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Karina Bautista’s fascinating acting stints that make her a promising actress

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>She may have only been in showbiz for four years now, but it was already enough for Karina Bautista to showcase and impress us with her acting chops through her slew of portrayals in television shows and digital series that she has starred in. </p><p>And this October, just in time for the Halloween season, she’s about to bewitch us as the mysterious yet palaban Raya in the forthcoming ABS-CBN Entertainment Made For YouTube series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/meet-the-stars-who-will-add-charm-and-magic-to-karjons-comeback-project-hex-boyfriend-20820" target="_blank"><u><strong>Hex Boyfriend</strong></u></a>.” </p><p>But before we get to see Karina in her sure-fire, spook-tacular performance, let’s look back on her showbiz journey in this special feature! </p><p>Fans of Karina surely knows that just like some of the celebrities that we look up to a present, her ticket to the industry was by joining <strong>Pinoy Big Brother</strong>. She was among the notable housemates of its Otso season, wherein she was dubbed as “Ang Miss Independent ng Isabela.”</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a6acNvTHNJQ" title="PBB OTSO Day 55: Kaori, panalo sa second Big Jump challenge ni Kuya" width="853"></iframe></div><p>Even though she had fallen short in her bid to becoming one of the Big 4, a slew of opportunities came to her. First was the 2019 afternoon soap opera “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/sandugo" target="_blank"><u><strong>Sandugo</strong></u></a>,”wherein she played the supporting character Andrea “Andeng” Kalaw and got paired with <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbotso" target="_blank"><u><strong>PBB Otso</strong></u></a> ex-housemate Aljon Mendoza.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gHx3RdejOTw" title="10 KarJon" s="" moments="" as="" Andeng="" and="" Marco="" in="" Sandugo="" Kapamilya="" width="853"></iframe></div><p>She went on to amuse us as Peng, a girl who fell in love with her best friend, in the <a href="https://iwanttfc.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>iWantTFC</strong></u></a> original series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/karjon-brings-second-serving-of-ampalaya-chronicles-with-labyu-hehe-12277" target="_blank"><u><strong>Ampalaya Chronicles Present: Labyu Hehe</strong></u></a>,”  then moved us with her dramatic chops as Amy, a girl who accidentally shares a ride with her ex-boyfriend whom she ghosted, in the YouTube interactive series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/karjon-delights-breaks-hearts-in-star-hunt-interactive-film-ghost-of-the-past-11996" target="_blank"><u><strong>PILIkula: Ghost of the Past</strong></u></a>.” She was also among the ensemble cast of the Star Cinema online series “<strong>The Four Bad Boys and Me</strong>,” taking on the role of Tiffany Chua. </p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wswp0Mdk1VA" title="Ampalaya Chronicles presents Labyu Hehe Sneak Peek | iWant Original Anthology" width="853"></iframe><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eZGVJYiSAL8" title="PILIkula: Ghost of the Past [Full Movie] (With Eng Subs)" width="853"></iframe></div><p>In 2021, Karina appeared in an episode of the inspirational docu-drama “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pkm2020" target="_blank"><u><strong>Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan</strong></u></a>,” hosted by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. It was succeeded by her stint as Bea in the primetime series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/viralscandal" target="_blank"><u><strong>Viral Scandal</strong></u></a>, as well as in the <a href="https://iwanttfc.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>iWantTFC</strong></u></a> original comedy series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/hoyloveyou" target="_blank"><u><strong>Hoy, Love You!</strong></u></a>”, which ran for three seasons from 2021 to 2022.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YL66yyiHRtw" title="15 times Bea chose fame over her loved ones in Viral Scandal | Kapamilya Toplist" width="853"></iframe><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OTHUeuwRfM0" title="Charles meets Kara | Hoy Love You Recap" width="853"></iframe></div><p>The following year, she further showcased her dramatic prowess via her appearances in four episodes of the now-defunct drama anthology series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya" target="_blank"><u><strong>Maalaala Mo Kaya</strong></u></a>. The first one was the “<em>Lalabs Ko &#x27;To</em>” episode, in which she was paired with Aljon as they portrayed letter senders John and Theza Muni. While she did a good job there, we can all agree that she did a more impressive job in the special three-part finale episode entitled “<em>Scarlet Women</em>,” in which she was commended for her exceptional portrayal of a Pinay prostitute named Iris.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D5jXQfxX_ws" title="Karina and Aljon showcase amazing chemistry in their first-ever MMK together | MMK" width="853"></iframe><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0NUTuvuGkDs" title="Abby meets Iris | MMK" width="853"></iframe></div><p>In late 2022, she went on to charm us with her special participation in the recently-concluded series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/theironheart" target="_blank"><strong><u>The Iron Heart</u></strong></a>, in which she took on the role of the young Cassandra, played by Maja Salvador. </p><p>And after not seeing her for quite some time, Karina is making a return this year through the online series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/meet-the-stars-who-will-add-charm-and-magic-to-karjons-comeback-project-hex-boyfriend-20820" target="_blank"><u><strong>Hex Boyfriend</strong></u></a>,” which also serves as the comeback project of KarJon, as what her team-up with recurring loveteam partner Aljon Mendoza is fondly called. It is slated to premiere this coming October 20 at 6PM, on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCstEtN0pgOmCf02EdXsGChw" target="_blank"><u><strong>ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel</strong></u></a>. It will follow the hextraordinary tale of their characters Raya, a mysterious girl who comes from a clan of witches, and Chris, the determined son of a faith healer.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YeExJRvW6Mg" title="HexBoyfriend Trailer" width="853"></iframe></div><p>Prior to the premiere of “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/meet-the-stars-who-will-add-charm-and-magic-to-karjons-comeback-project-hex-boyfriend-20820" target="_blank"><u><strong>Hex Boyfriend</strong></u></a>,” we’ve already seen her in the newest ABS-CBN primetime series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/cantbuymelove" target="_blank"><u><strong>Can&#x27;t Buy Me Love</strong></u></a>, in which she plays Bougie Dimaranan. </p>

Let’s look back on Karina Bautista promising journey as a fast-rising actress in this feature!