Arra Krisette San Agustin (born April 25, 1995) is a Filipino actress, host, model, and singer.
Arra San Agustin | |
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| Born | Arra Krisette San Agustin April 25, 1995 Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2015–present) |
| Known for | Carol, Audrey, Bella, and Joan |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Parent | Yssa San Agustin (mother) |
She was one of the top 6 finalists of the sixth season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She was a mainstay of the longest-running sketch comedy program on Philippine television, Bubble Gang, until May 2022. She was tagged as "the newest gem of drama" this 2019.[1]
Biography
edit2015–2017: Stint in Starstruck VI, Career Beginnings and Encantadia
editDuring her StarStruck stint in 2015, San Agustin was studying psychology at De La Salle University and graduated a year later.[2]
Thereafter, she landed roles in several shows such as Maynila, Magpakailanman, Karelasyon, Dear Uge, and Usapang Real Love Presents: Perfect Fit. She joined the cast of GMA's longest running gag show, Bubble Gang in 2016.
After a short appearance as Mia in Meant to Be, San Agustin was given the role of Ariana, the "sarkosi" or reincarnation of Amihan in the 2016 fantasy series, Encantadia.[3][4]
2018: Supporting roles and hosting stint
editIn 2018, she played Anna Lazaro in the sci-fi action series, The Cure opposite Ken Chan[5] and after the show ended, she was once again paired with Ken in the drama, My Special Tatay as his childhood best friend and love interest, Carol Flores.[6]
At present, San Agustin hosts Taste MNL, a GMA online exclusive show where she takes netizens to the most popular and buzzed-about restaurants around the metro for a full gastronomic adventure.[7]
2019–present: Transition to lead roles
editIn 2019, San Agustin gets lead role for the first time as Audrey Segundo in the drama Madrasta together with Juancho Trivino.
In 2022, San Agustin gets another lead role as Bella Melendez in the adventure series Lolong together with Ruru Madrid.
In late 2023, San Agustin starred as Joan Uy in the action thriller series Black Rider together with Matteo Guidicelli.
Personal life
editShe was born in Oriental Mindoro, and raised in Cavite. She has always been into singing and music. San Agustin was quoted, "I am a Christ believer and I'm very proud of it."[8] She first entered into a relationship with basketball player Thomas Torres.[9] After her relationship with Torres, she then became involved in a relationship with basketball player Juami Tiongson.[10]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Title | Album | Label |
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| 2019 | Hayaan Mo | Madrasta Soundtrack | GMA Music |
| 2021 | Walang Makakapigil | The Lost Recipe OST | |
| 2022 | Hanggang Dito Na Lang | Newest Debut Single | GMA Playlist |
Filmography
editTelevision / Digital Series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Patty | GMA Network | Guest Cast / Protagonist |
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Emilia "Mia" Lardizabal | Recurring Role / Protagonist | |
| Encantadia | Ariana (Sarkosi ni Amihan) | |||
| Kambal, Karibal | Young Geraldine | Guest Cast / Protagonist | ||
| 2018 | The Cure | Anna Mercado-Lazaro | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | |
| 2018–2019 | My Special Tatay | Carolina "Carol" Flores | Main Cast / Protagonist | |
| 2019–2020 | Madrasta | Audrey Segundo-Ledesma / Rachel Cruz | Lead Cast / Protagonist | |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Dulce | GMA News TV (Is now on GTV) | Supporting Cast / Protagonist |
| I Can See You: On My Way to You | Samantha "Tammy" Razon | GMA Network | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2022 | Lolong | Isabella "Bella" Melendez | Main Cast / Protagonist | |
| 2022–2023 | Happy Together | Shelly | Recurring Cast / Protagonist | |
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Valencia Nadales | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Emily | Guest Cast / Protagonist | ||
| 2024 | Black Rider | Joan Uy | Main Cast / Anti-Hero |
Television programs
editReferences
edit- ^ "Arra San Agustin on working with Michael V: "Si Kuya Bitoy intense"". GMA Network. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ "Arra San Agustin ends her 'StarStruck' journey".
- ^ "Joross Gamboa, Arra San Agustin at Marx Topacio, kasama na sa 'Encantadia'". GMA News. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ Arra San Agustin, itinuturing na big break nang mapiling gumanap bilang Ariana sa Encantadia, March 16, 2017, retrieved March 5, 2019
- ^ Geli, Bianca. "Tambalang Ken Chan at Arra San Agustin, mapapanood sa 'The Cure'". GMA Network. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ "Kapuso series 'My Special Tatay' set to premiere this September". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Arra San Agustin is Taste MNL's Taste Babe". GMA Network. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ Ramos, Marj (March 27, 2017). "10 Things You Need to Know About Arra San Agustin". Preview.ph. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ "Arra San Agustin of 'StarStruck' describes current relationship with Thomas Torres as 'civil'". GMA News Online. December 2, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "Arra San Agustin reveals she and Juami Tiongson have broken up". GMA News Online. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.