Kakai Bautista: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 33
- on screen
- 2002–2024
- box office
- $30.3M
- average score
- 63
- Born
- September 2, 1978 (age 48)
- Birthplace
- Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines
- Full name
- Catherine Herrera Bautista
- Citizenship
- Filipino
- Occupations
- actress, host, singer, comedienne
- Years active
- 2002-present
The Best Kakai Bautista Movies
The highest-rated films Kakai Bautista is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Woman Who Left (2017) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Kakai Bautista's Career in Numbers
Kakai Bautista's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kakai Bautista works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The 70s (2002) to 3 Days 2 Nights in Poblacion (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Kakai Bautista Movies by Decade
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 16
- 2020s 7
The 2010s were Kakai Bautista's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Kakai Bautista Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Comedy 10
- Romance 6
- Family 2
- Music 1
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre Kakai Bautista has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (10).
Kakai Bautista Career Milestones
- First film
- The 70s 2002
- Biggest box office hit
- Hello, Love, Again $22.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Woman Who Left Movie Echo Score 83
- Newest film
- 3 Days 2 Nights in Poblacion 2024
Kakai Bautista Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kakai Bautista is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Hello, Love, Again as Sally Daraga · Drama Worldwide box office: $22.9M Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2024
Whispers in the Wind Drama - 2024
3 Days 2 Nights in Poblacion Drama - 2023
When I Met You In Tokyo Drama - 2022
My Teacher Comedy - 2022
To Russia with Love as Georgina · Romance - 2020
Four Sisters Before the Wedding as Bette · Family - 2019
#Jowable as Liberty · Comedy Worldwide box office: $49K Movie Echo Score: 32 - 2019
Hello, Love, Goodbye as Sally · Romance Worldwide box office: $1.09M Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2019
Family History as Dang - 2018
Pang MMK - 2017
Deadma Walking as Loyalist of Priscilla · Music - 2017
Seven Sundays as Baby · Family Worldwide box office: $215K - 2017
Loving in Tandem Romance Worldwide box office: $21K - 2017
The Woman Who Left Drama Worldwide box office: $4.37K Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2016
Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Fantasy - 2016
Imagine You & Me as Winona · Romance Worldwide box office: $97.4K - 2015
Crazy Beautiful You as Madame Tweety · Drama - 2013
Must Be… Love as Dolly (as Kakai Bautista) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.49M - 2012
Suddenly It’s Magic as Merj · Comedy - 2011
My Valentine Girls as Maan (segment "Soulmates") · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.01M - 2010
Till My Heartaches End as Susan · Romance Worldwide box office: $1.39M - 2010
I’ll Be There as Honey · Drama - 2009
Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) as Prince Price Jr's Mother · Comedy - 2009
Love on Line (LOL) Comedy Worldwide box office: $312K - 2009
And I Love You So as Teacher Lani · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.12M - 2008
Scaregivers as Lawyer · Comedy Worldwide box office: $577K - 2007
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo as Myra · Comedy - 2006
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo as Myra · Drama - 2006
Close To You as Inday · Drama Worldwide box office: $52.7K - 2004
All My Life as Crying Lady · Romance - 2003
Pinay Pie as News Reporter · Comedy - 2002
The 70s as Rallyist · Drama
Who Is Kakai Bautista?
Kakai Bautista was born in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines in 1978 and is 48 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
**Catherine Herrera Bautista**, known to audiences as *Kakai Bautista*, emerged from the modest town of Aparri in Cagayan province to become one of the Philippines’ most versatile performers. Born on **1978-09-02**, she began her artistic journey on stage, honing her craft in theater productions that showcased both her comedic timing and dramatic depth. Her breakthrough came in 2003 when director Ricky Rivero spotted her electrifying performance in the play *Alikabok* and invited her to audition for the television drama *Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay*. From that point forward, Bautista’s career accelerated, landing her memorable supporting roles in a string of popular series and films, most notably the villainous Matilda in *Kampanerang Kuba* and the whimsical Angelina in *Kokey*. Her talent for blending humor with pathos earned her a coveted spot in the horror‑comedy sitcom *My Darling Aswang* (2010‑2011) on TV5, while she continued to maintain a strong presence on ABS‑CBN.
Beyond the screen, Kakai has delighted live audiences as a singer and host, and she has become a staple of contemporary Filipino theater through her long‑running role as Mercy in the musical comedy *Rak of Aegis*, a part she has embodied since 2013. Her adaptability has allowed her to cross cultural boundaries, exemplified by her performance as Marj in the Filipino‑Thai co‑production *Suddenly It’s Magic*. Throughout more than two decades of activity—officially recorded as **2002‑present**—she has remained a beloved figure, admired for her relentless work ethic, her ability to inhabit a wide array of characters, and her genuine connection with fans. As a Filipino actress, host, singer, and comedienne, Kakai Bautista continues to shape the entertainment landscape with a blend of talent, humor, and heartfelt storytelling.
Kakai Bautista: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kakai Bautista has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kakai Bautista been in?
Kakai Bautista is credited on 33 films, from 2002 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kakai Bautista's highest-grossing movie?
Hello, Love, Again (2024) is Kakai Bautista's biggest box office hit, with $22.9M worldwide, ahead of Must Be… Love (2013) ($1.49M). Across every film with box office figures, Kakai Bautista's movies have made $30.3M.
Kakai Bautista's biggest hits What is the best Kakai Bautista movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kakai Bautista's best-rated film is The Woman Who Left (2017) with a score of 83, followed by Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) (74).
Best Kakai Bautista movies, ranked How old is Kakai Bautista?
Kakai Bautista is 48 years old, born on September 2, 1978 in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines.
What is Kakai Bautista's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kakai Bautista's filmography is Hello, Love, Again (2024), in the role of Sally Daraga.
Who does Kakai Bautista work with most often?
Kakai Bautista shares the most films with John Lloyd Cruz (2 films) and Soliman Cruz (2 films).
The Best Kakai Bautista Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.
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