Arra San Agustin
Arra Krisette San Agustin (born April 25, 1995) is a Filipino actress, host, model, and singer.
Arra San Agustin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arra Krisette San Agustin April 25, 1995 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress, host, model, singer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2015–present) |
| Known for | Carol |
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
San Agustin was quoted as saying, "I am God-fearing. I am very spiritual and I'm proud of it." Her interests include sweets, astronomy, and Friends, which she said she has seen "more than 10 times". She is also a trained ballerina who does figure skating.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Madrasta | Audrey Segundo |
| 2018–present | Taste Buddies | Segment host |
| 2018-2019 | My Special Tatay | Carolina "Carol" Flores |
| 2018 | Studio 7 | Herself/Guest |
| Magpakailanman: Takbo ng Buhay Ko (The Renson Embradura Story) | Trisha | |
| Celebrity Bluff | Herself/Contestant | |
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Herself/Contestant | |
| The Cure | Anna Lazaro | |
| 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 | |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Christmas Lullaby (The Loida Bauto Story) | Eleonor |
| Kambal Karibal | young Geraldine | |
| 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 | |
| Encantadia | Ariana | |
| Meant to Be | Mia | |
| Karelasyon: Suitor | Kleng | |
| 2016–present | Bubble Gang | Regular cast member |
| 2016 | 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 | |
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Patty | |
| Karelasyon: Poser | Dana/Bianca | |
| Magpakailanman: Pikot in Love | Daisy | |
| Maynila: Unrequited Love | Girlie | |
| Laff, Camera, Action! | Trophy Girl | |
| 2015 | StarStruck VI | Herself/Contestant |
References
- "Arra San Agustin on working with Michael V: "Si Kuya Bitoy intense"". GMA Network. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/starstruck/43658/arra-san-agustin-ends-her-starstruck-journey/video
- "Joross Gamboa, Arra San Agustin at Marx Topacio, kasama na sa 'Encantadia'". GMA News. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- GMA News (2017-03-16), Arra San Agustin, itinuturing na big break nang mapiling gumanap bilang Ariana sa Encantadia, 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.
- Mar 27, Marj Ramos-; 2017. "10 Things You Need to Know About Arra San Agustin". Preview.ph. Retrieved 2019-03-05.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)