Sarah Jane Abad
Sarah Jane Abad | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1986 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Child performer in Filipino films |
Sarah Jane Abad (born July 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress who began her career as a child performer.
Career
Abad made her acting debut in the 1993 movie Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo, portraying one of the children of characters played by Gabby Concepcion and Lorna Tolentino. Both she and her sister Kaye Abad auditioned for this film; although Kaye was first cast, Sarah Jane assumed the role after the actor playing the father was replaced. For this performance, she earned the Best Child Performer award at the 19th Metro Manila Film Festival. Another significant role was her portrayal of Charina, a daughter battling leukemia, in Kung Mawawala Ka Pa, starring alongside Christopher de Leon and Dawn Zulueta.
In 1994, she featured in the action-comedy Tunay Na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman! with Vic Sotto and Phillip Salvador.
Abad took a hiatus in the early 2000s to prioritize her studies. She later resumed acting with appearances in films including We Will Not Die Tonight, Bloody Crayons, and Historiographika Errata.
Personal life
Her elder sister is fellow actor Kaye Abad.
In January 2009, Abad married Jay Contreras, frontman of the band Kamikazee. The couple separated in 2020 but continue to co-parent their children, Kidlat Caio and Isla Euan, maintaining a cordial relationship.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Grace | Episode: "Tsokolate, Manika, at Libro" |
| 1995–1996 | Kadenang Kristal | Ruth | |
| 2019 | Ang Probinsyano | Snooki | |
| Los Bastardos | Nina | ||
| 2023 | Batang Quiapo | Yana |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | ||
| Kung Mawawala Ka Pa | Charina | ||
| 1994 | Tunay Na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman! | Angela | |
| Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo | Young Carmina | ||
| Wanted: Perfect Father | Mica | ||
| 1995 | Bukas Bibitayin si Itay | Gigi Salvador | |
| 1996 | Bakit May Kahapon Pa? | Young Karina | |
| 2017 | Bloody Crayons | Benilda | |
| Historiographika Errata | Credited as "Sarah Abad" | ||
| 2018 | We Will Not Die Tonight | Tanya | |
| 2022 | Deleter | The Grey Woman | |
| 2024 | Crosspoint | Melanie Hidalgo |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Hindi Mo Nadinig" | Gloc-9 feat. Jay Durias | Girlfriend | Credited as "Sarah Abad-Contreras" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Organization | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Metro Manila Film Festival |
Kung Mawawala Ka Pa |
Best Child Performer |
Won | |
| 1994 | FAMAS Awards | Best Child Performer | Won | |
| 1995 | Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo | Best Child Actor | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Bukas Bibitayin si Itay | Best Child Actor | Nominated |