Carlos Agassi
Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi (born December 12, 1979 in Makati, Philippines), (died December 28, 2022 in Caloocan City, Philippines) popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, rap artist, 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 December 12, 1979 Makati, Philippines |
| Died | December 28, 2022 (aged 43) Caloocan City, Philippines |
| Other names | The Amir of Rap |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (1993–2014) GMA Artist Center (2014–present) |
Career
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
Agassi has been a victim of numerous death hoax 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 on a 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
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
Agassi's younger brother Michael is an actor and is 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 non-showbiz Sarina Yamamoto.[4][5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Eezy Dancing | Himself / Host | |||
| 1996–2006 | ASAP | Himself / Host / Performer | [6] | ||
| 1996–99 | Gimik | Marco Trinidad | |||
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Basketball" | [7] | ||
| 1997 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Angelika | Episode: "Honey My Love" | |||
| 1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Richard Luciano | |||
| 2001–03 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Benjamin "Benjie" Ilagan / Benedicto | [8] | ||
| 2003 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Himself — Host | |||
| 2003 | Buttercup | Pippo | |||
| 2003 | Victim | Himself — Host | |||
| 2005 | Bora: Sons of the Beach | Caloy | |||
| 2005 | Kaya Mo Ba 'To? | Host / Himself | |||
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: Ang Lovey Kong All Around | Max | |||
| 2006 | Ang Panday | Jaffir | |||
| 2007 | Princess Sarah | Philip Burrow | [9] | ||
| 2007 | Rounin | Sephdo | |||
| 2007 | Palimos ng Pag-ibig | Dick | |||
| 2008 | Dragonna | Rafael | |||
| 2010 | Agua Bendita | Baldo Barrameda | |||
| 2010 | Wansapanataym | Epoy | Episode: "Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig" | ||
| 2010 | Imortal | Vergara | |||
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Billy's Dad | Episode: "A Boy's Bestfriend" | ||
| 2011 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Mr. Dizon | |||
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Tommy Nograles | |||
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Jeff | Episode: "Perfect Gift" | ||
| 2013 | Swak na Swak | Co-host | |||
| 2015 | Imbestigador | Anacleto "Dongoy/Nono" Brezuela | Episode: "Robin Jacques Ong Rape-Slay Case" | ||
| 2015 | Elemento Presents: Pandora, Ang Diwata ng Wawa | James | |||
| 2015 | Mac and Chiz | Dodong | Episode: "Buwang for All" | ||
| 2015 | Juan Tamad | Senator Iñigo Imperial | |||
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Ronald | Episode: "Unhappy Wife" | ||
| 2016 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Ador | |||
| 2016 | Karelasyon | Nestor | Episode: "Ex" | ||
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Ken Mariano | Episode: "Faking Girls" | ||
| 2017 | Karelasyon | Dick | Episode: "Perfect Woman" | ||
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang | Estong | Episode: "Matador" | ||
| 2018 | Tadhana | Marlon | Episode: "Secret Affair" | ||
| 2018 | Victor Magtanggol | Arvin Espiritu | |||
| 2019 | Imbestigador | Pepito Tagal | Episode: "Bata Sa Tulay" | ||
| 2019 | Beautiful Justice | Adam Balagtas | |||
| 2020 | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Ringo | |||
| 2021 | Imbestigador | Jonel Nuezca | Episode: "Gregorio Double Murder Case" |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Adarna Adventure | |||
| 1997 | Ibulong Mo sa Diyos 2 | |||
| 1998 | Mystrio (Uno...Dos...Tres Pilyos!) | |||
| 1998 | Hiling | |||
| 1998 | Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig | |||
| 1999 | Tar-San | Scottie | ||
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Gani | [10] | |
| 2003 | Pinay Pie | |||
| 2006 | Oh, My Ghost! | |||
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Beginning of the Legend | |||
| 2010 | My Amnesia Girl | |||
| 2011 | The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Paul Marigma | [11] | |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | |||
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Alvin Cabalda |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2000 | The Amir of Rap
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| 2003 | C.A.R.L.O.S. (Can Agassi Rap Like Old School?)
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| 2005 | AMIR
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References
- ^ News, ABS-CBN. "THROWBACK: Remember The Hunks?". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Almo, Nerisa (26 August 2007). "Carlos Agassi on rumors that he's dying: "Buhay na buhay po ako."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ Bonifacio, Julie (18 September 2007). . Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ^ "'PBB' Housemate Calls Filipino Boyfriend 'the Worst'". ABS-CBN News. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ Pumaloy, Rey (27 August 2014). "Carlos Agassi, Aminadong Mama's Boy; 'di na Matutuloy ang Pagpapakasal sa Nobya". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA News. Retrieved 20 November 2016 – via GMA News.
- ^ "About". ASAP. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Basketball". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- ^ "What Happened to Carlos Agassi?". ABS-CBN News. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ . Philippine Entertainment Portal. 30 January 2009. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ Paredes, Andrew (2 January 2003). "Easier on the Eyes". Manila Standard. Retrieved 12 October 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ "Praybeyt Benjamin Available on Video". The Philippine Star. 25 December 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
External links
- Carlos Agassi at IMDb