Gian Bernardino
Gian Bernardino | |
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Bernardino performing with Cup of Joe in 2025 | |
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| Born | Edgar Gian Bernardino July 24, 2001 Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Education | University of Baguio |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Label | Viva |
| Member of | Cup of Joe |
Edgar Gian Bernardino (born July 24, 2001) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a lead vocalist and founding member of the pop rock band Cup of Joe, formed in 2018. He has written songs for several of the band's releases, including "Tingin" (2023), recorded with Janine Teñoso, and "Misteryoso" (2024). In 2025, he directed the music video for the band's single "Sandali" (lit. 'Wait'). Bernardino has been hosting his own monthly podcast on YouTube called G on Top.
On November 26, 2021, Bernardino appeared as Kulas in the TV show Quaranthings The Series. On June 5, 2022, he starred in the short film Kubli (lit. 'Hidden'). In 2023, he portrayed the main character Hero in the short film Microplastics, an entry to the QCinema film festival. Lé Baltar of Rappler commended the film for its honest depiction of queer experiences.
In 2025, Bernardino portrayed drag queen J-Quinn's love interest in the music video for the latter's love song, "Bagong Buwan" (lit. 'New Moon'). Bernardino also performed at Lov3laban, a Pride Month celebration held at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City, Philippines. In 2026, he portrayed Maris Racal's love interest in the music video for her song "Sino Ang Tanga" (lit. 'Who's The Fool'), which depicted him and Racal sharing intimate, romantic moments. Pauline Songco of the Daily Tribune praised the video's "visually compelling" story and Bernardino's chemistry with Racal.