Kaye Abad

Kaye Abad
Born	Katherine Grace Cosme Abad-Castillo (1982-05-17) May 17, 1982 Philippines
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1993–present
Known for	Star Circle Batch 3, Tabing Ilog, Super Inggo, Precious Hearts Romances series, Angelito: Batang Ama, Annaliza, Two Wives, Nang Ngumiti ang Langit

Katherine Grace "Kaye" Cosme Abad-Castillo (born May 17, 1982) is an actress from the Philippines.

Abad entered the entertainment scene in 1993 and has been connected with ABS-CBN's Star Magic, making her debut as a member of Star Circle (currently known as Star Magic Batch 3) in 1996.

Career

Kaye Abad began her journey in the Philippine showbiz world through the youth-focused program Ang TV. She rose to fame by starring in various teen-oriented films and television shows, most notably alongside John Lloyd Cruz in the hit series Tabing Ilog which aired from 1999 to 2003.

In 2006, she took on the role of Cynthia in the fantasy prequel series Super Inggo, appearing with Makisig Morales, and reprised her role in the 2007 follow-up Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis.

Her television comeback came in 2009 with Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series, where she stepped into the lead role originally designated for Roxanne Guinoo. The following year, she embraced her first antagonist character, Lilet Cenarosa-del Carmen, in Precious Hearts Romances: Alyna.

Abad also starred alongside Guji Lorenzana in the third installment of the Precious Hearts Romances franchise. Additionally, she played Jenny Ambrosio in both Angelito: Batang Ama and its sequel Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto.

In 2013, she portrayed the villainous Stella Celerez-Diaz in the family drama Annaliza, followed by her role as Yvonne Aguilluz-Guevarra in the 2014 series Two Wives.

Her portrayal of Ella in Nang Ngumiti ang Langit in 2019 marked her return to acting after a hiatus.

Personal life

Kaye is the sibling of former child actress Sarah Jane Abad and hails from a family based in Cavite.

Since February 13, 2008, she has held the position of ambassador for the Manila International Airport Authority, representing Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Abad started dating businessman-athlete Paul Jake Castillo in 2014. Their engagement took place in May 2016 when Castillo proposed on her 34th birthday. The couple wed on December 9, 2016, in Castillo's hometown of Cebu City.

In July 2017, Abad announced her first pregnancy; their son Joaquin was born on December 22, 2017. Their second child, Iñigo Leon, arrived on September 2, 2021. By 2024, Joaquin had begun selling "butong" ice buko at their grandparents' Cebu office, demonstrating early business acumen.

Television

' |2022–present ' | ASAP Natin 'To ' | Herself ' | ' | ' |2023 ' | Happy Together ' | Rose ' | Guest Cast ' |

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref(s):
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	Ningning	Episode: "Aklat"
		Teresa	Episode: "Kinky Hair"
1998–1999	Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako	Eloisa
1999	Hiraya Manawari	Margarita	Episode: "Si Benjamin at ang Palaka"
1999–2002	G-mik	Kakai Marquez
1999–2003	Tabing Ilog	Epifania "Eds" delos Santos-Mercado
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
2002–2003	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Bernadette / Carol Banawa / Roxanne	Episodes: "Suman at Ketchup," "Mikropono," "Pawikan"
2003–2004	' 'Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	' Shane Diwata
' 2004	' Tara Tena: Steps to the Heart / Wansapanataym	' Marla / Monique (Episode: "Mic ni Monique")
' 2005	' 'Maalaala Mo Kaya	' Ilang	' Episode: "Bestida"	'
' 2006–2007	' 'Super Inggo / Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis	' Cynthia	'	'
' 2007	' 'Maalaala Mo Kaya	' Patty	' Episode: "Blue Rose"	'
' 2009	' 'May Bukas Pa	' Minerva	'	'
' 2009	' 'Precious Hearts Romances: Bud Brothers Series: Pepper's Roses	' Peppermint "Pepper" Nuque	'	'
' 2009	' 'Precious Hearts Romances: Somewhere in My Heart	' Eufemia "Femi" Dalisay	'	'
' 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 / Antagonist ' |
'2014–2015	' 'Two Wives	' Yvonne Aguiluz-Guevarra / Yvonne Aguiluz-Medrano ' | Lead Cast ' |
'2019 ' | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit ' | Ella Dimaano-Salvador ' | Special Participation ' |

Film

Year	Title	Character	Notes
1996	Ang TV: The Movie
1997	Flames: The Movie: Tameme	Jenny
1998	Nagbibinata	Mae
1999	Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal	Miles	Lead role
2001	Mila	Winona
2002	Batas ng Lansangan	Marissa
2002	Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip	Peachy
2003	Ang Tanging Ina	Jenny
2009	Iliw	Fidela
2010	My Amnesia Girl	The Teacher	Guest appearance
2010	Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	Jenny	Supporting role
2011	Unplugged	Isabel
2012	24/7 in Love	Housekeeping Lady	Guest appearance
2015	The Bet
2015	The Comeback	Isabel
2024	A Journey	Shane

Awards and nominations

Year	Project	Awarding Body	Category	Outcome
1998	Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Aklat"	Asian Television Award	Best Actress	Template:Nom
2014	Annaliza	Yahoo! Celebrity Awards	Female Kontrabida of the Year	Template:Nom
2015	Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Hat"	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Single Performance by an Actress	Template:Nom