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Carlos Diego Loyzaga (born May 21, 1995) is a Filipino model, actor, and video jockey. He is known for being part of the male group Kapamilya Cuties.

About Diego Loyzaga

His Early Life

Diego Loyzaga was born in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. His parents are famous actors Teresa Loyzaga and Cesar Montano. He has several half-siblings from his parents' other marriages.

Diego is also the grandson of Carlos Loyzaga, a legendary Filipino basketball player. His aunt, Bing Loyzaga, is an actress, and his uncles, Chito Loyzaga and Joey Loyzaga, were also professional basketball players.

In May 2000, when Diego was five years old, he moved to Sydney, Australia with his mother and half-brother.

His School Days

Before moving to Sydney, Diego went to preschool in Antipolo. In Sydney, he studied at St. Aidan's Catholic School and later at John Forrest School in Perth.

In 2011, Diego returned to the Philippines to start his acting career. He finished high school at O.B. Montessori Center, Inc. – Greenhills.

Diego's Acting Career

Starting in Show Business (2011–2012)

On March 8, 2011, Diego signed a special three-year contract with ABS-CBN. He was 15 years old at the time. He shared that he chose to enter show business himself.

His first big role was in the popular TV series Mara Clara. He played the character of Derrick Gonzales. He also appeared as a guest on various TV shows, like Gandang Gabi, Vice!.

In September 2011, he joined the cast of the youth drama series Growing Up. He played Jason, the brother of another character named Patrick.

In 2011, Diego was nominated for "Amazing Male Newcomer" at the Yahoo! Awards Philippines. He also had endorsement deals, such as with the clothing brand Bench.

Diego took a short break from acting in 2012 to focus on finishing high school.

His Comeback and New Roles (2013–Present)

In May 2013, Diego returned to acting. He appeared in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), which is a long-running drama show in Asia. People noticed that his Tagalog speaking skills had greatly improved.

After that, he starred in the fantasy-drama series Wansapanataym. He played Sancho and worked with actress Julia Barretto.

In 2014, Diego took on a supporting role in TV5’s Wattpad Presents. He mentioned that he was happy to work with any network. He believed that artists should focus on their roles, not on network rivalries.

In January 2015, Diego became one of the new VJs for MYX, a music channel. He hosted shows like My MYX and MYX Daily Top 10.

He also appeared in the daytime show Oh My G! and joined the cast of the TV series Forevermore.

On his 21st birthday, May 21, 2016, Diego played the main role of Rommel, a schoolteacher, in an MMK episode. His performance was highly praised by viewers and other celebrities. Many people commented that he deserved an acting award for his work.

In April 2021, Diego starred in a mystery love story film called "Death of a Girlfriend." This movie was based on a true story.

He also played Ferdinand "BongBong" Marcos Jr. in the historical film Maid in Malacañang. This movie tells a story based on historical events.

In May 2024, his film "Isang Gabi" with Coleen Garcia premiered.

Diego's TV Shows

Diego's Movies

Awards and Nominations