Cheating, forgiveness & moving on: Kazel and Kylie get real

Behind the spotlight and their fierce on-screen personas, Kapuso actresses Kazel Kinouchi and Kylie Padilla took a moment to bare their souls in a candid and emotionally revealing episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.

As they sat down with the King of Talk, what unfolded was more than just promotion for their new series My Father’s Wife—it was a raw and unfiltered conversation about heartbreak, healing, and the courage it takes to keep loving.

Kazel Kinouchi: From pain to power

Known for playing compelling kontrabida roles, Kazel Kinouchi didn’t hold back when asked about matters of the heart. With quiet strength, she reflected on a past love that taught her a painful, yet vital lesson.

“Na-experience ko na kase before ‘yung talagang wala kang ititira sa sarili mo. But that’s wrong,” Kazel admitted, her voice steady. “You lose yourself just to make someone happy. In the long run, wala, masisira ka.”

It was a moment of clarity forged by experience, and today, Kazel says her outlook has shifted. “Mas gusto ko na ’yung mas mahal ako kaysa mas mahal ko,” she added, a sentiment that resonated with many women who have poured too much into relationships that didn’t return the same love.

Pressed by Boy Abunda on what would make her walk away, Kazel’s answer was laced with humor but tinged with truth: “Cheating? Wala ‘yun. Joke lang. Wala pa ‘yun… Easy ‘yun. But of course, it’s not easy.”

What stood out most was her honesty about repeatedly choosing forgiveness, even when it hurt. “Hindi lang second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth… hanggang kaya ko naman,” she confessed, acknowledging the cycle many find themselves in when they love too deeply.

And in a moment both hilarious and sobering, Kazel challenged her co-guest Kylie Padilla: “Wala akong kilalang lalake na hindi nag-cheat. Name one,” prompting laughter from Kylie but also sparking reflection.

Kylie Padilla: A heart seeking grace

For Kylie, whose personal journey in love has often made headlines, the conversation took on a deeply spiritual tone. Rather than dwell on the pain of her past, she shared a new chapter—one defined not by bitterness, but by growth and prayer.

“I’m trying something new where I’m trying to understand how God would love,” Kylie revealed. “If God can love me, and forgive me, and come from a place na hindi nauubos, baka kaya ko rin.”

Her words were tender and reflective, showing a woman no longer consumed by heartbreak, but rather, choosing to learn from it. “I don’t wanna be shaped by the bad things that traumatized me or that hurt me,” she said, her voice steady but vulnerable.

Kylie’s prayer is simple but profound: “Teach me how you love the way you do.”

And while love remains a complex journey, both actresses confirmed that their hearts are no longer empty. When Boy asked Kazel if she’s in a relationship, she quickly replied, “Yes.” As for Kylie? A shy but smiling, “Meron naman,” was all she gave.

A new chapter

Now starring in My Father’s Wife, which premiered June 23 on GMA Afternoon Prime, Kazel and Kylie bring their real-life strength and emotional depth to characters entangled in family secrets and forbidden love. But beyond their roles, it’s clear: these women are rewriting their own stories—on screen and off—with bravery, faith, and newfound wisdom.