Carlo Aquino

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Carlo Aquino
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Aquino in 2024
Born
Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino

(1985-09-03) September 3, 1985 (age 40)
Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1992–present
Agents
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Spouse
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(m. 2024)​
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2000–present
Labels Star Records (2000)
Ivory Music and Video (2019–present)

Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino [1] (born September 3, 1985) [2] is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his performance in the 1998 film Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? with veteran actress Vilma Santos based on the award-winning novel by Lualhati Bautista.

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Early life and career

Carlo Aquino was born on September 3, 1985, in Quezon City, Philippines to parents Jose and Amelia Aquino (née Liwanag), the youngest of three siblings. [1] [2] [3] He started his show business career as a child actor and rose to popularity as a teen actor during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN's Star Magic , he also appeared in some shows of rival station GMA Network as a contract artist under GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle GMA Artist Center). As of 2012, he currently exclusively worked for ABS-CBN again. He is one of the major characters in the TV series Exes Baggage .

Personal life

Aquino dated former on-screen love team Angelica Panganiban during their teens and remained friends after their break-up. He previously dated Camille Prats and Maja Salvador. In 2018, Aquino and Panganiban teamed up again on-screen.

Aquino was in a relationship with model and influencer Trina Candaza from January 2019 until December 2022. With Candaza, Aquino welcomed his first daughter, Enola Mithi, on September 13, 2020. [4] [5]

In 2023, actress Charlie Dizon confirmed she was in a relationship with Aquino. [6] On June 9, 2024, he and Dizon married at a private resort in Silang, Cavite. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1996 Cedie Ray
Ang TV The Movie: The Adarna Adventure
Magic Temple Young Jubal
1997 Kokey Bong
I Do, I Die! Dyos Ko Day Carlo Mendiola
1998 Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Ojie
Hiling Rolly
1999Kahapon, May Dalawang BataMarlito
Alyas Pogi 3Paris
2000Daddy O! Baby O!Odi
Sugatang PusoSonny
2001Minsan May Isang PusoBoyet Palacios
Bagong Buwan Rashid
2002JologsParty Guest
2003 Ang Tanging Ina Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2004 Mano Po III: My Love Young Michael
2005Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan (Awaken "US release")Rey
TuliNanding
2008CarnivoreLino Lucero
Baler Gabriel Reyes
Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2009 Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo Maga Flores
2010 Working Girls Tobs
Mahilig
White House Benjie
Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2011 Tumbok Ronnie
I-LibingsJC
Enteng Ng Ina Mo Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2012Diablo
Amorosa: The Revenge Jerry
Mater Dolorosa
Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 Rex Dolorosa
2013 Death March Claudio
PornoAlex
Alamat ni China DollAntonio
2015 Heneral Luna Col. Vicente Enriquez
2016 Always Be My Maybe Fred
DyamperApeng
2017 Bar Boys Erik
Throwback Today Primo Jose Lacson
2018 Meet Me in St. Gallen Jesse Abaya
Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Col. Vicente Enriquez
Exes Baggage Nix
2019 Ulan Peter
Isa Pa with Feelings Gali
2022 Expensive Candy Renato Camaya
2023 I Love Lizzy Jeff
Seasons Kurt
Third World Romance Alvin
Iti Mapukpukaw Eric
Love You Long Time Uly
2024Whispers in the WindRen
Crosspoint Manuel Hidalgo
Hold Me Close Woody
2025The Time That Remains
TBA Bar Boys: After School Atty. Erik Vicencio

Television

YearTitleRole
2025It's Okay to Not Be Okay [8] Matthew "Matmat" Gonzales
2023Kung Hindi Lang Tayo SumukoBenedict
2023 Comedy Island Philippines Himself
2022How to Move On in 30 DaysFranco Sibayan
2020–2022 La Vida Lena Jordan Cabrera
2020 A Soldier's Heart Abraham "Abe" Kamlun
2019 Daddy's Gurl Marco
Bagman (Season 2) [9] Emman
2018–2019 Playhouse Dr. Harold Miguel
2017 The Better Half Marco Saison
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup Mike
2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Witness Kevin
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Marlon Aguilar
We Will Survive Pocholo Rustia
2015 Wansapanataym: Kenny Kaliwete SPO1 Carlos
Ipaglaban Mo: Buhay Mo o Buhay Ko? Samuel
FlordeLiza Arnold Magsakay
2014 Give Love on Christmas: The Gift Giver Eric Aguinaldo
Dream Dad young Eliseo Javier
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Gown Hazzy Go
Ipaglaban Mo: Kaya Ba Kitang Itakwil? Florante
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick Andres
2013–2014 Annaliza Marcus "Makoy" Diaz
2013 Maalaaala Mo Kaya: Rosas Fred
Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay teen Simon Bernabe
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso Kevin
Wansapanataym: Ang Monito Ni Monica Pungkoy
2011 Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Ethan
2010 Diva Joe
Panday Kids Elvin
2009–2010 Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib Ruden
2009 Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Philippe "Phil" Bautista
Daisy Siete Larry
Totoy Bato Teen Totoy
2008 Rakista Caloy Eugenio
Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Ernie Balboa
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Kastilyong Bakal Prinsipe Agaton
SiS Himself
Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita Oscar
Your Song Presents: Carry My Love Francis
2006–2007 Makita Ka Lang Muli Leo
2006 Maynila Nestor
Your Song Presents: Ikaw Pa Rin Abel
Your Song Presents: Perslab Chris dela Cuesta
Bituing Walang Ningning Norman "Oman" Fidel Gonzales
2005–2006My Guardian AbbyLarry
2005Ganda ng Lola KoGuest
2004–2005 Krystala Giwal
2003 Ang Tanging Ina Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: GaraponChristopher "Toper" Robles
2002–2003 Berks Aries
2001Karen's WorldFarmer Boy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: VolleyballReuben
2001–2002 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Eman dela Cruz
2000–2001PahinaBaltazar "Balt" Gonzales
1999–2002 G-mik Justin "Jun–Jun" Dela Cruz
1998–1999CyberkadaHimself
1995–1998Kaybol (Ang Bagong TV)
1995–2006;

