Arra San Agustin
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) |
Arra Krisette San Agustin (born April 25, 1995) is a Filipino actress, host, model, and singer.
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
[edit]2015–2017: Stint in Starstruck VI, Career Beginnings and Encantadia
[edit]During 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
[edit]In 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
[edit]In 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.
In 2024, San Agustin starred as Esther Valencia in Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law.
Personal life
[edit]She 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 another basketball player, Juami Tiongson.[10]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[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
[edit]Television / Digital series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Dulce | GMA News TV 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 | ||
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Joan Uy | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero | |
| 2024 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Estar Valencia[11] | Guest Cast / Protagonist |
Television programs
[edit]References
[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.
- ^ "#Teaser: Magkakausap na ang dalawang ina ni Lilet! Abangan ang #LiletMatiasAttorneyAtLaw mamayang 3:20 PM sa GMA Afternoon Prime at sa Kapuso Stream on Facebook and YouTube!". www.instagram.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
External links
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- 1995 births
- Living people
- De La Salle University alumni
- Filipino television actresses
- Filipino female models
- StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants
- GMA Network (company) people
- People from Bacoor
- Actresses from Cavite
- Actors from Oriental Mindoro
- Tagalog actresses
- 21st-century Filipino actresses
- 21st-century Filipino women singers
- Filipino television variety show hosts