Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈentʃɔŋ di], born November 5, 1988),[2] professionally known as Enchong Dee, is a Filipino actor, model, host, and swimmer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV drama Katorse (2009). He played the role of "Luis" in the Filipino remake Maria la del Barrio (2011). He also starred in Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–13), and Muling Buksan ang Puso. He is the younger brother of actor and model, AJ Dee.
Enchong Dee | |
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.jpg) Dee at the 2023 Tokyo International Film Festival | |
| Born | Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee November 5, 1988[1] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Enchong Dee, ErLo |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University-Manila |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, swimmer, host, singer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (since 2006) Regal Entertainment (2014–present) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Parent(s) | Johnson Molina Dee Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez |
| Family | AJ Dee (brother) |
Early life and education edit
Enchong Dee was born at 8:21 pm on November 5, 1988, at Mother Seton Hospital in Naga, Camarines Sur, to Johnson Molina Dee and Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez.[2] He has two brothers, Angel James Dee, who is also an actor, while his younger brother, Isiah Dee, is a student in De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde. Enchong also has a young sister, Angelika Dee, who is a student in Immaculate Conception Cathedral School in Cubao, Quezon City.[citation needed]
He graduated from Naga Hope Christian School. He further pursued his swimming career at De La Salle University in Manila. Dee was part of the Philippine national swimming team and has participated in the 2005 SEA Games in Manila, 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar and 2007 SEA Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.[citation needed]
Career edit
Dee's first TV appearance in television came in 2006 when he appeared in a Philippine talk show Homeboy as one of the guests. He caught the eye of a modeling agency and advertisers and soon appeared in several advertising campaigns including Close Up, Bench, KFC and Timex.[citation needed]
In May 2007, Dee's contract with KFC expired and a few years later he transferred to Jollibee.
Dee landed several acting roles beginning in 2007 which have included Abt Ur Luv, Sineserye, Komiks, Your Song and My Girl.[citation needed]
In 2009, he was added to the main cast of Katorse, an adaptation of the 1968 film (that was also remade in 1981).[citation needed]
In 2010, he then reunited with some of his co-stars, Erich Gonzales and Ejay Falcon, in Tanging Yaman. He then became part of Magkaribal. He starred in the film, Sa 'yo Lamang where he gained award nominations and won the Gawad PASADO for Best Supporting Actor. Enchong gained his first movie lead role, alongside his premiere leading lady, Erich Gonzales, in I Do.[citation needed]
In 2011, he starred in the Philippines' remake of Maria La Del Barrio as Luis de la Vega.[citation needed]
He recently appeared in the 2012 film, The Reunion, with Enrique Gil, Xian Lim and Kean Cipriano. After co-starring in 2012–2013 teleserye Ina, Kapatid, Anak alongside Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador, he appeared in Muling Buksan Ang Puso with Julia Montes and Enrique Gil.[citation needed]
Enchong won the one-million pesos briefcase in the August 18, 2012, episode of "Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal" together with his "The Reunion" co-star Kean Cipriano.[citation needed]
In 2014, Dee release his first carrier single, Chinito Problems, as response to Yeng Constantino's 2013 hit Chinito.[citation needed]
Filmography edit
Television edit
Films edit
| Year | Film | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BFF (Best Friends Forever) | Paco | Star Cinema |
| Paano Ko Sasabihin?[3] | Mike | Cinema One Originals | |
| 2010 | Sa 'Yo Lamang[4] | James Alvero | Star Cinema |
| I Do | Lance Anderson Tan | ||
| 2012 | The Reunion | Lloyd | |
| The Strangers | Dolfo |
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| 2013 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Calvin John "CJ/Rebreb" Salazar | Star Cinema |
| Tuhog | Caloy Sicat | ||
| Call Center Girl | Vince Sandoval | ||
| Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Joseph Maurice | Star Cinema Regal Entertainment | |
| 2014 | Once a Princess | Leonard Jamieson | |
| 2016 | Lila | Kevin | Sinag Maynila Film Festival[5] |
| I Love You to Death | Anthony "Tonton" M. Gatchalian | Regal Entertainment | |
| Mano Po 7: Tsinoy | Wilson'Son'Wong Jr. | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2017 | Nay | Martin | Cinema One Originals |
| Siargao | Mikey | Ten17P | |
