Kaye Abad
Born
Katherine Grace Abad[fn 1]

(1982-05-17) May 17, 1982
Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityFilipino-American
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1993–present
AgentStar Magic (1993–2015; 2022–present)
Spouse
Paul Jake Castillo
​
(m. 2016)​
Children2
RelativesSarah Jane Abad[1] (sister)

Katherine Grace Abad-Castillo[fn 1] (born May 17, 1982), known professionally as Kaye Abad, is a Filipino-American actress and singer.

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 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

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

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
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 Ning-Ning Episode: "Aklat" [11]
1998–1999 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Eloisa
1999 Hiraya Manawari Margarita Episode: "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka" [12]
1999–2002 G-mik Kakai Marquez
1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Epifania "Eds" delos Santos-Mercado [13]
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 Maalaala Mo Kaya Carol Banawa' Episode: "Mikropono"
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya 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 [3][2][14]
2009 Precious Hearts Romances: Somewhere in My Heart Eufemia "Femi" Dalisay [3]
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
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 Source
1996 Ang TV: The Movie
1997 Flames: The Movie: Tameme Jenny [11]
1998 Nagbibinata Mae [11]
1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Miles [11]
2001 Mila Winona [11]
2002 Batas Ng Lansangan Marissa
2002 Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip Peachy
2003 Ang Tanging Ina Jenny
2009 Iliw Fidela
2010 My Amnesia Girl Cameo appearance
2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Jenny [15]
2015 The Bet

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Aklat" Asian Television Award 1998 Best Actress Nominated [11]
2014 Annaliza Yahoo! Celebrity Awards Female Kontrabida of the Year Nominated
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Hat" PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominated [16]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Kaye Abad was born in the United States. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Cosme.

References

  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. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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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