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Carlo Aquino

Carlo Aquino

Actor · Born September 3, 1985 (41) · Quezon City

Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born 3 September 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly on 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. Aquino started his showbiz career as a child actor and rose to popularity as a teen actor during the late 1990s to the 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 works for ABS-CBN again.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 3, 1985 (41)
From
Quezon City
Works as
Actor
Titles
26 on MovieCove · 83 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 17% in 30 days

What are Carlo Aquino's films like?

Across their 22 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama14 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 89th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Self
19%
Survival
17%
Morality
11%
Society
8%
Ideas
4%
Power
2%
Romantic love12 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 22 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 14 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 14 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 11 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 3 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 9

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 11 · Open-ended 7 · Ambiguous 4

Roles they play

19 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 9 of 19 analyzed roles.

Hero
9 of 19
Ally
4 of 19
Trickster
2 of 19
Shapeshifter
2 of 19
Threshold guardian
1 of 19
Shadow
1 of 19
Show the 19 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
16
Tense
10
Romantic
10
Hopeful
10
Bittersweet
3
Other
11

How their films linger

Bittersweet14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet13
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Carlo Aquino's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 26 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Carlo Aquino's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

83 credits, 26 with a MovieCove page.

  • My CEO Thinks I’m a Robot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Ernest Dimaguiba

  • VivaOne Originals: RabGel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Special Memory(2026)

    as Dindo

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Bar Boys: After School(2025)

    as Atty. Erik Vicencio

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Time That Remains(2025)

    as Matias

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Alon ng Kabayanihan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 80 episodes · as Matthew Gonzales / Matmat

  • Hold Me Close(2024)

    as Woody

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Crosspoint(2024)

    as Manuel Hidalgo

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Whispers in the Wind(2024)

    as Ren

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Comedy Island Philippines(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kung Hindi Lang Tayo Sumuko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Benedict

  • Third World Romance(2023)

    as Alvin

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Missing(2023)

    as Eric

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Seasons(2023)

    as Kurt

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Love You Long Time(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • I Love Lizzy(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Expensive Candy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Toto

  • How to Move On in 30 Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 60 episodes · as Franco Sibayan

  • La Vida Lena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 170 episodes · as Jordan Cabrera

  • A Soldier's Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 110 episodes · as Abraham Kamlun

  • Isa Pa, With Feelings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Gali Pastrano

  • Bagman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 8 episodes · as Emman

  • Ulan(2019)

    as Peter

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Exes Baggage(2018)

    as Nix

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 135 episodes · as Dr. Harold Miguel

  • Goyo: The Boy General(2018)

    as Vicente Enriquez

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Meet Me in St. Gallen(2018)

    as Jesse

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Throwback Today (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Primo

  • Bar Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Erik Vivencio

  • Angelito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Vicente Enriquez

  • The Better Half (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 147 episodes · Actor

  • Resbak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Macoy

  • Dyamper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Whistleblower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Gelo

  • We Will Survive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 97 episodes · as Pocholo Rustia

  • Always Be My Maybe(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Ronda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Victor

  • Alamat ni China Doll (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Antonio

  • Porno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Aleks

  • Annaliza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 215 episodes · as Marcus "Makoy" Diaz

  • Death March (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Claudio

  • Unwanted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Rex

  • Shake, Rattle, and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Rex (segment "Unwanted")

  • Mater Dolorosa(2012)

    as Elijah Lagrimas

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Diablo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Amorosa: The Revenge(2012)

    as Gerry

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Enteng ng Ina Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Tri Montecillo

  • Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 50 episodes · as Ethan

  • I-Libings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Tumbok(2011)

    as Ronnie

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Tri

  • Working Girls(2010)

    as Tobz

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nandito ako... Nagmamahal sa 'yo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Maga Flores

  • Tinik Sa Dibdib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 85 episodes · as Ruden

  • Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 78 episodes · as Philippe "Phil" Bautista

  • Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Tri

  • Baler(2008)

    as Gabriel Reyes

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Carnivore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Maging Akin Ka Lamang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 78 episodes · as Ernie Balboa

  • Sinasamba Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 65 episodes · as Oscar

  • Just to See You Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 75 episodes · as Leo

  • Bituing Walang Ningning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 104 episodes · as Norman "Oman" Fidel Gonzales

  • Circumcision (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa Kamulatan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Rey

  • Qpids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 49 episodes · Actor

  • Mano Po III: My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Michael (Manila 1970s)

  • The Only Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 74 episodes · as Tri

  • Ang Tanging Ina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Dimitri/Tri

  • Berks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 70 episodes · as Aries

  • Jologs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Party Guest

  • New Moon(2001)

    as Rashid

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Minsan May Isang Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Boyet Palacios

  • Wounded Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Daddy O! Baby O! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Odi

  • Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Marlito

  • Wish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Rolly

  • Lea's Story(1998)

    as Ojie

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Kokey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Bong

  • I Do? I Die!! D'yos Ko Day! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Carlo Mendiola

  • Magic Temple(1996)

    as Young Jubal

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Cedie(1996)

    as Ray

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

Career shape

Star power in the 82nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 83 titles from 1996 to 2026; peak year 2017.

Biggest box office

Amorosa: The Revenge (2012)

$608K worldwide

Highest rated

Bar Boys: After School (2025)

Midcredits 90th

Most popular right now

A Special Memory (2026)

Film career

19962026

Peak 2017 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2013Screen debut· Porno

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting83 of 83: 83 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score64th

By decade

1990s8 · acting2000s22 · acting2010s32 · acting2020s21 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Carlo Aquino's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 64th percentile, the median of all 25; across their 22 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 59th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Midcredits score across 26 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 26 titles are Divisive.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Loved with Detractors3
  • Divisive9
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Love You Long Time (2023)

97th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Bar Boys: After School (2025)

Midcredits 90th · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 54. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Carlo Aquino work with?

People who share at least 2 of Carlo Aquino's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; June Torrejon-Rufino shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles