Dustin Yu

Dustin Yu
Yu in 2025
Born
Dustin Charles Yu

(2001-05-13) May 13, 2001 (age 25)
Quezon City, Philippines
OccupationsActor, businessman
Years active2021–present
Agents
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
WebsiteDustin Yu on Instagram

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 background

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]

Acting career

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.

Acting credits

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Dustin Yu's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2023 Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme Bong
2024 Guilty Pleasure Zach
2025 Love You So Bad Laurence Adrian "LA" Dolores
Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins Riel
2026 Almost Us Kenzo

Television

Key
† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
Dustin Yu's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
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
Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Kenneth Chan
2023 Regal Studio Presents: My Family, My Home Peter
Wish Ko Lang: Debutante Adrian
Regal Studio Presents: The One That Goat Ponyong
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
2023–2024 Black Rider Timothy Geronimo
2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Trixie's Friend
Regal Studio Presents: Promdi City Jhong
Pulang Araw Kenji
2025 Binibining Marikit Baron
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Housemate
Rainbow Rumble Contestant
ASAP XP Co-host / Performer
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Houseguest
2026 The Secrets of Hotel 88 Edward Arellano

Music video appearances

Year Title Artist Note Ref.
2025 "Kinakabahan" Lily with Bianca de Vera

Accolades

Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results Ref.
2024 40th PMPC Star Movie Awards New Movie Actor of the Year Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme Won

References

  1. 1 2 "Dustin Yu". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Dustin Yu is Serving Chinito Crush Realness in These Pre-PBB Collab Selfies". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 15, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  3. ↑ "In Photos: Meet Newbie Actor Dustin Yu". GMA Network. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  4. ↑ "5 Kapuso housemates in PBB Collab proud to represent their regions". GMA Network. Archived from the original on March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Viva Santo Tomas: Celebs na may dugong UST". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Dustin Yu, masaya sa instant chemistry sa set ng 'Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune'". GMA. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  7. ↑ Abboud, Firas (January 29, 2025). "Who Is Dustin Yu? 10 Things About the Rising Sparkle Actor". Preview. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Kapuso personalities shine at the 40th Star Awards for Movies". GMA Network. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Dustin Yu, napa-flashback sa sexual harassment incident sa MRT". PEP.ph. September 22, 2024. Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  10. ↑ Geronimo, Mika (October 10, 2025). "Will Ashley, Dustin Yu strike electric connection with Bianca de Vera in 'Love You So Bad' teaser". ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  11. ↑ "MMFF releases first batch of official entries for 2025 film festival". GMA Network. July 8, 2025. Archived from the original on July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Meet the cast of upcoming full-action series Black Rider". GMA Network. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  13. ↑ Godinez, Bong (March 9, 2025). "Kapamilya, Kapuso housemates for PBB Celebrity Collab- revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. July 28, 2025.
  15. ↑ Santiago, Rianna (December 15, 2025). "WATCH: Bianca, Will, and Dustin spark classic love-triangle vibes on "ASAP"". ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  16. ↑ Chua, EJ (December 3, 2025). "Will Ashley, Bianca De Vera, Dustin Yu, muling papasok sa Bahay ni Kuya". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  17. ↑ Felipe, MJ (September 18, 2025). "ABS-CBN, GMA team up again for 'The Secrets of Hotel 88'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Dustin Yu at Bianca De Vera, nagpakilig sa kanilang pagbida sa isang music video". GMA Integrated News. September 10, 2025. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Kapuso personalities shine at the 40th Star Awards for Movies". GMA Entertainment. August 1, 2024.