Vargas commenced his career in 2008 after being discovered by television presenter
German Moreno, who subsequently served as his talent manager. He then joined the cast of the variety show
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, where he stayed for six years. In February 2010, he landed his first lead role in the television drama series
First Time alongside
Bea Binene. In September, he gained wider recognition after joining the ensemble cast of youth-oriented television series
Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts as Jacob Vergara. In August 2011, he became part of the main cast in the teen comedy film adaptation
Tween Hearts: Class of 2012 as Jepoy. That same year, he appeared in episode roles on the television anthology series
Maynila. In September, he took on the role of Luke Velasco in the drama series
Pahiram ng Isang Ina. In December, he further gained recognition for his role as Chito Manaloto in the sitcom series
Pepito Manaloto, starring alongside
Michael V.,
Manilyn Reynes, and Angel Satsumi. In January 2012, he joined the cast of the fantasy series
Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis as Ace Fernandez, again with Bea Binene. In March, he appeared in the romantic comedy film
My Valentine Girls, alongside
Rhian Ramos,
Aljur Abrenica, and Bea Binene. In October, he joined the supporting cast of the television drama series
Cielo de Angelina, portraying Marco Sevilla. In December, he continued making episode roles in the anthology series
Magpakailanman. He then joined the lead cast of the 2013 drama fantasy series
Home Sweet Home as Benjie Caharian and later appeared in the supporting cast of the 2014 drama series
Strawberry Lane as Gabriel "Gabo" Valentino. Following the success of his early projects, Vargas transitioned to more mature and diverse roles, appearing in drama series such as
Buena Familia (2015) as Kevin Acosta Vergara,
Oh, My Mama! (2016) as Julio Sta. Ana,
Encantadia (2016–2017) as Gilas,
Ika-5 Utos (2018) as Carlo Manupil, and
Ang Dalawang Ikaw (2021) as Lucas Javier. In 2022, he appeared as young Mark in a guest role in the drama series
The Fake life. In addition to acting, Vargas is a musician and singer. He released a self-titled album in 2010. ==Filmography==