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Bugoy Cariño
Born
Rogel Kyle Cariño Jr.

(2002-09-03) September 3, 2002 (age 23)
General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actor
  • dancer
Years active 2009–2023
Agent Star Magic (2009–2020)
Known for E-boy
Spouse(s)
(m. 2025)
Children 1

Rogel Kyle "Bugoy" Cariño Jr. (born September 3, 2002) is a Filipino actor and dancer. He became famous after winning Star Circle Kid Quest in 2009. This was a TV show looking for talented young kids. Since then, he has been in many TV shows and movies. He has also promoted different brands in the Philippines.

Early Life and Dance

Bugoy Cariño was born on September 3, 2002, in Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Philippines. His family is Roman Catholic.

When he was only four years old, Bugoy loved to dance. He joined many dance contests in his local area. He was also part of a hip hop dance group called Higher Level. His dancing skills helped him appear in several commercials.

Career Highlights

Starting on TV

In 2009, Bugoy joined the third season of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest. Famous hosts Ai-Ai delas Alas and Ruffa Gutierrez led the show. Bugoy was announced as the winner of this competition for young artists.

Becoming a Star

After winning, Bugoy became a regular on the popular children's comedy show, Goin' Bulilit. He appeared in many other shows on ABS-CBN. In 2012, he played the main character in the TV series E-Boy. Bugoy was also a talent of Star Magic, which is ABS-CBN's group for managing artists.

Film and TV Shows

Bugoy Cariño has acted in several movies and television series. Here are some of his notable works:

Movies

Year Title Role
2010 I'll Be There Pio
2011 Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Bikbok
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

Television Series

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
Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Young Ronnie Aguirre
2009–2016 Goin' Bulilit Himself
2010 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

Awards and Recognition

Bugoy Cariño has received several awards for his acting and performances.

Year Awards Category Work Result
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
61st FAMAS Awards Best Child Actor Alagwa Nominated
29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Child Performer of the Year Won
44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Male Child Performer Won
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
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
2010 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Children Show Host Kulilits Nominated

Personal Life

Bugoy Cariño is married to EJ Laure. They were married in March 2025. On Bugoy's 18th birthday, September 3, 2020, EJ Laure shared pictures of their daughter, Scarlet, on Instagram.

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