Katherine Grace Cosme Abad-Castillo (born May 17, 1982), known professionally as Kaye Abad, is a Filipino actress.

Kaye Abad
Born
Katherine Grace Cosme Abad

(1982-05-17) May 17, 1982 (age 42)
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active1993–present
AgentStar Magic (1993–2015; 2022–present)
Spouse
Paul Jake Castillo
(m. 2016)
Children2
RelativesSarah Jane Abad[1] (sister)

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

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Kaye Abad started since 1993 in the Philippine entertainment industry was being 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.[2]

In 2006, Abad plays Cynthia in the prequel fantaserye 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.[2]

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.[3] 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,[4] Abad appeared on Two Wives as Yvonne Aguilluz-Guevarra.[5]

In 2019, she played Ella in Nang Ngumiti ang Langit, marking her comeback to showbiz.

Personal life

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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.[6] Abad and Castillo became engaged in May 2016,[7] with the latter proposing on the former's 34th birthday.[8] They married on December 9, 2016, at a ceremony in Castillo's hometown Cebu City.[9]

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.[10] On September 2, 2021, Abad gave birth to their second son Iñigo.

Filmography

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Television

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YearTitleRoleTV NetworkNotesRef(s):
1992–1997Ang TVHerselfABS-CBN
1995 Kaybol: Ang Bagong TVKat-KatABS-CBN
1995–2018ASAPHerself – Host / PerformerABS-CBN
1996–1999GimikKakai Marquez
1997–1999Mula sa PusoGlenda Corpuz
1997!Oka TokatElenaEpisode: "Telekinesis"
1998Maalaala Mo KayaNing-NingEpisode: "Aklat"[11]
1998–1999Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo AkoEloisa
1999Hiraya ManawariMargaritaEpisode: "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka"[12]
1999–2002G-mikKakai Marquez
1999–2003Tabing IlogEpifania "Eds" delos Santos-Mercado[13]
2000Maalaala Mo KayaTin-tinEpisode: "Burger Joint"
2001WansapanataymRuthEpisode: "Si Louie, Si Luisa"
2001Maalaala Mo KayaNanetteEpisode: "Banyo"
2002Sa Dulo ng Walang HangganSophia Bustamante Ilagan
2002Maalaala Mo KayaBernadetteEpisode: "Suman At Ketchup"
2003Maalaala Mo KayaCarol BanawaEpisode: "Mikropono"
2003Maalaala Mo KayaRoxanneEpisode: "Pawikan"
2003–2004Sana'y Wala Nang WakasShane Diwata
2004Tara Tena: Steps to the HeartMarla
2004WansapanataymMoniqueEpisode: "Mic ni Monique"
2005Maalaala Mo KayaIlangEpisode: "Bestida"
2006–2007Super InggoCynthia
2007Maalaala Mo KayaPattyEpisode: "Blue Rose"
2007Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisCynthia
2009May Bukas PaMinerva
2009Precious Hearts Romances: Bud Brothers Series: Pepper's RosesPeppermint "Pepper" Nuque[3][2][14]
2009Precious Hearts Romances: Somewhere in My HeartEufemia "Femi" Dalisay[3]
2010RubiPrincess Rodrigo / Cristina Perez
2010–2011Precious Hearts Romances: AlynaLilet Cenarosa-Del CarmenMain Cast
2011–2012Angelito: Batang AmaJenny AmbrosioLead Cast
2012Lorenzo's TimeYoung Mildred Montereal-Gamboa
2012Angelito: Ang Bagong YugtoJenny Ambrosio-AbellaLead Cast
2013Maalaala Mo KayaLeni RobredoEpisode: "Tsinelas"
2013–2014AnnalizaStella Celerez-Querubin / Stella Celerez-DiazLead Cast
2014–2015Two WivesYvonne Aguiluz-Guevarra / Yvonne Aguiluz-MedranoLead Cast
2019Nang Ngumiti ang LangitElla Dimaano-SalvadorSpecial Participation
2022–presentASAP Natin 'ToHerself
2023Happy TogetherRoseGMA NetworkGuest Cast

