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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Movies and TV devider Dustin Yu emerges as Asia's rising star

Dustin Yu emerges as Asia's rising star

Published Aug 28, 2025 07:59 am
Dustin Yu
Dustin Yu

Without a doubt, Dustin Yu is emerging as Asia’s Rising Star. He is set to headline at least two new movies, including the highly anticipated 17th installment of "Shake, Rattle, & Roll: Evil Origins.” 

It was an earlier Shake, Rattle, & Roll film, “Shake, Rattle, & Roll Extreme,” where he made his mark. His role as Bong earned him the award for New Movie Actor of the Year at the 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. He also won praise for his role as Kenneth Sy Chan in the series “Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune,” and as Zachery in the 2025 drama “Guilty Pleasure.” 

Dustin has demonstrated his versatility as an actor in romance, horror, action, drama, and family stories, excelling equally well in each genre. His authenticity and relatability make every role he takes on noteworthy.

The young actor is the kind of artist who is both approachable and aspirational. He connects with audiences not just through what they see onscreen, but also on social media platforms, where he interacts with fans in the most genuine way.

Recently, his popularity skyrocketed as the housemate known as “Chinito Boss-Sikap ng Quezon City" in the historic “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” season. He earned praise for his diligent work ethic while inside the yellow house, giving a glimpse of the resilience, discipline, and quiet ambition that make this chinito heartthrob a standout in today’s roster of young stars.

A dutiful son, Dustin has learned to balance his family, craft, and business while building a thriving career in the entertainment industry. He studied Marketing at the University of Santo Tomas before choosing to focus on his passion for acting.

Dustin Yu wins New Movie Actor at the 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.
Dustin Yu wins New Movie Actor at the 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

Even at his young age, he has already ventured into entrepreneurship. Along with his partners, he put up Eraya, a modern fusion restaurant in San Juan. His drive to excel, build, and grow goes beyond the entertainment industry.

His career trajectory suggests more than stardom; it shapes what the next generation of Asian talent can look like: relatable, versatile, and globally resonant. Truly making him Asia’s rising star.

Aside from Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Evil Origins, Dustin will star in the movie "Love You So Bad" under Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures, and Star Cinema opposite fellow former PBB housemates Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera.
"Noong unang nabanggit sa akin ang project na ito, sobrang na-excite ako. Sabi ko kay Direk Mae (Cruz Alviar), halos lahat ng ginagawa niya pinapanood ko. (When this project was first mentioned to me, I was so excited. I told Direk Mae (Cruz Alviar), I watch almost everything she does)," said Dustin during an interview for ABS-CBN News recently.
Dustin, 24, said his favorite movie by Director Mae is "Crazy, Beautiful You" starring KathNiel. "I'm honored and happy to be part of this project."
Asked about his first reaction to the project, Dustin said, "Nasa office ako ng GMA when I was informed about this project. And then inalam ko agad. Excited talaga ako. (I was at the GMA office when I was informed about this project. I'm really excited.)"
The movie is inspired by "Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita," directed by the late Wenn Deramas in 1998. It stars Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan, and Diether Ocampo.
"Noong nalaman ko na love triangle ang project, yung movie agad ang naisip ko. Yung mom ko kinukuwento niya yun sa akin way back pa. Pinanood ko yung first 10 minutes. (When I found out that the project was a love triangle, the movie immediately came to mind. My mom was telling me about it way back when. I watched the first 10 minutes.)
"We'll make sure magiging masaya lahat at sulit ang pagpapanood ng movie na ito. Tatlong mabibigat na movie companies ang tulong-tulong dito so abangan natin. (We'll make sure everyone will have fun, and this movie is worth watching. Three big movie companies are helping out here, so stay tuned), added. Dustin.
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