Kit Thompson

Keith San Esteban Thompson (born February 15, 1997), known professionally as Kit Thompson, is a Filipino-New Zealander actor, model, and television host. He was a housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 (2012).

Kit Thompson
Thompson in 2020
Born
Keith San Esteban Thompson[1]

(1997-02-15) February 15, 1997 (age 27)
Other namesKeith Thompson
EducationNew York Film Academy[citation needed]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • television presenter
Years active2010–2022
2024–present
Agents

Career

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”.

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

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2010Reel Love Presents Tween HeartsKeith Villanueva
2012Maalaala Mo KayaJoniEpisode: "Jacket"[2]
2012–2013Kahit Puso'y MasugatanAlberto "Ambet" Espiritu[1]
2014-2015ForevermoreJulius San Juan[2]
2016Dolce AmoreAmor
2016Born for YouMartin Gonzales
2019Sino ang Maysala?: Mea CulpaGreco Catapang[15][9]
2019Ipaglaban Mo!Enzo ValdezEpisode: "Paasa"
2019Maalaala Mo KayaBillyEpisode: "Pulang Laso"[16]
2020Pamilya KoJames[10]
2020–2022La Vida LenaMiguel Villarica
2022Maalaala Mo KayaJhon Bautista (last TV appearance before arrest warrant)Episode: "Simbahan"
2024FPJ's Batang QuiapoAlvin Daniega†

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2013Must Be... Love'Nicco
2014#YPing[17][18]
2018The Hows of UsDarwin[2]
2019Belle DouleurJosh[4][5]
2019MOMOL NightsMarco[6][19]
2021Sarap Mong PatayinYael[20]

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
2014#YCinemalaya Philippine Independent Film FestivalSpecial Citation for Ensemble ActingWon[17][18][3]

References

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