Sunshine Dizon
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Sunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.
When she was six, her dad left for the States. After a few months, she and her mom followed. She spent her seventh birthday in the United States.
She has already worked in "Kung Kasalanan Man" (1989) and "Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban" and "Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko" where she got her first acting recognition as Best Child Actress from FAMAS.
In television, she became a regular on Bubble Gang
. She also became part of "That's Entertainment" for six months. After which, VIVA
signed her and cast her in "DATS".
She played one of the leads in the TV Series Anna Karenina as well as on the cast of Thank God It's Sabado. She starred in "Honey, My Love, So Sweet" (1999) and "Kiss Mo Ko" (1999).iyi
Dizon's films include "Honey,My Love So Sweet" and "Kiss Mo Ko".
Sunshine Dizon appeared in the television series Annakarenina.
In 2001, she starred in the prime time television drama "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
" and later the soap opera "Kung Mawawala Ka". She was cast in "Masikip sa dibdib" (2004) and the TV sitcom "Daboy En Da Girl" (2002), "Mga Batang lansangan... ngayon" (2002), "Filipinas" (2003) and "Sabel" (2004). She also starred in the GMA mini-series "Umulan Man o Umaraw" and "Tuwing Kapiling Ka."
She played Sang'gre Pirena in the Encantadia
series for which she won two Best Actress Awards from ENPRESS and Gawad Amerika.
She appeared in the sitcom Bahay Mo Ba To? (2005) and Captain Barbell
(2006) as well as the title role in "Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang", for which she received a Best Actress by PMPC Atar Awards.
In Impostora
she played a dual role and later appeared in La Vendetta
for GMA Network who signed her as an exclusive contract star. She was cast in the GMA Films' movie Dagaw and Sundo
which to be aired in 2009.
In 2008 she starred in Obra
. In 2009, Diza started taping for All About Eve
.
Biography
Born as Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon in 1983 to Isagani Bengzon Dizon and Dorothy Cansancio Dizon, Dizon is the youngest in their family. At a young age, her mother who was then a producer of films and TV shows, noticed her interest in show business. She entered Philippine show business at the age of three.When she was six, her dad left for the States. After a few months, she and her mom followed. She spent her seventh birthday in the United States.
Acting career
Sunshine Dizon started acting at the age of three. Her screen name then was simply "Sunshine". The first movie that she did was "God’s Little Children".She has already worked in "Kung Kasalanan Man" (1989) and "Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban" and "Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko" where she got her first acting recognition as Best Child Actress from FAMAS.
In television, she became a regular on Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
. She also became part of "That's Entertainment" for six months. After which, VIVA
VIVA Entertainment
VIVA Entertainment, Inc., also known as Viva Entertainment Group is a Philippine entertainment company. Its history started in 1981 when Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. founded Viva Films.-Divisions:*Viva Productions, Inc...
signed her and cast her in "DATS".
She played one of the leads in the TV Series Anna Karenina as well as on the cast of Thank God It's Sabado. She starred in "Honey, My Love, So Sweet" (1999) and "Kiss Mo Ko" (1999).iyi
Dizon's films include "Honey,My Love So Sweet" and "Kiss Mo Ko".
Sunshine Dizon appeared in the television series Annakarenina.
In 2001, she starred in the prime time television drama "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...
" and later the soap opera "Kung Mawawala Ka". She was cast in "Masikip sa dibdib" (2004) and the TV sitcom "Daboy En Da Girl" (2002), "Mga Batang lansangan... ngayon" (2002), "Filipinas" (2003) and "Sabel" (2004). She also starred in the GMA mini-series "Umulan Man o Umaraw" and "Tuwing Kapiling Ka."
She played Sang'gre Pirena in the Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
series for which she won two Best Actress Awards from ENPRESS and Gawad Amerika.
She appeared in the sitcom Bahay Mo Ba To? (2005) and Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell is a fictional Filipino superhero created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. He first appeared in Pinoy Komiks #5 .-Character history:...
(2006) as well as the title role in "Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang", for which she received a Best Actress by PMPC Atar Awards.
In Impostora
Impostora
Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado....
she played a dual role and later appeared in La Vendetta
La Vendetta
La Vendetta is a Philippine suspense-thriller drama series for GMA Network. It began to air on October 29, and ended on January 18, 2008. The series is an experimental soap opera from as it is the first series in the Philippines to use the genre of suspense-thriller. It was aired with a one week...
for GMA Network who signed her as an exclusive contract star. She was cast in the GMA Films' movie Dagaw and Sundo
Sundo
Sundo is a 2009 Filipino suspense-thriller film from director Topel Lee, with screenplay written by his Ouija screenwriter Aloy Adlawan. The film stars Robin Padilla, Katrina Halili, Rhian Ramos, Hero Angeles, Mark Bautista and Sunshine Dizon...
which to be aired in 2009.