| 2019 | Elise | Bert | Regal Entertainment |
| 2020 | Alter Me | Uno | Netflix |
| Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Carlos Jose ”CJ/RebReb” Salazar | Star Cinema | |
| 2022 | Partners in Crime | Carlos Jose Salazar | Star Cinema |
| 2023 | Here Comes the Groom | Rodrigo Jr. | Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Brightlight Productions |
| GomBurZa | Padre Jacinto Zamora | Jesuit Communications, MQuest Ventures, CMB Film Services |
Music video appearances edit
| Year | Song | Artist | Director | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Chinito" | Yeng Constantino | Avid Liongoren | Star Music |
| 2014 | "Chinito Problems" | Enchong Dee | Jasper Salimbangon | |
| 2015 | "Seloso" | Jemimah Dadula | ||
| 2015 | "Step No Step Yes" | |||
| 2015 | "Isip O Puso" |
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Year | Album | Singles | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Enchong Dee" | Chinito Problems | Star Music |
| Seloso | |||
| 2016 | EDM (Enchong Dee Moves) | Telenobela | |
| Di Ko Alam |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | Nominated |
| 2010 | Gawad PASADO | Pinakapasadong Kabataan | Won |
| 41st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Most Promising Love Team with Erich Gonzales[6] | Won | |
| Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor for Paano Ko Sasabihin? | Nominated | |
| FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | |
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Romantic Couple with Erich Gonzales | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | Nominated | |
| Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | Nominated | ||
| Pop Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Barkada Choice Awards | Choice Male Icon | Nominated |
| Choice Actor of the Year for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Won | ||
| Choice Breakthrough Artist of 2010 | Won | ||
| Gawad PASADO | Pasadong Katuwang Aktor for Sa'yo Lamang | Won | |
| Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for Sa'yo Lamang | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | Nominated | |
| Pop Pin Up Boy | Won | ||
| Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | Nominated | ||
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Favorite Couple with Erich Gonzales | Won | |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Nominated | |
| Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Won | |
| 2012 | Gawad TANGLAW | Best Performance by an Actor (Single Performance) for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Won |
| 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards[7] | Best Loveteam for TV and Movies with Erich Gonzales | Won | |
| 2014 | 11th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) for Four Sisters and a Wedding | Nominated |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor for Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Nominated | |
| 2015 | MOR Pinoy Music Awards[8] | Dance Hit of the Year (Chinito Problems) | Won |
| 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music | New Male Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| Dance Album of the Year (Enchong Dee) | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair[9] | Won |
| 2020 | 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | Best Actor in Comedy or Musical for Elise[10] | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Enchong Dee believes 2012 is his year: "Kasi I'm a Year of the Snake child."".[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "Film # 007877228 Image Film # 007877228; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSWQ-333V-V — FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Enchong Dee talks about his torrid kissing scene with Erich Gonzales in 'Paano Ko Sasabihin?'". ABS-CBN.com. October 27, 2009. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
- ^ "Enchong Dee looks forward to working with Christopher de Leon in the movie 'Sa 'yo Lamang'". ABS-CBN.com. April 20, 2010. Archived from the original on April 23, 2010. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
- ^ "LILA". Sinag Maynila Film Festival. March 10, 2016. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
- ^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived July 1, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "MOR names this year's winners for Pinoy Music Awards".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "ABS-CBN shows, stars win big at the 33rd Star Awards for TV". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "'Quezon's Game' wins big at 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards". ABS-CBN News. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
External links edit
Media related to Enchong Dee at Wikimedia Commons- Athlete page at the Asian Games
- Enchong Dee at IMDb
- Enchong Dee on Facebook
- Enchong Dee on Instagram
- Enchong Dee's channel on YouTube
