Karina Bautista Nakagawa (born April 29, 2002) is a Filipino actress. She was one of the first batch finalists of Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in 2018. She later appeared in television series including Sandugo (2019), The Four Bad Boys and Me (2020), Ampalaya Chronicles (2020), Viral Scandal (2021), Hoy, Love You! (2021), and Halfmates (2024), as well as in films including Fruitcake (2024) and My Love Will Make You Disappear (2025).
She gained wider recognition after appearing in the television anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya (2025), for an episode features the story of the Maguad siblings murder case, playing the antagonist convict Janice.
Life and career Bautista was born in Santiago, Isabela to a Filipino mother and a Japanese father with an American citizenship. She is of Ilocano and Japanese descent. She was raised by her grandmother, Celeste, and other relatives while her parents worked abroad. However, due to financial disputes, she had to leave their care and stayed in another relative’s apartment for a year. At 13, she chose to live independently in a boarding house.
Bautista auditioned for Star Hunt and later joined Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in 2018, where she became one of the first batch finalists. In 2021, she joined the second batch of ABS-CBN’s talent management arm, Rise Artists Studio. Through her on-screen partnership with Aljon Mendoza, she gained more television appearances on the network. In August 2024, she enlisted in the Philippine Navy Reserve.
Bautista was in a relationship with Philippines men's national ice hockey team player Manny Billones from 2023 to 2026.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2023TanongGirlfriend 2024FruitcakeStacySupporting role 2025My Love Will Make You DisappearLyka Supporting role The Last GoodbyeElsa Supporting role The Last ResortKatrinaShake, Rattle & Roll: Evil OriginsCallieSupporting role 2026The Lotto Winner Mia
Television Year Title Role Notes 2018–2019 Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Housemate Reality show 2019–2020SandugoAndrea "Andeng" Kalaw 2020Ampalaya ChroniclesPengEpisode: "Labyu Hehe"The Four Bad Boys and MeTiffany Chua 2021–2022Hoy, Love You!KaraViral ScandalBeatriz "Bea" M. Sicat2022Love BitesAiraEpisode: "One Post Away"The Iron Heartyoung CassandraEpisode: "Core and Iron"Maalaala Mo KayaTheza Aliporo/IrisEpisodes: "Caramel Sundae", "Family Picture", "Bote", and "Passport"2023–2024Papa What is LoveAlexSeason 2Can't Buy Me LoveBougie Dimaranan 2025 Maalaala Mo Kaya Jasmine Manuel Episodes: "Bahay" and "Envelope" 2026The Silent NoiseJemThe Loyalty GameMegan Valdez
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2023 Hex Boyfriend Raya 2024HalfmatesJoane 2025Si Sol at Si LunaAra Meneses
Microdrama Year Title Role Notes 2026 Maid to Be a Princess EllaWill You Fake Marry Me?Sheryn Cruz
Music videos TitleYearDirector(s)"Saan?" (with Maki)2023Kashka Gaddi"Bakit?" (with Maki)"Kailan?" (with Maki)
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