# Carlo Aquino

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.

## 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. 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. 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

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

## Filmography
### Movies

| Year | Title | Role | Production |
| 2024 | Hold Me Close | Woody | Viva Films and Ninuno Media |
| 2024 | Crosspoint | Manuel Hidalgo | High Road Creatives and 034 Productions |
| 2023 | Love You Long Time | Uly | Studio Three Sixty |
| 2023 | Iti Mapukpukaw | Eric | GMA News and Public Affairs |
| 2023 | Third World Romance | Alvin | Black Sheep Productions |
| 2023 | Seasons | Kurt | Regal Entertainment |
| 2023 | I Love Lizzy | Jeff | Mavx Productions |
| 2022 | Expensive Candy | Renato Camaya | Viva Films |
| 2019 | Isa Pa with Feelings | Gali | Black Sheep Productions, APT Entertainment |
| 2019 | Ulan | Peter | Viva Films |
| 2018 | Exes Baggage | Nix | Black Sheep Productions, Star Cinema |
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Col. Vicente Enriquez | TBA Studios, Artikulo Uno Productions, and Globe Studios |
| 2018 | Meet Me in St. Gallen | Jesse Abaya | Spring Films, Viva Films |
| 2017 | Throwback Today | Primo Jose Lacson | Cinema One Originals |
| 2017 | Bar Boys | Erik | TropicFrills Film Productions |
| 2016 | Dyamper | Apeng | Sinag Maynila Film Festival |
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Fred | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Heneral Luna | Col. Vicente Enriquez | TBA Productions and Artikulo Uno Productions |
| 2013 | Alamat ni China Doll | Antonio | Cinema One Originals Phoenix Features |
| 2013 | Porno | Alex | Cinemalaya Phoenix Features |
| 2013 | Death March | Claudio | Forward Group Phoenix Features & GMA Films |
| 2012 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 14 | Rex | Regal Films |
| 2012 | Mater Dolorosa | | Cinema One Originals Phoenix Features |
| 2012 | Amorosa: The Revenge | Jerry | Star Cinema Skylight Films |
| 2012 | Diablo | | Cinemalaya Foundation Sampaybakod Productions Cinelarga |
| 2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo | Star Cinema M-Zet Productions OctoArts Films |
| 2011 | I-Libings | JC | Cinemalaya Foundation Brainchild Studios Digital Fusion |
| 2011 | Tumbok | Ronnie | Viva Films Palm Asia Manila Corporation & GMA Films |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) | Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | White House | Benjie | Regal Films |
| 2010 | Mahilig | | Sunflower Films International |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Tobs | Viva Films GMA Films Unitel Pictures |
| 2009 | Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo | Maga Flores | Regal Films & GMA Films |
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat | Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Baler | Gabriel Reyes | Viva Films |
| 2008 | Carnivore | Lino Lucero | Reality Entertainment |
| 2005 | Tuli | Nanding | Viva Films |
| 2005 | Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula sa Kamulatan (Awaken "US release") | Rey | Une Bloc |
| 2004 | Mano Po III: My Love | Young Michael | MAQ Productions Regal Films |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo | Star Cinema |
| 2002 | Jologs | Party Guest | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Bagong Buwan | Rashid | Bahaghari Productions Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Minsan May Isang Puso | Boyet Palacios | Regal Films Available Light Production |
| 2000 | Sugatang Puso | Sonny | Regal Films Available Light Production |
| 2000 | Daddy O! Baby O! | Odi | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Alyas Pogi 3 | Paris | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata | Marlito | Reyna Films |
| 1998 | Hiling | Rolly | Star Cinema Available Light Production |
| 1998 | Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? | Ojie | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | I Do, I Die! Dyos Ko Day | Carlo Mendiola | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Kokey | Bong | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Magic Temple | Young Jubal | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Ang TV The Movie: The Adarna Adventure | | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Cedie | Ray | Star Cinema |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2025 | It's Okay to Not Be Okay | Matthew "Matmat" Gonzales | Netflix |
| 2023 | Comedy Island Philippines | Himself | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2022 | How to Move On in 30 Days | Franco Sibayan | YouTube |
| 2020–2022 | La Vida Lena | Jordan Cabrera | iWantTFC Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Abraham "Abe" Kamlun | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel |
| 2019 | Daddy's Gurl | Marco | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Bagman (Season 2) | Emman | iWant |
