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
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. 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.
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 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''.
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'' 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 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
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Early life and career
Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu Ci ...
.
In 2024, San Agustin starred as Esther Valencia in ''
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law''.
Personal life
She was born in
Oriental Mindoro, and raised in
Cavite
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. 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 first entered into a relationship with basketball player,
Thomas Torres. After her relationship with Torres, she then became involved in a relationship with another basketball player,
Juami Tiongson.
Discography
Singles
Filmography
Television / Digital series
Television programs
References
External links
Sparkle profile*
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1995 births
Living people
De La Salle University alumni
Filipino television actresses
Filipino female models
StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants
GMA Network (company) people
People from Bacoor
Actresses from Cavite
Actors from Oriental Mindoro
Tagalog actresses
21st-century Filipino actresses
21st-century Filipino women singers
Filipino television variety show hosts
Bubble Gang cast members