Aubrey Caraan

Aubrey Caraan
Caraan in 2023
Born
Aubrey Caraan

(1998-02-14) February 14, 1998
Batangas, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2008–present
Agents
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
LabelViva
Formerly ofPop Girls

Aubrey Caraan (born February 14, 1998) is a Filipino actress and singer. As a child in 2008, she joined the reality singing competition show Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers, finishing in fourth place. She made her acting debut in the 2010 film Sa 'yo Lamang (transl. Only Yours).

Around the age of 13, she joined the bubblegum pop girl group Pop Girls, which disbanded in 2017. In 2021, she starred as Giniper in the romantic comedy film Ang Manananggal Na Nahahati Ang Puso (transl. The Manananggal Whose Heart is Split). In 2023, she portrayed Samantha "Sam" Vera in The Rain In España and Safe Skies, Archer, the first two installments of the University Series (based on books by Filipino author Gwy Saludes).

In 2024, she portrayed the younger version of Sue, Ana Roces' character in Sunny. It is a remake of the 2011 South Korean film of the same name.

In 2025, Caraan's Sam became the lead in Avenues of the Diamond, which also introduced her love interest Clyden Ramirez (Lance Carr). The Manila Standard named Diamond as one of 2025's top Philippine TV programs. Caraan also reprised her role as Sam in Golden Scenery of Tomorrow and joined the cast of Hell University, a mystery horror series.

Early life and education

Aubrey Caraan was born on February 14, 1998[1] in Batangas, Philippines.[2] She has been singing since she was five years old. She studied AB Communications at De La Salle Lipa.[3]

Career

2008–2020: Beginnings, debut in Pop Girls, acting roles

At 10 years old in 2008, Caraan joined the reality singing competition show Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers. She finished in fourth place. She was with Star Magic for two years, before transferring to Viva Communications.[4]

Her first acting credit was the 2010 film Sa 'yo Lamang (transl. Only Yours).[5] Around the age of 13, she joined bubblegum pop girl group Pop Girls, in a new lineup replacing the original members (which included Filipino actress Nadine Lustre). In 2014, they received a nomination for Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist at the 27th Awit Awards.[4][6] Pop Girls disbanded in 2017.[7]

Caraan starred as Francine, a young woman who dreams of becoming a singer like her late mother, in the series One Song. It premiered on March 10, 2018 on Viva TV.[3]

2021–present: Avenues of the Diamond, breakthrough

Caraan starred as Giniper in the romantic comedy Ang Manananggal Na Nahahati Ang Puso (transl. The Manananggal Whose Heart is Split). Directed by Darryl Yap, the film premiered on VMX on October 21, 2021.[2][8][9]

In November 2022, Caraan was announced as Samantha "Sam" Vera in the romance series The Rain In España, directed by Theodore Boborol.[10] She also joined the ensemble cast of the sitcom Kalye Kweens (transl. Street Queens), which began airing on October 1.[11] The show is based on the first book in Filipino author's Gwy Saludes' University Series. It premiered in May 2023, and was followed by Safe Skies, Archer in October, an adaptation of the series' second book. Caraan reprised her role as Sam. The franchise's cast was given the nickname of "Univerkada" (a portmanteau of the word "university" and the Tagalog word "barkada", referring to a group of friends).[12]

In 2024, Caraan portrayed the younger version of Ana Roces' character Sue in Sunny, a remake of the 2011 South Korean film of the same name. The film is about a group of former high school friends who reunite to fulfill their friend's dying wish.[13]

Caraan's Sam became the lead in Avenues of the Diamond, the fourth installment of the University Series. Diamond premiered on April 11, 2025.[14] The show introduced Lance Carr as Clyden Ramirez, Sam's love interest. The Manila Standard included Diamond in its list of 2025's top Philippine TV programs.[15]

In June, Caraan made a surprise appearance at the Ang Mutya ng Section E: OST Live In Concert at the New Frontier Theater. She performed a duet with Earl Agustin, which Janella P. Castillo of One Music Philippines described as "captivating" and "every bit as striking as she is".[16]

She also released "How You Feel", which Agustin wrote. The Manila Bulletin's Punch Liwanag described it as an "R&B-inflected ballad". She released the pop rock song "Salo" (transl. Share). Both tracks are a part of the Avenues of the Diamond soundtrack.[17]

