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Canadian singer

Kayla Rivera
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Birth name	Kayla Meagan Iovan
Born	() August 13, (age&#;33)[1] Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress
Instrument(s)	Vocals, piano
Years active	–present
Labels	Underdog Music, Star Music,Western Star Promotions Ltd

Musical artist

Kayla Meagan Iovan (born August 13, ), known by her stage name Kayla Rivera (formerly K-LA Rivera and Kaye) is a CanadianFilipina-Romanian singer and actress appearing both in theater and television in the Philippines, best recognized for being a grand finalist of Star Power's "Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar" and playing the title role in Atlantis Theatrical's: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.

Rivera is furthermore a recording artist, songwriter, model, host, video jockey, and voice teacher. Rivera is currently the Headhunter of POPinoy, a television show airing on TV5. She also performs on "Eat Bulaga", (a noontime variety show) and is under the management of All Access to Artists, Inc.^[2]

Early life

At age 13, The Young Canadians (TYC) School of Performing Arts chose Rivera to be among their members where she trained both vocally and dancing (jazz and ballet) year-round, in preparation for nightly performances at the Grandstand show, at the Calgary Stampede.^[3]

When Rivera was 16, she auditioned for Canadian Idol in Calgary, and making it through initial auditions, she flew to Toronto and made it to the Top That same year she was a co-winner of the David Foster Star Search (September ) and performed at the Jack Singer Concert Hall with David Foster.

Later that month, Rivera was sent to Halifax, NS, to perform at the kickoff for the David Foster Star Search held in March. She also worked with David Foster at various events around Canada, including an appearance on Canada AM to promote the Olympics held in Vancouver, British Columbia.^[4]

Career

In Rivera, appearing as K-La Rivera, became a part of Star Power from ABS-CBN.^[5]

On July 27, , Rivera emerged as one of the finalists of the MYX VJ SEARCH and was one of three winners announced at SM North Edsa – The Block.

She then began her career as VJ from to ^[6]

In September , Rivera made her professional stage debut in the local adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical In the Heights under Atlantis Production. She played the role of "Nina Rosario" alongside seasoned performers, namely Nyoy Volante, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Ima Castro.

Rivera received her first nomination as "Best Actress in a Musical" at the Aliw Awards.^[7]

Rivera was chosen to sing the theme song “I’m Feeling Sexy Tonight”, of the movie “Adventures of Pureza” which was released on July 4, Months later on March 16, , Rivera released her first self-titled Album (K-LA) under Star Music Records.

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Included in her 5-track album are Inseparable, Love Has Come My Way, Say That You Love Me, Someone’s Always Saying Goodbye, and You’re All That I Need.^[8]

In November , following her success in the musical play "In the Heights," Rivera was selected by Atlantis Productions to play Princess Jasmine in the Manila staging of Disney's Aladdin.^[9]

In October , Rivera created a buzz in the theater community after learning and taking on the lead role of Carrie White in less than a week.

When lead star Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante fell ill after the Friday opening night of Atlantis Productions' staging of "Carrie,". Rivera went on earning her second nomination as "Best Actress in Musical Theater” at the Broadway World Philippines.^[10]

In November , Rivera portrayed the role of Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, a Broadway Musical staged by Atlantis Productions.^[11]

In February , Rivera moved from ABS-CBN to GMA, specifically being co-managed by Maristel Fernandez and GMA Artist Center (GMAAC).

With this move came a new screen name, Kaye.

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Rivera then started performing on the noontime show Sunday All-Stars. Rivera also appeared semi-regularly on the TV series Carmella and other various GMA shows.^[12]

In Aug , Rivera made her big-screen debut in the film "S6Parados" under a Cinemalaya production directed by GB Sampedro. S6parados was based on true stories of the partly tragic saga of six men who separated from their wives.

She played the girlfriend of one of the main cast members.

In October , Rivera starred in Rock of Ages, a jukebox musical that tells the story of the two young dreamers, Drew and Sherrie.

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Portraying the role of "Sherrie Christian" who dreamt of a career in Hollywood but worked as a stripper while in the pursuit of her dreams, this enabled Rivera to stretch out of the more conservative roles she had previously played, and into a more sexy role^[13]

In August , Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group cast Rivera to play the lead role of "Violet Hilton" together with Gab Pangilinan (Daisy Hilton) in "Side Show" (true story of the famous conjoined twins).

Rivera was nominated again as "Best Actress in Musical" at Broadway World Philippines.^[14]

On April 25, , Rivera concluded her four-year degree course Bachelor of Arts in Communications, minor in Economics at the University of Calgary (Canada).^[15]

In June , included in the special line-up of shows in celebration of Atlantis Theatrical Group’s 20th Anniversary, was “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” where Rivera starred as the title role.^[16][2]

In February , Rivera joined Sam Concepcion (as Joseph) in the much-awaited return of Trumpet's most beloved production, “Joseph the Dreamer”.

She played a dual role as the Narrator and Asenath (Joseph's wife).^[17]

Notable stage credits

Year	Title	Role	Location	Notes
	In the Heights	Nina Rosario	Manila	Nominated for Best Actress (Aliw Awards)
	Alladin	Jasmine	Manila
	Carrie White	Carrie	Manila	Nominated for Best Actress (Broadway World Philippines)
	The Addams Family	Wednesday Addams	Manila
	Rock of Ages	Sherrie	Manila
	Side Show	Violet Hilton	Manila	Nominated for Best Actress (Broadway World Philippines)
	Beautiful: The Carole King Musical	Carole King	Manila
	Joseph The Dreamer	Asenath/ Narrator	Manila	Best Lead Actress in a Musical- Aliw Awards (Won)

Filmography and television appearances

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