Dyesebel (1990 film)

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Dyesebel
Directed by Mel Chionglo
Written by Ricardo Lee
Based on Dyesebel
by Mars Ravelo
Starring
Cinematography
  • Rody Lacap
  • Pedro Manding Jr.
  • Ricardo Jacinto
Edited byEfren Jarlego
Music byArchie Castillo
Production
company
Release date
  • January 18, 1990 (1990-01-18)
Country Philippines
Language Filipino

Dyesebel is a 1990 Filipino romantic fantasy film based on the Pilipino Komiks character of the same name. Directed by Mel Chionglo from a screenplay by Ricardo Lee, it stars Alice Dixson as the titular character and Richard Gomez, alongside Nadia Montenegro, Dennis Roldan, Chat Silayan, Perla Bautista, Lawrence Pineda and Mario Escudero. Produced by Regal Films, the film was released on January 18, 1990.

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Cast

Production

The production of Dyesebel lasted two years. [1] It is the first film adaptation of Dyesebel to feature scenes that were shot underwater, as well as the first Dyesebel film where the titular character has an orange tailfin. [1]

Release

Dyesebel was released on January 18, 1990. Since its release, the film is cited to have made actress Alice Dixson a mainstream celebrity in Philippine show business. [2]

Home media

The entire film was made available on YouTube for streaming without charge by Regal Entertainment on September 9, 2020. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Arcadio, Ryan (December 15, 2019). "LOOK: Alice Dixson's 'Dyesebel' scenes bring back 'so many fond memories'". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  2. Infante, J. Eddie (1991). Inside Philippine Movies, 1970-1990: Essays for Students of Philippine Cinema. Ateneo de Manila University Press. p. 109. ISBN   9789715500371 . Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  3. Regal Entertainment, Inc. (September 9, 2020). "DYESEBEL: Carmina Villarroel, Alice Dixson, Richard Gomez & Judy Ann Santos | Full Movie". YouTube . YouTube LLC. Retrieved February 15, 2023.