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Shy Carlos
Born
Schirin Grace Sigrist

(1995-03-16) March 16, 1995 (age 30)
Bern, Switzerland
Occupation Actress, VJ, singer
Years active 2008–present
Agent Viva Artists Agency (2008–present)

Schirin Grace Sigrist (born on March 16, 1995), known as Shy Carlos, is a talented Filipino actress and singer. She used to be part of an all-girl music group called Pop Girls. Shy is also a VJ (video jockey) for the music channel MTV Pinoy, which means she hosts music shows.

She became very well-known for her role as Jackie Reyes in the teen romance movies Para sa Hopeless Romantic (2015) and Para sa Broken Hearted (2018). These movies were based on popular books. Shy also appeared in other films like Chain Mail (2015), Ang Pagsanib Kay Leah Dela Cruz (2017), and The Barker (2017).

On television, she played Gayle Fresnido in Bagets: Just Got Lucky (2011–2012). She was also Maria Rosario Jonina "Joni" Quijano in Be Careful With My Heart (2014). Shy played Tasya / Princess Anastacia in Tasya Fantasya (2016). Later, she was Alon in Bagani (2018). She has also appeared in many episodes of popular shows like Maalaala Mo Kaya and Ipaglaban Mo!.

Shy Carlos: Her Journey in Entertainment

Starting Out: Early Work and Pop Girls

Shy Carlos began her career very young, appearing in TV commercials when she was just 4 years old. When she was 10, she started singing and dancing.

In 2008, she had a supporting role in the TV show Codename: Asero. She played a character called Agent Pigtails.

In 2009, Shy joined an all-female music group called Pop Girls. This group was launched by Viva Entertainment. Other members included Nadine Lustre, Rose Ginkel, and twins Lailah and Mariam Bustria. At that time, Shy used the name Schai Sigrist. She later left the group to focus on acting.

Becoming an Actress: 2011–2012

After leaving Pop Girls, Shy started using her professional name, Shy Carlos. Her first big acting role was in the TV remake of the 1984 film Bagets: Just Got Lucky. She played the character Gayle Fresnido.

During this time, she also appeared in some episodes of TV shows like Maynila and Maalaala Mo Kaya. Shy also performed on variety shows such as Hey it's Saberdey! and Sunday Funday. She later starred in the comedy fantasy series Kapitan Awesome as Dina Lang.

Shy also made her first movie appearance in the romantic drama film A Secret Affair. She played the role of May Delgado.

Big Roles and VJ Work: 2013–2016

In 2013, Shy played Bianca in the TV series Annaliza. She also appeared in different episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Maynila. She was part of the teen comedy show Wapak and acted in the movie When the Love is Gone as Chloe.

In 2014, Shy joined the cast of the popular TV show Be Careful With My Heart as Joni. On July 14, 2014, she officially became a VJ for MTV Pinoy.

She starred in the teen romance film Para sa Hopeless Romantic as Jackie Reyes. This movie was based on a best-selling book. She also appeared in the horror film Chain Mail.

In 2016, Shy played the main role in the remake of the fantasy-romance drama Tasya Fantasya. She played Tasya, who was also Princess Anastacia. This role had been played by other famous actresses before her.

Shy Carlos: Movies and TV Shows

Television Appearances

Year Title Role
2008 Codename: Asero Agent Pigtails
2009–2010 SOP Herself/Performer
Party Pilipinas Herself/Performer
2011 Bagets: Just Got Lucky Gayle Fresnido
Maynila : Her Perfect Match Bea
Hey it's Saberdey! Herself/Performer
2012 Maynila : Sweethearts for Life Paula
Sunday Funday Herself/Performer
Daily Top Five Herself/Guest Host
Maynila : Taking Chances Katy
Kapitan Awesome Dina Lang
Maynila : Extra Special Lea
Maynila : Survival ng Puso Rachel
Startalk Segment Host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Coma" Ging-ging
2013 Wapak: Winner ang Pakwela at Kulitan Herself
Maynila : My Gimik Girl Cien
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Diploma" Armida Siguion-Reyna
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Herself
Annaliza Bianca
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Wedding Booth" Dina
2014 Be Careful With My Heart Joni Quijano
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Selfie" Coleen
2015 Pasión de Amor young Gabriela Salcedo-Elizondo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Eye Glasses" Erica
2016 Tasya Fantasya Tasya / Princess Anastacia
Happy Truck HAPPinas Herself / co-host
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup Iris
Ipaglaban Mo: Abuso Rina
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano young Verna Syquia-Tuazon
Ipaglaban Mo: Paratang Sally
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sketchpad
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwek Kwek Mutya
2018 Bagani Alon

Film Appearances

Year Title Role
2012 A Secret Affair May Delgado
2013 When the Love is Gone Chloe
2014 Past Tense Annika
2015 Para sa Hopeless Romantic Jackie Reyes
Chain Mail Sandra
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Tara
2016 Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin Aby Catacutan
Girlfriend for Hire Elida Leiber
2017 Ang Pagsanib kay Leah Dela Cruz Leah dela Cruz
Fangirl Fanboy Cheska
The Barker Bella
2018 Para sa Broken Hearted Jackie Reyes

Shy Carlos: Music Career

Albums

Year Album Producer Notes
2009 Pop Girls Viva Records Debut Album with Pop Girls

Singles

Year Song Album Notes
2010 "Sige Sayaw" Pop Girls as a member of Pop Girls
"True Love"
2009 "Crazy Crazy"
2017 "Pag-agos" Digital single

Music Video Appearances

Year Title Artist
2012 "Sobra Kitang Mahal" Miguel Aguilar
2013 "Right Next to Me" Kimpoy Feliciano
2014 "Ready Ka Na Ba" Kito Romualdez
2015 "You Are Mine" Caleb Santos
2018 "Lumalapit" The Juans

Awards and Nominations

Year Title Award Category Result
2013 A Secret Affair 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
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