2012–present

 ASAP
1995–1996 Familia Zaragoza Miguel Lagrimas
1993–2001 Star Drama Presents
1992–1995 Ang TV Himself
1997-2004 Wansapanataym: Tres Marias
Wansapanataym: Prinsipe Patrick
Wansapanataym: Peyritels
Wansapanataym: Flashing Gordon Louie
Wansapanataym: Abrakadabra
Wansapanataym: Madyik Kaldero
Wansapanataym: Mall Alone Badong
Wansapanataym: Wake Up, Little Rosie, Wake Up
Wansapanataym: Carancal: Ang Bayaning Sang Dangkal
Wansapanataym: Ang Wish ko ay Sumapit

Accolades

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Carlo Aquino
AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019Best Actor in a Leading Role (Regional) Ulan Won [10]
32nd Box Office Entertainment Awards 2002Prince of RP MoviesMinsan May Isang PusoWon [11]
Cinemanila International Film Festival 2008Best ActorCarnivoreWon [12]
Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2017Best Actor Throwback Today Nominated
The EDDYS 2019Best Actor Exes Baggage Nominated [13] [14]
8th EdukCircle Awards2018Best Actor (Single Drama Performance) Maalaala Mo Kaya: Magnifying Glass Won
FACINE Filipino International Cine Festival2018Best Actor Meet Me in St. Gallen Won [15]
FAMAS Awards 1999Best Child Actor Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Won
2000Kahapon, May Dalawang BataNominated
2011 Best Supporting Actor Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Nominated
2019 Best Actor Exes Baggage Nominated [16]
Gawad Urian Awards 1999Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?Nominated
2000 Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor)Kahapon, May Dalawang BataNominated
2002Minsan May Isang PusoNominated
2006Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa KamulatanNominated
2013 Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)Mater DolorosaNominated [17]
2014 PornoNominated [18]
2019 Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor)Meet Me in St. GallenNominated [19]
2024 Third World Romance Nominated [20]
2025 Crosspoint Pending [21]
Golden Screen Awards2006Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa KamulatanWon [22] [23]
2009CarnivoreNominated [24]
Golden Screen TV Awards 2014Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso Nominated [25]
Luna Awards 1999 Best Supporting Actor Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?Won
2000Kahapon, May Dalawang BataNominated
2019 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Nominated [26]
2024 Best Actor Third World RomanceNominated [27]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 1999Child Performer of the Year Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Won
2002Best Supporting Actor Bagong Buwan Won
2009Movie Actor of the YearCarnivore (2008)Nominated
2013Movie Supporting Actor of the YearMater DolorosaWon [28] [29]
2019Movie Love Team of the Year (shared with Angelica Panganiban)Exes BaggageNominated [30]
2021Movie Actor of the Year Isa Pa with Feelings Nominated [31] [32]
Movie Love Team of the Year (shared with Nadine Lustre)UlanNominated
Movie Love Team of the Year (shared with Maine Mendoza)Isa Pa with FeelingsNominated
2024Movie Love Team of the Year (shared with Julia Barretto) Expensive Candy Nominated [33]
Movie Love Team of the Year (shared with Charlie Dizon)Third World RomanceNominated [34]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2003 Best Single Performance by an ActorTanging Yaman, The Series: Sa Kandungan Mo InayWon
2006 Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Scapular Won
2013 Best Drama Supporting Actor Annaliza Nominated [35]
Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso Won
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Gown Nominated [36]
2015 Best Supporting Actor Flordeliza Nominated [37]
2016 Best Drama Supporting Actor We Will Survive Nominated [38]
2017 Best Drama Actor The Better Half Nominated
Summer Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 Best Actor Love You Long Time Nominated [39]
Young Critics Circle 2002Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleMinsan May Isang PusoNominated
2009 Baler Nominated
2013Best Performance by an EnsemblePornoNominated
Best PerformanceWon [40]

References

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