Kayley Carrigan

Kaira Venus Ebora Capito (born December 7, 1994), known professionally as Kayley Carrigan, is a Filipino stuntwoman and actor. She made her screen debut in GMA Network's Encantadia, and is recognized for her stunt work in films and television series such as BuyBust, Maria, Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme, FPJ's Batang Quiapo and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. Making her one of the most notable faces in the Philippines' stunt community. In 2026, she portrayed as Catherine Mesias in her first major family drama action film Pater Noster (Our Father).

Early life and education Kaira Venus Ebora Capito was born on December 7, 1994, in Sta. Cruz, Manila. She is the youngest of four siblings. Her father is a retired employee, and her mother teaches nursing. At the age of 6, she discovered her first love of dancing.

Carrigan studied high school at Juan Sumulong Memorial Junior College and graduated in 2011. During high school, she doubted joining the Taekwondo club, despite having taken lessons in Physical Education since grade school and even having participated once in an inter-school sports competition in Rizal. However, after giving it some thought, she followed her passion and joined the JSMJC Theater Arts (now known as the Sumulong Dance Company).

Carrigan graduated from ICCT Colleges with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree in 2014. She became a member, dancer, and choreographer of the ICCT SIBOL Theatrical Group (SIBOL acronym as Saliw ng mga Istilong Bago at Orihinal na Likha/).

Career Dance After graduating from college, Carrigan pursued her passion for dance by joining IOX Entertainment (formerly known as Powered iOX Dancers). She performed with the group at various events and dance competitions throughout Luzon. At 21, after establishing herself as a professional dancer, she took an extended hiatus from performing.

Carrigan is skilled in a variety of dance styles, including hip-hop, krump, jazz funk, vogue, waacking, cultural dance, Broadway jazz, and contemporary ballet.

Stunts and acting While participating for the first time as a background talent on TV5's drama fantasy anthology series LolaBasyang.com (a modern adaptation of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang), Carrigan was discovered by a veteran stuntman and fight director, Benzon Dalina. Her athletic physique and dance skills impressed him, leading him to offer her the opportunity to train in stunts and cinematic fight scenes. She trained in multiple martial arts and combat sports, including Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Eskrima.

After a few months, she was able to kickstart her career in stunts and acting in the entertainment industry. Her first project was the 2016 TV series Encantadia. She then went on to work for other TV shows such as Maynila, Mars Ravelo's Darna, Voltes V: Legacy, FPJ's Batang Quiapo, and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. She also worked in several films like BuyBust, Maria, Day Zero, and Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme.

Carrigan worked as an action choreographer for Chocolate Factory's music video "Paglipad" (transl. Flight) featuring Gloc-9, which was released on their YouTube channel. On the 14th Anniversary of It's Showtimes Magpasikat 2023, she served as stunt choreographer for Team KALM. Karylle had a fight scene alongside her co-stars in Encantadia (2005 TV series). Their reunion became a trending topic on social media.

In August 2024, Carrigan, along with her Topakk co-star, Ian Lee, and their fellow stunt artists, started their action design company, Elite Action Design.

Carrigan co-starred in Topakk. The film was first screened at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France, premiered at the 76th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, was officially selected and won 3 awards (Best Float, Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence and Special Jury Prize) in the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Carrigan starred in her first major film, Pater Noster (Our Father) alongside Arron Villaflor and Archi Adamos. The film premiered in March 2026. An action family drama tells the story of maintaining the legacy and proving a chilling truth. In June 2026, The film was selected and won multiple awards (Best Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Lighting) in Creation International Film Festival in Canada.

In April 2026, Carrigan co-starred in the short film Kaya which was directed, produced, and written by her co-star, Isabel Lamers. The film was officially selected for and premiered at the Tribeca Festival held from June 3 to 14, 2026. It was announced that her film was also officially selected for the Wyoming International Film Festival in Cheyenne, Wyoming, OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, and the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival in Hollywood, California.

