KaladKaren

KaladKaren
KaladKaren
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Jervi Li
Occupations	Actor; comedian;
Years active	2016–present
Agent	ABS-CBN (2016–present)
Known for	TV Host, Actor, Impersonating Karen Davila
Partner	Luke Wrightson (engaged 2020)
Website	KaladKaren on Instagram

KaladKaren, also known as KaladKaren Davila, is a Filipino actor, TV host, endorser, impersonator, LGBT rights advocate and television personality most known for her impression of ABS-CBN news anchor, Karen Davila.

Education

Jervi graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman in Quezon City with magna cum laude honors and obtained a bachelor's degree in broadcast communication.[1] She was also a member of UP SAMASKOM (Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Komunikasyon).

Career

In 2016, Jervi impersonated Karen Davila in the Philippine presidential election, as part of a political satire event led by the University of the Philippines.[2] She would be known as KaladKaren due to her portrayal.

She co-hosted the morning talk show of ABS-CBN Umagang Kay Ganda, and pioneered digital shows as presenter for Pilipinas Got Talent Exclusives, The Voice Kids Digi TV, The Voice Teens Digi TV and Trabahanap. She was also a mainstay of the program I Can See Your Voice and served as a resident judge on Drag Race Philippines.[3]

KaladKaren would act in Here Comes the Groom which premiered at the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival.[4] In the film, she portrayed Wilhelmina who was also a transwoman like herself. Her character switched bodies with Junior, the protagonist which was portrayed by Enchong Dee hence she had to act like a man for parts of the film to fulfill the role.[5] She won the best supporting actress award for her role as Wilhelmina, becoming the second transwoman to win a best actress award in the Philippine film industry after Iyah Mina in 2018.[6]

Personal life

KaladKaren identifies as a transgender woman and advocate of LGBT rights.[7][8] She has been engaged to boyfriend Luke Wrightson since 2020.[9]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Station
2012	The Amazing Race Philippines 1	Herself	TV5
2017	Pasada Sais Trenta	Herself / Guest	DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 DZMM TeleRadyo
2017–2019	Gandang Gabi, Vice!	Guest	ABS-CBN
2018–2020	Umagang Kay Ganda	Co-host	ABS-CBN
2019–2021	I Can See Your Voice	Herself / SINGvestigator	ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel A2Z
2022	It's Showtime	Jury	TV5
2022	Drag Race Philippines	Herself / Judge	Discovery+ and HBO Go (Philippines)
2023	Headstart with Karen Davila	Herself / Guest	ABS-CBN News Channel

Film

Year	Title	Role
2017	Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad	KaladKaren Davila (reporter)
2018	The Girl in the Orange Dress	Ogie
2023	Here Comes the Groom	Wilhelmina

Awards and nominations

Year	Work	Award	Category	Result	Source
2023	Here Comes the Groom	1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress	Won	[6]

References

"Kaladkaren turns emotional while showing Karen Davila her new home". ABS-CBN. May 15, 2022 [May 14, 2022].
"KaladKaren shares before and after weight loss photos".
"Judge KaladKaren completes the 'Drag Race Philippines' trinity". Preen.ph. July 20, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
Pasajol, Anne (April 12, 2023). "KaladKaren makes history as first transwoman to win MMFF best supporting actress award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
"Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "Ang hirap maging babae!"" [Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "It's hard to be a woman!"]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. March 30, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
"Kaladkaren, ikalawang trans woman na nanalo ng acting award sa Pilipinas" [Kaladkaren, second trans woman to win acting award in the Pilipinas]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
Cruz, Dana (August 27, 2022). "KaladKaren to fiance on their 10th anniversary: 'You're indeed the love of my life'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
Cruz, Dana (November 9, 2022). "KaladKaren on 'heterosexual rights' bill: 'It's not a pie, they aren't oppressed'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
Bernardino, Stephanie (September 10, 2020). "#LoveWins: Kaladkaren announces engagement to British boyfriend". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 12, 2023.

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[1] "Kaladkaren turns emotional while showing Karen Davila her new home". ABS-CBN. May 15, 2022 [May 14, 2022].

[2] "KaladKaren shares before and after weight loss photos".

[Preen-3] "Judge KaladKaren completes the 'Drag Race Philippines' trinity". Preen.ph. July 20, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.

[4] Pasajol, Anne (April 12, 2023). "KaladKaren makes history as first transwoman to win MMFF best supporting actress award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.

[5] "Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "Ang hirap maging babae!"" [Enchong Dee on gender-swapping role in 'Here Comes The Groom': "It's hard to be a woman!"]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. March 30, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.

[ikalawang-6] "Kaladkaren, ikalawang trans woman na nanalo ng acting award sa Pilipinas" [Kaladkaren, second trans woman to win acting award in the Pilipinas]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.

[fiance-10th-7] Cruz, Dana (August 27, 2022). "KaladKaren to fiance on their 10th anniversary: 'You're indeed the love of my life'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.

[8] Cruz, Dana (November 9, 2022). "KaladKaren on 'heterosexual rights' bill: 'It's not a pie, they aren't oppressed'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2023.

[lovewins-9] Bernardino, Stephanie (September 10, 2020). "#LoveWins: Kaladkaren announces engagement to British boyfriend". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 12, 2023.