Mylene Dizon
Mylene Lilibeth Dizon (born September 6, 1976) is a Filipino actress and model. She was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, being an alumna of Batch 2. After starting with ABS-CBN in 1996, she transferred to the rival station GMA Network in 2003 and was part of several TV series like Captain Barbell, Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat, and Dyesebel. Upon returning to ABS-CBN in 2009, she made a special appearance on Tayong Dalawa. Her role ended when she became pregnant with her second child, and was then replaced by Jodi Sta. Maria.
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| Born | Mylene Lilibeth Dizon[1] 6 September 1976 |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (1996–2003) ABS-CBN Entertainment GMA Network |
| Children | 2 |
Recently, she played Grace Maniego in the 2011 drama Budoy, and later had a special participation role in the 2012 drama Kahit Puso'y Masugatan as Fatima San Jose. She also appeared in Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, and most recently in Mirabella. She was part of the cast of the second season of Ikaw Lamang (2014) as Tessa. She transferred back to GMA Network in 2014 and made her comeback in Once Upon a Kiss starring Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix. She returned to ABS-CBN and portrayed the role of Laura Hipolito-Suarez in afternoon melodrama series Doble Kara (2015–17), and received critical acclaim for her performance along with Julia Montes. She played Racquel A. Reyes-Moreno in the family drama series The Good Son along with Eula Valdez and John Estrada. She returns to GMA Network once again to play Manisan Arati in Sahaya. She is currently a freelancer and is doing projects with both ABS-CBN and GMA-7.
Career
Dizon's career began with being an alumna of the Batch 2 of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She was then cast to be part of the teen-oriented series Gimik (1996–99) as Melanie Suntay, and she would once again reunite with them in 2010 during a series entitled Gimik 2010. Her big break arrived when she played the role as antagonist Sally Perida in Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2001–03), alongside Claudine Barretto and Carlos Agassi. Dizon then reunited with her Gimik co-stars when she starred in a movie based on the series titled Gimik: The Reunion in 1999, reprising her role as Melanie Suntay.
After spending several years with ABS-CBN, Dizon transferred to its rival network GMA Network. She starred in several series including Narito ang Puso Ko (2003–04), Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat (2006), Captain Barbell (2006–07), and the original version of Dyesebel (2008). Dizon made her film debut in 2006 while starring in the lesbian movie Rome and Juliet playing the role of Rome Miranda. She got two nominations for Best Actress. She then participated in the movie Shake, Rattle & Roll X (2008) in the segment "Emergency", portraying the role of an Aswang Wife.
Dizon then returned to her home network, ABS-CBN, and made a special appearance on the critically acclaimed prime time series, Tayong Dalawa (2009). She won a Best Ensemble Performance in a Television Drama. Her character was then replaced by Jodi Sta. Maria. She then became part of Tanging Yaman (2010), starring with Erich Gonzales, Melissa Ricks, Agot Isidro, Jodi Sta. Maria, and Rowell Santiago. After Tanging Yaman ended, Dizon became part of the remake version of the hit 90s series Mara Clara (1992–97). The series was also titled Mara Clara (2010–11), featuring a whole new cast including new stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. Dizon played the role of Susan David, Mara's loving mother who tries to protect her daughter. The role was originally portrayed by Susan Africa.
Shortly after Mara Clara, she starred in the prime time series Budoy (2011–12) as Grace Maniego, Budoy's evil godmother who wants to kill him. Dizon then has a special participation role in Kahit Puso'y Masugatan (2012). She then was part of Juan dela Cruz (2013), playing the role of Amelia dela Cruz, Juan's deceased mother. Dizon was then cast to be in My Little Juan (2013), reprising the role of Amelia. She then became a part of the primetime revenge series Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (2013), a series starring Judy Ann Santos.
She then played the role as antagonist Olive Robles in Mirabella (2014) and then became part of the book 2 cast of Ikaw Lamang (2014) as Tessa Villanueva, Franco's mistress who is obsessed over him. After spending years with ABS-CBN, she came back to the Kapuso channel, GMA Network. Dizon starred in Once Upon a Kiss (2015), playing the role of Giselle Almario, the main villain. Dizon then was part of the realistic-fiction movie Heneral Luna (2015) and won a Best Supporting Actress for it in 2016.
