Rocco Nacino

Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino (born March 21, 1987), known professionally as Rocco Nacino , is a Filipino actor and nurse. He won the title of Second Prince in the fifth season of StarStruck. He is an exclusive artist under GMA Artist Center.

Early life and education Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino was born on March 21, 1987 in Baguio to Ralph Nacino, a talent manager and Linda Nacino. He was raised in Singapore and Laguna, his father's hometown. Nacino has only one sibling, his brother Kyle, an industrial engineer.

He studied Nursery up to Primary 6 in Singapore, and also learned to speak Mandarin during his grade school days.

Nacino continued his post-graduate degree studies and took up Master of Arts in Nursing at St. Bernadette of Lourdes College where he graduated as Cum Laude in 2017.

Career Entertainment career Nacino joined the Myx VJ Search in 2007 but failed to win. He then joined Star Struck V and won as the 2nd Prince.

His biggest break on television was when he bagged a role in Sine Novela Presents: Gumapang Ka sa Lusak, opposite Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo. This was followed by another teleserye at GMA Network’s Dramarama sa Hapon block, Koreana, with Kris Bernal as his love interest. His performance in Koreana gave him his first acting nomination from the Entertainment Press Society (Enpres) as Finalist for Outstanding Performance by an Actor for the Golden TV Awards in 2011. With the large viewership and high ratings garnered by Koreana, Nacino was given a more challenging project in the first-ever dance serye Time of My Life, with Kris Bernal and Mark Herras.

He was part of the weekly fantasy sitcom, Kaya ng Powers, with Rhian Ramos, Sheena Halili, Elmo Magalona, Joey Marquez and Rufa Mae Quinto. He also did a cameo in the finale week of Amaya, where he played the role of Adult Banuk. He also top-billed a 5-episode weekly series, Love Bug presents: Mistaken Identity, where he was paired with Lovi Poe.

Nacino's first indie film was an entry at the 2011 Cinemalaya Film Festival, Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa, with Paulo Avelino and Jean Garcia, where he showcased his acting capabilities and earned his first prestigious acting awards when he was chosen by the Philippine Movie Press Club as the "New Movie Actor of the Year" in the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies; and by the Entertainment Press Society (Enpres) as "Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor" in the 9th Golden Screen Awards. Nacino also did cameo roles in the movies My Valentine Girls and My Kontrabida Girl. He also played the brother of Judy Ann Santos at the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival, My House Husband: Ikaw Na!, directed by Jose Javier Reyes.

He portrayed the Philippines' national hero Jose Rizal in Howie Severino's multi-awarded documentary Pluma: Ang Dakilang Manunulat. The documentary was nominated as Best Documentary at the New York Film Festival. He then starred in The Good Daughter, opposite Kylie Padilla. He also played the title role, Lam-ang – an epic movie that was shot in Ilocos, with Rochelle Pangilinan as his leading lady. He also appears weekly in Party Pilipinas and Bubble Gang.

His indie film, I Love You, Pare Ko, opposite to Rodjun Cruz, was released in 2012.

Modeling During his first year of college at Mapua Makati, he participated in the Mister and Miss Cardinals and won as Mister Cardinals 2005. This opened new opportunities for him to appear on TV commercials and print media. Among his projects were endorsements for Vaseline, Skyflakes, Goya, Jollibee, Chowking, Smart, Pepsi and STI.

Mixed Martial Arts Nacino is a Jujitsu athlete. He has won several awards in Mixed Martial Arts competitions.

He won a gold medal in International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Championship in 2017. Nacino also won silver medal and bronze medal at the Rollapalooza Jiu-jitsu Tournament in 2018.

Professional wrestling On September 15, 2025, Nacino made his professional wrestling debut at Filipino Pro Wrestling's Unfinished Business event against Thiago "The Gym Bro" Santiago.

Military He was promoted into 2nd Lieutenant of Reserve Force in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. On April 9, 2023, he became an honorary Naval Special Operations Command member after spending four years as a naval military reservist with the unit.

Personal life Nacino is a nephew of the late Manuel Quiogue, former president and COO of GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc.. His sports are jiujitsu, muay thai, mixed martial arts, boxing, arnis and basketball. He also trains wing chun regularly. He also plays drums and a little of guitar.

