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
Yu was born and raised in Quezon City, Metro Manila.[4] Despite pursuing his showbiz career, Dustin continues to focus on his studies as a third-year marketing student at the University of Santo Tomas.[5]
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.[6]
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).[7]
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.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Regal Studio Presents: Myra's Miracle | Adrian | GMA Network | |
| 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 | [9] | ||
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Kenji | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: Promdi City | Jhong | |||
| 2025 | Binibining Marikit | Baron | ||
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Himself/Housemate |
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.[10]
He also appeared in Guilty Pleasure under Regal Entertainment in 2024.[11]
Awards and nominations
- New Movie Actor of the Year – Shake Rattle & Roll Extreme (2024), 40th PMPC Star Movie Awards[10]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ivana Alawi, Dustin Yu get shipped by Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition viewers". GMA News. March 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the cast of upcoming full-action series Black Rider". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ 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.