Arra San Agustin Explained

Arra San Agustin
Height:1.63 m
Birth Name:Arra Krisette San Agustin
Birth Date:25 April 1995
Birth Place:Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Parents:Yssa San Agustin (mother)
Years Active:2015–present
Agent:Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2015–present)
Known For:Carol, Audrey, Bella, and Joan

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

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 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]

2018: Supporting roles and hosting stint

In 2018, she played Anna Lazaro in the sci-fi action series, The Cure opposite Ken Chan[4] 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.[5]

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.[6]

2019–present: Transition to lead roles

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.

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."[7] She first entered into a relationship with basketball player Thomas Torres.[8] After her relationship with Torres, she then became involved in a relationship with basketball player Juami Tiongson.[9]

Discography

Singles

Year Title Album Label
2019Hayaan MoMadrasta SoundtrackGMA Music
2021Walang MakakapigilThe Lost Recipe OST
2022Hanggang Dito Na LangNewest Debut Single GMA Playlist

Filmography

Television / Digital series

Year Title Role Network Notes
2016A1 Ko Sa 'YoPatty GMA NetworkGuest Cast / Protagonist
2017Meant to BeEmilia "Mia" LardizabalRecurring Role / Protagonist
EncantadiaAriana (Sarkosi ni Amihan)
Kambal, KaribalYoung GeraldineGuest Cast / Protagonist
2018The CureAnna Mercado-LazaroSupporting Cast / Protagonist
2018–2019My Special TatayCarolina "Carol" FloresMain Cast / Protagonist
2019–2020MadrastaAudrey Segundo-Ledesma / Rachel CruzLead Cast / Protagonist
2021The Lost RecipeDulceGMA News TV
(Is now on GTV)
Supporting Cast / Protagonist
I Can See You: On My Way to YouSamantha "Tammy" RazonGMA NetworkSupporting Cast / Antagonist
2022LolongIsabella "Bella" MelendezMain Cast / Protagonist
2022–2023Happy TogetherShellyRecurring Cast / Protagonist
2023 Mga Lihim ni UrdujaValencia NadalesSupporting Cast / Antagonist
Abot-Kamay na PangarapEmilyGuest Cast / Protagonist
2023-2024 Black RiderJoan UyMain Cast / Anti-Hero

Television programs

Year Title Role Network
2015StarStruck VIHerself/ContestantGMA Network
2016–2022Bubble GangHerself / Regular cast member
2016Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na KwentoJackie
Karelasyon: PoserDana / Bianca
Magpakailanman: Pikot in LoveDaisy
Maynila: Unrequited LoveGirlie
Laff, Camera, Action!Trophy Girl
Dear Uge: Si Badong at Si BadingEsang
Usapang Real Love Presents: Perfect FitMeg
Maynila: My Beki DadLyanna
Dear Uge: Till Death Do Us PartKristen
2017Karelasyon: SuitorKleng
Maynila: Struggle is RealAndrea
All Star VideokeHerself / Contestant
Road Trip: Burias IslandHerself / Guest
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ang Pulubi at Ang PrinsipeSandra
Wish Ko Lang: PadyakAlice
Maynila: Young Love, Sweet LoveMary Lagasca
Magpakailanman: Christmas LullabyEleonor
2018Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Oh My GenieZ
Wish Ko Lang: BalatMichelle
Dear Uge: Si Throwback o Si FutureFrida
Studio 7Herself / Guest
Magpakailanman: Takbo ng Buhay KoTrisha
2018–2021Taste BuddiesHerself / Segment hostGMA News TV
(now GTV)
2021My Fantastic Pag-Ibig: Trophy GirlMariquit / Marikit
2022Tadhana: Babawiin Ko ang LangitEmilia/Amber VenganzaGMA Network
Family FeudHerself / Guest
Imbestigador: The Jovelyn Galleno Murder CaseJovelyn Galleno
2023–2024Eat Bulaga!Herself / Host
2024Tahanang Pinakamasaya!

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arra San Agustin on working with Michael V: "Si Kuya Bitoy intense" . GMA Network . 2019-03-05.
  2. Web site: Arra San Agustin ends her 'StarStruck' journey.
  3. News: Joross Gamboa, Arra San Agustin at Marx Topacio, kasama na sa 'Encantadia'. GMA News. en-US. 2019-03-05.
  4. Web site: Tambalang Ken Chan at Arra San Agustin, mapapanood sa 'The Cure'. Geli. Bianca. GMA Network. 2019-03-05.
  5. News: Kapuso series 'My Special Tatay' set to premiere this September. Philippine Daily Inquirer. en. 2019-03-05.
  6. Web site: In Photos: Arra San Agustin is Taste MNL's Taste Babe. Soriano. Gia Allana. GMA Network. 2019-03-05.
  7. Web site: 10 Things You Need to Know About Arra San Agustin. March 27, 2017. Marj. Ramos. Preview.ph. 2019-03-05.
  8. Web site: Arra San Agustin of 'StarStruck' describes current relationship with Thomas Torres as 'civil'. December 2, 2015. GMA News Online. 2023-03-09.
  9. Web site: Arra San Agustin reveals she and Juami Tiongson have broken up. March 8, 2023. GMA News Online. 2023-03-09.