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.

Early life and education

Dustin Charles Yu was born on May 13, 2001, in Quezon City. He is a third-year marketing student at the University of Santo Tomas. He was also a varsity player and team captain in both elementary and high school.[citation needed]

Career

Television

Yu began his acting 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. 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

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 (173 centimetres).

In 2024, alongside his business partners, he launched Eraya, a fusion restaurant located in San Juan, Manila.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
2021Regal Studio Presents: Myra's MiracleAdrian
2022Mano Po Legacy: The Family FortuneKenneth Sy Chan
Regal Studio Presents: Ate Knows BestDave
Regal Studio Presents: Super BeshJustin
Regal Studio Presents: Isn't She LovelyMatt
The Wall PhilippinesHimself / Guest Player
Mano Po Legacy: The Flower SistersKenneth Chan
2022–2023TiktoClockHimself / Guest
2022–2024Family Feud PhilippinesHimself / Guest Player
2023Regal Studio Presents: My Family, My HomePeter
Regal Studio Presents: The One That Goat AwayPonyong
Sarap, 'Di Ba?Himself / Guest
Regal Studio Presents: Car Wash BoysTimmy
Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang KuwentoJunjun
Regal Studio Presents: Mother, Mother Where Are You?Kiko
Daddy's Gurl: In Check na YarnDustin Chan
Black RiderTimothy Geronimo
2024Pulang ArawKenji
Regal Studio Presents: Promdi CityJhong
2025Binibining MarikitBaron
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab EditionHimself / Housemate
It's ShowtimeHimself / Guest Performer
Rainbow RumbleHimself / Contestant
ASAPHimself / Guest co-host / Performer
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0Himself / Houseguest
2026The Secrets of Hotel 88Edward Arellano

Film

YearTitleRole
2023Shake, Rattle & Roll ExtremeBong
2024Guilty PleasureZach
2025Love You So BadLaurence Adrian "LA" Dolores
Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil OriginsRiel

Music video appearances

YearTitleArtistNoteRef.
2025"Kinakabahan"Lilywith Bianca de Vera

Awards and nominations

YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated workResultsRef
202440th PMPC Star Movie AwardsNew Movie Actor of the YearShake, Rattle & Roll ExtremeWon

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