Bugoy Cariño
| Bugoy Cariño | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rogel Kyle Cariño Jr. September 3, 2002 General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Philippines |
| Occupations | Actor dancer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2009–2020) GMA Network TV5 Network |
| Known for | E-boy |
| Spouse | EJ Laure (m. 2025) |
| Children | 1 |
Rogel Kyle "Bugoy" Cariño Jr. (born September 3, 2002) is a Filipino actor and dancer. He joined Star Circle Kid Quest, a television search for young talented kids in 2009, and emerged as the winner. Since then, he has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and endorsed several local brands in the Philippines.
Early life
Rogel Kyle Cariño Jr. was born on September 3, 2002, to a Roman Catholic family in General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Philippines.[1]
At the age of 4, Cariño has expressed an interest in dancing. He has joined several dance contests in different barangays, and has been a member of a local hip hop dance crew, Higher Level. This has enabled him to appear in numerous commercials.[1][2]
Career
In 2009, he joined the third season of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest which was hosted by Ai-Ai delas Alas and Ruffa Gutierrez. At the end of the competition, he was proclaimed as the winner of the said search.[3]
After winning the child artist search, he became a regular cast of the award-winning children gag show, Goin' Bulilit. Since then, he has appeared in several shows in ABS-CBN. In 2012, he starred as the main protagonist in E-Boy. He was a talent of the network's Star Magic from 2009 to 2020. He appeared on Wanted: Ang Serye of TV5 in 2021 and Magpakailanman of GMA Network in 2023.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | I'll Be There | Pio | |
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Bikbok | "Tamawo" segment |
| 2012 | Alagwa | Bryan Lim | |
| 2014 | Eh, Kasi Bata! | Billy | |
| 2015 | Angela Markado | Jimmy | |
| 2016 | Art Is Kool | Kyle | |
| 2017 | Karyn | Coby | |
| 2023 | Huling Sayaw | Danilo | |
| 2026 | Utoy Story |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol | Himself / Contestant |
| Pinoy Big Brother | Himself / Judge | |
| Agimat Presents: Tiagong Akyat | Martin Mariano Ronquillo | |
| George and Cecil | Toby Castro | |
| Kulilits | Himself / Host | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition | Himself / Performer | |
| 2009–2016 | Goin' Bulilit | Himself |
| 2010 | Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Young Ronnie Aguirre |
| Kokey @ Ako | Caloy | |
| Imortal | Young Mateo Rodriguez | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Rod Santiago's Buhawi Jack | Dino Isidro |
| Happy Yipee Yehey | Himself / Performer | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Internet Shop | Lolong | |
| Pilipinas Got Talent | Himself / Performer | |
| Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Jaime Del Tierro Jr. | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas | Dagul | |
| Wansapanataym: My Mumu | Louie | |
| Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya | Young Aries | |
| Goin' Bulilit Presents: Dance Upon A Time | Tikboy | |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Tikoy | |
| 2012 | E-Boy | E-boy / Rap Rap |
| Kris TV | Himself / Guest | |
| Wansapanataym: Bye, Bye Bangungot | Malo | |
| A Beautiful Affair | Ivan | |
| Sarah G. Live | Himself / Guest | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Papag | Young Ben | |
| ASAP 18 | ASAP Supahdance Guest/Performer | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Number One Father & Son | Buster Corazon |
| Juan dela Cruz | Kyle | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gown | Young Rubin | |
| Wansapanataym: Finding Nilo | Nilo | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sapatos | Young Juanito Furugganan | |
| Annaliza | Patrick "Pating / Ting" Mendoza | |
| Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) | Edison Tomas | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bituin | JV | |
| 2014 | The Legal Wife | Young Jasper |
| Moon of Desire | Young Jeff | |
| Goin' Bulilit Presents: The Prodigal Son | Luke | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tutong | Jose | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Kailan Mo Ako Mapapatawad? | Joshua | |
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Young Gabriel "Gael" Nakpil |
| FlordeLiza | Luke Marquez | |
| All of Me | Young Henry Nieves | |
| You're My Home | Young Ram Fontanilla | |
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Young Tope Magdangal |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya; Radyo | Young Raymond | |
| Till I Met You | Jomar | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tahanan | Lorenz |
| It's Showtime | Himself | |
| 2018 | Spirits Reawaken | Nato |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Samantala | |
| 2021 | Wanted: Ang Serye | Tony |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman | Young Jester |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in Single Program | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tutong | Nominated | |
| 2nd Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Male Child Performer | Goin' Bulilit | Won | ||
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 1st Asean International Film Festival and Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Alagwa | Won | [4][5] |
| 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actor | Alagwa | Nominated | ||
| 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Won | [4][6] | ||
| 44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male Child Performer | Won | [7] | ||
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Child Performer | E-Boy | Nominated | |
| 43rd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male Child Performer | 100 Days to Heaven | Won | [7] | |
| 6th Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Child Performer | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13"" (Tamawo"" episode) | Won | ||
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (Tamawo episode) | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 ("Tamawo" episode) | Won | [8] |
| 2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children Show Host | Kulilits | Nominated |
Personal life
On September 3, 2020 (Bugoy's 18th birthday), his girlfriend Ennajie Laure posted on Instagram pictures of their female baby child Scarlet for the first time.[9] Back in March 2018, Bugoy and EJ denied the pregnancy issue through their social media accounts when Bugoy was only 15 years old at the time and EJ was already 20.[10] Laure and Cariño married in March 2025.[11]
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "About Bugoy Cariño". Facebook. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- Back to citation "Bugoy Cariño". Yahoo. July 30, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
- Back to citation Boy Abunda (April 26, 2013). "Bugoy Carino happy with showbiz life". Bandila (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- Back to citation occurrence 4.0 Back to citation occurrence 4.1 "Bugoy Cariño reaps awards". The Philippine Star. April 7, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- Back to citation "When a tyke triumphs". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 17, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- Back to citation Allan Policarpio (March 10, 2013). "Angel Locsin, ER Ejercito win top acting honors in 29th Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- Back to citation occurrence 7.0 Back to citation occurrence 7.1 "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards" Archived April 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- Back to citation Marinel R. Cruz (December 29, 2011). "'Asiong' shoots down rivals in MMFF". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- Back to citation "Bugoy Carino shares first photo with baby girl, trends on Twitter". ABS-CBN News. September 4, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- Back to citation "LOOK: Volleyball star EJ Laure, Bugoy Cariño reveal baby". GMA News Online. September 4, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- Back to citation Severo, Jan Milo. "Bugoy Cariño, EJ Laure now married". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
External links
- Bugoy Cariño at IMDb