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
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
. She is currently a mainstay of the longest-running sketch comedy program on Philippine television, ''
Bubble Gang
''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Frasco Mortiz, it stars Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up replacing '' Vilma''. The show is t ...
''. She was tagged as “the newest gem of drama” this 2019.
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.
Thereafter, she landed bit roles in several shows such as ''
Maynila
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,
Magpakailanman
''Magpakailanman'' ( en, Forevermore) is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The show concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the '' E.S.P.'' ...
,'' ''
Karelasyon
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'', ''
Dear Uge
''Dear Uge'' is a Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Eugene Domingo and Divine Aucina, it premiered on February 14, 2016 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up replacing '' Wowowin''. The show ...
,'' and ''
Usapang Real Love Presents: Perfect Fit''. She joined the cast of GMA's longest running gag show, ''
Bubble Gang
''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Frasco Mortiz, it stars Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up replacing '' Vilma''. The show is t ...
'' 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
''Encantadia'' is a Philippines, Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone ...
''.
2018: Supporting roles and hosting stint
In 2018, she played Anna Lazaro in the sci-fi action series, ''
The Cure
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'' opposite
Ken Chan and after the show ended, she was once again paired with Ken in the drama, ''
My Special Tatay
''My Special Tatay'' (International title: ''The Heart Knows'' / ) is a Philippine television drama family series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 3, 2018 on t ...
'' as his childhood best friend and love interest, Carol Flores.
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.
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
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.
In 2022, San Agustin gets another lead role as Bella Melendez in the adventure series ''
Lolong
Lolong (died 10 February 2013) was the largest crocodile in captivity. He was a saltwater crocodile (''Crocodylus porosus'') measured at , and weighed , making him one of the largest crocodiles ever measured from snout-to-tail.
In November 201 ...
'' together with Ruru Madrid
Personal life
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." She is in a relationship with basketball player
Juami Tiongson
Juan Miguel B. "Juami" Tiongson (born February 5, 1991) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Terrafirma Dyip of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Tiongson was drafted by the Blackwater Elite twelfth overall in the 2014 ...
.
Discography
Singles
Filmography
Television series
Television shows
References
External links
Sparkle profile*
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1995 births
Living people
De La Salle University alumni
Filipino television actresses
Filipino female models
Participants in Philippine reality television series
StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants
GMA Network personalities
People from Bacoor
Actresses from Cavite
People from Cavite
People from Oriental Mindoro
Tagalog people
21st-century Filipino actresses
21st-century Filipino women singers