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Kaye Abad
Filipino actress
Filipino actress
| Field | Value | |
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| name | Kaye Abad | |
| image | ||
| alt | ||
| birth_name | Katherine Grace Cosme Abad | |
| birth_date | ||
| birth_place | Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| nationality | Filipino | |
| occupation | {{flatlist | |
| years_active | 1993–present | |
| agent | Star Magic (1993–2015; 2022–present) | |
| spouse | ||
| children | 2 | |
| relatives | Sarah Jane Abad (sister) |
- Actress
- singer Katherine Grace "Kaye" Cosme Abad-Castillo (born May 17, 1982) is a Filipino actress.
Abad started in 1993 and is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic Batch 3) in 1996.
Career
Kaye Abad started in 1993 in the Philippine entertainment industry, and was cast in the youth-oriented show Ang TV. She also starred in numerous teen-oriented films and TV series, notably paired with John Lloyd Cruz. The tandem of Cruz and Abad is best remembered in the television series Tabing Ilog which ran from 1999 to 2003.
In 2006, Abad played Cynthia in the prequel fanta-serye Super Inggo opposite Makisig Morales, followed by its sequel in 2007 Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis.
In 2009, Abad returned to television via Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series. She took over the role originally intended for Roxanne Guinoo, who was supposed to play the lead role opposite Guji Lorenzana.
In 2010, she played her first antagonist role in the drama romantic series Precious Hearts Romances: Alyna as Lilet Cenarosa-del Carmen.
Lorenzana and Abad were given the lead roles in the third installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. Abad played a supporting role as Jenny Ambrosio in Angelito: Batang Ama and its sequel Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto on its weekday afternoon program.
In 2013, she played an antagonist role in the family drama series Annaliza as Stella Celerez-Diaz and in 2014, Abad appeared on Two Wives as Yvonne Aguilluz-Guevarra.
In 2019, she played Ella in Nang Ngumiti ang Langit, marking her comeback to showbiz.
Personal life
She is the sister of former child star Sarah Jane Abad. Her family hails from Cavite.
She became the ambassador of Manila International Airport Authority, the government agency for Ninoy Aquino International Airport, since February 13, 2008.
Abad started dating businessman-athlete Paul Jake Castillo in 2014. Abad and Castillo became engaged in May 2016, with the latter proposing on the former's 34th birthday. They married on December 9, 2016, at a ceremony in Castillo's hometown Cebu City.
In July 2017, Abad announced that she is expecting the couple's first child, due in December. Abad gave birth to their first son named Joaquin on December 22, 2017. On September 2, 2021, Abad gave birth to their second son Iñigo Leon. In 2024, at an early age, Joaquin began selling "butong" ice buko at their grandparents Cebu office.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s): |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1997 | Ang TV | Herself | ||
| 1995 | Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV | Kat-Kat | ||
| 1995–2018 | ASAP | Herself – Host / Performer | ||
| 1996–1999 | Gimik | Kakai Marquez | ||
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Glenda Corpuz | ||
| 1997 | !Oka Tokat | Elena | Episode: "Telekinesis" | |
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ningning | Episode: "Aklat" | |
| Teresa | Episode: "Kinky Hair" | |||
| 1998–1999 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Eloisa | ||
| 1999 | Hiraya Manawari | Margarita | Episode: "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka" | |
| 1999–2002 | G-mik | Kakai Marquez | ||
| 1999–2003 | Tabing Ilog | Epifania "Eds" delos Santos-Mercado | ||
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Tin-tin | Episode: "Burger Joint" | |
| 2001 | Wansapanataym | Ruth | Episode: "Si Louie, Si Luisa" | |
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nanette | Episode: "Banyo" | |
| 2002 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Sophia Bustamante Ilagan | ||
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bernadette | Episode: "Suman at Ketchup" | |
| 2003 | Carol Banawa | Episode: "Mikropono" | ||
| 2003 | Roxanne | Episode: "Pawikan" | ||
| 2003–2004 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Shane Diwata | ||
| 2004 | Tara Tena: Steps to the Heart | Marla | ||
| 2004 | Wansapanataym | Monique | Episode: "Mic ni Monique" | |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ilang | Episode: "Bestida" | |
| 2006–2007 | Super Inggo | Cynthia | ||
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Patty | Episode: "Blue Rose" | |
