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Carlo Aquino takes on questions that remind him of Charlie, “Berks” and more

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Liezel Dela Cruz

Happiness looks good on Carlo Aquino. The Kapamilya actor, known for his usually quiet and reserved demeanor, has recently become more open and willing to share—a refreshing change that might just be one of the things he’s picked up from his upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 movie with Julia Barretto, “Hold Me Close.”With Carlo in the mood to talk, his appearance on Kapamilya Chat became so lively as he took on the “Category Game,” a fun segment where he drew cards with random categories and questions that ranged from deep and insightful to quirky.The challenge had a light-hearted start when Carlo was asked what his rapper name would be. After some thought, he decided on “Liwanag,” his middle name. Isn&#x27;t that cool-sounding?When it came to the best advice he’s ever received, the award-winning actor shared a simple yet profound one: &quot;Relax.&quot; He explained how this one word has become his mantra during moments when life feels overwhelming. It keeps him still and reminds him that struggles don’t last. &quot;Ang buhay umiikot lang, so kung anuman ang mangyari sa&#x27;yo, pwede kang maapektuhan, pero huwag mo lang tatambayan,&quot; he reflected. &quot;Relax ka lang sa takbo ng buhay. Sabayan mo lang &#x27;yung daloy.&quot;Carlo believes this mindset applies not only when you’re at your lowest but also when you’re on top, so your ego doesn&#x27;t inflate either. Again, &quot;Relax ka lang kasi hindi ka laging nandiyan.&quot;This mantra keeps the Kapamilya star humble and focused, apart from the unwavering love of his family. On top of that, he holds firmly to the idea that what you give out to the universe comes back to you. So, he chooses to stay kind no matter the situation.Thanks to this game, we found out that his car is his biggest purchase—something he really saved up for and considers an investment because it’s essential for his work.From the &quot;Would You Rather&quot; category, he was asked if he’d prefer to win the lottery or live twice as long. He chose the former, with an explanation that was surprisingly deep. He said living twice as long wouldn’t matter if his loved ones were no longer around. “Hindi ko kayang mabuhay nang wala sila,” he shared, admitting he wouldn’t know how to handle the pain of losing the people he loves. But hey, if he wins the lottery, at least he can share the prize with his family and make everyone happy—win-win!You can really feel the influence of his wife, Charlie Dizon, on him when he was asked which sitcom he’d love to live in. Without hesitation, he picked the American TV “Modern Family,” all because Charlie is currently binge-watching the show. Cute, right?Carlo also shared a bit of nostalgia, recalling how he used to watch the other U.S. sitcom “Friends” back in the day with his “Berks” co-stars. Fun fact: the “Berks” squad, including Angelica Panganiban and Ketchup Eusebio, once dreamed of living in the same compound, just like the “Friends” crew who lived in the same apartment building.From the &quot;Deep&quot; category, Carlo drew a card that asked how he sometimes gets in the way of his own success. He explained that success is all about motivation, but, as a human, he admits there are times when he lacks the drive. In such moments, he holds on to discipline and consistency. “‘Yung mga kailangan mong gawin, gawin mo nang gawin hanggang sa masanay na ‘yung katawan mo.”Wise words, Carlo!

In this episode of Kapamilya Chat, Carlo Aquino picks Q&amp;A cards with different categories ranging from deep and insightful to quirky.

In this episode of Kapamilya Chat, Carlo Aquino picks Q&A cards with different categories ranging from deep and insightful to quirky.