Carlo Aquino

Carlo Aquino
Aquino in 2024
Born
Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino

(1985-09-03) September 3, 1985
Quezon City, Philippines
OccupationsActor, 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
LabelsStar Music (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 Jose Liwanag 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 stations GMA Network as a contract artist under GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle GMA Artist Center) and TV5 also as a contract artist under Talent5 (now Star Worx). 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
1996CedieRay
Ang TV The Movie: The Adarna Adventure
Magic TempleYoung Jubal
1997KokeyBong
I Do, I Die! Dyos Ko DayCarlo Mendiola
1998Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?Ojie
HilingRolly
1999Kahapon, May Dalawang BataMarlito
Alyas Pogi: Ang PagbabalikParis
2000Daddy O! Baby O!Odi
Sugatang PusoSonny
2001Minsan May Isang PusoBoyet Palacios
Bagong BuwanRashid
2002JologsParty Guest
2003Ang Tanging InaDimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2004Mano Po III: My LoveYoung Michael
2005Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan (Awaken "US release")Rey
TuliNanding
2008CarnivoreLino Lucero
BalerGabriel Reyes
Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong LahatDimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2009Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'YoMaga Flores
2010Working GirlsTobs
Mahilig
White HouseBenjie
Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!)Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2011TumbokRonnie
I-LibingsJC
Enteng Ng Ina MoDimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2012Diablo
Amorosa: The RevengeJerry
Mater Dolorosa
Shake, Rattle & Roll 14Rex Dolorosa
2013Death MarchClaudio
PornoAlex
Alamat ni China DollAntonio
2015Heneral LunaCol. Vicente Enriquez
2016Always Be My MaybeFred
DyamperApeng
2017Bar BoysErik Vicencio
Throwback TodayPrimo Jose Lacson
2018Meet Me in St. GallenJesse Abaya
Goyo: Ang Batang HeneralCol. Vicente Enriquez
Exes BaggageNix
2019UlanPeter
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
2025 The Time That Remains Matias
Bar Boys: After School Atty. Erik Vicencio
2026 A Special Memory Dindo

Television

YearTitleRole
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
1992–1995 Ang TV Himself
1993–2001 Star Drama Presents
1995–1996 Familia Zaragoza Miguel Lagrimas
1995–2006; 2012–present ASAP Himself
1995–1998 Kaybol (Ang Bagong TV)
1998–1999 Cyberkada
1999–2002 G-mik Justin "Jun–Jun" Dela Cruz
2000–2001 Pahina Baltazar "Balt" Gonzales
2001–2002 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Eman dela Cruz
2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Volleyball Reuben
Karen's World Farmer Boy
2002–2003 Berks Aries
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon Christopher "Toper" Robles
Ang Tanging Ina Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo
2004–2005 Krystala Giwal
2005 Ganda ng Lola Ko Guest
2005–2006 My Guardian Abby Larry
2006 Bituing Walang Ningning Norman "Oman" Fidel Gonzales
Your Song Presents: Perslab Chris dela Cuesta
Your Song Presents: Ikaw Pa Rin Abel
Maynila Nestor
2006–2007 Makita Ka Lang Muli Leo
2007 Your Song Presents: Carry My Love Francis
Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita Oscar
SiS Himself
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Kastilyong Bakal Prinsipe Agaton
2008 Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Ernie Balboa
Rakista Caloy Eugenio
2009 Totoy Bato Teen Totoy
Daisy Siete Larry
Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Philippe "Phil" Bautista
2009–2010 Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib Ruden
2010 Panday Kids Elvin
Diva Joe
2011 Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Ethan
2012 Wansapanataym: Ang Monito Ni Monica Pungkoy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso Kevin
2013 Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay teen Simon Bernabe
Maalaaala Mo Kaya: Rosas Fred
2013–2014 Annaliza Marcus "Makoy" Diaz
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick Andres
Ipaglaban Mo: Kaya Ba Kitang Itakwil? Florante
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Gown Hazzy Go
Dream Dad young Eliseo Javier
Give Love on Christmas: The Gift Giver Eric Aguinaldo
2015 FlordeLiza Arnold Magsakay
Ipaglaban Mo: Buhay Mo o Buhay Ko? Samuel
Wansapanataym: Kenny Kaliwete SPO1 Carlos
2016 We Will Survive Pocholo Rustia
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Marlon Aguilar
Ipaglaban Mo: Witness Kevin
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup Mike
The Better Half Marco Saison
2018–2019 Playhouse Dr. Harold Miguel
2019 Bagman (Season 2)[8]Emman
Daddy's Gurl Marco
2020 A Soldier's Heart Abraham "Abe" Kamlun
2020–2022 La Vida Lena Jordan Cabrera
2022 How to Move On in 30 Days Franco Sibayan
2023 Comedy Island Philippines Himself
Kung Hindi Lang Tayo Sumuko Benedict
2025 It's Okay to Not Be Okay Matthew "Matmat" Gonzales

