What makes Bugoy Cariño tick?
Bugoy Cariño may only be ten years old, but the actor speaks with the wisdom of a grown-up when discussing his craft and achievements so far.
He has won five awards, including Best Supporting Actor for “Alagwa” at the 1st Asean International Film Festival and Awards in Malaysia last March.
“Sobrang saya kasi hindi ko po ini-expect na mananalo ako, lalo na sa Malaysia. Kasi matatanda na yung mga kalaban ko doon,” Bugoy said in an interview on the set of “Wansapanataym” on Monday, July 29.
Acting tips
The Star Circle Kid Quest winner who idolizes Vhong Navarro, Coco Martin and Jericho Rosales, is now in a better position to share tips about standing out as an actor.
“Unang-una, kailangan niyo po isipin yung role niyo, kung astig ba or mabait. Syempre kung mabait, dapat magalang. Kapag astig naman, kailangan mayabang kayo. Kailangan pag-isipan ang role niyo,” Bugoy said.
He added that that it’s very important to understand and internalize the lines, especially in dramatic scenes. Having effective co-actors also help a lot.
“Sa pag-iyak, kailangan paghandaan ang role. Unang-una dapat basahin ang script niyo. kasi kapag nagkamali kayo at umiiyak kayo ng sobra, uulitin niyo pa. So, kailangan mag-isip kayo ng malulungkot kayo na memories. Doon maiiyak na kayo. Minsan nadadala rin ako sa mga artista sa eksena.”
What does he think of when doing a crying scene?
“Madami rin. Minsan iniisip ko na wala na akong makain tapos nagugutom na ako. Minsan iniisip ko rin na iniwan na nila akong lahat, tapos ako na lang mag-isa,” Bugoy replies.
Bugoy doesn’t feel that showbiz is robbing him of his childhood. He gets to play at work and enjoys bonding with co-stars.
“Sa taping rin naman, parang naglalaro lang kami, yung mga artista ka-bonding mo rin. Pero namimiss ko rin yung mga paglalaro sa bahay, yung pakikipaglaro sa mga kapitbahay. Nakikipaglaro rin naman ako. Parang hindi rin naman ako artista doon parang wala lang pos a kanila. Sila lang po ang kaibigan ko.”
Diligent student
The fifth grader makes sure he doesn’t let showbiz affect his studies.
“Kasi minsan dinadala ko ang books ko. Minsan nag-home study ako at tutor. Basta lagi ko lang hinahabol yung grades at subjects ko. Dapat laging mataas ang grades ko.”
Bugoy is proud to say he has already invested for himself and his family at such an early age. He was able to buy a van and is having a house built for his loved ones.
“Pangarap ko talagang magka-kotse. Kasi dati bumabiyahe lang kami sa bus. Ngayon, meron na akong sariling sasakyan. Ngayon nagpapagawa na rin ako ng bahay, hindi pa tapos. Six bedrooms.”
Bugoy feels fulfilled that he can provide for his family.
“Masaya kasi natutulungan ko yung mga kapatid ko, napapag-aral ko sila. Kaya kailangan magtrabaho talaga.”
In “Wansapanataym,” Bugoy plays Edison, a guy gifted with the power to hypnotize.
He interacts a lot with co-stars Ella Cruz and Francis Magundayao in ABS—CBN’s award-winning fantasy-drama anthology series.
“Naging kaibigan ko si Kuya Francis (Magundayao) at kapatid ko si ate Ella (Cruz). Nagkaroon ako ng powers para i-hypnotize ang tao para malaman yung mga sagot sa test. Ayaw ng nanay ko kasi pandaraya raw,” says Bugoy.
