Dion Ignacio

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Dion Ignacio
Born
Dion Joseph Ignacio

(1986-03-28) March 28, 1986 (age 37)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
  • model
Years active2003–present
Agent(s) Sparkle GMA Artist Center
(since 2003)
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse
Aileen Sison
(m. 2020)
Children2

Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating ang Umaga? , a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco, but his most notable role in TV is in the afternoon drama Magdalena , where he is paired with Bela Padilla.

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Ignacio is also the rhythm guitarist of the rock band Philia with Arci Muñoz as their lead vocalist.

Biography

Ignacio entered Philippine show business after joining StarStruck . He is one of the StarStruck Avengers. Though he wasn't to bag the Ultimate Survivor title, Ignacio shows off his guitar skills as the bassist of the All Star Band, and with a movie together with TV guestings. He played various roles like playing a villain, leading man or supporting character in various shows. Ignacio was also a member of Studs, an all-male group.

Career

As of 2008, his biggest break is playing a leading man to Yasmien Kurdi in Sine Novela , Saan Darating ang Umaga? . He is now immortalizing a role originally portrayed by Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari) in the new Sine Novela Ngayon at Kailanman . [1] [2] Ignacio joined the cast of My Lover, My Wife in 2011 co-starring Maxene Magalona and Nadine Samonte.

As a musician

Ignacio is formerly a part of Filipino hard rock band Philia as rhythm guitarist.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole(s)NetworkRef.
2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Blake GMA Network
2023 Royal Blood Andrew Castor
Voltes V: Legacy Obgen
Luv Is: Caught in His Arms Samuel Almero
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Bart
2022 Bolera young Joma Fajardo
I Can See You: AlterNate Body double of Dingdong Dantes [3]
2021 To Have & to Hold Ian Lobangco
The World Between Us Franco Libradilla
2019–21 Magkaagaw Zander Rodriguez
2019 The Gift Ex Boyfriend
Hiram na Anak Adrian Sandejo
2018 Victor Magtanggol Percival 'Perci' Domingo
2017 Magpakailanman: Kambal na Pagmamahal Jak / Jill
Mulawin vs. Ravena Siklab
2016 Magpakailanman: Kadugo, Kaaway, Kakampi Raymond
Magkaibang Mundo Jeffrey Dizon
2015–16 Marimar Nicandro Mejia
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Oliver Mallari
2014 Innamorata Dencio I. Manansala
2013 Maghihintay Pa Rin Orlando "Orly" Ramirez
2012–13 Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan Abel Soriano
2012 The Good Daughter Paul Noche
2011 Amaya Kuling
My Lover, My Wife Jordan Castro
2010 Diva Jay-Z
Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Rav Montenegro-Asuncion
2009 Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman Dags De Leon
SRO Cinemaserye: Eva Castillo Story Jimboy
2008–09 Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? Raul Agoncillo
2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Pablo
2007–08 Daisy Siete Season 17: Uling-ling Arthur
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Thor Mentor
2007 Fantastic Man: Ikalawang Laban Dexter / Fire Man (Season 2)
2006–07 Makita Ka Lang Muli
Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Aldrin Sandoval
2006 Now and Forever: Linlang Danny Villamonte
2006–07 Captain Barbell Askoboy Vice Captain
2006 Magpakailanman Jonas
2005–06 Sugo Dario
2004–05 Love to Love Dale
Joyride Brix
2004 Stage 1: Live
SOP Gigsters Himself / Performer
2003–04 Stage 1: The Starstruck Playhouse Various
StarStruck Himself

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction Company
2016Vampire Transformation: Usapang Vampire na 'yan!Sensei Robert Ba Roadrunner Network, Inc.
2014 Basement MendozaCoffee House Productions
Springboard Film Productions
2009 Patient X Samuel GMA Films, Viva Films and RGUTZ Productions
2008 Desperadas 2 Paul Regal Entertainment, Inc.
2006I Wanna Be Happy
Moments of Love Kiko GMA Films
2005 Mulawin: The Movie Tayag Regal Films and GMA Films
Happily Ever After
Hari ng Sablay Billie
2004Kilig... Pintig... Yanig...

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
20223rd Annual TAG Awards ChicagoBest Supporting ActorI Can See You: AlterNateNominated [4]
Gintong Parangal 2022Natatanging Gintong Parangal bilang Mahusay na Aktor sa TelebisyonWon [5]

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References

  1. Yasmien's return to Dramarama Retrieved from iGMA.tv on October 24, 2008
  2. Dion Ignacio moves to leading man status in Saan Darating ang umaga Retrieved from Philippine Entertainment Portal on November 4, 2008
  3. Viernes, Franchesca (January 31, 2022). "This actor served as Dingdong Dantes' mystery double in 'I Can See You: AlterNate'". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  4. "Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, other Kapuso stars receive nominations in TAG Awards Chicago 2022". GMA News Online. November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  5. "Showbiz, media personalities among recipients of Gintong Parangal 2022 awards". Manila Bulletin. July 25, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.