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 in a secret wedding 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
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

Awards and nominations

YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
2019Asian Academy Creative AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role (Regional) [10] Ulan Won
FAP Awards Best Supporting Actor Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Nominated
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards Best Actor [11] Exes Baggage Nominated
20188th EdukCircle AwardsBest Actor (Single Drama Performance) Maalaala Mo Kaya: Magnifying GlassWon
2017 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor The Better Half Nominated
2016 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor We Will Survive Nominated
2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV Flordeliza Nominated
2014 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding GownNominated
2013PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the YearMater Dolorosa (2012)Won
Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)Nominated
Young Critics CircleBest Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RolePornoWon
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Supporting Actor Annaliza Nominated
Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang LasoWon
2011 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010)Nominated
2009PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actor of the YearCarnivore (2008)Nominated
Young Critics CircleBest Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Baler (2008)Nominated
Golden Screen Movie AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Drama)Carnivore (2008)Nominated
2008 Cinemanila International Film Festival Best ActorWon
2007 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor in TV Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita Nominated
2006 Gawad Urian Award Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor)Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa Kamulatan (2005)Nominated
Golden Screen Movie AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: ScapularWon
2003 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an ActorTanging Yaman, The Series: Sa Kandungan Mo InayWon
2002Young Critics CircleBest Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleMinsan May Isang Puso (2001)Nominated
Gawad Urian Award Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleNominated
32nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Prince of RP MoviesWon
PMPC Star Awards for MoviesBest Supporting Actor Bagong Buwan Won
2000 FAMAS Awards Best Child ActorKahapon, May Dalawang Bata (1999)Nominated
Gawad Urian Award Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor)Won
1999 FAP Awards Best Supporting Actor Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998)Won
FAMAS Awards Best Child ActorWon
Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for MoviesChild Performer of the YearWon

References

  1. 1 2 Manandhar, Prabisha (June 12, 2024). "Carlo Aquino shares less about his parents and siblings than his relationships and daughter!". Sanctuary Film Festival. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Quieta, Racquel (September 19, 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Carlo Aquino and daughter Enola Mithi's double birthday celebration". GMA Entertainment . Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  3. ↑ Siazon, Rachelle (September 13, 2018). "Angelica Panganiban welcomes Carlo Aquino's parents to her home". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 1, 2022). "Meet Trina Candaza, the mom of Carlo Aquino's baby". GMA Integrated News . Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (April 23, 2024). "LOOK: Carlo Aquino bonds with daughter Mithi in swim date". Inquirer.net . Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Charlie Dizon on Carlo Aquino: "Opo, boyfriend ko po."". Archived from the original on July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ Felipe, MJ (June 9, 2024). "Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon are now married". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ NewsWatch Plus PH [@newswatchplusph] (May 22, 2025). "LOOK: Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Carlo Aquino — the lead stars of the much-anticipated Philippine adaptation of "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" — pose for a series of photos" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "Carlo Aquino wiki,Photos, height, age, net worth, Girlfriend, family 2023". Manila Bulletin Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Nadine Lustre, Carlo Aquino top Asian Academy Creative Awards regional awards". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  11. ↑ Rappler.com (April 29, 2019). "FULL LIST: Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
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