Zoey Rutaquio Tanyag is a fictional character from the GMA Networkmedical dramatelevision seriesAbot-Kamay na Pangarap. She is portrayed by Kazel Kinouchi.[1] Zoey serves as one of the show's major antagonist and later becomes an anti-hero, often clashing with Analyn Santos (Jillian Ward). She is depicted as a jealous and mean doctor who constantly competes with others, but her character gradually evolves as she learns to change for the better in the demanding world of medicine. Her rivalry with Analyn is one of the main storylines that adds drama and excitement to the series.
Dra. Zoey Tanyag is introduced as a confident but arrogant doctor at APEX Medical Hospital, where she frequently competes with her former medical school classmate, Analyn Santos. Born to Moira Tanyag and Dr. Robert Jose Tanyag, she initially appears as someone who looks down on others, especially Analyn, whom she sees as a threat to her professional standing.[2] Her attitude often puts her at odds with her colleagues and mentors, earning her the label of "the certified bully".[1] Her rivalry with Analyn is not only professional but also deeply personal, tied to her strained relationship with her father that who is also Analyn's biological father. This revelation fuels her resentment, believing that Analyn has taken the affection and recognition she long desired from her father.[3] Despite her bitterness and manipulative tendencies, she also struggles with insecurity and the need to prove herself worthy as a doctor. Zoey experiences moments of reflection and change. When faced with professional failures and moral dilemmas, she begins to acknowledge her own flaws.[4]
Portrayal
Zoey Tanyag is portrayed by Filipino actress Kazel Kinouchi, whose performance received praise for bringing life to the role of a strong but flawed character. Pao Apostol of ABS-CBN described her portrayal as "effective" and "believably fierce", earning attention for her intense confrontations with Jillian Ward’s character.[5] Kinouchi mentioned in interviews that playing [Zoey] the character challenged her acting skills and helped her grow as an actress. She shared that portraying a villain required her to understand Analyn's deeper emotions and motivations, rather than simply playing her as "bad".[6][7]
Many Filipino telenovela viewers are easily affected by the characters they watch, and as a result, some developed a strong dislike toward her character portrayed. In an interview with Philippine Entertainment Portal, Kinouchi said she had not experienced any aggressive reactions from fans in public despite her character's antagonistic role, explaining, "Fortunately, I haven't experienced anything like that yet because I rarely go out."[7]
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