Kit Thompson
Keith San Esteban Thompson (born February 15, 1997), known professionally as Kit Thompson, is a Filipino-New Zealand actor, model, and television host. He was a housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 (2012).
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_courtesy_of_Rated_Korina_(cropped).jpg) Thompson in 2020 | |
| Born | Keith San Esteban Thompson[1] February 15, 1997 |
| Other names | Keith Thompson |
| Education | New York Film Academy[citation needed] |
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| Years active | 2010–2022 2024–present |
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Keith San Esteban Thompson (born February 15, 1997), known professionally as Kit Thompson, is a Filipino-New Zealand actor, model, and television host. He was a housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 (2012).
Career
[edit]Thompson was a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 which aired in 2012.[1] In the same year, he was cast as Albert Espirutu in ABS-CBN's Kahit Puso'y Masugatan and appeared in an episode of the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya.[2]
For the Cinemalaya entry #Y, Thompson shared a Special Citation for Ensemble Acting award with actors Chynna Ortaleza, Coleen Garcia, Sophie Albert and Elmo Magalona.[3]
In 2018, Thompson appeared as Darwin in Star Cinema's The Hows of Us. A year later, he appeared as Josh in Belle Douleur,[4][5] as Marco in the iWant original MOMOL Nights,[2][6] and as Greco in Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa[2][7][8]―for which he was awarded Best Supporting Actor in the 4th GEMS Awards.[9]
In 2020, Thompson appeared as James in Pamilya Ko[10] and in the first season of La Vida Lena.
In 2024, Kit Thompson appeared in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” as Alvin Daniega, former boyfriend of Bubbles (Ivana Alawi) and then, Kit appeared in “Family Feud Philippines”.
Legal issues
[edit]On March 18, 2022, Thompson was arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) after receiving a report that his girlfriend, actress Ana Jalandoni, needed rescuing after allegedly being detained and beaten by Thompson in their hotel room in Tagaytay.[11][12] The PNP charged Thompson with violating at least two provisions of the Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children law. He posted bail on March 21.[13] The extent of Jalandoni's injuries was published on social media.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts | Keith Villanueva | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joni | Episode: "Jacket" | [2] |
| 2012–2013 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Alberto "Ambet" Espiritu | [1] | |
| 2014–2015 | Forevermore | Julius San Juan | [2] | |
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Amor | ||
| 2016 | Born for You | Martin Gonzales | ||
| 2019 | Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa | Greco Catapang | [15][9] | |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Enzo Valdez | Episode: "Paasa" | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Billy | Episode: "Pulang Laso" | [16] |
| 2020 | Pamilya Ko | James | [10] | |
| 2020–2022 | La Vida Lena | Miguel Villarica | ||
| 2022 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jhon Bautista (last TV appearance before arrest warrant) | Episode: "Simbahan" | |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Alvin Daniega | ||
| 2025 | My Secret Life | Jake | Microdrama | |
| 2026 | My Bespren Emman | Dwayne |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Must Be... Love' | Nicco | ||
| 2014 | #Y | Ping | [17][18] | |
| 2018 | The Hows of Us | Darwin | [2] | |
| 2019 | Belle Douleur | Josh | [4][5] | |
| 2019 | MOMOL Nights | Marco | [6][19] | |
| 2021 | Sarap Mong Patayin | Yael | [20] | |
| 2026 | Meet, Greet & Bye | Boyet Facundo | Special participation |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
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| 2014 | #Y | Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival | Special Citation for Ensemble Acting | Won | [17][18][3] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Abunda, Boy (15 December 2012). "Kit Waiting for his Big Break". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Pangco, Sheena Jayne (19 February 2020). "MOMOL Nights' Kit Thompson is Hotter the Second Time Around". Star Studio. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Winners of Cinemalaya Film Festival Announced". GMA News. 10 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ a b Ng, Karen Jane (7 August 2019). "Kit Thompson, Mylene Dizon Team Up in Cinemalaya Entry "Belle Douleur"". Myx. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ a b Pag-iwayan, Jessica (6 October 2019). "Beautiful Pain". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ a b Cruz, Marinel R. (4 July 2019). "Kit and Kim on 'Momol' and the Intricacies of Meet-ups, Hookups". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ "Presenting the Cast of Ang Lihim ni Ligaya". ABS-CBN Entertainment. 19 February 2020. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ Matalog, Patricia. "Ivana Alawi and Kit Thompson Lead the Cast of 'Ang Lihim Ni Ligaya'". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ a b "ABS-CBN, DZMM Shine at 4th Gems Awards". The Manila Standard. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Raymundo, Isabelle Francez (25 February 2020). "Kit Thompson Describes his Pamilya Ko Co-stars in One Word". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ Mendoza, John Eric (18 March 2022). "PNP now preparing charges vs Kit Thompson for allegedly beating actress GF Ana Jalandoni". entertainment.inquirer.net. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Kit Thompson arrested after allegedly hurting, detaining girlfriend". rappler.com. Rappler. 18 March 2022. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (22 March 2022). "Kit Thompson freed after posting bail". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Ana Jalandoni 'determined' to pursue case vs Kit Thompson, says lawyer". ABS-CBN News. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Abunda, Boy (28 May 2019). "Kit Just Lives the Moment". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ "MMK "Pulang Laso" Recap: The Life Story of Billy". ABS-CBN Corporation. 10 December 2019. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ a b Smith, Chuck and Jonathan Asuncion (11 March 2014). "Cinemalaya 2014 Awarding Ceremony". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Nora, Eula Win Best Actress in Cinemalaya X". ABS-CBN Corporation News. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ "Kim Molina and Kit Thompson Play By Millennial Dating Rules In iWANT Original Movie "MOMOL Nights"". Orange Magazine. 30 June 2019. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Kit Thompson, totoo ba ang pasilip sa Sarap Mong Patayin?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 16 October 2021. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2022.