Kazel Kinouchi

{{Infobox person

| name = Kazel Kinouchi

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| birth_name = Kazel Yllarie Kim Kinouchi

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|8|13}}

| birth_place = Tokyo, Japan

| occupation = Actress

| spouse =

| years_active = 2010–present

| agent = Star Magic (2010–2021)
Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2022–present)

| known_for = Miley Santiago in Oh My G!
Zoey Tanyag in Abot-Kamay na Pangarap

}}

Kazel Yllarie Kim Kinouchi (born August 13, 1991), is a Filipino-Japanese actress.{{Cite web |last=Raymundo |first=Isabelle |date=2019-01-09 |title=Wow! These photos of Kazel Kinouchi's stunning transformation will inspire you to get fit! |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/playhouse/articles-photos/01011019-wow-these-photos-of-kazel-kinouchis-stunning-transformation-will-inspire-you-to-get-fit-6640 |access-date=2023-01-09 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902131428/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/playhouse/articles-photos/01011019-wow-these-photos-of-kazel-kinouchis-stunning-transformation-will-inspire-you-to-get-fit-6640 |url-status=live }} She is also known as Zoey Tanyag in Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.

Early life and career

Kazel Yllarie Kim Kinouchi was born on August 13, 1991 in Tokyo, Japan.{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Jennifer |date=2023-09-13 |title=Kazel Kinouchi Before and After: A Journey of Transformation - The Artistree |url=https://www.theartistree.fm/entertainment/258250/kazel-kinouchi-before-and-after-a-journey-of-transformation/ |access-date=2024-09-01 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901151627/https://www.theartistree.fm/entertainment/258250/kazel-kinouchi-before-and-after-a-journey-of-transformation/ |url-status=live }}

She rose to fame after joining a televised hit reality show in Pinoy Big Brother in 2010.{{Cite web |title=Who-is-Kazel-Kinouchi-actress-linked-to-richard-gutierrez-denies-romance-rumors? |date=November 20, 2023 |url=https://www.spieltimes.com/news/who-is-kazel-kinouchi-actress-linked-to-richard-gutierrez-denies-romance-rumors/ |access-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901151627/https://www.spieltimes.com/news/who-is-kazel-kinouchi-actress-linked-to-richard-gutierrez-denies-romance-rumors/ |url-status=live }}

In 2015, she played the role Miley Santiago via Oh My G!.{{Cite web |title=Presenting the cast of Oh My G! |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/ohhmyg/articles-photos/presenting-the-cast-of-oh-my-g-7236?Image=316078 |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |language=en}}

In 2022, she moved to GMA Network after 12 years with ABS-CBN. She appeared as Zoey Tanyag/Benitez via Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.{{Cite web |last=Chua |first=E. J. |title=Meet the cast of GMA afternoon drama series 'Abot Kamay Na Pangarap' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/abot_kamay_na_pangarap/16015/meet-the-cast-of-gma-afternoon-drama-series-abot-kamay-na-pangarap/photo |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en |archive-date=August 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819084601/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/abot_kamay_na_pangarap/16015/meet-the-cast-of-gma-afternoon-drama-series-abot-kamay-na-pangarap/photo |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/kazelkinouchi |title=Kazel Kinouchi {{!}} Sparkle GMA Artist Center |access-date=August 31, 2024 |archive-date=March 13, 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250313191210/https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/kazelkinouchi |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Kazel Kinouchi Isn't Afraid To Bare Her True Self On TV Screens—And On Your FYP |url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/kazel-kinouchi-cosmo-up-close-july-2024-a2534-20240704-lfrm?s=gv1j8nglu4o9je7s3spahj2ltb |access-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901211912/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/kazel-kinouchi-cosmo-up-close-july-2024-a2534-20240704-lfrm?s=gv1j8nglu4o9je7s3spahj2ltb |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Kazel Kinouchi thanks Abot Kamay Na Pangarap for big career boost |date=December 16, 2016 |url=https://moviesandmania.com/2016/12/16/12-slays-of-christmas-2016-horror-movie-film-anthology-overview/ |access-date=September 1, 2024 |archive-date=March 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240324143410/https://moviesandmania.com/2016/12/16/12-slays-of-christmas-2016-horror-movie-film-anthology-overview/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Kazel Kinouchi, Pinky Amador vibe along to Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/903813/kazel-kinouchi-pinky-amador-vibe-along-to-taylor-swift-s-anti-hero/story/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=gmanetwork.com |date=April 16, 2024 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Jillian Ward, Kazel Kinouchi, and Klea Pineda's fierce and stunning looks |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/19736/jillian-ward-kazel-kinouchi-and-klea-pinedas-fierce-and-stunning-looks/photo |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=gmanetwork.com |language=en}}

