“They used to laugh at my face… now I’m laughing my way to the bank!” – Kiray Celis proves that beauty fades, but hustle pays.

Manila, Philippines — She was once mocked, ridiculed, and reduced to punchlines. Today, Kiray Celis, the former child star who was often typecast as the “funny-looking girl,” is now raking in up to ₱1 million per day, and proving that true success isn’t about looks — it’s about grit, guts, and game.

Her incredible rise from bullied actress to multi-platform digital entrepreneur and self-made millionaire is capturing the attention of fans, media, and even her former critics.

From Insults to Income: The Glow-Up They Didn’t See Coming

Kiray has long been a familiar face in Philippine showbiz. But while her humor and talent were undeniable, she was often underestimated due to her unconventional appearance.

“People said I’d never make it past comedy roles. They called me ugly. They laughed behind my back and sometimes right to my face,” Kiray recalled in a viral interview.
“Now I drink my coffee in five-star hotels while those people scroll through their phones — and see my face on sponsored ads.”

How Does She Make ₱1 Million A Day?!

Kiray’s income streams are as diverse as her personality. Among her biggest money-makers:

Paid brand endorsements and product placements

YouTube and Facebook monetization, earning thousands of dollars weekly

Her own fashion and accessories business, which she promotes online

Affiliate marketing and TikTok Live gifting

Real estate investments and collaborations with influencers

“I may not look like your typical leading lady, but I know how to build an empire,” she said with a laugh.
“Being underestimated became my superpower.”

From Laughter to Respect: Netizens Applaud Her Hustle

The internet has exploded with admiration and support following Kiray’s revelations. Clips of her interviews have garnered millions of views, with users praising her resilience and business acumen.

“She’s proof that success doesn’t care about your nose, your height, or your skin tone.”
“Kiray is goals now. From underdog to unstoppable.”

Trending hashtags include:
#KirayCelisGlowUp, #MillionPesoQueen, #BeautyInBrainsAndHustle

Kiray’s Message to Her Bashers: “I Don’t Need Your Validation”

Despite her achievements, Kiray remains grounded. She’s not trying to impress anyone — especially not her old critics.

“I used to cry about the bullying. Now I just smile — because I turned all that pain into power.”
“I have my own house, my own business, and most importantly, self-love.”

She adds with confidence:

“You don’t need to be pretty to be powerful. You just need to believe in yourself more than anyone else ever did.”

Final Word: From Underdog to Icon

Kiray Celis didn’t need a beauty pageant crown to win. She didn’t need a designer face to dominate social media. All she needed was courage, confidence, and a vision nobody else could see.

She may have been laughed at before — but now, the joke’s on them.

Kiray Celis, allegedly earned a million pesos because of her sexy drink business
Aside from being an actress, Kiray Celis is also an entrepreneur. Her business, drinks such as coffee, juice, milky drinks, and supplements that are both beauty and sexy. Her income from this is said to reach a million pesos.

In a previous episode of the program “Pera Paraan,” Kiray told how she started the concept of her products.

“I started in June, because my birthday is at the end of July. So I said I wanted to change myself. And I think, because my boyfriend is also a big part of it, he wants me to be healthier. That’s more like the new sexy. When you’re healthy, you’re sexy,” said Kiray.

Kiray’s bestselling coffees come in three flavors. She drinks her coffee 30 minutes before her first meal.

“I always explain to our buyers, to those I sell to, that you just have to be consistent. It’s not like this magic that if you drink it once, ‘Hey, I’m thin.’ That’s not the case. We’re not too good to be true that if you drink it right away, you’ll be thin,” Kiray clarified.

“You just have to be consistent. You have to drink it regularly,” he added.

Kiray’s products have different effects.

Kiray’s business has already hit a million pesos, after finding a manufacturer with experts to guide the production of his products.

This February, they already had P3 million in sales of their products in a single day. Their sales are also high every day, with a minimum of P300,000 to P500,000.

“I think they also saw that it was good marketing for me, they really saw the changes and improvements in me,” said Kiray.

According to Kiray, her products are approved by the Food and Drugs Administration or FDA. The process of Kiray’s “Hot Babe Coffee” is meticulous from mixing, filling, and repacking. Kiray is also hands-on, even down to quality control.

Those who plan to do business can become affiliates where they can request Kiray’s products, and create content, videos, and live. They will earn a commission when someone buys from them.

“I always say, on TV, when I act, I make a lot of people smile and happy. But I think here in this business, I’ve learned that I can make more people happy when I help more people get jobs,” said Kiray.