Arra Krisette San Agustin (born April 25, 1995) is a Filipino actress, host, model, and singer.

Arra San Agustin
Born
Arra Krisette San Agustin

(1995-04-25) April 25, 1995 (age 29)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • host
  • model
  • singer
Years active2015–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2015–present)
Known forCarol, Audrey, Bella, and Joan
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
ParentYssa 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

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2015–2017: Stint in Starstruck VI, Career Beginnings and Encantadia

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Singles

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Year Title Album Label
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

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Television / Digital series

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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

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Year Title Role Network
2015 StarStruck VI Herself/Contestant GMA Network
2016–2022 Bubble Gang Herself / Regular cast member
2016 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento Jackie
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 Eleonor
2018 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 Trisha
2018–2021 Taste Buddies Herself / Segment host GMA News TV
(now GTV)
2021 My Fantastic Pag-Ibig: Trophy Girl Mariquit / Marikit
2022 Tadhana: Babawiin Ko ang Langit Emilia/Amber Venganza GMA Network
Family Feud Herself / Guest
Imbestigador: The Jovelyn Galleno Murder Case Jovelyn Galleno
2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! Herself / Host
2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya!

References

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  1. ^ "Arra San Agustin on working with Michael V: "Si Kuya Bitoy intense"". GMA Network. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Arra San Agustin ends her 'StarStruck' journey".
  3. ^ "Joross Gamboa, Arra San Agustin at Marx Topacio, kasama na sa 'Encantadia'". GMA News. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Arra San Agustin, itinuturing na big break nang mapiling gumanap bilang Ariana sa Encantadia, March 16, 2017, retrieved March 5, 2019
  5. ^ Geli, Bianca. "Tambalang Ken Chan at Arra San Agustin, mapapanood sa 'The Cure'". GMA Network. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "Kapuso series 'My Special Tatay' set to premiere this September". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  7. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Arra San Agustin is Taste MNL's Taste Babe". GMA Network. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  8. ^ Ramos, Marj (March 27, 2017). "10 Things You Need to Know About Arra San Agustin". Preview.ph. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  9. ^ "Arra San Agustin of 'StarStruck' describes current relationship with Thomas Torres as 'civil'". GMA News Online. December 2, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  10. ^ "Arra San Agustin reveals she and Juami Tiongson have broken up". GMA News Online. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  11. ^ "#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.
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