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Kisses Delavin now studying ballet in New York City

She goes to Martha Graham School.
by Nikko Tuazon
Published Jul 14, 2025
Kisses Delavin
Kisses Delavin is featured in the "Letters to the World" (excerpt) segment of the Martha Graham School’s Ballet Spring Showcase, held on May 17, 2025, in New York City.
PHOTO/S: Courtesy of Melissa Sherwood/Martha Graham School

Fans of Kisses Delavin have been eagerly anticipating updates about the former Pinoy Big Brother housemate’s life and career.

Their excitement was reignited when she was spotted performing in a ballet showcase at the Martha Graham School.

Founded by the renowned "Mother of Modern Dance" Martha Graham, the school, according to its website, is "the longest continuously operating school of dance in the United States and the only one primarily focused on the Martha Graham Technique and repertory."

The event took place on May 17, 2025, at the Martha Graham Studio Theater in New York City.

The complete video, featuring Kisses and the other dancers, was uploaded on the dance school's official YouTube channel on May 19, 2025.

Kisses took part in the showcase's "Letter's to the World" (excerpt), a segment of the Beginner Performance Workshop directed by Ghislaine van den Heuvel.

Kisses Delavin
Photo/s: Courtesy of Melissa Sherwood/Martha Graham School
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Kisses Delavin
Photo/s: Courtesy of Melissa Sherwood/Martha Graham School

Clips of Kisses’ performance have circulated online, bringing joy to her fans.

Many of them expressed support for her pursuit of passions beyond showbiz.

One commented (published as is):

"If finding your happiness means we won't get to see you here in the Philippines anymore, then so be it—I'll still be genuinely happy for you.

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NOOD KA MUNA!

"You deserve a life that’s light, free, and truly your own. Always rooting for you. We love you so much, Kisses!"

A TikTok user wrote:

"finally, after many years of not knowing anything about her, it's heartwarming to see that she's now happily living her life as a ballerina.

"We may have been apart all this time, but seeing her shine in her passion makes me genuinely proud. Keep dancing, keep shining. Proud of you, kisses."

Kisses Delavin
Photo/s: Screengrab from TikTok
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Photo/s: Screengrab from TikTok

KISSES DELAVIN: LIFE AFTER MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2021

Kisses gained fame after securing the Second Big Placer position on Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 in 2016.

She became part of two love teams: KissMarc with Marco Gallo and DonKiss with Donny Pangilinan.

In 2021, she made headlines by representing Masbate in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant held in Bohol, where she finished among the Top 10 finalists.

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After the competition, she expressed her determination to keep pursuing her pageant dreams until she eventually claims a crown.

In an interview with Unang Hirit that same year, Kisses was asked if she intends to compete again in Miss Universe Philippines.

She responded with enthusiasm: "Ako po, I'm just gonna let myself be surprised by myself. Kasi ako din, every day nasu-surprise sa bago kong ideas.

"I'm very open. I'm just looking at the positive side. Pero ako po, I am very sure. Kasi this is my big dream so I will continue in this path. That is for sure."

Read: Kisses Delavin vows to join Miss Universe Philippines again for her Miss Universe dream

But since then, Kisses has chosen a quieter lifestyle, stepping away from the spotlight.

This shift has sparked discussions on social media from fans eager for updates about her whereabouts, with some reporting that Kisses moved to the U.S. in mid-2023.

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One claimed that she has been "pursuing her studies abroad" and "living independently" there.

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Photo/s: Screengrab from Reddit

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Kisses Delavin is featured in the "Letters to the World" (excerpt) segment of the Martha Graham School’s Ballet Spring Showcase, held on May 17, 2025, in New York City.
PHOTO/S: Courtesy of Melissa Sherwood/Martha Graham School
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