Enchong Dee

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Enchong Dee
Enchong Dee from "The Fisher" at Red Carpet of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2023 (53348506485).jpg
Born
Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee

(1988-11-05) November 5, 1988 (age 36) [1]
Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines [2]
Alma mater De La Salle University-Manila
Occupations
  • actor
  • comedian
  • model
  • host
  • swimmer
  • triathlete
  • duathlete
  • writer
Years active2005–present
Agents
Family AJ Dee (brother)
Sports career
National teamFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
De La Salle University Green Tankers
Sport Swimming
Event(s)100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly
Strokes Butterfly

Ernest Lorenzo "Enchong" Velasquez Dee (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈentʃɔŋdi] , born November 5, 1988) [2] is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, host, swimmer, triathlete, duathlete and writer. 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.

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Early life and education

Enchong Dee was born at 8:21 pm on November 5, 1988, [1] 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.

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.

Career

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.

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 .

In 2009, he was added to the main cast of Katorse , an adaptation of the 1968 film (that was also remade in 1981).

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 .

Dee in 2011 Enchong Dee at the Star Magic Tour, April 2011.jpg
Dee in 2011

In 2011, he starred in the Philippines' remake of Maria La Del Barrio as Luis de la Vega.

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.

Dee 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.

In 2014, Dee release his first carrier single, Chinito Problems, as response to Yeng Constantino's 2013 hit Chinito.

In 2023, Dee has ended his affiliation with KP&PR&EMS, Inc. The statement reads "This is to make public the fact that Mr. Ernest Lorenzo V. Dee, a Filipino swimmer, is no longer represented, directly or indirectly by KP&PR&EMS, Inc., with offices at 8 Dapdap Road, Forbes Park, Makati City, effective as of 31 December 2022."

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
2007 Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-Ibig Job
Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Mark
Your Song Presents: Tulak ng Bibig Marlon
Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Rafael "Raffy" Gipit
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv: Ur Lyf 2 Blue Mangubat
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...Skul Lyf Ipe
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf Epi
My Girl Nico Legaspi
Your Song Presents: My Only Hope Juanito "Jhun" Dimaano Jr.
2008–present ASAP Natin 'To Main host / Performer
2009 Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's: Nasaan Ka Maruja? Brian Lozano
Your Song Presents: Boystown Arnel Dela Cruz
Tayong Dalawa David Anthony Garcia
Katorse John Joseph "Jojo" Wenceslao
2010 Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Water Boy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kariton Efren Peñaflorida
Tanging Yaman Jose Mari "Jomari" Buenavista
Magkaribal Caloy Javier
Your Song Presents: Andi Nico Mariveles
Wansapanataym: Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig Ali Badbad
Shout Out! Himself/host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol Toto
2011 Your Song Presents: Kim Manny
Mara Clara Cameo Appearance
Maria la del Barrio Luis Fernando Dela Vega
2012–13 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Ethan Castillo
2013 Muling Buksan ang Puso Leonel Beltran
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan Johnny
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alak Paul
Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Na Ang Pangarap? Rolly
2015 Ipaglaban Mo: Sa Aking Pag-gising Dino
Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito Diego Calasiao
Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Houseguest/Host
Nathaniel Angel Eldon
2017 A Love to Last Andrew Agoncillo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rehab Center Jeck
2018 The Blood Sisters Samuel Hechanova
2019 Eat Bulaga Guests/Game Shows/ BOOM
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair Melvin
2020Trip to QuiapoHulyong Manunulat
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Sebastian "Seb" Tantiangco
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Edwin
2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Elijah "Eli" Torres / Levitator
2025 It's Showtime Guest / Performer
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Host
It’s Okay to Not Be OkayVincent Romulo

Films

YearFilmRole
2009 BFF (Best Friends Forever) Paco
Paano Ko Sasabihin? [3] Mike
2010 Sa 'Yo Lamang [4] James Alvero
I Do Lance Anderson Tan
2012 The Reunion Lloyd
The Strangers Dolfo
2013 Four Sisters and a Wedding Calvin John "CJ/Rebreb" Salazar
Tuhog Caloy Sicat
Call Center Girl Vince Sandoval
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Joseph Maurice
2014 Once a Princess Leonard Jamieson
2016LilaKevin
I Love You to DeathAnthony "Tonton" M. Gatchalian
Mano Po 7: Tsinoy Wilson "Son" Wong Jr.
2017NayMartin
Siargao Mikey
2019EliseBert
2020Alter MeUno
Four Sisters Before the Wedding Carlos Jose ”CJ/RebReb” Salazar
2022 Partners in Crime Carlos Jose Salazar
2023 Here Comes the Groom Rodrigo Jr.
GomBurZa Padre Jacinto Zamora
2024 Outside Soldier
TBA The Sacrifice Danny

Modeling

YearTitleRole
2010Bench Uncut: A Bold Look at the FutureHimself/model
2012Bench Universe: 25th Anniversary Denim and Underwear ShowHimself/model
2014Bench: The Naked TruthHimself/model

Music video appearances

YearSongArtistDirector
2013"Chinito" Yeng Constantino Avid Liongoren
2014"Chinito Problems"Enchong DeeJasper Salimbangon
2015"Seloso"Jemimah Dadula
2015"Step No Step Yes"
2015"Isip O Puso"

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumSinglesLabel
2014"Enchong Dee"Chinito Problems Star Music
Seloso
2016EDM (Enchong Dee Moves)Telenobela
Di Ko Alam

Awards and nominations

YearFilm Award/CriticsAwardResult
2009 ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Male FashionistaNominated
2010Gawad PASADOPinakapasadong KabataanWon
41st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards Most Promising Love Team with Erich Gonzales [5] Won
Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor for Paano Ko Sasabihin?Nominated
FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Youth Achievement AwardWon
Star Magic BallStar Magic Ball's Most Romantic Couple with Erich Gonzales Won
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Male FashionistaNominated
Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales Nominated
Pop Loveteam with Erich Gonzales Nominated
2011Barkada Choice AwardsChoice Male IconNominated
Choice Actor of the Year for Maalaala Mo Kaya: ParolWon
Choice Breakthrough Artist of 2010Won
Gawad PASADOPasadong Katuwang Aktor for Sa'yo LamangWon
Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the Year for Sa'yo LamangNominated
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Male FashionistaNominated
Pop Pin Up BoyWon
Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales Nominated
Star Magic BallStar Magic Ball's Most Favorite Couple with Erich Gonzales Won
Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for Maalaala Mo Kaya: ParolNominated
Star Awards for TVBest Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: ParolWon
2012Gawad TANGLAWBest Performance by an Actor (Single Performance) for Maalaala Mo Kaya: ParolWon
43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards [6] Best Loveteam for TV and Movies with Erich Gonzales Won
201411th ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) for Four Sisters and a WeddingNominated
28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor for Muling Buksan Ang PusoNominated
2015MOR Pinoy Music Awards [7] Dance Hit of the Year (Chinito Problems)Won
7th PMPC Star Awards for Music New Male Recording Artist of the YearNominated
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 [8] Won
20207th Urduja Heritage Film AwardsBest Actor in Comedy or Musical for Elise [9] Won

References

  1. 1 2 Bueno, Leah (November 12, 2022). "Enchong Dee reflects on life as he turns 34". ABS-CBN . Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "Film # 007877228 Image Film # 007877228; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSWQ-333V-V — FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch . Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards" Archived January 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine . ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  6. "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.
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  8. "ABS-CBN shows, stars win big at the 33rd Star Awards for TV". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  9. "'Quezon's Game' wins big at 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards". ABS-CBN News. January 2, 2021. Archived from the original on January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.