Filmography

=Television=

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Year	Title	Role !Notes
2010 \|Pinoy Big Brother \|Herself/housemate{{Cite web \|date=September 15, 2021 \|title=IN PHOTOS: Ex-housemates with Japanese blood who captured the hearts of avid PBB viewers! \|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10/articles-photos/in-photos-ex-housemates-with-japanese-blood-who-captured-the-hearts-of-avid-pbb-viewers-15376 \|website=ABS-CBN \|access-date=August 31, 2024 \|archive-date=August 23, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823025305/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10/articles-photos/in-photos-ex-housemates-with-japanese-blood-who-captured-the-hearts-of-avid-pbb-viewers-15376 \|url-status=live }} \|
2011 \| Good Vibes \| Lea Carlos \|Main Cast
rowspan="2" \| 2012 \| Paraiso \| Rhoda \|Recurring Cast
rowspan="2" \|Maalaala Mo Kaya \|Consuelo \|Episode: "Aso"
2013 \|Roel's Sister \|Episode: "Krus"
rowspan="2" \| 2014 \| Be Careful with My Heart \| Georgina Barrel \|Guest Cast
Maalaala Mo Kaya \|Carla \|Episode: "Gitara"
rowspan="2" \| 2015 \| Oh My G! \| Maria Luisa "Miley" Z. Santiago \| Supporting Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
Pasión de Amor \| Eliza "Elle" Adriano \| Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2016 \|Maalaala Mo Kaya \|Hermie \|Episode: "Salamin"
2017 \| A Love to Last \| Bianca Silverio \|Guest Cast / Protagonist
rowspan="4" \|2018 \|Maalaala Mo Kaya \|Angelica \|Episode: "Laptop"
The End \|Sam \|
Asintado \| Young Hillary del Mundo \| Special participation
Playhouse \| Olivia "Liv" Asuncion \| Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2022 \| Start-Up PH \| Catherine \|
2022–2024 \| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap \| Zoey R. Tanyag / Zoey R. Benitez \| Main Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
rowspan="2" \|2022 \|Family Feud \| rowspan="5" \|Herself \| rowspan="5" \|Guest
TiktoClock
rowspan="2" \|2023 \|Fast Talk With Boy Abunda
The Boobay and Tekla Show
2024 \|Sarap, 'Di Ba?
rowspan=2\| 2025 \|My Ilonggo Girl \|Joanna Pedroso \|Guest Cast
My Father's Wife \|Betsy Morales \|Main Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero

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Year

Title

Role

!Notes

2010

|Pinoy Big Brother

|Herself/housemate{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2021 |title=IN PHOTOS: Ex-housemates with Japanese blood who captured the hearts of avid PBB viewers! |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10/articles-photos/in-photos-ex-housemates-with-japanese-blood-who-captured-the-hearts-of-avid-pbb-viewers-15376 |website=ABS-CBN |access-date=August 31, 2024 |archive-date=August 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823025305/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10/articles-photos/in-photos-ex-housemates-with-japanese-blood-who-captured-the-hearts-of-avid-pbb-viewers-15376 |url-status=live }}

2011

| Good Vibes

| Lea Carlos

|Main Cast

rowspan="2" | 2012

| Paraiso

| Rhoda

|Recurring Cast

rowspan="2" |Maalaala Mo Kaya

|Consuelo

|Episode: "Aso"

2013