Introduction
Rogel Kyle Cariño Jr. (born September 3, 2002), better known as Bugoy Cariño, is a Filipino child 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 Gen Mariano Alvarez, Philippines.
At the age of 4, Cariño began 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.
Career
In 2009, he joined the third season of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest who were hosted by Ai-Ai de las Alas and Ruffa Gutierrez. At the end of the competition, he was proclaimed as the winner of the said search.
After winning the child artist search, he became a regular cast of the award-winning children gag show, Goin' Bulilit. Since then, he had appeared in several shows in ABS-CBN. In 2012, he starred as the main protagonist in E-Boy. He is also a star magic talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.
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 | |
| 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 |