Arra San Agustin
Arra San Agustin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arra Krisette San Agustin April 25, 1995 Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress, host, model, singer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2015–present) |
| Known for | Carol |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Parent(s) | 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 is currently a mainstay of the longest-running sketch comedy program on Philippine television, Bubble Gang. She was tagged as “the newest gem of drama” this 2019.[1]
Biography[]
2015-2017: Stint in Starstruck VI, Career Beginnings and Encantadia[]
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 bit 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[]
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[]
In 2019, San Agustin, gets lead role for the first time as Aubrey Segundo in the drama Madrasta together with Juancho Trivino.
Personal life[]
She was born in Oriental Mindoro, and raised in Cavite. She has always been into singing and music. Arra San Agustin finished BS Psychology in De La Salle University- Manila. San Agustin was quoted, "I am a Christ believer and I'm very proud of it."[8]
Discography[]
Singles[]
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Walang Makakapigil | The Lost Recipe OST | GMA Music |
| 2019 | Hayaan Mo | Madrasta Soundtrack | GMA Music |
Filmography[]
Television Series[]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Patty | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Emilia Mia Lardizabal | |
| Encantadia | Ariana/Sarkosi Ni Amihan | ||
| Kambal Karibal | young Geraldine | ||
| 2018 | The Cure | Anna Lazaro | |
| 2018–2019 | My Special Tatay | Carolina "Carol" Flores | |
| 2019–2020 | Madrasta | Audrey Segundo-Ledesma / Rachel Cruz | |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Dulce | GMA News TV |
| I Can See You: On My Way to You | Samantha "Tammy" Razon | GMA Network | |
| Lolong | Bella |
Television Shows[]
| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | StarStruck VI | Herself/Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2016–present | Bubble Gang | Regular cast member | |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Poser | Dana/Bianca | |
| Magpakailanman: Pikot in Love | Daisy | ||
| Maynila: Unrequited Love | Girlie | ||
| Laff, Camera, Action! | Trophy Girl | ||
| Dear Uge: Si Badong at Si Bading | Esang | ||
| Usapang Real Love Presents: Perfect Fit | Meg | ||
| Maynila: My Beki Dad | Lyanna | ||
| Dear Uge: Till Death Do Us Part | Kristen | ||
| 2017 | Karelasyon: Suitor | Kleng | |
| Maynila: Struggle is Real | Andrea | ||
| All Star Videoke | Herself/Contestant | ||
| Road Trip: Burias Island | Herself/Guest | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ang Pulubi at Ang Prinsipe | Sandra | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: Padyak | Alice | ||
| Maynila: Young Love, Sweet Love | Mary Lagasca | ||
| Magpakailanman: Christmas Lullaby (The Loida Bauto Story) | Eleonor | ||
| 2018 | Celebrity Bluff | Herself/Contestant | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Oh My Genie | Z | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: Balat | Michelle | ||
| Dear Uge: Si Throwback o Si Future | Frida | ||
| Studio 7 | Herself/Guest | ||
| Magpakailanman: Takbo ng Buhay Ko (The Renson Embradura Story) | Trisha | ||
| Celebrity Bluff | Herself/Contestant | ||
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Herself/Contestant | ||
| 2018–present | Taste Buddies | Segment host | GMA News TV |
| 2021 | My Fantastic Pag-Ibig: Trophy Girl | Mariquit/Marikit |
References[]
- ^ "Arra San Agustin on working with Michael V: "Si Kuya Bitoy intense"". GMA Network. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- ^ "Arra San Agustin ends her 'StarStruck' journey".
- ^ "Joross Gamboa, Arra San Agustin at Marx Topacio, kasama na sa 'Encantadia'". GMA News. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- ^ Arra San Agustin, itinuturing na big break nang mapiling gumanap bilang Ariana sa Encantadia, 2017-03-16, retrieved 2019-03-05
- ^ Geli, Bianca. "Tambalang Ken Chan at Arra San Agustin, mapapanood sa 'The Cure'". GMA Network. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- ^ "Kapuso series 'My Special Tatay' set to premiere this September". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Arra San Agustin is Taste MNL's Taste Babe". GMA Network. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- ^ Ramos, Marj (March 27, 2017). "10 Things You Need to Know About Arra San Agustin". Preview.ph. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
External links[]
- 1995 births
- Living people
- De La Salle University alumni
- Filipino television actresses
- Filipino female models
- GMA Network personalities
- GMA Artist Center
- People from Bacoor
- Actresses from Cavite
- People from Cavite
- People from Oriental Mindoro
- Tagalog people
- StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants
- 21st-century Filipino actresses
- 21st-century Filipino women singers