In August, Caraan was one of the performers at Viva One Vivarkada: The Ultimate Fan-con and Grand Concert. She covered "Kakaibabe" by Donnalyn Bartolome alongside the other "Univerkada Girls". She later returned to sing "How You Feel". Her solo performance received positive reviews from critics. The Manila Standard's Jasper Valdez and Angelica Villanueva wrote that Caraan's singing "impress[ed] everyone inside the venue".[18] Likewise, Fiel Gia Ramada and John Romme Alba of The Philippine Star described her performance as one of the "standout" moments of the night.[19]

Caraan returned as Sam in the fifth installment of the University Series, Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, which premiered on October 18.[20]

In November, she was announced as Samantha in Hell University, a mystery horror series that premiered in February 2026.[21]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Television

Year Title Role Ref.
2008 Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers Herself [4]
2018 One Song Francine [3]
2022 Kalye Kweens Calynne [11]
2023 The Rain In España Samantha "Sam" Vera [10]
2023 Safe Skies, Archer [12]
2025 Avenues of the Diamond [14][16]
2025 Golden Scenery of Tomorrow [20]
2026 Hell University Samantha [21]

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2010 Sa 'yo Lamang Lisa's classmate [5]
2014 Diary ng Panget Student in canteen [7]
2015 Para sa Hopeless Romantic Classmate [5]
2019 Indak Carmel [7]
2021 Ang Manananggal Na Nahahati Ang Puso Giniper [13][9]
2024 Sunny Younger Sue [14]

References

  1. ^ "Aubrey Caraan - Viva Artists Agency". Viva Artists Agency. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Vibas, Danny (October 7, 2022). "Budding sexy star says no to disrobing onscreen". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Gil, Baby A. (March 9, 2018). "Viva TV launches One Song series". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  4. ^ a b c Pagulong, Charmie Joy (January 4, 2023). "Aubrey Caraan returns to her music roots". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  5. ^ a b c "Aubrey Caraan: Movies, TV, and Bio". Prime Video. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  6. ^ Umerez, Remy (June 13, 2014). "Bubblegum pop with Pinoy flair". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  7. ^ a b c Policarpio, Allan (December 6, 2022). "Aubrey Caraan of Pop Girls 'nervous' to go solo again". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  8. ^ Marfori, MJ (September 25, 2021). "Is Viva mounting a JaDine replacement?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  9. ^ a b Alpad, Christina (October 2, 2021). "Marco Gallo, Aubrey Caraan take on their most challenging roles yet". The Manila Times. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  10. ^ a b Cardona, Yssa (November 4, 2022). "OMG! The Cast of "The Rain in España" TV Series Has Finally Been Revealed". Candy. Summit Media. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  11. ^ a b Calderon, Ricky L. (September 30, 2022). "Dina and Alma are 'Kalye Kweens' in new TV5 sitcom". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  12. ^ a b Valle, Jocelyn (September 13, 2023). "Meet the expanded 'univerkada' in 'Safe Skies, Archer'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  13. ^ a b Pagulong, Charmie Joy (April 9, 2024). "'Sunny' stars choose friendship over love". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  14. ^ a b c Pagulong, Charmie Joy (April 8, 2025). "Aubrey Caraan admits feeling 'pressured' acting with Claudine Barretto". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  15. ^ Villanueva, Angelica (December 29, 2025). "Top Philippine dramas of 2025". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  16. ^ a b Castillo, Janella P. (June 23, 2025). "A Night of Feels and Fan Dreams: Mutya OST Live in Concert". One Music Philippines. ABS-CBN. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  17. ^ Liwanag, Punch (June 23, 2025). "Audiojunkie: The glittering ladies of Pinoy pop". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  18. ^ Valdez, Jasper; Villanueva, Angelica (August 24, 2025). "Viva One stars take over The Big Dome". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  19. ^ Ramada, Fiel Gia; Alba, John Romme (August 24, 2025). "Viva One love teams make 'Vivarkada' a kilig fest". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  20. ^ a b Fernando, Jefferson (October 2, 2025). "Golden Scenery of Tomorrow: Star-studded chapter in University Series". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  21. ^ a b Rodelas, Mon (November 27, 2025). "'Hell University' unveils cast ahead of January premiere". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
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