Kaye Abad

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Cosme, the birth surname or paternal family name is Abad, and the marital name is Castillo.

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) Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality	Filipino
Occupations	Actress singer
Years active	1993–present
Agent	Star Magic (1993–2015; 2022–present)
Spouse	Paul Jake Castillo ​ (m. 2016)​
Children	2
Relatives	Sarah 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

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 played Cynthia in the prequel fanta-serye 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 Leon.^[11] In 2024, at an early age, Joaquin began selling "butong" ice buko at their grandparents Cebu office.^[12]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	TV Network	Notes	Ref(s):
1992–1997	Ang TV	Herself	ABS-CBN
1995	Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV	Kat-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	Elena		Episode: "Telekinesis"
1998	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Ning-Ning		Episode: "Aklat"	[13]
1998–1999	Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako	Eloisa
1999	Hiraya Manawari	Margarita		Episode: "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka"	[14]
1999–2002	G-mik	Kakai Marquez
1999–2003	Tabing Ilog	Epifania "Eds" delos Santos-Mercado			[15]
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][16]
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	GMA Network	Guest Cast

Film

Year	Title	Role	Director	Production Company	Notes	Ref(s):
1996	Ang TV: The Movie
1997	Flames: The Movie: Tameme	Jenny				[13]
1998	Nagbibinata	Mae				[13]
1999	Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal	Miles	Johnny Manahan	Star Cinema	Main cast	[13]
2001	Mila	Winona	Joel Lamangan	Star Cinema		[13]
2002	Batas ng Lansangan	Marissa	Ronwaldo Reyes	Maverick Films
2002	Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip	Peachy
2003	Ang Tanging Ina	Jenny	Wenn V. Deramas	Star Cinema
2009	Iliw	Fidela
2010	My Amnesia Girl	The Teacher	Cathy Garcia-Molina	ABS-CBN Film Productions, Star Cinema	Cameo appearance
2010	Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	Jenny	Wenn V. Deramas	ABS-CBN Film Productions, Star Cinema	Supporting cast	[17]
2011	Unplugged	Isabel	Ivan Andrew Payawal
2012	24/7 in Love	Housekeeping Lady	Czarina Mae Cruz, John-D Lazatin, Joel Mercado	ABS-CBN Film Productions, Star Cinema	Cameo appearance
2015	The Bet
2015	The Comeback	Isabel	Raul Jorolan	Nestle Philippines, Hot Salad Production
2024	A Journey	Shane	RC Delos Reyes	MAVX Productions, Filmotion Productions

Awards and nominations

Year	Work	Award	Category	Result	Source
1998	Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Aklat"	Asian Television Award 1998	Best Actress	Nominated	[13]
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	[18]

Notes

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. 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. 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. Acar, Aedrianne (September 5, 2022). "Farm-themed birthday party for Kaye Abad and Paul Jake Castillo's second son, Iñigo Leon". GMA Network. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
12. Bardinas, Mary Ann (May 28, 2024). "Kaye Abad teaches son Joaquin the value of hard work by selling ice candies". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
13. Abunda, Boy (July 19, 2001). "Kaye Abad: True-blue Child of Show Business". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
14. "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka". Hiraya Manawari. ABS-CBN.
15. 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.
16. Serato, Arniel C. (March 18, 2014). "Guji Lorenzana Confirms Breakup with Kaye Abad". GMA News. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
17. Balbuena, Vanessa A. (December 27, 2010). "Ai Ai delas Alas: "Ang Tanging Ina" On and Off Screen". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
18. "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.

External links

• Kaye Abad at IMDb