Enchong Dee
{{short description|Filipino swimmer, actor, host and model (born 1988)}}
{{distinguish|Michelle Dee}}
{{for|his self-titled debut album|Enchong Dee (album)}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=March 2023}}
{{blp sources|date=February 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Philippine name|Velasquez|Dee}}
{{infobox person
| name = Enchong Dee
| image = Enchong Dee from "The Fisher" at Red Carpet of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2023 (53348506485).jpg
| caption = Dee at the 2023 Tokyo International Film Festival
| birth_name = Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|11|5}}{{cite news |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/11/fresh-scoops/enchong-dee-reflects-on-life-as-he-turns-34-203653 |title=Enchong Dee reflects on life as he turns 34 |author=Bueno, Leah |date=2022-11-12 |publisher=ABS-CBN |accessdate=2024-12-02}}
| birth_place = Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines{{cite web |url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSWQ-333V-V |title=Film # 007877228 Image Film # 007877228; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSWQ-333V-V — FamilySearch.org |website=FamilySearch |access-date=February 19, 2016}}
| othername =
| occupation = Actor, comedian, model, swimmer, host, singer, songwriter, newspaper writer
| alma_mater = De La Salle University-Manila
| yearsactive = 2005–present
| agent = {{plainlist|
- Star Magic
(since 2006) - Regal Entertainment
(2014–present) - KP&PR&EMS, Inc.
(2006-2022) - Lenon Artists Management
(2023–present)
}}
| parents =
| family = AJ Dee (brother)
}}
Ernest Lorenzo "Enchong" Velasquez Dee ({{IPA|tl|ˈentʃɔŋ di}}, born November 5, 1988) 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.
Early life and education
Enchong Dee was born at 8:21 pm on November 5, 1988, at Mother Seton Hospital in Naga, Camarines Sur, to Johnson Molina Dee and Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez. 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.
File:Enchong Dee at the Star Magic Tour, April 2011.jpg
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=
=Films=
=Modeling=
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010
|Bench Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future |Himself/model | ||
| 2012
|Bench Universe: 25th Anniversary Denim and Underwear Show |Himself/model | ||
| 2014
|Bench: The Naked Truth |Himself/model |
=Music video appearances=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year ! Song ! Artist ! Director |
| 2013
|"Chinito" |Avid Liongoren |
| 2014
|"Chinito Problems" |rowspan="4" |Enchong Dee |Jasper Salimbangon |
| 2015
|"Seloso" |Jemimah Dadula |
| 2015
|"Step No Step Yes" | |
| 2015
|"Isip O Puso" | |
Discography
=Albums=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year ! Album ! Singles ! Label | |||
| rowspan="2" | 2014 | rowspan="2" | "Enchong Dee" | Chinito Problems | rowspan="4" | Star Music |
| Seloso | |||
| rowspan="2" | 2016 | rowspan="2" | EDM (Enchong Dee Moves) | Telenobela | |
| Di Ko Alam |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Film Award/Critics !! Award !! Result | |||
| 2009 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="8" | 2010 | Gawad PASADO | Pinakapasadong Kabataan | {{won}} |
| 41st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Most Promising Love Team with Erich Gonzales[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/24/10/abs-cbn-big-winner-gmmsf-entertainment-awards "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards"]. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 21 May 2014. | {{won}} | |
| Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor for Paano Ko Sasabihin? | {{nom}} | |
| FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | {{won}} | |
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Romantic Couple with Erich Gonzales | {{won}} | |
| rowspan="3" | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | {{nom}} | |
| Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | {{nom}} | ||
| Pop Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | {{nom}} | ||
| rowspan="11" | 2011 | rowspan="3" | Barkada Choice Awards | Choice Male Icon | {{nom}} |
| Choice Actor of the Year for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | {{won}} | ||
| Choice Breakthrough Artist of 2010 | {{won}} | ||
| Gawad PASADO | Pasadong Katuwang Aktor for Sa'yo Lamang | {{won}} | |
| Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for Sa'yo Lamang | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan="3" | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | {{nom}} | |
| Pop Pin Up Boy | {{won}} | ||
| Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | {{nom}} | ||
| Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Favorite Couple with Erich Gonzales | {{won}} | |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | {{nom}} | |
| Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | {{won}} | |
| rowspan="2" | 2012 | Gawad TANGLAW | Best Performance by an Actor (Single Performance) for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | {{won}} |
| 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards[http://www.pep.ph/news/33760/this-week-in-photo-news/1/1#focus "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701165446/http://www.pep.ph/news/33760/this-week-in-photo-news/1/1#focus |date=July 1, 2015 }}. Pep.ph. Retrieved 20 May 2014. | Best Loveteam for TV and Movies with Erich Gonzales | {{won}} | |
| rowspan="2" |2014 | 11th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) for Four Sisters and a Wedding | {{nom}} |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor for Muling Buksan Ang Puso | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan="3" |2015 | MOR Pinoy Music Awards{{Cite web|url = http://authoring-starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/july2015/july12/mor-names-this-years-winners-for-pinoy-music-awards|title = MOR names this year's winners for Pinoy Music Awards}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | Dance Hit of the Year (Chinito Problems) | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" |7th PMPC Star Awards for Music
|New Male Recording Artist of the Year |{{nom}} | |||
| Dance Album of the Year (Enchong Dee)
|{{nom}} | |||
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair{{cite news |title=ABS-CBN shows, stars win big at the 33rd Star Awards for TV |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/14/19/abs-cbn-shows-stars-win-big-at-the-33rd-star-awards-for-tv |work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=October 14, 2019}} | {{won}} |
| 2020 | 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | Best Actor in Comedy or Musical for Elise{{cite news |title='Quezon's Game' wins big at 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/02/21/quezons-game-wins-big-at-7th-urduja-heritage-film-awards |access-date=2 January 2021 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=2 January 2021}} | {{won}} |
References
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External links
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