Karina Bautista

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Karina Bautista
Born
Karina Bautista Nakagawa

(2002-04-29) April 29, 2002 (age 23)
NationalityFilipino, American
OccupationActress
Years active2018–present

Karina Bautista Nakagawa [1] (born on April 29, 2002) [2] is a Filipino actress. She was one of the first batch finalists of Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in 2018. [3] [4] [5] She later appeared in television series including Sandugo (2019), The Four Bad Boys and Me (2020), Ampalaya Chronicles (2020), Viral Scandal (2021), Hoy, Love You! (2021), and Halfmates (since 2024). [6] As well as in films including Fruitcake (2024) [7] and My Love Will Make You Disappear (2025). [8]

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She gained wider recognition after appearing in the television anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya (2025), for an episode features the story of the Maguad siblings murder case, playing the antagonist convict Janice. [9] [10] [11]

Life and career

Bautista was born in Santiago, Isabela. [12] She is of Ilocano and Japanese descent. [13] She grew up with the care of her grandmother Celeste and other relatives, as both her parents were OFWs. Due to conflicts over money matters, she was forced to leave their custody. She lived in another relative's apartment for a year. At the age of 13, she decided to stay in a boarding house all by herself. [14]

Bautista auditioned for Star Hunt and later joined Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in 2018 and was named as one of the first batch finalists. She launched and became part of the second batch of ABS-CBN's management arm, Rise Artist Studios, in 2021. With her on-screen pairing with Aljon Mendoza, she started gaining appearances in many other television shows on the network. [15] She joined the Philippine Navy reserves in August 2024. [16]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2023TanongGirlfriend [17]
2025 My Love Will Make You Disappear LykaSupport Role
The Last GoodbyeElsaSupport Role [18]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2018–2019 Pinoy Big Brother: Otso HousemateReality show [19]
2025 Maalaala Mo Kaya Janice Sebial Emuelin Season 31 [20]

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)Ref.
"Saan?" (with Maki)2023Kashka Gaddi [21]
"Bakit?" (with Maki) [22]
"Kailan?" (with Maki) [23]

References

  1. ↑ Ocampo, Carmellie (November 13, 2024). "10 fun facts about Karina Bautista". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  2. ↑ Tuazon, Nikko. "PBB housemate Karina Bautista happy about her quarantine debut". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ Baylon, Khryzztine Joy. "Karina Bautista denies she's only after the money of boyfriend Manny Billones". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Leon, Richard De (September 12, 2024). "Karina Bautista, PH navy reservist na". Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on November 17, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ Glorioso, Bot (August 25, 2022). "Karina Bautista builds her career slowly but surely". The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  6. ↑ Bardenas, Mary Ann. "Karina Bautista's TV journey that exhibited her caliber as a promising actress". ABS-CBN . Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  7. ↑ Krishnan, Ganiel. "Cast of 'Fruitcake' attends premiere night". ABS-CBN . Archived from the original on March 22, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ "'My Love Will Make You Disappear' breaches P100 million mark in worldwide box office". Manila Bulletin . April 2, 2025. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  9. ↑ Tandoc, Jemuel. "EXCLUSIVE: Karina Bautista admits it was tough portraying the convict in the Maguad siblings case: 'Sobrang bigat niya'". ABS-CBN . Archived from the original on May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ Severo, Jan Milo (May 22, 2025). "'Dark truth' behind Maguad siblings killings featured in 'MMK'". The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  11. ↑ Pasajol, Anne. "Karina Bautista, Criza Taa praised for portrayal in 'MMK' Maguad siblings story". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Karina Bautista's impressive rise as a promising actress". ABS-CBN. May 4, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Meet former 'Pinoy Big Brother' housemate, Karina Bautista". GMA News. August 5, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  14. ↑ "TWBA Throwback: Karina Bautista opens up about living independently at 13 years old". ABS-CBN. November 14, 2022. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Karina Bautista". Star Magic. March 17, 2022. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  16. ↑ Bravo, Frances (September 2, 2024). "Karina Bautista, 22, now a Philippine Navy reservist". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Archived from the original on June 12, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ Tarsier Records (September 26, 2023). Maki – Tanong (The Short Film) . Retrieved February 9, 2025– via YouTube.
  18. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Karina Bautista shares what it's like working with Daniela Stranner and Esnyr Ranollo in 'The Last Goodbye'". ABS-CBN. May 12, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  19. ↑ "PBB Otso slated to end in 8 weeks; Jamie Salenga gets evicted". PEP.ph. June 12, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Karina Bautista, Criza Taa praised for portrayal in 'MMK' Maguad siblings story". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 13, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Maki takes a scenic trip down memory lane in "Saan?" music". ABS-CBN. April 26, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  22. ↑ Tarsier Records (July 5, 2023). Maki – "Bakit?" (Official Music Video) . Retrieved February 9, 2025– via YouTube.
  23. ↑ Tarsier Records (September 22, 2023). Maki – Kailan? (Official Music Video) . Retrieved February 9, 2025– via YouTube.
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