Katherine Grace "Kaye" Cosme Abad-Castillo (born May 17, 1982) is a Filipino actress.
Abad started her career 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 in 1993 in the Philippine entertainment industry, and was 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.
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.
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. Abad played a supporting role as Jenny Ambrosio in Angelito: Batang Ama and its sequel Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto on its weekday afternoon program.
Abad appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines' June 2012 issue.
In 2013, she played an antagonist role in the family drama series Annaliza as Stella Celerez-Diaz and in 2014, Abad appeared on Two Wives as Yvonne Aguilluz-Guevarra.
In 2019, she played Ella in Nang Ngumiti ang Langit, marking her comeback to showbiz.
In 2025, after the pandemic, she made a comeback through a movie entitled ConMom that was an original movie of Netflix.
Personal life Abad's family hails from Cavite. Actress Sarah Jane Abad is her sister.
She became the ambassador of Manila International Airport Authority, the government agency for Ninoy Aquino International Airport, since February 13, 2008.
Abad previously had relationships with actor John Lloyd Cruz, band vocalist Chito Miranda, and singer Guji Lorenzana.
Abad met Paul Jake Castillo during the production of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna (2010–11). He is a businessman known for being the runner-up of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up (2009–10). Abad and Castillo began their relationship in 2014. They became engaged in May 2016, with the latter proposing on the former's 34th birthday. They married on December 9, 2016 at a ceremony in Castillo's hometown, Cebu City. Their first son was born in 2017 while their second son was born in 2021.
In 2025, Abad was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a year of treatment in Singapore, she was declared cancer-free.
Filmography Television 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" TeresaEpisode: "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 Maalaala Mo Kaya BernadetteEpisode: "Suman at Ketchup" 2003 Carol BanawaEpisode: "Mikropono" 2003 RoxanneEpisode: "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 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 2022–present ASAP Natin 'To Herself 2023 Happy Together Rose Guest Cast
Film Year Title Role Notes Ref(s): 1996 Ang TV: The Movie 1997 Flames: The Movie: Tameme Jenny 1998 Nagbibinata Mae1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Miles Main cast 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 Cameo appearance 2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Jenny Supporting cast 2011 Unplugged Isabel2012 24/7 in Love Housekeeping Lady Cameo appearance 2015 The Bet 2015 The Comeback Isabel 2024A JourneyShane
Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result Source 1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Aklat" Asian Television Award 1998 Best Actress 2014 Annaliza Yahoo! Celebrity Awards Female Kontrabida of the Year 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Hat" PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress
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