| 2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Cynthia | ||
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Minerva | ||
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances: Bud Brothers Series: Pepper's Roses | Peppermint "Pepper" Nuque | ||
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances: Somewhere in My Heart | Eufemia "Femi" Dalisay | ||
| 2010 | Rubi | Princess Rodrigo / Cristina Perez | ||
| 2010–2011 | Precious Hearts Romances: Alyna | Lilet Cenarosa-Del Carmen | Main Cast | |
| 2011–2012 | Angelito: Batang Ama | Jenny Ambrosio | Lead Cast | |
| 2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Young Mildred Montereal-Gamboa | ||
| 2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Jenny Ambrosio-Abella | Lead Cast | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Leni Robredo | Episode: "Tsinelas" | |
| 2013–2014 | Annaliza | Stella Celerez-Querubin / Stella Celerez-Diaz | Lead Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2014–2015 | Two Wives | Yvonne Aguiluz-Guevarra / Yvonne Aguiluz-Medrano | Lead Cast | |
| 2019 | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | Ella Dimaano-Salvador | Special Participation | |
| 2022–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Herself | ||
| 2023 | Happy Together | Rose | Guest Cast |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s): | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2001 | 2002 | 2002 | 2003 | 2009 | 2010 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ang TV: The Movie | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Flames: The Movie: Tameme | Jenny | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nagbibinata | Mae | |||||||||||||||||||
| Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal | Miles | Main cast | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mila | Winona | |||||||||||||||||||
| Batas ng Lansangan | Marissa | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip | Peachy | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ang Tanging Ina | Jenny | |||||||||||||||||||
| Iliw | Fidela | |||||||||||||||||||
| My Amnesia Girl | The Teacher | Cameo appearance | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Jenny | Supporting cast | ||||||||||||||||||
| Unplugged | Isabel | |||||||||||||||||||
| 24/7 in Love | Housekeeping Lady | Cameo appearance | ||||||||||||||||||
| The Bet | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Comeback | Isabel | |||||||||||||||||||
| A Journey | Shane |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Aklat" | Asian Television Award 1998 | Best Actress | ||
| 2014 | Annaliza | Yahoo! Celebrity Awards | Female Kontrabida of the Year | ||
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Hat" | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actress |
Notes
References
References
- (December 9, 2016). "Kaye Abad marries Paul Jake Castillo in Cebu". ABS-CBN News.
- (July 13, 2017). "Kaye Abad announces pregnancy". [[ABS-CBN Digital Media]].
- (September 5, 2022). "Farm-themed birthday party for Kaye Abad and Paul Jake Castillo's second son, Iñigo Leon". [[GMA Network]].
- (May 28, 2024). "Kaye Abad teaches son Joaquin the value of hard work by selling ice candies". [[ABS-CBN]].
- (May 27, 2014). "Kaye Abad, Paul Jake Castillo Confirm Relationship". ABS-CBN News.
- Balbuena, Vanessa A.. (December 27, 2010). "Ai Ai delas Alas: "Ang Tanging Ina" On and Off Screen". The Philippine Star.
- Serato, Arniel C.. (March 18, 2014). "Guji Lorenzana Confirms Breakup with Kaye Abad". GMA News.
- (October 16, 2014). "Angelica Panganiban faces John Lloyd's ex Kaye Abad". Star Cinema.
- (May 30, 2016). "Kaye Admits Breaking Hearts of Ex-boyfriends". ABS-CBN News.
- (November 8, 2015). "Nominees for the 29th Star Awards for TV bared; Kapuso Alden Richards Competes Against Six Kapamilya Stars for Best Drama Actor". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- Smith, Chuck. (August 16, 2013). "Kaye Abad 'Confident' She Has No Sex Video with Chito Miranda". The Philippine Star.
- Jimenez, Joyce. (May 18, 2016). "Kaye Abad, Paul Jake Castillo Engaged". The Philippine Star.
- Abunda, Boy. (July 19, 2001). "Kaye Abad: True-blue Child of Show Business". The Philippine Star.
- Quintos, Napoleon. (June 16, 2009). "Kaye Abad returns to TV in 'Precious Hearts Romances presents Bud Brothers'". ABS-CBN News.
- Quintos, Napoleon. (October 7, 2009). "Kaye Abad is very happy to be back on TV". ABS-CBN News.
- Doplito, Harold Jason L.. (August 9, 2000). "On Location: 'Tabing Ilog': Wet Behind the Ears—and not Wild Either". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka".
- Santos, Jamil. (13 May 2021). "Kaye at Sarah Jane Abad, Sino ang Mas Matanda at Unang Pumasok sa Showbiz?". GMA News Online.
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