Sparkle artist and Regal baby Dustin Yu is steadily carving his place in the entertainment industry after his stint as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition. Once scrutinized under the public eye inside the yellow house, Yu is now showing there is more to him than the “Chinito Boss-Sikap” persona viewers first encountered. With new roles and projects lined up, he is slowly proving his critics wrong and showing range as an actor.
He is set to headline at least two upcoming films, including the 17th installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll franchise, Evil Origins. It was in a previous installment, Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme, that Yu first gained industry recognition, winning New Movie Actor of the Year at the 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for his role as Bong.
Since then, he has taken on diverse roles—Kenneth Sy Chan in Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune and Zachery in the 2024 film Guilty Pleasure. He has dabbled in romance, horror, action, drama, and family narratives.
Dustin, alongside fellow PBB Celebrity Collab housemates Bianca De Vera and Will Ashley, will star in milestone collab movie Love You Bad
Offscreen, Yu is seen as approachable and relatable, actively engaging with fans on social media and balancing his career with personal commitments. He studied Marketing at the University of Santo Tomas before choosing to focus on show business, a decision that continues to shape his looming success today. He has also ventured into business, co-founding the modern fusion restaurant Eraya in San Juan.
From reality television to award-winning performances and entrepreneurial ventures, Yu’s path reflects discipline, resilience, and determination. More than chasing stardom, his progress highlights a young actor working to define himself on his own terms. Let’s watch his milestones unfold and let him display his staying power beyond the confines of the Big Brother house.
