Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born September 3, 1985) 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.

Carlo Aquino
Born
Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino

(1985-09-03) September 3, 1985 (age 38)
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1992–present
Agents
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Spouse
(m. 2024)
Children1
Parent
  • Amelia Aquino (mother)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2000–present
LabelsStar Records (2000)
Ivory Music and Video (2019–present)

Career

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Aquino 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. As of 2012, he exclusively worked for ABS-CBN again. He is one of the major characters in the TV series Exes Baggage.

Personal life

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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.[1][2]

In 2023, actress Charlie Dizon confirmed she was in a relationship with Aquino.[3] On June 9, 2024, he and Dizon married in a secret wedding at a private resort in Silang, Cavite.[4]

Filmography

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Movies

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YearTitleRoleProduction
2023Love You Long TimeUlyStudio Three Sixty
Third World RomanceAlvinBlack Sheep Productions
SeasonsKurtRegal Entertainment
I Love LizzyJeffMavx Productions
2022Expensive CandyRenato CamayaViva Films
2019Isa Pa with FeelingsGaliBlack Sheep Productions, APT Entertainment
UlanPeterViva Films
2018Exes BaggageNixBlack Sheep Productions, Star Cinema
Goyo: Ang Batang HeneralCol. Vicente EnriquezTBA Studios, Artikulo Uno Productions, and Globe Studios
Meet Me in St. GallenJesse AbayaSpring Films, Viva Films
2017Throwback TodayPrimo Jose LacsonCinema One Originals
Bar BoysErikTropicFrills Film Productions
2016DyamperApengSinag Maynila Film Festival
Always Be My MaybeFredStar Cinema
2015Heneral LunaCol. Vicente EnriquezTBA Productions and Artikulo Uno Productions
2013Alamat ni China DollAntonioCinema One Originals
Phoenix Features
PornoAlexCinemalaya
Phoenix Features
Death MarchClaudioForward Group
Phoenix Features & GMA Films
2012Shake, Rattle & Roll 14RexRegal Films
Mater Dolorosa?????Cinema One Originals
Phoenix Features
Amorosa: The RevengeJerryStar Cinema
Skylight Films
Diablo?????Cinemalaya Foundation
Sampaybakod Productions
Cinelarga
2011Enteng Ng Ina MoDimitri "Tri" MontecilloStar Cinema
M-Zet Productions
OctoArts Films
I-LibingsJCCinemalaya Foundation
Brainchild Studios
Digital Fusion
TumbokRonnieViva Films
Palm Asia Manila Corporation & GMA Films
2010Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!)Dimitri "Tri" MontecilloStar Cinema
White HouseBenjieRegal Films
Mahilig?????Sunflower Films International
Working GirlsTobsViva Films
GMA Films
Unitel Pictures
2009Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'YoMaga FloresRegal Films & GMA Films
2008Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong LahatDimitri "Tri" MontecilloStar Cinema
BalerGabriel ReyesViva Films
CarnivoreLino LuceroReality Entertainment
2005TuliNandingViva Films
Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan (Awaken "US release")ReyUne Bloc
2004Mano Po III: My LoveYoung MichaelMAQ Productions
Regal Films
2003Ang Tanging InaDimitri "Tri" MontecilloStar Cinema
2002JologsParty Guest
2001Bagong BuwanRashidBahaghari Productions
Star Cinema
Minsan May Isang PusoBoyet PalaciosRegal Films
Available Light Production
2000Sugatang PusoSonny
Daddy O! Baby O!OdiStar Cinema
1999Alyas Pogi 3Paris
Kahapon, May Dalawang BataMarlitoReyna Films
1998HilingRollyStar Cinema
Available Light Production
Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa?OjieStar Cinema
1997I Do, I Die! Dyos Ko DayCarlo Mendiola
KokeyBong
1996Magic TempleYoung Jubal ????
Ang TV The Movie: The Adarna Adventure?????
CedieRay

