Caprice Cayetano

Caprice Cayetano Mendez (born November 10, 2008), formerly known as Caprice Mendez is a Filipino actress. Cayetano is a talent of Sparkle GMA Artist Center.

She began her acting career as a child actress and later gained recognition after winning Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0.

Personal life

Caprice Cayetano was born on November 10, 2008, in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines. She is the daughter of Filipino chef Jorge Mendez, who serves as the executive chef and creative director of CIBO. She has a younger brother. Cayetano has cited her father as an influence on her interest in food and has expressed an interest in learning pastry-making.

Cayetano began acting at the age of five. During her early years as an actress, her grandfather helped her memorize scripts by reading them to her repeatedly. She later said that her experiences in acting helped her develop her understanding of the craft and emotions.

Following her participation in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, Cayetano continued to spend time with her family and former housemates. She described her housemates as having become like another family to her during and after the program.

Cayetano has also described several hobbies and interests. She makes bracelets, plays mobile games with her cousins, and has expressed an interest in baking, vlogging, and singing.

In an April 2026 interview with L'Officiel Philippines, Cayetano discussed her interests in fashion and acting. She described her personal style as incorporating elements of clean-girl and Y2K fashion and said that she enjoys colorful clothing and jewelry.

Career

Cayetano began acting at the age of five and worked as a child actress in several television productions. She rose to prominence when she portrayed the young Criselda in the drama series Kambal, Karibal. Following that role, she appeared in other television dramas, including Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka, Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko, and Prima Donnas.

Her other television appearances included Poor Señorita, URL: Usapang Real Love, Karelasyon, Alyas Robin Hood, Mulawin vs. Ravena, The Lolas' Beautiful Show, Tadhana, Magpakailanman, Stories for the Soul, Maynila, Alex & Amie, Love You Two, and Daddy's Gurl. She also appeared in Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko and other GMA productions. Before joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, Cayetano appeared in Cruz vs. Cruz as Jessica Cruz. .

In October 2025, Cayetano joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 as one of the housemates. She later advanced to the Big Night and was named the Kapuso Big Winner, receiving 61.78% of the final vote. She subsequently described her 127-day stay in the Pinoy Big Brother house as a memorable experience and said that she had developed close relationships with her fellow housemates.

After her Pinoy Big Brother win, Cayetano continued working in television, endorsements, and other entertainment projects. She became a brand ambassador for Wendy's Philippines and later became a face of Smart Prepaid.

In 2026, Cayetano starred as Angel Dimaculangan/Celestine Montaverde in the youth-oriented drama series You're My Favorite Song. The series marked her first television project as lead star. The program aired on GMA Afternoon Prime from June to July 2026.

She was later announced as the lead star of the upcoming GMA Afternoon Prime drama series A Million Dreams, alongside Camille Prats and Angel Guardian. She portrays Eunice, a student who aspires to become a lawyer.

Cayetano also appeared in the music video for TJ Monterde's single Teka Lang, portraying the younger version of Heart Evangelista's character. The music video was directed by John Prats, who praised Cayetano for her performance and professionalism.

Other activities

Following her Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 win, Caprice became involved in several brand and promotional activities. In March 2026, Cayetano donated her prize to the deaf community and children with critical illnesses through The Little Ark Foundation. Later on, she was introduced as a Wendy's Philippines endorser and later participated in the opening of the chain's 100th Philippine store.

Cayetano was also featured in fashion and lifestyle publications. In April 2026, she appeared in an issue of L'Officiel Philippines, where she discussed acting, fashion, hobbies, and her plans for the future. In August 2026, she was featured in Mega (fashion magazine) Faces to Watch series, which highlighted her career and experiences in the entertainment industry.

She was also selected, together with fellow Sparkle artist Heath Jornales, as part of Fujifilm Philippines' Instax squad for the launch of the Instax Mini 13.

Cayetano has expressed interest in expanding her activities beyond acting. She has mentioned baking, vlogging, and singing among the activities she would like to explore, while continuing to pursue acting as her primary career.

Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Music videos Year Title Artist Role Ref. 2026 Teka Lang TJ Monterde Young Heart Evangelista

Film

Television

Awards and nominations Award Year Category Nominated work ResultAnak TV Seal Awards 20252025Net Makabata Star 6th TAG Victorious Awards Chicago 2026 TAG Most Promising Female Star