Dizon then returned to her home network ABS-CBN later in 2015 to star in the critically acclaimed afternoon series Doble Kara (2015–17). This marks the second collaboration between Dizon and Montes, four years after Mara Clara had ended. She starred alongside Carmina Villarroel, Ariel Rivera, Allen Dizon, Sam Milby, Alicia Alonzo, Maxene Magalona, Edgar Allan Guzman, and John Lapus. The series was met with mostly positive reviews and strong ratings, and got three PMPC Star Award nominations, and won Best Daytime Drama. After Doble Kara, Dizon is set to star in the primetime series The Good Son (2017), alongside John Estrada and Eula Valdez.
In 2019, she made a comeback on GMA Network to play a mother role in Sahaya.
In 2020, due to Dizon's freelance status, she completed Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit in GMA and is currently doing Huwag Kang Mangamba on ABS-CBN with a 2021 release.
Personal life
Dizon has two sons, Tomas and Lucas, with ex-boyfriend Paolo Paraiso.[2]
She is now in a relationship with basketball coach Jason Webb.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2006 | ASAP | Herself - Host | ||
| 1996–99 | Gimik | Melanie Suntay | ||
| 1999–2003 | Tabing Ilog | Jennifer "Jerry" Ricafort | [3] | |
| 2001–03 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Sally Perida / Sara / Susan Concepción | ||
| 2003–04 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Joyce | ||
| 2003–04 | Narito Ang Puso Ko | Estella "Stella" Bautista | ||
| 2005–06 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Ira Mercado | ||
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Greta | ||
| 2006 | Ang Kasagutan | Lena | ||
| 2006 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Leona | ||
| 2006–07 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Magna / Magnetica | ||
| 2007 | Princess Charming | Melay | ||
| 2007 | Kokey | Myra Villoria-Alegre | ||
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Reyna Dyangga | ||
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Loretta Dominguez-King | ||
| 2009–10 | May Bukas Pa | Jacky "Jackie" Santos | Guest | |
| 2010 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Rita Robles | ||
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | Atty. Leona Policarpio-Jacinto | ||
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Gimik 2010 | Melanie Suntay-Lorenzo | [4][5] | |
| 2010–11 | Emil Cruz, Jr.'s Mara Clara | Susan David | ||
| 2011–12 | Budoy | Dra. Grace Maniego | ||
| 2012 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Fatima San Jose | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tinapay | Flor | Episode: "Tinapay" | |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Hear Na U, Sori Na Me | Verna | Episode: "Hear Na U, Sori Na Me" | |
| 2013 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Narissa Ledesma-Dimagiba | ||
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Amelia dela Cruz | Special participation | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym | Divina | Episode: "Bokbok, Ang Batang Magpanubok" | |
| 2013 | My Little Juan | Amelia dela Cruz | ||
| 2013 | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Athena Apostol | ||
| 2013 | Wansapanataym | Mila | Episode: "The Christmas Tablet" | |
| 2014 | Mirabella | Olivia "Olive" Flores-Robles | ||
| 2014 | Wansapanataym | Carol Jimenez | Episode: "My Guardian Angel" | |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Tessa Villanueva | ||
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Lita Mauricio | Episode: "Pagkilala ng Ama" | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman | Nene | Episode: "Henyo Ng Bangketa" | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman | Juvilyn | Episode: "Love After The Storm" | |
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Giselle Pelaez-Almario | ||
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Minda | ||
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Judith | ||
| 2015–17 | Doble Kara | Laura Hipolito-Suarez | [6][7] | |
| 2017–18 | The Good Son | Racquel Reyes-Moreno | ||
| 2019 | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken | Saturnina | ||
| 2019 | Call Me Tita | Frida Wilson | ||
| 2019 | Sahaya | Manisan Arati | [8] | |
| 2019 | Pepito Manaloto | Geraldine | Episode guest | |
| 2020 | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Magnolia "Nolie" Dela Cruz | ||
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Alice Quijano |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kulayan Natin ang Bukas | Maricris | ||
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Mia | ||