Wrestling

Carrigan as Jorelle Liwanag in the Manila Wrestling Federation.

During her stunt career in 2018, Carrigan underwent intensive wrestling training and became part of the roster of the Manila Wrestling Federation under the name Jorelle Liwanag. Her wrestling persona was a combination of a priestess and a white lady based on a well-known ghost story in the Philippines.

She stated that she is a big fan of Jeff Hardy, John Morrison, and Finn Balor.

Music Carrigan published her EDM/Deep House music on her SoundCloud account under the name KVeC (an acronym of her real name) in 2014. Later, she changed her genre to Lo-Fi and released her music under the name WELCOMETOTHENEXTLEVEL' in December 2020. She named herself after the slogan from the Sega Genesis video game console.

Personal life Carrigan is openly bisexual.

Filmography Film Year Title Role(s) Notes 2017 Our Mighty Yaya Virginia "Virgie" Redoble's stunt double Credited as Kaira Venus Capito 2018 BuyBust Chongki's Gang 2019 Maria Maria's stunt double Credited as Kaira Capito Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity Samantha's stunt double 2020 Block Z Activist Uncredited 2022 Day Zero Zombie 2023 Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul Olga Tentativa's stunt double Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme Ingrid's stunt double ('Glitch'), Infected ('Rage') 2024 Fuchsia Libre Fighter 4/Miss Cindy also as a Stunt Coach Karma Keana's stunt double Uncredited Topakk Cora also as Julia Montes's stunt double 2025 Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins Cultist ('2025') Uncredited Ekis fight director Love You So Bad fight director 2026 Pater Noster (Our Father) Catherine MesiasMain role

Music videos Year Title Artist Role 2023 "Paglipad" Chocolate Factory (feat. Gloc-9) Action Choreographer

Series YearTitleInvolved inRoleNotesActingStuntsOther 2015 Lolabasyang.com: Ako si Akong Ekit Extra 2016 Encantadia Hathor Warrior/Carcero Warden Sinungaling Mong Puso Clara Pamintuan-Aguirre Main Actress: Rhian Ramos Alyas Robinhood Venus Torralba Main Actress: Andrea Torres Maynila: Sana Macky's rumored girlfriend 2017 Maynila: Love Plus Two Diza's friend Super Ma'am Ceres Guest Actress: Carmina VillarroelMaynila: TapsiLove Tappy's fangirl customer 2018 La Luna Sangre Vampire Maynila: Ang Lihim ni Lea Lea's mean girl classmate Fist Fight Chan Ling 陳鈴 Main Actress: Tiffany Lau 2019 Dahil sa Pag-ibig Portia Reyes Kahlaf Main Actress: Winwyn Marquez 2020 Eat Bulaga! Herself Segment: Bawal Judgmental 24/7 Mia Agbayani Main Actress: Julia Montes Kagat ng Dilim: Binabahayan Ghost 2021 Kagat ng Dilim: Sabel Sabel's Monster Reflection Ang Probinsyano Maria Isabel "Mara" G. Hidalgo Guest Actress: Julia Montes 2022-2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Luna Guest Actress: Kira Balinger 2023 Voltes V: Legacy EDF Castañeda Credited as Kaira Venus Capito Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Lady Goon It's Showtime Herself/Stunt Choreographer Pagpasikat 2023: Team KALM 2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Madonna Guest Actress: Kim Domingo 2025 Sanggang Dikit FR Bobby's Sparring Partner Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Mine-a-ve Assassin 2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Jocie Abayon

Short film Year Title Role(s) 2018 Low Blow Street: Shattered Dreams Female Goon Assassin One Kaira 2021 Kung Fu Girl vs. Kickboxing Girl Kickboxing Girl 2023 Cute Police vs. Tough Thief Tough Thief 2024 Unkillable Rebel Woman 2026 Kaya Angel Bautista

Web series Year Title Role 2025 The Analyst Detective Jernigans