Carlino Xavier Reyes Ramos (Tagalog: [ˈwɛndɛl ˈɾamos]; born August 18, 1978) is a Filipino actor. He is best known as one of the original cast members of the GMA Network comedy show Bubble Gang.
Career
Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the cast of Bubble Gang[1] along with his long time best friend Antonio Aquitania. He got into "matinee idol" status when he joined Click. He then had roles with female stars like Ara Mina and Diana Zubiri, among others, in different films during the 2000s. He then moved to GMA Network shows including Sinasamba Kita, La Vendetta, Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap and Tasya Fantasya. His biggest break came when he played the role of Harvey in Ako si Kim Samsoon. Ramos is also one of the models of Bench along with famous stars such as Richard Gomez, Richard Gutierrez, and Francine Prieto.
In 2015, Ramos moved to ABS-CBN and stayed until 2018, when he decided to return to GMA Network.[2][3]
Business
In 2020, Ramos and Kukai Guevarra, his wife opened a frozen meat business, WenDeli Meat House, a company that sells ready to eat and ready to cook meat products which is available for online selling and re-selling abroad.[4]
Politics
Ramos ran for councilor of the 4th district of Manila in 2025 as an independent. However, he withdrew two weeks before the election, citing family and work commitments.[5]
Personal life
Ramos has three children with three different non-showbiz girlfriends. He married his partner Kukai Guevara on December 9, 2017.[6]
Ramos has been a certified firefighter since 2020.[7]
He is a third cousin of Kapamilya singer Erik Santos.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Hubog (2001) | Included[8] |
| 2005 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Sabel (2004) | Won[9] |
| 2007 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Sukob (2006) | Included[10] |
| 2008 | Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Happy Hearts (2007) | Included[11] |
| 2008 | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Musical or Comedy) | Happy Hearts (2007) | Included[12] |
| 2019 | Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television 2019 | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Onanay | Included[13] |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kabilin-bilinan ni Lola | ||
| Taguan | Lemuel | ||
| 1997 | Nagmumurang Kamatis | ||
| 2001 | Hubog | Oliver | |
| Most Wanted | |||
| 2002 | Gamitan | Nicolas Fernandez | |
| Bedtime Stories | |||
| Two Timer | Andrei | ||
| Bakit Papa | |||
| 2003 | Sex Drive | Winston/Philip | |
| Keka | Jason Sanchez | ||
| Filipinas | Narciso Filipinas | ||
| 2004 | Sabel | Sabel's rapist, Jojo | [14][9] |
| 2006 | Sukob | Dale | |
| 2007 | Happy Hearts | Louie | [14] |
| Do-Se-Na | |||
| Desperadas | Dave Quinto | ||
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Monster | |
| Desperadas 2 | Dave, Diana | ||
| 2009 | Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... | ||
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Benito "Ben" Matias | |
| 2012 | Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Ryan | |
| El Presidente | |||
| 2013 | Bayang Magiliw | ||
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Juanario Ponce | |
| Beauty and the Bestie | Jojo | ||
| 2017 | Minda | ||
| 2021 | On the Job: The Missing 8 | Pedring Eusebio's son | [15] |
| 2024 | Green Bones | Jonathan Cruz | |
| TBA | Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story | [16] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–2011 | Bubble Gang | Himself |
| 1999–2002 | Click | |
| 2001–2003 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Jose Enrique Altamonte |
| 2002 | Ooops! | Himself |
| 2004 | Marinara | Luis Iñigo |
| 2004–2007 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Manny Boy Mulingtapang |
| 2005 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Jeric Frias |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Tristan |
| 2006–2007 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Blackout / Ruben |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita | Jerry Sandoval |
| Sine Novela: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Michael | |
| 2007–2008 | La Vendetta | Rigo Bayani |
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Tino Montemayor |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Tasya Fantasya | Donald / Prince Federico | |
| Ako si Kim Samsoon | Harvey De Guzman | |
| Ang Spoiled | Dodong | |
| Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Nick Adriano / Darwin Salvador | |
| 2008–2009 | LaLola | Lazarro "Lalo" Lobregat / Fake Lalo |
| 2009 | Dear Friend : Magkaribal | Darell |
| Adik Sa'Yo | James | |
| 2009–2010 | Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Daryl Revilla |
| 2010 | SRO Cinemaserye: Hot Mama | Randy |
| Claudine: Kahapon, Ngayon, at Bukas | Daniel | |
| JejeMom | Dindo Arañes | |
| 2010–2011 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Nelson Rivera |
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Harry Bautista |
| Hapier Togeder | Cesar | |
| Rod Santiago's The Sisters | Dr. Arnel Moran | |
| Kris TV | Himself | |
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Nicolo "Nico" Gonzales-Rodrigo |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Rodel / Graba Man |
| Undercover | Alex Velasco | |
| 2014 | Confessions of a Torpe | Peter "Mr. Big" Malaqui |
| 2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Aruga ng Puso | Dante |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Dahil Mahal Mo Siya | Louis | |
| Aquino & Abunda Tonight | Himself | |
| 2015–2018 | ASAP | Himself / Performer |
| 2015–2016 | Pasión de Amor | Gabriel Salcedo-Madrigal† |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sabwatan | Dave |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Pictures | Max | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Nelson Wong | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Misyonaryo | Isagani | |
| 2017–2018 | Wildflower | Raul Torillo |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Bugbog | Dante Martinez |
| 2018 | Wish Ko Lang | Manuel |
| Stories for the Soul | Greg | |
| Inday Will Always Love You | Ferry Fuentes | |
| Magpakailanman: Sa Kamay ng Aking Ama | Brando | |
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Atty. Lucas Samonte |
| 2019 | Dear Uge | Tom[17] |
| Daddy's Gurl | Pinatubombs / Bulik | |
| 2019–2022 | Prima Donnas | Jaime Antonio Claveria |
| 2022 | Love You Stranger | Javier Escalante |
| 2023 | AraBella | Gary |
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Chad Macario | |
| 2024–2025 | Shining Inheritance | Charlie Abrigo |
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Himself / Performer |
| 2025 | Lolong: Pangil ng Maynila | Paquito Magtalas |
| 2025–2026 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Memen |
| 2026 | Never Say Die | Diego Aglipay |
| Kamao | Caloy Olivares |
References
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- 15.Liwag, Jason Tan (September 14, 2021). "'On the Job: The Missing 8' review: An unlikely ghost story". Rappler. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- 16.Gonzales, Rommel (July 16, 2023). "Christian Vazquez grateful for being part of 2 shows that are presently airing on ABS-CBN, GMA-7". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023. Ang Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story as [sic] isang biopic movie na pagbibidahan ng award-winning actor na si Richard Quan, sa direksiyon ni Francis 'Jun' Posadas.
- 17.Garcia, Cara Emmeline (June 1, 2020) [September 14, 2021]. "