Kaye Abad
Kaye Abad | |
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| Born | Katherine Grace Cosme Abad May 17, 1982 Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actress |
| Years active | 1993 - present |
Katherine Grace Cosme Abad (born May 17, 1982, Easton, Pennsylvania, USA), better known as Kaye Abad, 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.
Biography
Kaye Abad started in Philippine showbiz as part of the children's show Ang TV OK?. 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 recently played a supporting role in ABS-CBN's Angelito: Batang Ama and its sequel Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto on its daily afternoon program.
Abad is also known to have had previously dated singer Chito Miranda of the band Parokya ni Edgar from the early 2000s until their breakup in 2009.[3][4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ang TV | Herself | |
| 1995 | Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV | Kat-Kat | |
| 1996 | Gimik | Kakai Marquez | |
| 1997 | Mula Sa Puso | Glenda | |
| 1997 | !Oka Tokat | Elena | Guest, "Telekinesis" episode |
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ning-Ning | "Aklat" episode |
| 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 | Nanette | "Banyo" episode |
| 2002 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Sophia Bustamante Ilagan | |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bernadette | "Suman at Ketchup" episode |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Carol Banawa | "Mikropono" episode |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Pawikan" | Roxanne | |
| 2003 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Shane Diwata | |
| 2004 | Tara Tena: Steps to the Heart | Marla | |
| 2004 | Wansapanataym | Monique | "Mic ni Monique" episode |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ilang | "Bestida" episode |
| 2006 | Super Inggo | Cynthia | |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Patty | "Blue Rose" episode |
| 2007 | Super Inggo 1.5 | Cynthia | |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Minerva | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series | Pepper / Peppermint 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 | Imelda | "Tindahan" episode |
| 2011 | 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 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Movie | TBA | ||
| 1997 | Flames: The Movie | Jenny | ||
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | Erika | ||
| 1999 | 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 | ||
| 2010 | My Amnesia Girl | Cameo Appearance as Teacher | Special Participation | |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Jenny | ||
| 2012 | Ouija 2 | White Lady |
Awards
- First Runner-up for Best Actress Asian TV Awards (1998)
References
- ^ a b Quintos, Napoleon (2010-10-18). "Kaye Abad returns to TV in 'Precious Hearts Romances presents Bud Brothers'". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN.com.
- ^ Quintos, Napoleon (2010-10-18). "Kaye Abad is very happy to be back on TV". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN.com.
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/34313/kaye-abad-remains-good-friends-with-ex-boyfriend-chito-miranda-aware-that-he-has-a-new-girlfriend
- ^ http://www.push.com.ph/features/7945/kaye-abad-speaks-up-about-ex-chito-mirandas-relationship-with-neri-naig/
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- 1982 births
- Living people
- American emigrants to the Philippines
- People from Easton, Pennsylvania
- American people of Filipino descent
- Cavite actors
- 21st-century actresses
- 20th-century actresses
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino television actresses
- People from Cavite
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- Star Magic Batch 3
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- Women comedians
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