Accolades

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Carlo Aquino
Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019 Best Actor in a Leading Role (Regional) Ulan Won [9]
32nd Box Office Entertainment Awards 2002 Prince of RP Movies Minsan May Isang Puso Won [10]
Cinemanila International Film Festival 2008 Best Actor Carnivore Won [11]
Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2017 Best Actor Throwback Today Nominated
The EDDYS 2019 Best Actor Exes Baggage Nominated [12][13]
8th EdukCircle Awards 2018 Best Actor (Single Drama Performance) Maalaala Mo Kaya: Magnifying Glass Won
FACINE Filipino International Cine Festival 2018 Best Actor Meet Me in St. Gallen Won [14]
FAMAS Awards 1999 Best Child Actor Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Won
2000 Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata Nominated
2011 Best Supporting Actor Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Nominated
2019 Best Actor Exes Baggage Nominated [15]
Gawad Urian Awards 1999 Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Nominated
2000 Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata Nominated
2002 Minsan May Isang Puso Nominated
2006 Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa Kamulatan Nominated
2013 Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) Mater Dolorosa Nominated [16]
2014 Porno Nominated [17]
2019 Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Meet Me in St. Gallen Nominated [18]
2024 Third World Romance Nominated [19]
2025 Crosspoint Nominated [20]
Golden Screen Awards 2006 Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa Kamulatan Won [21][22]
2009 Carnivore Nominated [23]
Golden Screen TV Awards 2014 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso Nominated [24]
Luna Awards 1999 Best Supporting Actor Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Won
2000 Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata Nominated
2019 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Nominated [25]
2024 Best Actor Third World Romance Nominated [26]
Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 Best Actor Bar Boys: After School Nominated [27]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 1999 Child Performer of the Year Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Won
2002 Best Supporting Actor Bagong Buwan Won
2009 Movie Actor of the Year Carnivore Nominated
2013 Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Mater Dolorosa Won [28][29]
2019 Movie Love Team of the Year

(shared with Angelica Panganiban)

 Exes Baggage Nominated [30]
2021 Movie Actor of the Year Isa Pa with Feelings Nominated [31][32]
Movie Love Team of the Year

(shared with Nadine Lustre)

 Ulan Nominated
Movie Love Team of the Year

(shared with Maine Mendoza)

 Isa Pa with Feelings Nominated
2024 Movie Love Team of the Year

(shared with Julia Barretto)

 Expensive Candy Nominated [33]
2024 Movie Love Team of the Year

(shared with Charlie Dizon)

 Third World Romance Nominated [34]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2003Best 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 [36]
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Gown Nominated [37]
2015 Best Supporting Actor Flordeliza Nominated [38]
2016 Best Drama Supporting Actor We Will Survive Nominated [39]
2017 Best Drama Actor The Better Half Nominated
Summer Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 Best Actor Love You Long Time Nominated [40]
Young Critics Circle 2002 Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Minsan May Isang Puso Nominated
2009 Baler Nominated
2013 Best Performance by an Ensemble Porno Nominated
Best Performance Won [41]

References

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