Carlo Aquino
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| Born | Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino September 3, 1985 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
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| Years active | 2000–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.
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
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 1999 | Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata | Marlito |
| Alyas Pogi 3 | Paris | |
| 2000 | Daddy O! Baby O! | Odi |
| Sugatang Puso | Sonny | |
| 2001 | Minsan May Isang Puso | Boyet Palacios |
| Bagong Buwan | Rashid | |
| 2002 | Jologs | Party Guest |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo |
| 2004 | Mano Po III: My Love | Young Michael |
| 2005 | Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan (Awaken "US release") | Rey |
| Tuli | Nanding | |
| 2008 | Carnivore | Lino 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-Libings | JC | |
| Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo | |
| 2012 | Diablo | |
| Amorosa: The Revenge | Jerry | |
| Mater Dolorosa | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 | Rex Dolorosa | |
| 2013 | Death March | Claudio |
| Porno | Alex | |
| Alamat ni China Doll | Antonio | |
| 2015 | Heneral Luna | Col. Vicente Enriquez |
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Fred |
| Dyamper | Apeng | |
| 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 | |
| 2024 | Whispers in the Wind | Ren |
| Crosspoint | Manuel Hidalgo | |
| Hold Me Close | Woody | |
| TBA | Bar Boys: After School | Atty. Erik Vicencio |
Television
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Regional)[9] | Ulan | Won |
| FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Nominated | |
| Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards | Best Actor[10] | Exes Baggage | Nominated | |
| 2018 | 8th EdukCircle Awards | Best Actor (Single Drama Performance) | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Magnifying Glass | Won |
| 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 Gown | Nominated |
| 2013 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Mater Dolorosa (2012) | Won |
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Nominated | ||
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Porno | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Annaliza | Nominated | |
| Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso | Won | ||
| 2011 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010) | Nominated |
| 2009 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Carnivore (2008) | Nominated |
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Baler (2008) | Nominated | |
| Golden Screen Movie Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Drama) | Carnivore (2008) | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Cinemanila International Film Festival | Best Actor | Won | |
| 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 Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Scapular | Won | |
| 2003 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Tanging Yaman, The Series: Sa Kandungan Mo Inay | Won |
| 2002 | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Minsan May Isang Puso (2001) | Nominated |
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Nominated | ||
| 32nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Prince of RP Movies | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actor | Bagong Buwan | Won | |
| 2000 | FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actor | Kahapon, 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 Actor | Won | ||
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Nominated | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Child Performer of the Year | Won |
References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b Quieta, Racquel (September 19, 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Carlo Aquino and daughter Enola Mithi's double birthday celebration". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 1, 2022). "Meet Trina Candaza, the mom of Carlo Aquino's baby". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Charlie Dizon on Carlo Aquino: "Opo, boyfriend ko po."". Archived from the original on July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
External links
Media related to Carlo Aquino at Wikimedia Commons- Carlo Aquino official site
- Carlo Aquino at IMDb
- Aquino Carlo Aquino on iGMA.tv