Amir Carlos Agassi (born December 12, 1979), popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, host, recording artist, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1998.
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" 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.
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 was born to an Iranian father and a Filipino mother, Rowena Damaso, and spent part of his childhood in Iran and Bahrain. He was also given the Arab name Amir. After he and his mother experienced abuse from his father, his mother remarried to an Arab national, Fahad Al-Hanaki. Agassi identifies as a Roman Catholic. Agassi's younger brother Michael is also an actor and was married to actress Cherry Lou. 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. In 2025, Agassi married his non-showbiz partner Sarina Yamamoto.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Source 1996 Ang TV: The Adarna Adventure 1997 Ibulong Mo sa Diyos 2 1998 Mystrio (Uno...dos...tres pilyos!) Caloy Hiling Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig 1999 Tar-San Scottie 2002 Dekada '70 Gani 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 2012 Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Alvin Cabalda Every Breath U Take Ace 2014Moron 5.2: The TransformationAbdul Do-Remi
Television Year Title Role Notes Source 1996 Eezy Dancing Himself / Host 1996–2006 ASAP Himself / Host / Performer 1996–1998 Gimik Marco Trinidad 1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Basketball" 1997 Star Drama Theater Presents: Angelika Episode: "Honey My Love" 1998–2000 Cyberkada Himself 2000–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Richard Rivera 2001–2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Benjamin "Benjie" Ilagan / Benedicto 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 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" 2023–2024 Black Rider Vice Mayor Echavez 2026 A Secret in Prague Jethro "Jepoy" Salamangkero / Cocoy
Discography
Studio albums Year Album 2000 The Amir of Rap Released: Label: Star Records Format: CD, cassette 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
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