Kaye Abad

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Kaye Abad
Born
Katherine Grace Cosme Abad

(1982-05-17) May 17, 1982 (age 41)
Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityFilipino-American
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1993–present
Agent Star Magic (1993–2015; 2022–present)
Spouse
Paul Jake Castillo
​
(m. 2016)​
Children2
Relatives Sarah Jane Abad [1] (sister)

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

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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

YearTitleRoleTV NetworkNotesRef(s):
1992–1997 Ang TV Herself ABS-CBN
1995 Kaybol: Ang Bagong TVKat-Kat ABS-CBN
1995–2018 ASAP Herself – Host / Performer ABS-CBN
1996–1999 Gimik Kakai Marquez
1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Glenda Corpuz
1997 !Oka Tokat ElenaEpisode: "Telekinesis"
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya Ning-NingEpisode: "Aklat" [11]
1998–1999 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Eloisa
1999 Hiraya Manawari MargaritaEpisode: "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka" [12]
1999–2002 G-mik Kakai Marquez
1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Epifania "Eds" delos Santos-Mercado [13]
2000Maalaala Mo KayaTin-tinEpisode: "Burger Joint"
2001 Wansapanataym RuthEpisode: "Si Louie, Si Luisa"
2001Maalaala Mo KayaNanetteEpisode: "Banyo"
2002 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Sophia Bustamante Ilagan
2002Maalaala Mo KayaBernadetteEpisode: "Suman At Ketchup"
2003Maalaala Mo Kaya Carol Banawa Episode: "Mikropono"
2003Maalaala Mo KayaRoxanneEpisode: "Pawikan"
2003–2004 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Shane Diwata
2004Tara Tena: Steps to the HeartMarla
2004 Wansapanataym MoniqueEpisode: "Mic ni Monique"
2005Maalaala Mo KayaIlangEpisode: "Bestida"
2006–2007 Super Inggo Cynthia
2007Maalaala Mo KayaPattyEpisode: "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 CarmenMain Cast
2011–2012 Angelito: Batang Ama Jenny AmbrosioLead Cast
2012 Lorenzo's Time Young Mildred Montereal-Gamboa
2012 Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Jenny Ambrosio-AbellaLead Cast
2013Maalaala Mo Kaya Leni Robredo Episode: "Tsinelas"
2013–2014 Annaliza Stella Celerez-Querubin / Stella Celerez-DiazLead Cast
2014–2015 Two Wives Yvonne Aguiluz-Guevarra / Yvonne Aguiluz-MedranoLead Cast
2019 Nang Ngumiti ang Langit Ella Dimaano-SalvadorSpecial Participation
2022–present ASAP Natin 'To Herself
2023 Happy Together Rose GMA Network Guest Cast

Film

YearTitleRoleDirectorProduction CompanyNotesRef(s):
1996Ang TV: The Movie
1997 Flames: The Movie: TamemeJenny [11]
1998NagbibinataMae [11]
1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal MilesJohnny ManahanStar CinemaMain cast [11]
2001 Mila WinonaJoel LamanganStar Cinema [11]
2002 Batas ng Lansangan MarissaRonwaldo ReyesMaverick Films
2002Kung Ikaw Ay Isang PanaginipPeachy
2003 Ang Tanging Ina JennyWenn V. DeramasStar Cinema
2009IliwFidela
2010 My Amnesia Girl The TeacherCathy Garcia-MolinaABS-CBN Film Productions, Star CinemaCameo appearance
2010 Ang 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
2024 A Journey ShaneRC Delos ReyesMAVX Productions, Filmotion Productions

Awards and nominations

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

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