Kylie Nicole Sicangco Padilla (; born 25 January 1993) is a

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actress, singer and model. She is the daughter of actor

Robin Padilla Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since ...

and Liezl Sicangco.

Early life

Padilla was born on Angeles,

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, to Filipino actors

and Liezl Sicangco. She studied in

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, Australia during her elementary years. She is a Muay Thai practitioner. Although raised in the Jehovah's Witnesses faith, she has been practicing Islam since April 1998, almost a decade before joining showbiz, despite not being a devout Muslim.

Career

Padilla is a

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contract star. Her TV series include ''

Joaquin Bordado ''Joaquin Bordado'' is a 2008 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine comic book serial by Carlo J. Caparas with the same title. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph, it star ...

'', ''

The Good Daughter ''The Good Daughter'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Kylie Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 13, 2012 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ...

'' and '' Adarna''. She was awarded as the Best New Female Personality (tied with Patricia Gayod) in the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television last 2008 for her acting performance in ''Joaquin Bordado''. Her career became more prominent due to her role in '' Encantadia (2016)'' where she portrayed the eponymous, controversial, and most-coveted role up-to-date, '' Sang'gre Amihan''.

Personal life

Padilla got engaged to actor

Aljur Abrenica Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. Early and personal life His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...

by late January 2017, with whom she has a child born on 4 August 2017, a boy. The two had started dating in 2011 until they broke up in 2014. They dated again in September 2016. They got married on 11 December 2018. In December 2019, Padilla gave birth to her second child However, the couple separated in April 2021. Padilla was later linked to JM de Guzman, although she denied the romance allegations between them. She also denied de Guzman's involvement in her and Abrenica's breakup.

Filmography

Television series

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, - , rowspan="2" , 2011 , ''

Dwarfina ''Dwarfina'' is a 2011 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Heart Evangelista in the title role and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on January 10, 2011 on the network's Tele ...

'' , Chloe Agustin , - , '' Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim'' , Jessa Gonzales / Jessica Santiago , - , 2011–2012 , ''

Reel Love ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. It premiered on September 26, 2010, r ...

Presents:

Tween Hearts ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. It premiered on September 26, 2010 ...

'' , Heidilyn "Heidi" Rivera , - , 2012 , ''

'' , Bea Emmanuel Atilano Guevarra , - , 2013 , '' Unforgettable'' , Rosanna 'Anna' Caruhatan , - , 2013–2014 , '' Adarna'' , Ada , - , rowspan="2" , 2014 , '' Innamorata'' , Hope (guest) , - , ''

Ilustrado The Ilustrados (, "erudite", "learned" or "enlightened ones") constituted the Filipino educated class during the Spanish colonial period in the late 19th century. Elsewhere in New Spain (of which the Philippines were part), the term ''gente de ...

'' , Leonor Rivera , - , 2015 , ''

More Than Words "More Than Words" is a song by American rock band Extreme, released as the fifth track and third single from their second album, ''Pornograffitti'' (1990), in March 1991. It is a ballad built around acoustic guitar work by Nuno Bettencourt and ...

'' , Roxanne / Katie (special participation) , - , 2015–2016 , ''

Buena Familia ''Buena Familia'' () is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Kylie Padilla and Julie Anne San Jose. It premiered on July 28, 2015 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ' ...

'' , Celine Buena , - , 2016–2017 , ''

Encantadia ''Encantadia'' is a Philippines, Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone ...

'' , '' Sang'gre Amihan'' , - , rowspan="2" , 2018 , ''

Victor Magtanggol ''Victor Magtanggol'' (International title: ''Heart of Courage'') is a 2018 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is inspired by Norse mythology. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Alden Richar ...

'' , Ami/Amy (special participation) , - , ''

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'' , Adira Aguilar , - , 2019 , , ''

TODA One I Love ''TODA One I Love'' (International title: ''To the One I Love'') is a 2019 Philippine television drama political romantic comedy series broadcast on GMA Network. Directed by Jeffrey Hidalgo and Nick Olanka, it stars Ruru Madrid and Kylie Pad ...

'', , Mayora Angela 'Gelay' Dimagiba-Magsino , - , 2022 , , ''

Bolera ''Bolera'' (International title: ''Break Shot'' / ) is a 2022 Philippine television drama sports series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Kylie Padilla in the title role. It premiered on May 30, 2022 on the networ ...

'' , , Jose Maria "Joni/Bolera" Fajardo Jr. , - , 2023 , , ''Urduja's Jewels'' , , Gemma

Television shows

Films

Discography

* ''Seasons'' (2014)

Commercials

Endorsements

* Marikina Shoe Exchange (MSE) * Watsons Philippines

Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Padilla, Kylie Filipino martial artists Filipino Muay Thai practitioners 1993 births Filipino people of Australian descent Filipino people of Chinese descent Filipino people of Spanish descent Filipino people of American-Jewish descent Filipino expatriates in Australia Living people Kylie Filipino television actresses Filipino film actresses Filipino child actresses Former Jehovah's Witnesses GMA Network personalities Filipina gravure idols Filipino television variety show hosts