Film

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YearTitleRoleDirectorProduction CompanyNotesRef(s):
1996Ang TV: The Movie
1997Flames: The Movie: TamemeJenny[11]
1998NagbibinataMae[11]
1999Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung MahalMilesJohnny ManahanStar CinemaMain cast[11]
2001MilaWinonaJoel LamanganStar Cinema[11]
2002Batas ng LansanganMarissaRonwaldo ReyesMaverick Films
2002Kung Ikaw Ay Isang PanaginipPeachy
2003Ang Tanging InaJennyWenn V. DeramasStar Cinema
2009IliwFidela
2010My Amnesia GirlThe TeacherCathy Garcia-MolinaABS-CBN Film Productions, Star CinemaCameo appearance
2010Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)JennyWenn V. DeramasABS-CBN Film Productions, Star CinemaSupporting cast[15]
2011UnpluggedIsabelIvan Andrew Payawal
201224/7 in LoveHousekeeping LadyCzarina Mae Cruz, John-D Lazatin, Joel MercadoABS-CBN Film Productions, Star CinemaCameo appearance
2015The Bet
2015The ComebackIsabelRaul JorolanNestle Philippines, Hot Salad Production
2024A JourneyShaneRC Delos ReyesMAVX Productions, Filmotion Productions

Awards and nominations

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YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
1998Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Aklat"Asian Television Award 1998Best ActressNominated[11]
2014AnnalizaYahoo! Celebrity AwardsFemale Kontrabida of the YearNominated
2015Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Hat"PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Single Performance by an ActressNominated[16]

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Santos, Jamil (May 13, 2021). "Kaye at Sarah Jane Abad, Sino ang Mas Matanda at Unang Pumasok sa Showbiz?". Balitambayan. GMA News Online. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Quintos, Napoleon (June 16, 2009). "Kaye Abad returns to TV in 'Precious Hearts Romances presents Bud Brothers'". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 19, 2009. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c Quintos, Napoleon (October 7, 2009). "Kaye Abad is very happy to be back on TV". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on December 6, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  4. ^ Smith, Chuck (August 16, 2013). "Kaye Abad 'Confident' She Has No Sex Video with Chito Miranda". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  5. ^ "Angelica Panganiban faces John Lloyd's ex Kaye Abad". Star Cinema. October 16, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  6. ^ "Kaye Abad, Paul Jake Castillo Confirm Relationship". ABS-CBN News. May 27, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  7. ^ "Kaye Admits Breaking Hearts of Ex-boyfriends". ABS-CBN News. May 30, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  8. ^ Jimenez, Joyce (May 18, 2016). "Kaye Abad, Paul Jake Castillo Engaged". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  9. ^ "Kaye Abad marries Paul Jake Castillo in Cebu". ABS-CBN News. December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  10. ^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (July 13, 2017). "Kaye Abad announces pregnancy". ABS-CBN Digital Media. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  11. ^ a b c d e f Abunda, Boy (July 19, 2001). "Kaye Abad: True-blue Child of Show Business". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  12. ^ "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka". Hiraya Manawari. ABS-CBN.
  13. ^ Doplito, Harold Jason L. (August 9, 2000). "On Location: 'Tabing Ilog': Wet Behind the Ears—and not Wild Either". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 18, 2016 – via Google News.
  14. ^ Serato, Arniel C. (March 18, 2014). "Guji Lorenzana Confirms Breakup with Kaye Abad". GMA News. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  15. ^ Balbuena, Vanessa A. (December 27, 2010). "Ai Ai delas Alas: "Ang Tanging Ina" On and Off Screen". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  16. ^ "Nominees for the 29th Star Awards for TV bared; Kapuso Alden Richards Competes Against Six Kapamilya Stars for Best Drama Actor". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 8, 2015. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
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