Klea Pineda

Klea Pineda
Pineda in 2026
Born
Klea Ching Pineda

(1999-03-19) March 19, 1999
Caloocan, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2015–present
AgentSparkle
Known forCandy Buenaventura
Clarisse Santos-Almonte
Gwen Abad
Justine Tanyag-Refuerzo

Klea Ching Pineda (born March 19, 1999) is a Filipino actress and model.[1] She was the "Ultimate Female Survivor" (female winner) of the sixth season (2015) of the talent competition show StarStruck with Migo Adecer.[2] Her most popular roles include Candy Buenaventura on Ika-5 Utos (2018–2019), Clarisse Santos-Almonte on Magkaagaw (2019–2021) and Gwen Abad on AraBella (2023).[3]

Early life and education

Klea Ching Pineda was born on March 19, 1999, in Caloocan, the eldest child of Charito (née Ching) and Rino Pineda.[4][5][6][7] She attended junior high school at Sto. Nino de Novaliches School in Quezon City and graduated in 2016.[6][8] She finished senior high school at Springfield International School in Quezon City.[9][10] She took a pilot license course at Topflite Academy in Pasay.[11][12]

Personal life

Pineda previously dated actors Jak Roberto, Jeric Gonzales and Andre Paras.[13]

In March 2023, Pineda came out as a lesbian and revealed her relationship with her girlfriend Katrice Kierulf to the public.[14][15] On July 18, 2025, it was announced they have broken up.[16]

As of 2026, Pineda is in a relationship with fellow actress Janella Salvador. Speaking to the press, Salvador said of their relationship, "Do I need to label things? It's obvious what we have. Obvious."[17][18]

Pineda has received lesbophobic remarks since coming out as a homosexual woman.[14][19][20]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2019Man and WifeTeresa
2025 Open Endings Kit
TBA Cocaine Island Chloe

Television

YearTitleRole
2026Taskforce FirewallRaven
2025Sanggang-Dikit FRMori
Binibining MarikitAtty. Pia Abad
It's ShowtimeHerself
Lolong: Bayani ng BayanMalaya "Laya"
2023–2024Abot-Kamay na PangarapJustine T. Refuerzo
2023AraBellaGwendolyn V. Abad
2022BoleraSheena "Golden Eye" Kim
2021Stories from the Heart: Never Say GoodbyeJoyce Kintanar
2019–2021MagkaagawClarisse Santos-Almonte
2018–2019Ika-5 UtosCandy Buenaventura
2018SirkusSefira
The One That Got AwayJulie
Wagas: The Lucky Charm: The Ace Capistrano & Jhoana Duran Love StoryJhoana Duran
2017Meant to BeFlo
2016EncantadiaMuyak
Magpakailanman: Pikot In LoveMalou
Maynila: Back To BasicsJammy
Magpakailanman: Zumba Dancing Boy: BalangDanica "Nica" Domo
Maynila: Lovely RevengeKristel
2015StarStruck (season 6)Ultimate Female Survivor

References

  1. ↑ "Will Klea Pineda follow in the footsteps of Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray?". Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Klea Pineda, Migo Adecer win 'StarStruck' season 6". Rappler. December 20, 2015. Archived from the original on February 23, 2025. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Profile: Klea Pineda". Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
  4. ↑ Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (March 20, 2023). "Klea Pineda's Mom Pens Sweet B-day Message". PEP. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ Tuazon, Nikko (March 27, 2017). "IN PHOTOS: Klea Pineda's chill music fest-inspired debut". PEP. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Ilaya, Felix (March 27, 2017). "LOOK: Klea Pineda's transformation from StarStruck Ultimate Female Survivor to full-fledged artista!". GMA Network (entertainment). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ Cardona, Yssa (March 22, 2023). "8 Fast Facts You *Need* to Know About Klea Pineda". Candy Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ Ruiz, Marah; Acar, Aedrianne; Geli, Bianca; Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (June 21, 2021). "Celebrities in their memorable graduation photos". GMA Network (entertainment). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  9. ↑ Ilaya, Felix (March 26, 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: How did Klea Pineda balance her career and school?". GMA Network (entertainment). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel J. (April 2, 2018). "Kapuso stars Klea Pineda, Kevin Santos join the graduates' bandwagon". PEP. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ Viernes, Franchesca (July 21, 2022). "Klea Pineda is a step closer to her pilot dreams as she tries a flight simulator for the first time". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  12. ↑ Ruiz, Marah (September 26, 2025). "Klea Pineda shares how she juggles student-artista life". GMA Network (entertainment). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Klea Pineda admits she dated Jak Roberto, Jeric Gonzales, Andre Paras". GMA Network. March 20, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Klea Pineda talks about negative reactions to her sexuality: 'Sayang ka, ang ganda mo'". GMA News. March 20, 2023. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2025. Klea Pineda is now out and proud as a lesbian, but her journey towards coming out has not been easy.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  15. ↑ "After coming out, Klea Pineda goes public with girlfriend Katrice Kierulf". Rappler. March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  16. ↑ Javier K., Kang K. (July 18, 2025). "Klea Pineda confirms breakup with Katrice Kierulf". GMA Network. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  17. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (April 19, 2026). "Janella Salvador on status with Klea Pineda: 'Kailangan bang i-label?'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  18. ↑ Brosas, Alex (April 19, 2026). "Janella Salvador prefers no label in her relationship with Klea Pineda". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  19. ↑ Fernando, Jefferson (May 26, 2026). "Klea Pineda calls out abusive online comment". Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  20. ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (May 27, 2026). "Klea Pineda condemns rape threat; Sparkle, 'Open Endings' stand by actress". Inquirer.net.
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