He gained recognition when he starred as "Ulikbang bading na pampam" at "Wampipti pesos" in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016–2019), personally chosen for the role by the show's lead actor Coco Martin.
Briguela's life was featured in a titular episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2016.
In 2017, he was declared champion in the first season of the Filipino version of Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids (season 1).