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Who Is Dustin Yu? 10 Things About the Rising Sparkle Actor
Dustin and Bianca de Vera were just evicted from "PBB Celebrity Collab Edition."
by Firas Abboud
Published on Jun 29, 2025
Pinoy Big Brother's Celebrity Collab Edition is drawing to a close. Along with the exciting determination of the Big 4 pairs—Charlie Fleming & Esnyr Ranollo, Ralph de Leon & Will Ashley, AZ Martinez & River Joseph, and Brent Manalo & Mika Salamanca, comes the disappointing reality of having the final duo evicted from the series.
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Having lost the Big Jump Challenge, which tasked the housemates to prove their agility and teamwork, Dustin Yu and Bianca de Vera became the latest and last duo to return to the outside world.
Who Is Dustin Yu?
1. He is a Taurus
Dustin Charles Yu was born on May 13, 2001 in Quezon City. He celebrated his 24th birthday while inside the PBB house.
2. He is a Thomasian
He took up Marketing Management at the University of Santo Tomas, which he managed side-by-side with his showbiz career.
3. His parents were surprised that he pursued a career in showbiz
In an interview, Dustin revealed that his journey into the entertainment industry was an expected one. As a matter of fact, his parents did not think he was serious when he shared that we wanted to pursue acting.
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4. He loves sports
Dustin is passionate about basketball, swimming, and golf. In fact, he was a varsity player and team caption in his elementary and high school years.
5. He is a fur dad
He has a pet German Spitz whom he named Kenneth, which is taken from his character in Mano Po Legacy.
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6. He is an award-winning actor
He made his acting debut in 2021. His first film was Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme, where he won the New Movie Actor of the Year at the 40th PMPC Star Movie Awards in 2024.
7. He is an entrepreneur
In 2024, Dustin took a career leap into the food industry. Along with his business partners, he opened Eraya, a fusion restaurant in San Juan, Manila.
8. He loves books
In a video where he talked about things he cannot live without, first on his list are books. Dustin revealed that he loves to read during his spare time. His choice? Self-help books.
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9. He is close friends with David Licauco
A lot of Dustin's fans admire his closeness with David Licauco. Both have revealed that they talk every single day and share their deepest secrets. They also support each other in their business endeavors. When Dustin was about to go inside the PBB House, David admitted that it's going to be an adjustment for him since they see each other all the time.
10. You can follow him on Instagram and TikTok
Stay up to date with the Chinito Boss-Sikap ng Quezon City on Instagram (@dustinyuu) and TikTok (@dustinyuu).