Justin Cuyugan

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Justin Cuyugan
Born
Justin Paulo Cuyugan

(1980-10-11) October 11, 1980 (age 43)
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1996–present
Children3[1]
Parent
  • Mimi Mercado-Cuyugan (mother)

Justin Paulo Cuyugan (born October 11, 1980) is a Filipino character actor[2].

Career[edit]

Cuyugan was one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN's talent management arm Star Magic, then Star Circle, in 1999.[3]

He was a character actor on the Kapamilya Network appearing as Emil Verdadero in Pusong Ligaw[1] in 2017, and the demon Gaki in the fantasy series Bagani in 2018[4][5][2].

Cuyugan started his own construction business in the Philippines in 2022[6].

Personal life[edit]

Cuyugan has three children from his first wife, who died of ovarian cancer in 2016[7][6][8].

He started dating ex-Pinoy Big Brother housemate in 2017[9], but the couple broke up in 2021[10]. They met while filming FPJ's Ang Probinsyano on the Kapamilya Network[7].

In 2024, Anna Gonzales confirmed her three-year romantic relationship with Cuyugan.[6]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Source
1998 Esperanza Ferds
2001 Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan Dondie Leviste
2002 Recuerdo de Amor Samuel
2005 Spirits Balto
Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Arkrey
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Arkrey
2010 Rosalka Johnny
Imortal Alfredo Zaragoza
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride Sam
2011 Guns and Roses King Santana
2013 Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Armando Angeles
2016 Magpahanggang Wakas Dodong Natividad [11]
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Apolinario "Apple" Mauricio [12]
2017 Pusong Ligaw Emil Verdadero [1]
2018 Bagani Gaki [4][5]
Spirits Reawaken Manuel Lacanilao
2019 Ipaglaban Mo! Miguel Aquino Episode: "Kubli" [13]
2022 One Good Day Roman Rodrigo

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Source
1999 Gimik: The Reunion Mark
1999 Hey Babe! Marlon
2002 Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip Wen
Forevermore Francis
Jologs Kundoktor
2004 Volta Percy Magtoto
2016 The Unmarried Wife Bobby

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Dawn Chang Confirms Relationship with Justin Cuyugan". ABS-CBN Corporation. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Justin Cuyugan on breakup with Dawn Chang: "It was very traumatic."". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. ^ "About". Star Magic. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  4. ^ a b Navalta, Daniel Joseph (13 August 2018). "Liza Soberano Gets Rushed to Hospital After Suffering iInjury Filming Bagani Fight Scene". MSN Philippines. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  5. ^ a b Severo, Jan Milo (13 August 2018). "Liza Soberano Injured on the Set of 'Bagani'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  6. ^ a b c "Businesswoman Anna Gonzales opens up about relationship with actor Justin Cuyugan". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  7. ^ a b "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  8. ^ "Justin Cuyugan on breakup with Dawn Chang: "It was very traumatic."". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  9. ^ "Dawn Chang opens up about relationship with Justin Cuyugan". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  10. ^ "Justin Cuyugan talks about narcissism, abuse amid rumored split from Dawn Chang". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  11. ^ Iglesias, Iza (16 September 2016). "Primetime to Heat up with Echo-Arci Tandem". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  12. ^ "How Dawn Chang and Justin Cuyugan Became a Couple". Umagang Kay Ganda. ABS-CBN Corporation. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  13. ^ "Polo Ravales Must Prove He's No Longer Gay to Save his Marriage on "Ipaglaban Mo"". ABS-CBN Corporation. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.

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