Amir Carlos Agassi (born December 12, 1979) popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, host, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1993.

Carlos Agassi
Born
Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi

(1979-12-12) December 12, 1979 (age 44)
Years active1994–present
Agents

Career

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Agassi is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He was part of a male group dubbed as "The Hunks[1]" together with Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, Diether Ocampo, and Bernard Palanca. During his tenure as part of the Hunks, he has been a primetime actor when he co-starred with Claudine Barretto in the hit teleserye Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan which ran from 2001 to 2003.

Aside from acting, he had hosting stints in the variety show ASAP and also hosted a hidden camera practical joke television series entitled Victim, patterned on America's Punk'd.

After an almost two-year hiatus from acting, Agassi returned on television via ABS-CBN's Agua Bendita in 2010 where he played as one of the primary antagonists.

In 2014, Agassi appeared in GMA Network's Elemento.

Controversies

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Agassi has been a victim of numerous death hoaxes claiming that he had died due to alleged anabolic steroid abuse and that prior to his rumored death, Agassi had undergone dialysis procedure with the reason being kidney failure. The rumors had been proven false by Agassi himself.[2] Agassi stated in an interview that his buff physique is a product of physical workout since the age of 16.[2]

Given the moniker "The Amir of (Philippine) Rap", Agassi was met with criticism by the likes of veteran rappers Loonie, D-Coy of Madd Poets and Krazykyle of Rapskallion. He even filed a case against D-Coy and Krazykyle in 2006 and demanded the pulling of copies of the album United Freestyle v.2 where the lyrics of songs "Right Now" (D-Coy) and "No Album Got Skills" (Krazykyle) contain the lines "Ang dapat sa'yo mag-disappear tulad ng showbiz na si Amir" and "I destroy emcees more than your eyes can see, don't battle me I'll make you look like Carlos Agassi" respectively. The case, however, was quietly settled.[citation needed] In response to criticism, he together with Gloc-9 and Mitchell Silonga released a single entitled "Alay Ko" in 2009, a song about Agassi's thoughts on destructive criticisms.

Other ventures

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Agassi went on hiatus from showbiz sometime in the mid-2000s to finish his degree in psychology at De La Salle University. He also ventured into the restaurant business and opened Brasas, a Latin-American inspired restaurant in Metro Manila. Agassi also has his own recording studio called Amir Carlos Agassi, Inc. where he releases his rap music and collaborates with other artists.

Personal life

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Agassi's younger brother Michael is also an actor and was married to actress Cherry Lou.[3] His other brother Aaron is both an actor and singer.

Agassi was previously engaged to model and Pinoy Big Brother housemate Margo Midwinter. The couple called off the engagement in 2013. Agassi was also in a relationship with actress Gwen Garci. Currently, Agassi is dating his non-showbiz partner Sarina Yamamoto.[4][5]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1995 Eezy Dancing Himself / Host
1996–2006 ASAP Himself / Host / Performer [6]
1996–98 Gimik Marco Trinidad
1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Basketball" [7]
1997 Star Drama Theater Presents: Angelika Episode: "Honey My Love"
1998–2000 Cyberkada Himself
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Richard Rivera
2001–03 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Benjamin "Benjie" Ilagan / Benedicto [8]
2003 Masayang Tanghali Bayan Himself / Host
Buttercup Pippo
Victim Himself / Host
2005 Bora: Sons of the Beach Caloy
Kaya Mo Ba 'To? Himself / Host
2006 Star Magic Presents: Ang Lovey Kong All Around Max
Ang Panday Jaffir
2007 Princess Sarah Philip Burrow [9]
Rounin Sephdo
Palimos ng Pag-ibig Dick
2008 Dragonna Rafael
2010 Agua Bendita Baldo Barrameda
Wansapanataym Epoy Episode: "Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig"
Imortal Vergara
2011 Wansapanataym Billy's Dad Episode: "A Boy's Bestfriend"
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Mr. Dizon
2012 Wako Wako Tommy Nograles
Wansapanataym Jeff Episode: "Perfect Gift"
2013 Swak na Swak Himself / Co-host
2015 Imbestigador Anacleto "Dongoy / Nono" Brezuela Episode: "Robin Jacques Ong Rape-Slay Case"
Elemento Presents: Pandora, Ang Diwata ng Wawa James
Mac and Chiz Dodong Episode: "Buwang for All"
Juan Tamad Senator Iñigo Imperial
Karelasyon Ronald Episode: "Unhappy Wife"
2016 Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Ador
Karelasyon Nestor Episode: "Ex"
Dear Uge Ken Mariano Episode: "Faking Girls"
2017 Karelasyon Dick Episode: "Perfect Woman"
Wish Ko Lang Estong Episode: "Matador"
2018 Tadhana Marlon Episode: "Secret Affair"
Victor Magtanggol Arvin Espiritu
2019 Imbestigador Pepito Tagal Episode: "Bata Sa Tulay"
Beautiful Justice Adam Balagtas
2020 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Ringo
2021 Imbestigador Jonel Nuezca Episode: "Gregorio Double Murder Case"
2023–24 Black Rider Vice Mayor Echavez

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1996 Ang TV: The Adarna Adventure
1997 Ibulong Mo sa Diyos 2
1998 Mystrio (Uno...Dos...Tres Pilyos!)
Hiling
Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig
1999 Tar-San Scottie
2002 Dekada '70 Gani [10]
2003 Pinay Pie SPO Pablito
2006 Oh, My Ghost! Jeff
2007 Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Beginning of the Legend Nardong Yakitiyak
2010 My Amnesia Girl Ken
2011 The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Paul Marigma [11]
2012 Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Alvin Cabalda
Every Breath U Take Ace
2014 Moron 5.2: The Transformation Abdul Do-Remi

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album
2000 The Amir of Rap
2003 C.A.R.L.O.S. (Can Agassi Rap Like Old School?)
  • Released:
  • Label: Star Records
  • Format: CD, cassette
2005 AMIR
  • Released:
  • Label: Star Records
  • Format: CD, cassette

References

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  1. ^ "THROWBACK: Remember The Hunks?". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Almo, Nerisa (August 26, 2007). "Carlos Agassi on rumors that he's dying: "Buhay na buhay po ako."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  3. ^ Bonifacio, Julie (September 18, 2007). "Cherry Lou and Michael Agassi exchange wedding vows". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on December 30, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  4. ^ "'PBB' Housemate Calls Filipino Boyfriend 'the Worst'". ABS-CBN News. August 23, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  5. ^ Pumaloy, Rey (August 27, 2014). "Carlos Agassi, Aminadong Mama's Boy; 'di na Matutuloy ang Pagpapakasal sa Nobya". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA News. Retrieved November 20, 2016 – via GMA News.
  6. ^ "About". ASAP. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "Basketball". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  8. ^ "What Happened to Carlos Agassi?". ABS-CBN News. September 22, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  9. ^ "'Princess Sarah' Cast Members". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 30, 2009. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  10. ^ Paredes, Andrew (January 2, 2003). "Easier on the Eyes". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 12, 2016 – via Google News.
  11. ^ "Praybeyt Benjamin Available on Video". The Philippine Star. December 25, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
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