Kayley Carrigan

Kayley Carrigan
Carrigan at the premiere of Pater Noster (Our Father) in 2026.
Born
Kaira Venus Ebora Capito

(1994-12-07) 7 December 1994 (age 31)
Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines
EducationICCT Colleges
Occupations
  • Stuntwoman
  • Actor
  • Fight Director
  • former Dancer & Choreographer
  • former Independent Wrestler
Years active
  • 2015–present (Stuntwoman & Actor)
  • 2018–2019 (Independent Wrestler)
  • 2006–2016 (Dancer & Choreographer)

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 (2016), 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/transl. Accompaniment of New Style and Original Creation).

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 Showtime's 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 (transl. can, able to, or capable) which was directed, produced, and written by her co-star, Isabel Lamers. The film was officially selected for and premiered at the 25th anniversary of Tribeca Festival. Followed by Wyoming International Film Festival, OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival, 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival, and more.

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

In July 2024, Carrigan drew attention online after being criticized by netizens over her appearance as Kim Domingo's stunt double in FPJ's Batang Quiapo. The criticism stemmed from an online post featuring behind-the-scenes footage of a fight sequence. Carrigan responded to the comments publicly, while fellow performers, friends, family, and supporters defended her professionalism as a stunt performer. She later thanked both her supporters and her critics, noting that the incident had contributed to an increase in her social-media following.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
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 Mesias Main role
Haunted Carnival

Music videos

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

Series

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

Short film

Year Title Role(s) Ref.
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 Ref.
2025 The Analyst Detective Jernigans

References

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