Dustin Yu
{{Short description|Filipino actor}}
{{Philippine name|Yu}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dustin Yu
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Dustin Charles Yu
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|5|13}}
| birth_place = Quezon City, Philippines
| nationality = Filipino
| occupation = Actor, Businessman
| years_active = 2021–present
| agent = Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2022–present)
| known_for = Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune
| height = 5 ft 8 in (172 cm)
| television = Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition
| 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.{{cite web |title=Dustin Yu |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/dustinyu |publisher=GMA Network |access-date=March 17, 2025}}{{cite web |title=Dustin Yu is Serving Chinito Crush Realness in These Pre-PBB Collab Selfies |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/3/15/dustin-yu-is-serving-chinito-crush-realness-in-these-pre-pbb-collab-selfies-1335 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment |date=March 15, 2025 |access-date=March 17, 2025}}{{cite web |title=In Photos: Meet Newbie Actor Dustin Yu |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/14842/in-photos-meet-newbie-actor-dustin-yu/photo%3famp |website=GMA Network |access-date=March 17, 2025}}
Early life and education
Dustin Charles Yu was born on May 13, 2001 in Quezon City.{{cite web |title=5 Kapuso housemates in PBB Collab proud to represent their regions |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/features/107026/5-kapuso-housemates-in-pbb-collab-proud-to-represent-their-regions/story/ |publisher=GMA Network |access-date=March 17, 2025}} He is a third-year marketing student at the University of Santo Tomas.{{cite web |title=Viva Santo Tomas: Celebs na may dugong UST |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/11644/viva-santo-tomas-celebs-na-may-dugong-ust/photo/143863/kean-cipriano |publisher=GMA Network |access-date=March 17, 2025}} He was also a varsity player and team captain in both elementary and high school.
Career
= Television =
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.{{Cite web |title=Dustin Yu, masaya sa instant chemistry sa set ng 'Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/mano_po_legacy/83979/dustin-yu-masaya-sa-instant-chemistry-sa-set-ng-mano-po-legacy-the-family-fortune/story?amp |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=www.gmanetwork.com}} 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 and Guilty Pleasure
Personal life
Yu is active on social media, particularly Instagram, where he shares updates about his professional and personal life. He stands at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm).{{cite web |title=Dustin Yu |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/dustinyu |publisher=GMA Network |access-date=March 17, 2025}}
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.
In 2025, Dustin admitted to having a crush on actress and social media personality Ivana Alawi while inside the Pinoy Big Brother house. His admiration for Alawi became evident during the show, as he openly expressed his feelings and fondness for her. This revelation caught the attention of viewers, leading to widespread discussions and fan speculations about a possible romantic connection between them.
Despite Yu’s confession, there was no official confirmation of a romantic relationship between him and Alawi. Their interactions inside the PBB house were closely followed by fans, but Alawi did not explicitly reciprocate Yu’s feelings. Nevertheless, their moments together became a highlight of the season, fueling intrigue and excitement among their supporters.{{cite web |title=Ivana Alawi, Dustin Yu get shipped by Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition viewers |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/939289/ivana-alawi-dustin-yu-get-shipped-by-pinoy-big-brother-celebrity-collab-edition-viewers/story/ |website=GMA News |date=March 2025 |access-date=March 17, 2025}}
Filmography
= Films =
Yu made his film debut in Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme (2023) as Bong, earning him the New Movie Actor of the Year award at the 40th PMPC Star Movie Awards in 2024.{{cite web |title=Kapuso personalities shine at the 40th Star Awards for Movies |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/features/103229/kapuso-personalities-shine-at-the-40th-star-awards-for-movies/story/#:~:text=Likewise%20honored%20by%20the%20award%20giving%20body,Rattle%20And%20Roll%20Extreme%20%E2%80%93%20Rage%20episode. |publisher=GMA Network |access-date=March 17, 2025}}
He also appeared in Guilty Pleasure under Regal Entertainment in 2024.{{cite web |title=Dustin Yu, napa-flashback sa sexual harassment incident sa MRT |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/183023/dustin-yu-sexual-harassment-mrt-a4118-20240922 |website=PEP.ph |date=September 22, 2024 |access-date=March 17, 2025}}
Awards and nominations
References
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External links
- [https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/dustinyu Sparkle - Dustin Yu's Profile]
- [https://www.instagram.com/dustinyuu/?hl=en Dustin Yu's Instagram]
- [https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2233001/?ref_=tt_cst_i_3 Dustin Yu] at IMDb
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Category:21st-century Filipino male actors
Category:Filipino actors of Chinese descent
Category:Filipino male film actors
Category:Filipino male television actors
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