Enchong Dee

Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈentʃɔŋ di], born November 5, 1989)[1] is a Filipino actor, model, 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

Enchong Dee
Dee at the Star Magic Tour, April 2011
Born
Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee

(1989-11-05) November 5, 1989
NationalityFilipino
Other namesEnchong Dee, ErLo
Alma materDe La Salle University-Manila
OccupationActor, model, Swimmer, Singer
Years active2006–present
AgentStar Magic (2006–present)
ABS-CBN Entertainment (2006–present)
Regal Entertainment (2014–present)
Parent(s)Johnson Molina Dee
Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez
FamilyAJ Dee (brother)

He is the younger brother of actor and model, AJ Dee.

Early life and education

Enchong Dee was born at 8:21 pm on Sunday, November 5, 1989 at Mother Seton Hospital in Naga, Camarines Sur, to Johnson Molina Dee and Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez.[1] 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 SEA Games and 2006 Asian Games.

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 he transferred to Jollibee as a new endorser.

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.

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.

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.

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

In 2016, Dee celebrate his 30th birthday in ASAP live.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2007Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga EngkantaoMarkABS-CBN
Your Song Presents: Tulak ng BibigMarlon
Mars Ravelo's LastikmanRafael "Raffy" Gipit
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv:Ur Lyf 2Blue Mangubat
2008Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...Skul LyfIpe
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' LyfEpi
My GirlNico Legaspi
Your Song Presents: My Only HopeJuanito "Jhun" Dimaano Jr.
2008–presentASAPco-host/Performer
2009Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's: Nasaan Ka Maruja?Brian Lozano
Your Song Presents: Boystown Arnel Dela Cruz
Tayong DalawaDavid Anthony Garcia
KatorseJohn Joseph "Jojo" Wenceslao
2010Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Water Boy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KaritonEfren Peñaflorida
Tanging YamanJose Mari "Jomari" Buenavista
MagkaribalCaloy Javier
Your Song Presents: AndiNico Mariveles
Wansapanataym: Ali Badbad en da Madyik BanigAli Badbad
Shout Out!Himself/Host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: ParolToto
2011Your Song Presents: KimManny
Mara ClaraCameo Appearance
Maria La Del BarrioLuis Fernando Dela Vega
2012–13Ina, Kapatid, AnakEthan Castillo
2013Muling Buksan Ang PusoLeonel Beltran
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: OrasanJohnny
Maalaala Mo Kaya: AlakPaul
Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Na Ang Pangarap?Rolly
2015Ipaglaban Mo: Sa Aking Pag-gisingDino
Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu ChinitoDiego Calasiao
Pinoy Big Brother: 737Houseguest/Host
2015NathanielAngel Eldon
2017A Love to LastAndrew Agoncillo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rehab CenterJeck
2018The Blood SistersSamuel Hechanova
2019Eat BulagaGuests/Game Shows/BOOMGMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: WheelchairMelvinABS-CBN

Movies

Year Film Role Film company
2009BFF (Best Friends Forever)PacoStar Cinema
Paano Ko Sasabihin?[2]MikeCinema One Originals
2010Sa 'Yo Lamang[3]James AlveroStar Cinema
I DoLance Anderson Tan
2012The ReunionLloyd
The StrangersDolfo
2013Four Sisters and a WeddingCalvin John "CJ/Rebreb" SalazarStar Cinema
TuhogCaloy Sicat
Call Center GirlVince Sandoval
2014Once a PrincessLeonard Jamieson
2016LilaTBASinag Maynila Film Festival[4]
I Love You to DeathAnthony "Tonton" M. GatchalianRegal Entertainment
Mano Po 7: TsinoyWilson'Son'Wong Jr.Regal Entertainment
2017NayMartinCinema One Originals
SiargaoMikeyTen17P
2019EliseBertRegal Entertainment

Music video appearances

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

Albums

Year Album Singles Label
2014"Enchong Dee"Chinito ProblemsStar Music
Seloso
2016EDM (Enchong Dee Moves)Telenobela
Di Ko Alam

Awards and nominations

YearFilm Award/CriticsAwardResult
2009ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop Male FashionistaNominated
2010Gawad PASADOPinakapasadong KabataanWon
41st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation AwardsMost 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 GonzalesWon
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop Male FashionistaNominated
Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich GonzalesNominated
Pop Loveteam with Erich GonzalesNominated
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 AwardsPop Male FashionistaNominated
Pop Pin Up BoyWon
Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich GonzalesNominated
Star Magic BallStar Magic Ball's Most Favorite Couple with Erich GonzalesWon
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 GonzalesWon
201411th ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) for Four Sisters and a Wedding Nominated
28th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest 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 Year Nominated
Dance Album of the Year (Enchong Dee) Nominated
201933rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair[8]Won
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References

  1. "Film # 007877228 Image Film # 007877228; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSWQ-333V-V — FamilySearch.org". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  2. "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.
  3. "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.
  4. "LILA". Sinag Maynila Film Festival. March 10, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
  5. "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". 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.
  7. "MOR names this year's winners for Pinoy Music Awards".
  8. "ABS-CBN shows, stars win big at the 33rd Star Awards for TV". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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