End Susan
2011 My Valentine Girls Maan
2012 Suddenly It's Magic Marj [7]
2013 Must Be... Love Dolly
Kung Fu Divas Samantha's original face Cameo
2015 Crazy Beautiful You Madame Tweety
2016 Always Be My Maybe Esang [7]
Imagine You and Me Winona
Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Ora/Oring
2017 Loving in Tandem Genina
Seven Sundays Baby
The Ghost Bride Jena
2018 Harry & Patty Patty
Wander Bra Barbara
My Fairy Tail Love Story
2019 OFW The Movie [9]
Family History
Hello, Love, Goodbye Sally Daraga
#Jowable
2020 Four Sisters Before the Wedding Bette
TBA When I Met You in Tokyo Sonya [10]

Theater

Year Title Role Notes Source
2002 Alikabok Rosita Music Museum [11]
2013–present Rak of Aegis Mercy Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) Theater [4][12][13][2]

References

  1. ^ "Kakai Bautista On Mario Maurer And The Year Of The Snake". Manila Bulletin. January 15, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Parungao, Regina Mae (August 22, 2016). "Getting to know Kakai Bautista". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  3. ^ TVJ (June 4, 2015). "Renz Verano Joins PETA's 'Rak of Aegis'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "PETA Closes Theater Season with 'Rak of Aegis'". PETA Theater. December 24, 2013. Archived from the original on September 23, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  5. ^ Ruiz, Marah. "Kakai Bautista covers "How Did You Know"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Almo, Nerissa (December 13, 2008). "Shaina Magdayao Fires up TV with Dragonna". Guide. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c d Yap, John Mark (July 22, 2016). "Kakai Covers". Feel Good Friday. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  8. ^ "And I Love You So premiere night". Multimedia / Photos. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  9. ^ "'OFW Movie' Veers Away from Sad Tales, Focuses on Success". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  10. ^ Barrameda, Joe (April 1, 2023). "Cassy, Darren magtatambal sa pelikula" [Cassy, Darren to pair up in a film]. Abante (in Filipino). Prage Management Corporation. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  11. ^ Cojuangco, Tingting (March 3, 2002). "Alikabok: The More You Hear it, the Sweeter it Gets". Sunday Life. The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  12. ^ "Theater Veterans and Power Voices to Join 'Rak of Aegis' Cast". The Manila Times. June 21, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  13. ^ Go, Elyse and Edwin P. Sallan (May 12, 2015). "'Rak of Aegis' back for Third Time with New Cast Members, Extra Aegis Song". InterAksyon. Retrieved August 22, 2016.

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