Karina Bautista

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, 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

Television

Web series

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)