KaladKaren | |
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 KaladKaren in 2023 | |
| Born | Jervi Ryan Lisaba August 9, 1992 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names |
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| Education | University of the Philippines Diliman(BA Broadcast Communication magna cum laude) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2023–present)[1] |
| Known for | Trailblazer in the Philippine LGBTQIA+ community, Transgender woman in the mainstream media, Award-wining actress |
| Spouse |
Luke Wrightson (m. 2024) |
| Website | KaladKaren on Instagram |
Jervi Wrightson[2] (born Jervi Ryan Lisaba;[3] August 9, 1992), also known as Jervi Li[4][5] and better known by her stage name KaladKaren, is a Filipino award-winning actress, TV host, writer, endorser, impersonator, LGBT rights advocate, television personality and radio host most known for her queer representation in the mainstream media of the Philippines. She is a trailblazer in the Philippine LGBTQIA+ community; becoming the first transgender woman news anchor in the country and the first transgender woman to win 'Best Supporting Actress' at the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival.[6]
- ^ "KaladKaren inks contract with ABS-CBN's Star Magic". ABS-CBN News. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ Adina, Armin P. (October 1, 2024). "Kaladkaren no more? Anchor debuts married name in post-wedding news duty". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Vice Ganda (host), KaledKaren; Cipriano, Kean; Kiray, Wacky; Bayani Agbayani (guests). SING-vestigators reveal their real names. Gandang Gabi, Vice! (TV broadcast) (in Filipino). ABS-CBN. Event occurs at 2:05–2:10. Retrieved July 19, 2023 – via YouTube.
Vice: Anong real name mo? / KaladKaren: Jervi Ryan / Vice: Taray! Last name mo Ryan? / KaladKaren: Hindi... Lisaba [Vice: What is your real name? KaladKaren: Jervi Ryan / Vice: Sassy! So your Last name is Ryan? / KaladKaren: No... Lisaba]
- ^ "'My new family': KaladKaren is now part of Star Magic". ABS-CBN News. May 24, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ "KaladKaren signs with Star Magic, to go beyond impersonation". Philstar.com. June 29, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
- ^ Inocencio, Syrah Vivien (April 11, 2023). "KaladKaren first trans woman to win MMFF best supporting actress". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.