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Actor Paul Jake Castillo‘s post dedicated to his wife, actress Kaye Abad, drew attention online.
Kaye was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025 and underwent treatments in Singapore, explaining they had heard of many cancer patients being cured there.
In a vlog released on May 17, her birthday, the actress revealed that she has survived her cancer and is now cancer-free.
The following day, Paul Jake dedicated a post to Kaye, sharing a black-and-white photo of her with the caption:
“To the person who keeps this family tight, we love you sooo much!!! We love you so much!!!”
The post has garnered 120,000 likes and reactions and 3,900 comments, with some users saying they were initially alarmed by it, especially because the photo was in black and white.
“Kinabahan ako, Paul Jake,” a Facebook user commented.
“[Ba’t] black [and] white, gulat bigla ehhhh,” another wrote.
“Sir Paul Jake naman. Pinakaba mo aketch [ako],” a different Pinoy commented..
“Kakagulat naman, bakit black and white? akala ko naman namaalam na siya,” another wrote.
Black-and-white photos are often associated with announcements of death, to convey a more serious or somber tone.
The monochrome aesthetic is also commonly used to convey dignity, respect and nostalgia, helping viewers to focus on the memories. (J. Malasig/Interaksyon)
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