"I'm very lucky to have them as my in-laws."
These were the heartfelt words of actress Kaye Abad as she talked about the parents of her husband, Paul Jake Castillo, during an interview with Melai Cantiveros on Kuan on One.
Kaye expressed admiration for the humility and grounded lifestyle of her in-laws, despite their family's success.
"Mabait sila and they are very simple. Hindi sila 'yung mayayaman na may engrandeng bahay. Sila very simple, very practical family," she said.
Paul Jake's family owns a major pharmaceutical and consumer goods manufacturing and distribution company based in Cebu.
Kaye went on to praise how her in-laws raised their children, including Paul Jake, to be hardworking and independent.
"Na-appreciate ko ang father and mother-in-law ko because they raised their children very well. Silang magkakapatid sina Paul Jake, [they told them] na mag-work talaga kayo. Di ba 'yung ibang mayayaman na may family business, 'yung iba maghihintay na lang na tumangap ng dividend. Ang mother and father-in-law ko sila talaga, 'Hindi. Mag-work talaga kayo para may maipamana kayo sa inyong kids," she relayed.
Kaye also highlighted her in-laws' generosity, especially toward the helpers in their household.
"And very, very generous sila, very helpful. Kahit sa mga helpers namin, di ba nag [bagyong] Odette sa Cebu, tinulungan talaga nila lahat ng helpers namin, very generous talaga sila," she stated.
Kaye married Paul Jake in December 2016. She is now based in Cebu.
In an interview with Karen Davila back in August 2024, Kaye relayed that she did not have any second thoughts of relocating to Cebu after tying the knot with Paul Jake.
"Never akong nagdalawang isip," she said. "It was really my dream to have my own family. As early as 18 sabi ko when I have my own family, I think I'll stop acting because I want to concentrate with my family. At least ngayon hindi naman ako nag-stop, I'm still here, nag lie low lang."
Kaye highlighted that she is enjoying her laid-back life in Cebu.
"I love it here in Cebu, very laid-back, simple life, everything is near. I would drive my kids to school. Mago-grocery ako mag-isa. Yung buhay na pinangarap ko natupad lahat dito," she said.
Kaye and Jake have two kids now, Joaquin and Iñigo.