RK Bagatsing

RK Bagatsing
Born
Ramon Khino San Diego Bagatsing

(1988-05-09) May 9, 1988
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Other namesArnaldo, Khino, Mackie, Mr. Mayor, RK, Greg
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present
AgentStar Magic (2016–present)
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
PartnerJane Oineza (2021–present)[1]
Family

Ramon Khino San Diego Bagatsing (born May 9, 1988)[2][3] is a Filipino film and television actor. He is most notable for the role of Arnaldo Ardiente Torillo in the ABS-CBN series Wildflower.

Early life

Bagatsing is the son of actor Ramon "Boy" Bagatsing, Jr. and Marilou San Diego. He is the younger brother of actor Raymond Bagatsing and actress Monina Bagatsing. Bagatsing's paternal grandfather is the former Manila City Mayor Ramon Bagatsing, the city's longest-serving mayor. He played basketball for Saint Francis of Assisi College during his elementary days.[2]

Career

Bagatsing has been nominated for acting awards for his roles in Apocalypse Child and Slumber Party. Outside his filming roles, he has also dabbled in television appearing in episodes of Wagas and Ipaglaban Mo!.

In 2017, he played the trending Primetime TV series Wildflower as Mayor Arnaldo Ardiente Torillo; with actress Maja Salvador and in 2018, he was part of ABS-CBN's initial drama offering and Afternoon TV Series Araw Gabi, with JM de Guzman.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2012 Slumber Party[4] Philip "Phi"
2013 The Guerilla is a Poet
Sitio
2014 K'na the Dreamweaver Silaw
Violator Gabriel Ragas
2015 Swap Agent Ramirez
The Hut by the Bamboo Grove Larry
Apocalypse Child Rich
2016 Expressway Young Ben
Love Me Tomorrow DJ Kiks
2017 Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad Renz/Madman
2018 Kasal Michelle's fiancé
Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Dr. Simeon Villa
2019 Iska Osler
Cuddle Weather Ram
2020 Us Again[5] Mike
2021 Love or Money Angel's ex-boyfriend
2023 Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko[6] Rey Valera
Swing[7][8] Kevin
Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme[9] Lionel
2024 Love Child [10] Paolo[11]
Uninvited[12] Jigger Zulueta[13]
2025 Fleeting[14] JC[15]
Sana Sinabi Mo
Near Death[16] Lucas

Television

Year Title Role
2011 Munting Heredera Pablo
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Greco Natividad
PO5 Himself (Co-host, performer)
2013–2014 Point of Entry Anton
2014 Wagas:A Transgender's Love - Giggle & Jay Love Story Sassi Giggle
2015 The Half Sisters Warren
2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Bintang Kenneth
Be My Lady Macario "Mackie" Crisostomo
Ipaglaban Mo: Kapansanan Baldo
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Paso Jess
2017–2018 Wildflower Arnaldo Ardiente Torillo†
2018 Maalala Mo Kaya: Surfboard Harry Marzan
Ipaglaban Mo: Korea Alvin
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi David Garcia†
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Teddy Bear Rey
2018–2023 ASAP Himself (co-host, performer)
2019 Nang Ngumiti ang Langit[17] Michael Villaluna
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tattoo Totie Casimiro
2020–2021 I Got You[18] Louie
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba[19] Miguel Advincula
2022 The Goodbye Girl
Oh My Korona! Tim
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalyon Billy
2022–2023 K-Love[20] Calvin
2023 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Greg Zialcita-Valderama†
Dirty Linen Christopher Fiero
2025 Sins of the Father[21] Johnny Policarpio
2025–present ASAP Himself (co-host, performer)
TBA Sellblock

Accolades

Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
CinePanalo Festival 2025 Panalong Aktor (Best Actor) Fleeting Nominated [22]
Gawad Urian Awards 2016 Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) Apocalypse Child Nominated [23][24]
Golden Screen Awards 2013 Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Slumber Party Nominated
Luna Award 2016 Best Supporting Actor Apocalypse Child Nominated [25]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2013 New Movie Actor of the Year Slumber Party Nominated [26]

References

  1. ^ "RK Bagatsing, Jane Oineza mark first anniversary". Push. May 4, 2022. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Bagatsing, RK. "Body Talk with RK Bagatsing". philstar.com (Interview). Interviewed by Ricky Lo. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  3. ^ "ICYMI: 'Wildflower' black wedding ends in chaos, revelations". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: Slumber Party". SPOT.PH. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  5. ^ "REVIEW: Simmering chemistry of RK Bagatsing and Jane Oineza saves Us Again". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  6. ^ Cruz, Marinel (March 31, 2023). "Why RK Bagatsing didn't want to meet Rey Valera before filming screen musical". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  7. ^ Cruz, Marinel (January 19, 2023). "Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing weigh in on 'open relationships'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  8. ^ "Oineza on RK Bagatsing in 'Swing'". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  9. ^ Atilano, Joseph R. (December 3, 2023). "'Shake, Rattle & Roll: Extreme,' a movie review". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  10. ^ Cruz, Marinel (August 7, 2024). "Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing on 'Love Child': Not your usual 'MMK' sob story". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  11. ^ "Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing raise awareness on Autism Spectrum Disorder via 'Love Child'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  12. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (September 22, 2024). "Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre cast in upcoming film 'Uninvited'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  13. ^ Llemit, Ralph Lawrence G. (January 5, 2025). "Movie Review | Uninvited: A gripping thriller with missed opportunities". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  14. ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (March 4, 2025). "Janella Salvador, RK Bagatsing team up for romantic drama 'Fleeting'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  15. ^ "LOOK: Janella Salvador, RK Bagatsing shine at the premiere of 'Fleeting'". ABS-CBN. March 18, 2025.
  16. ^ Cerezo, Anna (April 22, 2024). "Charlie Dizon, Xyriel Manabat, RK Bagatsing handpicked for new horror film". News.ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  17. ^ Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit: Meet Villaluna Family. ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 15, 2019.
  18. ^ Balbuena, Vanessa. "Romantic series 'I Got You' premieres tomorrow on TV5". The Freeman. Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  19. ^ "Twist involving RK Bagatsing's character surprises viewers of 'Huwag Kang Mangamba'". ABS-CBN News. June 14, 2021.
  20. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (October 11, 2022). "K-Love: Meet the cast of Viu's new series inspired by K-drama phenom". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  21. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (August 24, 2025). "Gerald Anderson reveals how he clinched directorial debut in 'Sins of the Father'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  22. ^ Cerezo, Anna (March 15, 2025). "Janella Salvador, RK Bagatsing earn CinePanalo acting noms for 'Fleeting'". ABS-CBN.
  23. ^ TIMES, THE MANILA (May 19, 2016). "39th Gawad Urian announces nominees". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  24. ^ Villano, Alexa (June 22, 2016). "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian 2016". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  25. ^ Villano, Alexa (September 18, 2016). "FULL LIST: Winners, Luna Awards 2016". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
  26. ^ "Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos compete for Best Actress in 29th Star Awards for Movies". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
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