In 2010 Rivera, appearing as K-La Rivera, became a part of
Star Power from
ABS-CBN. On July 27, 2011, Rivera emerged as one of the finalists of the MYX VJ SEARCH and was one of three winners announced at SM North Edsa – The Block. She then began her career as VJ from 2011 to 2012. In September 2011, Rivera made her professional stage debut in the local adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical
In the Heights under Atlantis Production. She played the role of "Nina Rosario" alongside seasoned performers, namely Nyoy Volante, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Ima Castro. Rivera received her first nomination as "Best Actress in a Musical" at the
Aliw Awards. Rivera was chosen to sing the theme song “I’m Feeling Sexy Tonight”, of the movie “Adventures of Pureza” which was released on July 4, 2011. Months later on March 16, 2012, Rivera released her first self-titled Album (K-LA) under Star Music Records. Included in her 5-track album are Inseparable, Love Has Come My Way, Say That You Love Me, Someone's Always Saying Goodbye, and You're All That I Need. In November 2012, following her success in the musical play "In the Heights," Rivera was selected by Atlantis Productions to play Princess Jasmine in the Manila staging of Disney's Aladdin. In October 2013, Rivera created a buzz in the theater community after learning and taking on the lead role of Carrie White in less than a week. When lead star Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante fell ill after the Friday opening night of Atlantis Productions' staging of "Carrie,". Rivera went on earning her second nomination as "Best Actress in Musical Theater” at the Broadway World Philippines. In November 2013, Rivera portrayed the role of Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, a Broadway Musical staged by Atlantis Productions. In February 2014, Rivera moved from ABS-CBN to GMA, specifically being co-managed by Maristel Fernandez and GMA Artist Center (GMAAC). With this move came a new screen name, Kaye. Rivera then started performing on the noontime show Sunday All-Stars. Rivera also appeared semi-regularly on the TV series Carmella and other various GMA shows. In Aug 2014, Rivera made her big-screen debut in the film "S6Parados" under a Cinemalaya production directed by GB Sampedro. S6parados was based on true stories of the partly tragic saga of six men who separated from their wives. She played the girlfriend of one of the main cast members. In October 2014, Rivera starred in
Rock of Ages, a jukebox musical that tells the story of the two young dreamers, Drew and Sherrie. Portraying the role of "Sherrie Christian" who dreamt of a career in Hollywood but worked as a stripper while in the pursuit of her dreams, this enabled Rivera to stretch out of the more conservative roles she had previously played, and into a more sexy role In August 2018, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group cast Rivera to play the lead role of "Violet Hilton" together with
Gab Pangilinan (Daisy Hilton) in "Side Show" (true story of the famous conjoined twins). Rivera was nominated again as "Best Actress in Musical" at Broadway World Philippines. On April 25, 2019, Rivera concluded her four-year degree course Bachelor of Arts in communications, minor in Economics at the
University of Calgary (Canada). In June 2019, included in the special line-up of shows in celebration of Atlantis Theatrical Group's 20th Anniversary, was “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” where Rivera starred as the title role. == Notable stage credits ==