| 2018–2019 | Playhouse | Dr. Harold Miguel | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | The Better Half | Marco Saison | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup | Mike | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Witness | Kevin | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Marlon Aguilar | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | We Will Survive | Pocholo Rustia | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Wansapanataym: Kenny Kaliwete | SPO1 Carlos | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Buhay Mo o Buhay Ko? | Samuel | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | FlordeLiza | Arnold Magsakay | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Give Love on Christmas: The Gift Giver | Eric Aguinaldo | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Dream Dad | young Eliseo Javier | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Gown | Hazzy Go | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kaya Ba Kitang Itakwil? | Florante | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick | Andres | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–2014 | Annaliza | Marcus "Makoy" Diaz | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaaala Mo Kaya: Rosas | Fred | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | teen Simon Bernabe | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso | Kevin | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Ang Monito Ni Monica | Pungkoy | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Ethan | TV5 |
| 2010 | Diva | Joe | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Panday Kids | Elvin | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib | Ruden | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Philippe "Phil" Bautista | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Daisy Siete | Larry | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Totoy Bato | Teen Totoy | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Rakista | Caloy Eugenio | TV5 |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Ernie Balboa | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Kastilyong Bakal | Prinsipe Agaton | GMA Network |
| 2007 | SiS | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita | Oscar | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Carry My Love | Francis | ABS-CBN |
| 2006–2007 | Makita Ka Lang Muli | Leo | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Maynila | Nestor | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Ikaw Pa Rin | Abel | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Perslab | Chris dela Cuesta | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Norman "Oman" Fidel Gonzales | ABS-CBN |
| 2005–2006 | My Guardian Abby | Larry | QTV |
| 2005 | Ganda ng Lola Ko | Guest | QTV |
| 2004–2005 | Krystala | Giwal | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Dimitri "Tri" Montecillo | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon | Christopher "Toper" Robles | ABS-CBN |
| 2002–2003 | Berks | Aries | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Karen's World | Farmer Boy | NBN |
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Volleyball | Reuben | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2002 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Eman dela Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 2000–2001 | Pahina | Baltazar "Balt" Gonzales | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2002 | G-mik | Justin "Jun–Jun" Dela Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–1999 | Cyberkada | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–1998 | Kaybol (Ang Bagong TV) | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–2006; 2012–present | ASAP | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–1996 | Familia Zaragoza | Miguel Lagrimas | ABS-CBN |
| 1993–2001 | Star Drama Presents | | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–1995 | Ang TV | Himself | ABS-CBN |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
| 2019 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Regional) | Ulan | Won |
| 2019 | FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Nominated |
| 2019 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards | Best Actor | 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 | Best Drama Supporting Actor | 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 |
| 2013 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Mater Dolorosa (2012) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Porno | Won |
| 2013 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Annaliza | Nominated |
| 2013 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | 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 |
| 2009 | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Baler (2008) | Nominated |
| 2009 | Golden Screen Movie Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Drama) | Carnivore (2008) | Nominated |
| 2008 | Cinemanila International Film Festival | Best Actor | Carnivore (2008) | 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 |
| 2006 | Golden Screen Movie Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) | Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa Kamulatan (2005) | Won |
| 2006 | 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 |
| 2002 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Minsan May Isang Puso (2001) | Nominated |
| 2002 | 32nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Prince of RP Movies | Minsan May Isang Puso (2001) | Won |
| 2002 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actor | Bagong Buwan | Won |
| 2000 | FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actor | Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata (1999) | Nominated |
| 2000 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata (1999) | Won |
| 1999 | FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | BBata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998) | Won |
| 1999 | FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actor | BBata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998) | Won |
| 1999 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | BBata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998) | Nominated |
| 1999 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Child Performer of the Year | BBata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? (1998) | Won |