Relationship and family After 3 years of dating, Nacino proposed to Melissa Gohing on November 20, 2020, in Antipolo City. The couple got married on January 21, 2021, aboard a naval ship. His wife gave birth to their son, Ezren Raffaello Gohing Nacino on October 9, 2022.

In March 2026, Nacino and his wife announced the birth of their second baby, Elyon Azriel Gohing Nacino.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2011 My Valentine Girls Marvin Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa Dennis Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Cameo My House Husband: Ikaw Na! Erik 2012 My Kontrabida Girl Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi Roland 2013 I Luv U, Pare Ko Sam My Lady Boss Henry Posadas Enrile Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir Pedro Calungsod 2014 Hustisya Atty. Gerald 2015 Balut Country Jun Flotsam Tisoy 2017 Bar Boys Torran Garcia 2019 Write About Love Male Writer 2025 Bar Boys: After School Prof. Torran Garcia

Television Year Title Role 2009–2010 StarStruck V Himself / Contestant / Second Prince SOP Fully Charged Himself / Performer 2010 Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak RJ Guatlo 2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer 2010 Bubble Gang Kaya ng Powers Clinton Llib 2010–2011 Koreana Benjamin "Benjo" Bautista Jr. 2010 Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge Challenger 2011 Maestra Kiko Maynila: Bestfriends & A Girl Bogs PLUMA: Rizal, Ang Dakilang Manunulat Jose Rizal Mistaken Identity Sinag Time of My Life Jason 2012 Amaya Adult Banuk The Good Daughter Darwin Alejandro Makapiling Kang Muli Ferdinand 2012–2013 Yesterday's Bride Justin Ramirez 2012 Aha! Himself / Guest Host 2013 Unforgettable Terrence Rosario Bayan Ko Joseph Santiago 2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Himself / Performer 2013 Titser Joseph Santiago Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Gerardo "Jerry" Sebastian 2013–2014 Out of Control Himself / Co-host 2013 Wagas: The Jiggy and Marnie Manicad Love Story Jiggy Manicad 2014 Magpakailanman: Ama Ina Anak Marlon 2014–2015 Hiram na Alaala Joseph Corpuz 2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Reneé Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangako ng Pag-ibig Michael Karelasyon Eric Magpakailanman: Alab ng Puso Nicky DC. Nacino Beautiful Strangers Noel Ilagan 2016 Dear Uge: 2nd Mom ko si ma'am! Miguel Sandoval Dear Uge: Ang triplets ng Tres Marias Adam / Elmer / Brian 2016–2017 Encantadia Aquil 2017 Magpakailanman: Losing Jeffrey, Finding Jayson Jayson Tomas / Jeffrey 2017–2018 Haplos Gerald Cortez / John "Janjan" Montecines 2017 Alaala: A Martial Law Special Jose "Pete" Lacaba 2018 Tadhana Roger Pamilya Roces Hugo Javellana 2020 Descendants of the Sun Diego Ramos Imbestigador Mike Enriquez 2021 Owe My Love Kenneth Paul To Have & to Hold Gavin Ramirez 2022 First Lady Moises Valentin 2022–2023 Maria Clara at Ibarra Elias 2023 The Missing Husband Antonino "Anton" Rosales / Lemuel 2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Samson Guerrero 2025 Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan Flavio Elustrisimo (antagonist) Mommy Dearest Dr. Logan Alvarez (antagonist)2025–2026 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Aquil2025 It's Showtime Judge of Showtime Sexy Babe season 2 2026 Stars on the Floor Himself / Contestant

Accolades + Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2012 Most Promising Male Star of the Year FAMAS Awards 2015 Best Actor Hustisya FMTM Awards 2012 Daytime Prince 17th Gawad PASADO Awards 2015 Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor Hustisya Golden Screen TV Awards 2011 Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Koreana 2014 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program San Pedro Calungsod 9th Golden Screen Awards 2012 Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa Metro Manila Film Festival 2013 Best Actor Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir 2019 Best Actor Write About Love PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2012 New Movie Actor of the Year Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa PMPC Star Awards for Television 2017 German Moreno Power Tandem Award (with Sanya Lopez) RAWR Awards 2020 Beshie Ng Taon Descendants of the Sun StarStruck V 2010 Second Prince StarStruck V Yahoo! OMG Awards 2012 Most Promising Actor of the Year