Dustin Yu
Dustin Yu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dustin Charles Yu May 13, 2001 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Businessman |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2022–present) |
| Known for | Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune |
| Television | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (172 cm) |
| Awards | 40th PMPC Star Movie Awards New Movie Actor of the Year for Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme (2024) |
Dustin Charles Yu (born May 13, 2001) is a Filipino actor and businessman. He gained recognition for his roles in various television series and films, particularly in Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune and Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Dustin Charles Yu was born on May 13, 2001 in Quezon City.[4] He is a third-year marketing student at the University of Santo Tomas.[5] He was also a varsity player and team captain in both elementary and high school.
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]Yu began his television career in 2021 portraying a various roles in some episodes of Drama anthology series Regal Studio Presents episodes. He later joined the Philippine Drama series Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune portraying Kenneth Sy Chan in 2022.[6] He became part of the series Pulang Araw and Black Rider. He also starred in movies under his agency Regal Films, including Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme and Guilty Pleasure
Personal life
[edit]Yu is active on social media, particularly Instagram, where he shares updates about his professional and personal life. He stands at 5 feet 6 inches (169 cm).[7]
Dustin Yu has always carried an entrepreneurial spirit. Long before the cameras and spotlight, he had already made a name for himself in the food business with a humble food cart venture, showing that success starts with grit and groundwork. In 2024, Dustin took a bold leap forward. Alongside his business partners, he launched Eraya, a fusion restaurant located in San Juan, Manila.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Regal Studio Presents: Myra's Miracle | Adrian | |
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune | Kenneth Sy Chan | |
| Regal Studio Presents: Ate Knows Best | Dave | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: Super Besh | Justin | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: Isn't She Lovely | Matt | ||
| The Wall Philippines | Himself/Guest Player | ||
| Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters | Kenneth Chan | ||
| 2022-23 | TiktoClock | Himself/Guest | |
| 2022-24 | Family Feud Philippines | Himself/Guest Player | |
| 2023 | Regal Studio Presents: My Family, My Home | Peter | |
| Regal Studio Presents: The One That Goat Away | Ponyong | ||
| Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Himself/Guest | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: Car Wash Boys | Timmy | ||
| Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Junjun | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: Mother, Mother Where Are You? | Kiko | ||
| Daddy's Gurl: In Check na Yarn | Dustin Chan | ||
| Black Rider | Timothy Geronimo | [8] | |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Kenji | |
| Regal Studio Presents: Promdi City | Jhong | ||
| 2025 | Binibining Marikit | Baron | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Himself/Housemate | ||
| It's Showtime | Himself/Guest Performer | ||
| Rainbow Rumble | Himself/Contestant | [9] |
Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme | Bong | [10] |
| 2024 | Guilty Pleasure | Zach | [11] |
| 2025 | Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins † | [12] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]- New Movie Actor of the Year – Shake Rattle & Roll Extreme (2024), 40th PMPC Star Movie Awards[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dustin Yu". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Dustin Yu is Serving Chinito Crush Realness in These Pre-PBB Collab Selfies". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 15, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "In Photos: Meet Newbie Actor Dustin Yu". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "5 Kapuso housemates in PBB Collab proud to represent their regions". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Viva Santo Tomas: Celebs na may dugong UST". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Dustin Yu, masaya sa instant chemistry sa set ng 'Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "Dustin Yu". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the cast of upcoming full-action series Black Rider". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. 2025-07-28.
- ^ a b "Kapuso personalities shine at the 40th Star Awards for Movies". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Dustin Yu, napa-flashback sa sexual harassment incident sa MRT". PEP.ph. September 22, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "MMFF releases first batch of official entries for 2025 film festival". GMA Network. July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.