Kaye Abad
Katherine Grace "Kaye" Abad[fn 1] (born May 17, 1982) is a Philippine-American actress.
Kaye Abad-Castillo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Katherine Grace Abad[fn 1] May 17, 1982 Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
| Nationality | United States, Philippines |
| Occupation | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (1993–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Paul Jake Castillo ( m. 2016) |
| Relatives | Sarah Jane Abad (sister) |
She is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic Batch 3) in 1993.
Career
Kaye Abad start in the Philippine entertainment industry was being cast in the children's 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.[1]
In 2009, Abad returned to television via Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers. She took over the role originally intended for Roxanne Guinoo, who was supposed to play the lead role opposite Guji Lorenzana.[1]
Lorenzana and Abad were given the lead roles in the third installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series.[2] 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,[3] Abad appeared on Two Wives as Yvonne Aguilluz-Guevarra.[4]
In 2018, 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-Contreras.
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.[5] Abad and Castillo became engaged in May 2016,[6] with the latter proposing on the former's 34th birthday.[7] They married on December 9, 2016 at a ceremony in Castillo's hometown Cebu City.[8] In July 2017, Abad announced that she is expecting the couple's first child, due in December. Abad gave birth birth to their first son named Joaquin in December 22.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–97 | Ang TV | Herself | ||
| 1995 | Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV | Kat-Kat | ||
| 1995–2018 | ASAP | Herself – Host / Performer | ||
| 1996–99 | Gimik | Kakai Marquez | ||
| 1997–99 | Mula Sa Puso | Glenda Corpuz | ||
| 1997 | !Oka Tokat | Elena | Episode: "Telekinesis" | |
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ning-Ning | Episode: "Aklat" | [10] |
| 1998–99 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Eloisa | ||
| 1999-03 | Tabing Ilog | Epifania "Eds" delos Santos-Mercado | [11] | |
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Tin-tin | Episode: "Burger Joint" | |
| 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" | |
| 2003–04 | 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 | [2][1][12] | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances: Somewhere in My Heart | Eufemia "Femi" Dalisay | [2] | |
| 2010 | Rubi | Princess Rodrigo / Cristina Perez | ||
| 2010–2011 | Precious Hearts Romances: Alyna | Lilet Cenarosa-Del Carmen | ||
| 2011–2012 | Angelito: Batang Ama | Jenny Ambrosio | ||
| 2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Young Mildred Montereal-Gamboa | ||
| 2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Jenny Abella | ||
| 2013–2014 | Annaliza | Stella Celerez-Diaz | ||
| 2014–2015 | Two Wives | Yvonne Aguiluz-Guevarra / Yvonne Aguiluz-Medrano | ||
| 2019 | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | Ella Dimaano-Salvador |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Movie | |||
| 1997 | Flames: The Movie: Tameme | Jenny | [10] | |
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | Mae | [10] | |
| 1999 | Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal | Miles | [10] | |
| 2001 | Mila | Winona | [10] | |
| 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 | [13] | |
| 2015 | The Bet | |||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Aklat" | Asian Television Award 1998 | Best Actress | Nominated | [10] |
| 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 | [14] |
Notes
- Kaye Abad was born in the United States. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Cosme.
References
- 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.
- Quintos, Napoleon (October 7, 2009). "Kaye Abad is very happy to be back on TV". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
- Smith, Chuck (August 16, 2013). "Kaye Abad 'Confident' She Has No Sex Video with Chito Miranda". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- "Angelica Panganiban faces John Lloyd's ex Kaye Abad". Star Cinema. October 16, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- "Kaye Abad, Paul Jake Castillo Confirm Relationship". ABS-CBN News. May 27, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- "Kaye Admits Breaking Hearts of Ex-boyfriends". ABS-CBN News. May 30, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- Jimenez, Joyce (May 18, 2016). "Kaye Abad, Paul Jake Castillo Engaged". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- "Kaye Abad marries Paul Jake Castillo in Cebu". ABS-CBN News. December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- Lastrilla, Gary Ann (July 13, 2017). "Kaye Abad announces pregnancy". ABS-CBN Digital Media. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- Abunda, Boy (July 19, 2001). "Kaye Abad: True-blue Child of Show Business". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- 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.
- Serato, Arniel C. (March 18, 2014). "Guji Lorenzana Confirms Breakup with Kaye Abad". GMA News. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- Balbuena, Vanessa A. (December 27, 2010). "Ai Ai delas Alas: "Ang Tanging Ina" On and Off Screen". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- "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.