Television

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YearTitleRoleNetwork
2024It's Okay to Not Be OkayMatthew "Matmat" GonzalesNetflix
2023Comedy Island PhilippinesAmazon Prime Video
2022How to Move On in 30 DaysFranco SibayanYouTube
2020–2022La Vida LenaJordan CabreraiWantTFC
Kapamilya Channel
2020A Soldier's HeartAbraham "Abe" KamlunABS-CBN
Kapamilya Channel
2019Daddy's GurlMarcoGMA Network
Bagman (Season 2)[5]EmmaniWant
2018–2019 PlayhouseDr. Harold MiguelABS-CBN
2017 The Better HalfMarco Saison
Maalaala Mo Kaya: MakeupMike
2016Ipaglaban Mo: WitnessKevin
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoMarlon Aguilar
We Will SurvivePocholo Rustia
2015Wansapanataym: Kenny KaliweteSPO1 Carlos
Ipaglaban Mo: Buhay Mo o Buhay Ko?Samuel
FlordeLizaArnold Magsakay
2014Give Love on Christmas: The Gift GiverEric Aguinaldo
Dream Dadyoung Eliseo Javier
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding GownHazzy Go
Ipaglaban Mo: Kaya Ba Kitang Itakwil?Florante
Maalaala Mo Kaya: LipstickAndres
2013–2014AnnalizaMarcus "Makoy" Diaz
2013Maalaaala Mo Kaya: RosasFred
Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhayteen Simon Bernabe
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang LasoKevin
Wansapanataym: Ang Monito Ni MonicaPungkoy
2011Ang Utol Kong HoodlumEthanTV5
2010DivaJoeGMA Network
Panday KidsElvin
2009–2010Sine Novela: Tinik Sa DibdibRuden
2009Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Philippe "Phil" Bautista
Daisy SieteLarry
Totoy BatoTeen Totoy
2008RakistaCaloy EugenioTV5
Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka LamangErnie BalboaGMA Network
2007Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Kastilyong BakalPrinsipe Agaton
SiSHimself
Sine Novela: Sinasamba KitaOscar
Your Song Presents: Carry My LoveFrancisABS-CBN
2006–2007Makita Ka Lang MuliLeoGMA Network
2006MaynilaNestor
Your Song Presents: Ikaw Pa RinAbelABS-CBN
Your Song Presents: PerslabChris dela Cuesta
Bituing Walang NingningNorman "Oman" Fidel Gonzales
2005–2006My Guardian AbbyLarryQTV
2005Ganda ng Lola KoGuest
2004–2005KrystalaGiwalABS-CBN
2003Ang Tanging InaDimitri "Tri" Montecillo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: GaraponChristopher "Toper" Robles
2002–2003BerksAries
2001Karen's WorldFarmer BoyNBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: VolleyballReubenABS-CBN
2001–2002Sa Puso Ko Iingatan KaEman dela Cruz
2000–2001PahinaBaltazar "Balt" Gonzales
1999–2002G-mikJustin "Jun–Jun" Dela Cruz
1998–1999CyberkadaHimself
1995–1998Kaybol (Ang Bagong TV)
1995–2006;

2012–present

ASAP
1995–1996Familia ZaragozaMiguel Lagrimas
1993–2001Star Drama Presents
1992–1995Ang TVHimself

Awards and nominations

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YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
2019Asian Academy Creative AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role (Regional)[6]UlanWon
FAP AwardsBest Supporting ActorGoyo: Ang Batang HeneralNominated
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) AwardsBest Actor[7]Exes BaggageNominated
20188th EdukCircle AwardsBest Actor (Single Drama Performance)Maalaala Mo Kaya: Magnifying GlassWon
2017PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama ActorThe Better HalfNominated
2016PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama Supporting ActorWe Will SurviveNominated
2015PMPC Star Awards for TVFlordelizaNominated
2014PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Single Performance by an ActorMaalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding GownNominated
2013PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the YearMater Dolorosa (2012)Won
Gawad Urian AwardBest 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 TVBest Drama Supporting ActorAnnalizaNominated
Best Single Performance by an ActorMaalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang LasoWon
2011FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActorAng 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 RoleBaler (2008)Nominated
Golden Screen Movie AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Drama)Carnivore (2008)Nominated
2008Cinemanila International Film FestivalBest ActorWon
2007PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama Actor in TVSine Novela: Sinasamba KitaNominated
2006Gawad Urian AwardBest 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 TVBest Single Performance by an ActorMaalaala Mo Kaya: ScapularWon
2003PMPC Star Awards for TVBest 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 AwardBest Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleNominated
32nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship FoundationPrince of RP MoviesWon
PMPC Star Awards for MoviesBest Supporting ActorBagong BuwanWon
2000FAMAS AwardsBest Child ActorKahapon, May Dalawang Bata (1999)Nominated
Gawad Urian AwardBest Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor)Won
1999FAP AwardsBest Supporting ActorBata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998)Won
FAMAS AwardsBest Child ActorWon
Gawad Urian AwardBest Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for MoviesChild Performer of the YearWon

References

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  1. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 1, 2022). "Meet Trina Candaza, the mom of Carlo Aquino's baby". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (April 23, 2024). "LOOK: Carlo Aquino bonds with daughter Mithi in swim date". Inquirer.net. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Charlie Dizon on Carlo Aquino: "Opo, boyfriend ko po."".
  4. ^ Felipe, MJ (June 9, 2024). "Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon are now married". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "Carlo Aquino wiki,Photos, height, age, net worth, Girlfriend, family 2023". Manila Bulletin Entertainment. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "Nadine Lustre, Carlo Aquino top Asian Academy Creative Awards regional awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  7. ^ Rappler.com (April 29, 2019). "FULL LIST: Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
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