In 2008 she starred in Obra
Obra
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. In 2009, Diza started taping for All About Eve
All About Eve (Philippine TV series)
All About Eve was the Philippine drama adaptation of a Korean drama of the same name. The pilot episode premiered on March 9, 2009 on GMA Network replacing Luna Mystika. It starred Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Alfred Vargas with Richard Gomez, Jean Garcia and Eula Valdez....
.
Drama Series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2010 | Claudine: Love Thy Neighbor Claudine (TV series) Claudine is a weekly drama anthology named after its lead star, Claudine Barretto, by GMA Network. The pilot episode was originally scheduled on March 28, but it was moved to April 10. The show is expected to run for 16 weeks.-Claudine Episodes:... |
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| 2009 | Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Tinik Sa Dibdib Tinik Sa Dibdib Tinik Sa Dibdib is a Philippine Drama and a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Sunshine Dizon/Nadine Samonte, Marvin Agustin, Ara Mina and now with Sheryl Cruz. It is a TV remake of the hit drama flick in 1980's which starred Nora Aunor and Phillip Salvador... |
Lorna Yadao-Domingo | |
| All About Eve All About Eve (Philippine TV series) All About Eve was the Philippine drama adaptation of a Korean drama of the same name. The pilot episode premiered on March 9, 2009 on GMA Network replacing Luna Mystika. It starred Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Alfred Vargas with Richard Gomez, Jean Garcia and Eula Valdez.... |
Erika Alegre Reyes | ||
| 2007 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Kamandag Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:... |
Reyna Ragona | |
| La Vendetta La Vendetta La Vendetta is a Philippine suspense-thriller drama series for GMA Network. It began to air on October 29, and ended on January 18, 2008. The series is an experimental soap opera from as it is the first series in the Philippines to use the genre of suspense-thriller. It was aired with a one week... |
Eloisa Salumbides Cardinale | ||
| Impostora Impostora Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado.... |
Vanessa Cayetano & Sara Carreon | ||
| 2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Bakekang Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad.... |
Jacoba Maisog aka Bakekang | |
| Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Captain Barbell (TV series) Captain Barbell is a superhero drama television series based on a character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. It was aired on Philippine television by GMA Network during weeknights on its primetime block. The series premiered on May 29, 2006, and last aired on January 12, 2007... |
Blanca/Clarissa Magtangol/Ex-O | ||
| Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia... |
Pirena | ||
| 2005 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Etheria Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series... |
Sang'gre Pirena | |
| Encantadia Encantadia Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on... |
Sang'gre Pirena | ||
| 2002 | Kahit Kailan Kahit Kailan Kahit Kailan or Always is a youth-oriented drama produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Ruel Bayani. This series was also shown in Malaysia and Singapore via TV3 and became a hit there. In 2005-2006, it was re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV. Its story revolves around a group of young... |
Bettina De Guzman/Betchay | |
| 2001 | Kung Mawawala Ka Kung Mawawala Ka Kung Mawawala Ka or A World Without You was an award-winning epic political thriller and love story Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and directed by film director, Joel Lamangan, in his first directed TV series... |
Rosa Camilla Montemayor | |
| Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz... |
Clarissa Fuentebella | ||
| 1996 | Anna Karenina Anna Karenina (Philippine TV series) - Cast and characters :Main Cast*Antoinette Taus as Anna Karenina "Anna" Monteclaro*Sunshine Dizon as Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama*Kim delos Santos as Anna Karenina "Nina" Fuentebella*Tanya Garcia as "Grace" San Victores... |
Karen Villanueva | |
| 1995 | T.G.I.S. T.G.I.S. TGIS was a youth-oriented drama series aired on GMA Network from August 12, 1995 to November 27, 1999. During its run, it aired regularly on Saturday. It was produced by GMA Network, and VIVA Television... |
Calai or Carla |
Drama Anthology
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Claudine Presents: Love Thy Neighbor Claudine (TV series) Claudine is a weekly drama anthology named after its lead star, Claudine Barretto, by GMA Network. The pilot episode was originally scheduled on March 28, but it was moved to April 10. The show is expected to run for 16 weeks.-Claudine Episodes:... |
Various |
| 2009 | Dear Friend: Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay Dear Friend Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... |
Rachel |
| 2008 | Obra Obra (TV series) Obra, also known as Masterpiece in English, was a weekly anthology on GMA Network. Each month, the show featured a different star. The pilot episode aired on August 14, 2008.-Premise:... |
Butch, Mira Bella Amor, Rosa |