| 1998 | Miguel/Michelle | Sonia | ||
| 1998 | Magandang hatinggabi | Abby | ||
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | Melanie Suntay | ||
| 2001 | Gatas... Sa Dibdib ng Kaaway | Pilar | [9] | |
| 2002 | Utang ni Tatang | |||
| 2002 | Super-B | Daisy | ||
| 2002 | Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni Lolo | Aling Virgie / Manananggal | ||
| 2006 | Rome & Juliet | Rome Miranda | ||
| 2007 | Resiklo | Alura | [10] | |
| 2008 | Ploning | Celeste | ||
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Aswang Wife | Segment: "Emergency" | |
| 2008 | 100 | Joyce De Leon | ||
| 2009 | Status: Single | Vicky | ||
| 2010 | Working Girls | Connie Valderama | ||
| 2010 | Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Ingrid | ||
| 2012 | Aparisyon | Sister Remy | ||
| 2012 | Sosy Problems | Bernice | ||
| 2013 | Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? | Pamela | ||
| 2014 | Bamboo Flowers | Sandra | ||
| 2014 | 10,000 Hours | Anna Alcaraz | ||
| 2014 | Mariquina | Imelda Nunez | ||
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Sally | ||
| 2014 | Red | |||
| 2015 | Heneral Luna | Isabel | [11][12] | |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Bonifacia "Facia" Manalo | ||
| 2015 | No Boyfriend Since Birth | |||
| 2019 | Belle Douleur | Liz | ||
| 2019 | Sunod | |||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Gimik | People's Choice Awards | Most Promising Actress of the Year | Won | |
| 1999 | Calvento Files: The Movie | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | Won | |
| 2002 | Gatas... Sa Dibdib ng Kaaway | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2007 | Rome & Juliet | Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | Nominated | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2008 | 100 | Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | Balanghai Trophy - Best Actress | Won | |
| 2009 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Ploning | Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) | Nominated | ||
| 100 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) | Won | |||
| FAP Luna Awards | Best Actress | Won | |||
| 2010 | Tayong Dalawa | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Ensemble Performance in a Television Drama | Won | [13] |
| 2013 | Sosy Problems | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | |
| Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) | Nominated | |||
| Aparisyon | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
References
- Vera, Noel (2005). Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema. BigO Books. p. 136. ISBN 978-981-05-3185-0. Retrieved July 7, 2011 – via Google Books.
- Almo, Nerissa (April 22, 2009). "Mylene Dizon gives birth to 2nd child with Paolo Paraiso". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 1, 2016 – via GMA News.
- Doplito, Harold Jason L. (August 9, 2000). "On Location: 'Tabing Ilog': Wet Behind the Ears—and not Wild Either". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 18, 2016 – via Google News.
- "Gimik 2010 Brings Together Judy Ann Santos, Diether Ocampo, Bojo Molina, G Toengi, and Mylene Dizon". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 2, 2010. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- "Gimik 2010". TV Shows. ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on June 3, 2010. Retrieved June 7, 2010.
- Buan-Deveza, Reyma (August 17, 2015). "Julia Montes Gets First Title Role in 'Doble Kara'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on November 1, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- Belen, Walden Sadiri M. (August 24, 2015). "Mylene Dizon's Powerful Performance on 'Doble Kara'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (January 31, 2019). "Mylene Dizon returns to GMA-7 after four years; reunites with BiGuel". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- "Box Office Movies of Male Stars on Video". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 27, 2001 – via Google News.
- Carvajal, Dolly Anne (December 24, 2007). "Recycled Idea". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Dolly Wood. Retrieved October 12, 2016 – via Google News.
- Tariman, Pablo A. (September 12, 2015). "Faith, Love, time & Antonio Luna". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- Tsui, Clarence (October 12, 2015). "'Heneral Luna': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- Villasanta, Boy (March 4, 2010). "Gawad Tanglaw a Paradigm of Anti-climax". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
External links
- Mylene Dizon at IMDb