AJ Dee

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AJ Dee
Born
Angel James Velasquez Dee III [1]

(1983-07-27) July 27, 1983 (age 40) [2]
Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Alma mater Ateneo de Naga University
Occupation(s) Actor, model [3]
Years active2004–2016
Agent Star Magic (2004–2016)
SpouseOlga Havran
Children2
Family Enchong Dee (brother)

Angel James Velasquez Dee III (born July 27, 1983), professionally known as AJ Dee, is a Filipino actor, model and swimmer. He is the brother of fellow swimmer and actor Enchong Dee.

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Early life

While in high school, Dee participated in the Philippines' Palarong Pambansa and was picked to join the Philippine swimming team and participated in events in Hong Kong, Brunei, Singapore, and Taiwan. [4] [5] [6]

Dee also participated in the Mossimo Bikini Summit [7] and the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP)'s Body Shots Model Search. [8]

Career

Dee became a co-host of the variety show MTB: Ang Saya Saya after becoming a runner-up on the show's "TV Idol UR D Man" contest. [6] [9] Previously, Dee had a small role in Basta't Kasama Kita and was one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's regional variety show Kilig Bicool! [4]

Dee's first film appearance was in Star Cinema's Dreamboy in 2005. [10] In the same year, he was cast in the primetime teleserye, Vietnam Rose and joined The Buzz as one of the hosts of the "Wanna Buzz" segment. [6]

In 2014, Dee played Caleb, the half-wolf father of Meg Imperial's character, in Moon of Desire and appeared in docu-dramaSa Puso Ni Dok.

In 2015, he had a special participation in Bridges of Love [11] and in Pasión de amor .

Aside from acting, Dee modeled for Bench and appeared in TV commercials. He also maintains a fashion blog—The Filo Dapper.

Personal life

Dee studied high school at Naga Hope Christian School and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree at the Ateneo de Naga University. [6] He is the older brother of Enchong Dee. [5] [12]

Dee is currently based in Norway with his Norwegian wife Olga Havran [11] and sons Maximus James [13] and Alexandros Jayden. [11]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2004–2005 MTB: Ang Saya Saya Himself - Host [4] [14]
2005 Vietnam Rose Tran Him Hahn-Trihn [15]
2006 The Buzz Himself - HostSegment: "WannaBuzz", "PBB Buzz" [16]
2007 Rounin Braullo
2007 U Can Dance Version 2 Himself - Contestant [17]
2008 Eva Fonda Martin [18]
2009 Precious Heart Romances: The Bud Brothers Anton
2009–2011 Show Me Da Manny Marco Antonio Barreiro
2009–2010 Ikaw Sana Dominic
2011 Amaya Paratawag
2012 My Beloved Warren
2012 Tweets for My Sweet Ariel
2013 Never Say Goodbye Steve
2013 Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Edgar
2013 Maghihintay Pa Rin Lance
2014 Moon of Desire Caleb
2014 Sa Puso ni Dok Jomar
2015 Bridges of Love Louie Sandejas [11] [19]
2015 Pasión de Amor Daniel Burgos [11]
2016 Tubig at Langis Matteo [12]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2005DreamboyIsidro [10]
2006 Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di Anderson
2007 You Got Me! Francis Villanueva
2008 When Love Begins Greg
2009 Love Me Again Koboy
2010 You to Me Are Everything Carding
2012My Amiga Girl
2012 Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Pvt. 1st Class Blas RogadoSegment: "Lost Command"
2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Man in carCameo
2015Turo Turo

Theater

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2006 Oedipus the King OedipusCultural Center of the Philippines [20]
2007A Portrait of the ArtistTony Javier [2]
2011The Frog PrinceFrog PrinceClark Pampanga Theater

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