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Agos Now and Forever (TV series) Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal... |
Erika Arevalo |
| Magpakailanman : Silang Mga Inihabilin ng Langit Magpakailanman Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... |
Monica Sison | |
| 2004 | Love to Love: True Romance | Laura |
| Magpakailanman : Babangon Din Ang Kahapon Magpakailanman Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... |
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| 2003 | Love to Love: Yaya Lovely | Lovely Santos |
| Magpakailanman : Kakaibang Mukha ng Pag-Ibig Magpakailanman Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... |
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| 1996 | TGIS | Calai |
Comedy Series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Bubble Gang Bubble Gang Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV... |
Cast Member |
| 2005 | Bahay Mo Ba ’To | Dorothy Benoit |
| 2002 | Daboy en da Girl Daboy en Da Girl Produced by GMA Network, Daboy en Da Girl was a Filipino weekly comedy sitcom that starred Rossana Roces and the Late Rudy Fernandez.- Cast :MAIN CAST:* Rudy Fernandez - Daboy* Rosanna Roces - Girly* Alma Moreno - Brenda... |
Baby |
| 1995 | Bubble Gang Bubble Gang Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV... |
Herself |
Hosting
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... |
Co-host and co-performer |
| SOP Fully Charged | Co-Host | |
| 2009 | Unang Hirit Unang Hirit Unang Hirit is a Philippine morning news and talk show aired every Weekday mornings by GMA Network. Previously, it is aired weekdays at 5:15 to 8:30 AM but as of September 19, 2011, the show started airing from 5:00 AM to 8:15 AM... |
Guest Co-Host |
| SOP | Co-Host | |
| 1997 | Jamming | Co-Host |
| 1986 | That's Entertainment That's Entertainment (TV series) That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German... |
Performer/Host |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Dagaw | TBA |
| Babang Luksa Babang Luksa Babang Luksa is a Filipino independent suspense-thriller film produced by Creative Minds Productions starring Precious Lara Quigaman and Angelika dela Cruz written and directed by Yuan Santiago.-Synopsis:... |
TBA | |
| 2009 | Sundo Sundo Sundo is a 2009 Filipino suspense-thriller film from director Topel Lee, with screenplay written by his Ouija screenwriter Aloy Adlawan. The film stars Robin Padilla, Katrina Halili, Rhian Ramos, Hero Angeles, Mark Bautista and Sunshine Dizon... |
Louella |
| 2005 | Mulawin The Movie | Sang'gre Pirena |
| 2004 | Sabel | Tonee |
| Masikip sa Dibdib Masikip sa Dibdib Masikip sa Dibdib is a 2004 Filipino comedy film, directed by well-known romance/comedy director Joyce E. Bernal. The film was released to Philippine theaters on April 14, 2004... |
Brigitte | |
| Kilig...Pintig....Yanig | Natasha | |
| 2003 | Filipinas | Sophia |
| 2002 | Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon | Alma |
| 1999 | Kiss Mo Ko | Dindi |
| Honey, My Love, So Sweet | Lissa | |
| Hindi Pa Tapus Ang Laban | ||
| 1995 | Kahit Butas Ng Karayom | Mimi |
| 1994 | Kadenang Bulaklak | Young Jasmine |
| 1989 | Huwag Kang Hahalik Sa Diablo | |
| May pulis... may pulis... sa ilalim ng tulay | Liza | |
| Kung Kasalanan Man | - | |
| Bote, Dyaryo, Garapa | - | |
| Tatak Ng Isang Api | - | |
| Florencio Dino Public Enemy No. 1 | - | |
| Si Malakas at si Maganda | Young Anna | |
| 1988 | One day, isang araw | - |
| Silang mga sisiw sa lansangan | Teresa Perlas | |
| 1986 | God's Little Children | Anna |
Acting recognition
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Female Face of the Night winner |
| Best Single Performance by an Actress for Obra butch episode- ! | ||
| SOP Tag Awards | Female Kapuso Fun Favorite Nominee ' | |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Actress Awardee for Impostora Impostora Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado.... |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Actress Awardee for Bakekang Bakekang Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad.... |
| 2006 | 3rd Gawad Amerika Awards | Best Actress Awardee for Encantadia Encantadia Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on... |
| 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress Nominee for Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | |
| 54th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Mulawin The Movie | |
| USTv Students' Choice Awards | Students' Choice for Best Actress Nominee for Encantadia | |
| 2005 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for Magpakailanman: Silang Mga Inihabilin ng Langit |
| 2nd ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Awardee for Encantadia | |
| Kapuso's Viewers Choice Awards | Idol Mong Anti-Bida Nominee for Encantadia | |
| 53rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actress Nominee for Sabel | |
| 53rd FAMAS Awards | ||
| Film Academy of the Philippines Awards | ||
| Metro Manila Film Festival | ||
| 2004 | 1st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Special Awardee for Magpakailanman: Babangon Din Ang Kahapon |
| 2003 | 16th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for Magpakailanman: Kakaibang Mukha Ng Pag-ibig |
| 1995 | FAMAS | Best Child Actress for Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko |