Kaye Abad
| Kaye Abad | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Katherine Grace Abad[fn 1] May 17, 1982 Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | Filipino-American |
| Occupation | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Agent | Star Magic (1993–present) |
Katherine Grace "Kaye" Abad[fn 1] (born May 17, 1982), is a Filipino-American actress. She is the sister of former child star Sarah Jane Abad-Contreras, who is now married to Kamikazee's lead singer, Jay Contreras.
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 started in Philippine showbiz as part of 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 1999–2003.[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 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 and in 2014, Abad stars on the melodrama series Two Wives as Yvonne.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ang TV | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 1995 | Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV | Kat-Kat | |
| 1995-2006 | ASAP | Herself | |
| 1996 | Gimik | Kakai Marquez | |
| 1997 | Mula Sa Puso | Glenda | |
| 1997 | !Oka Tokat: Telekinesis | Elena | |
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Aklat | Ning-Ning | |
| 1998 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Eloisa | |
| 1999 | Tabing Ilog | Epifania 'Eds' delos Santos-Mercado | |
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Burger Joint | Tin-tin | |
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Banyo | Nanette | |
| 2002 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Sophia Bustamante Ilagan | |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Suman At Ketchup | Bernadette | |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono | Carol Banawa | |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pawikan | Roxanne | |
| 2003 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Shane Diwata | |
| 2004 | Tara Tena: Steps to the Heart | Marla | |
| 2004 | Wansapanataym: Mic Ni Monique | Monique | |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bestida | Ilang | |
| 2006 | Super Inggo | Cynthia | |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blue Rose | Patty | |
| 2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Cynthia | |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Minerva | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Peppermint ‘Pepper’ Duque | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart | Euphemia ‘Femi’ Dalisay | |
| 2010 | Rubi | Cristina Perez | |
| 2010 | Showtime | Herself/Judge | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna | Lilet Cenarosa-Del Carmen | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tindahan | Imelda | |
| 2011-2012 | Angelito: Batang Ama | Jenny Ambrosio | |
| 2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Young Mildred | |
| 2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Jenny Amborsio | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas | Leni Gerona-Robredo | |
| 2013-2014 | Annaliza | Stella Celerez-Querubin / Stella Celerez-Benedicto | |
| 2014 | Home Sweetie Home | Melchora | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Gown | Liezel Go | ||
| 2014-2015 | Two Wives | Yvonne Aguiluz-Guevarra/ Yvonne Aguiluz-Medrano | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hat | Rea |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Movie | |
| 1997 | Flames: The Movie | Jenny |
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | Mae |
| 1999 | Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal | Miles |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | Cassandra Marquez |
| 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 | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Jenny |
| 2015 | The Bet | Upcoming |
Awards
- First Runner-up for Best Actress - Asian TV Awards (1998) - MMK
- Female Kontrabida of the Year Nominee - 4th Yahoo Celebrity Awards (2014) - ANNALIZA
- Best Single Performance by an Actress - 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television (2015) - Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode: "Hat"
Notes
References
- 1 2 Quintos, Napoleon (October 18, 2010). "Kaye Abad returns to TV in ‘Precious Hearts Romances presents Bud Brothers’". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN.com.
- ↑ Quintos, Napoleon (October 18, 2010). "Kaye Abad is very happy to be back on TV". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN.com.
External links
- Kaye Abad at the Internet Movie Database