Carl Cervantes

Carl Lorenz Cervantes (born November 27, 1994) is a Filipino actor and author.

Personal life

Cervantes graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University. He also obtained a MA degree in Counseling Psychology from the same institution. He became known after joining GMA Network’s reality show, Starstruck 6. Since then, he has bagged various roles in GMA shows such as Magpakailanman, Maynila, and Meant To Be.[1] He has also appeared as a guest or segment host in various shows on GMA News and Public Affairs, such as Good News and AHA!.[2] In 2020, he went viral for dressing up as the mayor of Pasig city, Vico Sotto.[3]

Interests

Cervantes has a social media page on the psychology of Philippine spirituality.[4] He has also written a short book on the matter.[5]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role
2018 Maynila TJ
Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw James Bones (uncredited)
2017 Maynila Garri
Meant to Be Yexel Smith
2016 Magpakailanman Vincent
A1 ko Sa'yo Buyer of Bra
Dear Uge Miguel
Juan Happy Love Story Prince

Published works

Books

  • Deep Roots: Essays on the Psychic and Spiritual in Philippine Culture. KamitHiraya, 2022.

Journal articles

  • The Limitations and Potentials of Tarot Readings in Times of Uncertainty. Diliman Review, 2021.[6]

References

  1. ^ Meant to Be: Hangin ang puhunan, 10 May 2017, retrieved 2019-07-30
  2. ^ Good News: Carl Cervantes, bumisita sa mga eco-pasyalan sa Pampanga, 19 September 2017, retrieved 2019-07-30
  3. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "Vico Sotto reacts to his look-alike, Carl Cervantes". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  4. ^ Briones, Lea (2022-11-08). "SIKODIWA: Going Deep Into The Filipino Occult and Psyche". Village Pipol Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  5. ^ Cervantes, Carl Lorenz (2022). Deep Roots: Essays on the Psychic and Spiritual in Philippine Culture. KamitHiraya. ISBN 978-621-8328-15-0.
  6. ^ Cervantes, Carl Lorenz (2021). "The Limitations and Potentials of Tarot Readings in Times of Uncertainty". Diliman Review. 65 (2): 113–119.

General

  1. 'StarStruck' acting test (Carl Cervantes vs Migo Adecer) Retrieved 2017-06-09
  2. StarStruck 6 UPDATE: Carl Cervantes, Faith Da Silva, Mariam Al-Alawi, and Kyle Vergara eliminated from GMA-7's artista search Retrieved 2017-06-09