Enchong Dee

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Not to be confused with Michelle Dee.
For his self-titled debut album, see Enchong Dee (album).

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Velasquez and the surname or paternal family name is Dee.
Enchong Dee
File:Enchong Dee from "The Fisher" at Red Carpet of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2023 (53348506485).jpg
Dee at the 2023 Tokyo International Film Festival
Born
Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee

(1988-11-05) November 5, 1988 (age 37)[1]
Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines[2]
Alma materDe La Salle University-Manila
Occupations
  • actor
  • comedian
  • model
  • host
  • swimmer
  • triathlete
  • duathlete
  • writer
Years active2005–present
Agents
FamilyAJ Dee (brother)
Sports career
National teamFile:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines
SportSwimming
Event(s)
100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly
StrokesButterfly
ClubPhilippine Columbian Association Stingrays
College teamDe La Salle University Green Tankers

Ernest Lorenzo "Enchong" Velasquez Dee (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈentʃɔŋ di], 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.

Early life and education

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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

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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
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."

Sports

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Swimming

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Dee is a champion swimmer and a former member of Philippines Swimming Team. He represented the country in international swimming competition.[3]

He was a star swimmer of Dela Salle University. He won 7 gold medals in swimming division at the 72nd UAAP Swimming Championship.[4]

At 17 years old, Dee made his debut at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), where he finished in 6th place which was held in Manila.[4] He also competed in 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar and ended in 2nd place. He returned to SEA Games in 2007 and competed in Men's 100 butterfly finals in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The next year, Dee competed again at 2009 SEA games which served as his last competition before his retirement.[4]

Marathon

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In 2014, Dee led Amway Fun Run in SM Mall of Asia grounds.[5] He participated in 2019 Osaka Marathon in 42 kilometers distance, finishing 4 hours and 23 minutes held in Japan.[6]

Triathlon

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Dee participated in Ironman 70.3 Triathlon held in Cebu in 2017 and 2018.[7] He also competed in 2018 Regent Aguila 70.3 Ironman Asia Pacific Championship in Cebu City.[8]

Other ventures

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Business

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Dee owned several restaurants with 4 branches of Peri-peri Charcoal Chicken located at SM Megamall, U.P Town Center, Marquee Mall and Market Market.[9]

In 2020, he also invested into food production business with a shrimp farm known as Palaya Shirm Farm located in Palauig, Zambales.[10] His farm has 7 Villas, field sets filled with fruit bearing trees, ponds and circular tanks with shrimps and soon to be filled with milkfish or bangus.[11]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role
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 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
2020 Trip to Quiapo Hulyong 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 Okay Vincent Romulo
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Host

Films

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Year Film Role
2009 BFF (Best Friends Forever) Paco
Paano Ko Sasabihin?[12] Mike
2010 Sa 'Yo Lamang[13] 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
2016 Lila Kevin
I Love You to Death Anthony "Tonton" M. Gatchalian
Mano Po 7: Tsinoy Wilson "Son" Wong Jr.
2017 Nay Martin
Siargao Mikey
2019 Elise Bert
2020 Alter Me Uno
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
2025 Elsewhere at Night (Ailleurs la nuit)
TBA The Sacrifice Danny

Modeling

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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

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Year Song Artist Director
2013 "Chinito" Yeng Constantino Avid Liongoren
2014 "Chinito Problems" Enchong Dee Jasper Salimbangon
2015 "Seloso" Jemimah Dadula
2015 "Step No Step Yes"
2015 "Isip O Puso"

Discography

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Albums

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

Awards and nominations

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Year Film Award/Critics Award Result
2009 ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Male Fashionista Nominated
2010 Gawad PASADO Pinakapasadong Kabataan Won
41st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards Most Promising Love Team with Erich Gonzales[14] Won
Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor for Paano Ko Sasabihin? Nominated
FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Won
Star Magic Ball Star Magic Ball's Most Romantic Couple with Erich Gonzales Won
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Male Fashionista Nominated
Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales Nominated
Pop Loveteam with Erich Gonzales Nominated
2011 Barkada Choice Awards Choice Male Icon Nominated
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 Nominated
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Male Fashionista Nominated
Pop Pin Up Boy Won
Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales Nominated
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 Nominated
Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol Won
2012 Gawad TANGLAW Best Performance by an Actor (Single Performance) for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol Won
43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards[15] Best Loveteam for TV and Movies with Erich Gonzales Won
2014 11th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) for Four Sisters and a Wedding Nominated
28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor for Muling Buksan Ang Puso Nominated
2015 MOR Pinoy Music Awards[16] 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
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair[17] Won
2020 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Best Actor in Comedy or Musical for Elise[18] Won

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