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Sunshine Dizon | |
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| Born | Margarette Sunshine Cansancio Dizon |
| Other names | Sunshine, Shine, Sunny, Star |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Host, Singer |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Website | http://www.sunshinedizon.org |
Sunshine Dizon (born Margarette Sunshine Cansancio Dizon) is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.
Biography
Born as Margarette Sunshine Cansancio Dizon on July 3, 1983 to Isagani Benzon Dizon and Dorothy Cansancio Dizon, Sunshine is the youngest and only girl 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
The Child Star
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".
At a young age, she has already worked with some of the icons in the local industry. She worked with Dina Bonnevie in "Kung Kasalanan Man" (1989); Fernando Poe Jr. in "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 in the longest-running gag show in the Philippines Bubble Gang. She also became part of "That's Entertainment" for six months. After which, VIVA signed her and cast her in "DATS", the show that replaced That's Entertainment.
Teen Star
From a child star, she then became a teen star. VIVA relaunched and cast her as one of the leads in the TV Series Anna Karenina with Antoinette Taus (Antoinette Cherish Flores Taus) and Kim delos Santos (Kim Nicole Gehring de los Santos). The three girls with their pairs Dingdong Dantes, Polo Ravales and Dino Guevara were the hottest young stars during the 90s and they were dubbed as the VIVA Teens Barkada. The group were also introduced as the new cast of TGIS (Thank God It's Sabado). She starred in teenybopper flicks which were box office hits like "Honey, My Love, So Sweet" (1999) and "Kiss Mo Ko" (1999).
Loveteams And Relationships
In the 90's Sunshine Dizon launch as Viva's Sweetheart along with Antoinette Taus and Kim Delos Santos. Sunshine later on team up with Polo Ravales for their shows and movies including "Honey,My Love So Sweet" and "Kiss Mo Ko". The Polo-Sunshine loveteam gained so much popularity and won the best love team award in Guillermo Mendoza Awards.
In 1996 Viva collaborate with GMA Network to make a Sunday afternoon show entitled Annakarenina. This was top billed by Viva's sweethearts, Sunshine Dizon, Antoinette Taus and Kim Delos Santos. The said series runs for seven years. And mark as the longest drama series in Philippine television.
The Drama Actress
Sunshine Dizon and Angelika dela Cruz In 2001 Soap Opera In 2001, GMA Network got her to star with Angelika dela Cruz in the prime time television drama "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin". But during the course of the series her character was killed. This was because she was given a solo soap, the critically acclaimed "Kung Mawawala Ka" where she was paired with Cogie Domingo. She proved her versatility as an actress when she tried comedy by being cast in "Masikip sa dibdib" (2004) and the TV sitcom "Daboy En Da Girl" (2002). Meanwhile she was also cast in drama flicks, her forte like "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."
Award-winning Actress
But the turning point of her career was when she was cast as Sang'gre Pirena in Encantadia saga (2005-2006). It was in this series that her acting prowess was recognized by critics. She even got two Best Actress Awards from ENPRESS (Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards) and Gawad Amerika and various nominations for Encantadia.
She continued showing her comic antics in the sitcom Bahay Mo Ba To? (2005). Her Encantadia stint was followed by Captain Barbell (2006) where she played a pivotal villain. She was later pulled out from the show to give way for her biggest break on Philippine television, she was chosen to be the title role in "Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang", a role which was once played by Superstar Nora Aunor. Nevertheless, she was able to pull it off and was critically acclaimed for her magnanimous portrayal of the ugly yet warmhearted movie fan. The show also topped the ratings chart which elevated her status into a serious actress and prime time queen. She was awarded Best Actress by PMPC Atar Awards for her portrayal in Bakekang.
This was followed by Impostora where she plays a dual role. And then, La Vendetta, the first drama -crime-horror-thriller series in GMA. GMA Network recently signed her as an exclusive contract star. While her television career is on its peak, she still has to prove herself in the box office. She was cast in the GMA Films' movie Dagaw and Sundo which to be aired in 2009.
After taking 3 months break, Sunshine's back to work. She's the featured artist for October 2008 in Obra. A prime time drama anthology where she had to play different roles. As 2009 opens, Sunshine started taping for All About Eve where she had to play a hero-villain role as Erika Reyes.
Sunshine made a homecoming in SOP Rules last February. She also became a regular artist in Bubble Gang. And now assign as permanent host in Unang Hirit.
Dizon will play her main role, originally played by Nora Aunor, in her first Sine Novela, Tinik Sa Dibdib. This is Sunshine Dizon's second time playing Nora Aunor's main role since Bakekang.
Turn-down Projects
- During All About Eve press conference. Sunshine reveals that she is supposed to sign a recording contract with Viva Records. But it was jeopardize because of her ongoing contract in GMA Network. Sunshine exclaims that it still possible, somewhere in the future.
- In November 2008, Robin Padilla first concluded in PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that Sunshine Dizon is set to play Anna Magtanggol in his newest primetime series Totoy Bato. Later on the management decided to move her and start her own show which is All About Eve. That will premier along with Totoy Bato. The role was eventually given to Regine Velasquez.
- Sunshine Dizon made a comeback after her three months break from acting, via Obra. But complications occurs for Sunshine ended up not able to do her last installment entitled "Sapi". Sunshine explained, that its because of her hectic taping days in Sundo, were she co starred Robin Padilla. The story then was still used for the next featured artist whom is Iza Calzado.
- Sunshine Dizon was supposed to play the role of Lily in GMA's Sine Novela Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan. Sunshine even did a pictorial and shoot some episodes for the show. But due to her unexpected illness, the management decided to drop her out of the cast and choose former child actress Camille Prats as replacement for the role she left.
- On November 2009 GMA will finally release their 3rd horror movie namely Dagaw. The role of Sunshine Dizon was originally given to Assunta de Rossi.
- After La Vendetta. Sunshine reported proudly that she has an upcoming series entitled Angela Markado. But the project didn't push through. And instead, parted her in Richard Gutierrez' telefantasya Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag, where Sunshine's role was patterned to her hit Encantadia character Pirena. Sunshine is presented as Queen Ragona of Ambograw.
- When Sunshine Dizon, one of the lead stars of the series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin left the show, a big rumor started that Angelika was one of the reasons, why she left the show. Angelika dela Cruz denied the issue saying that Sunshine left the show, because she did not want to play an antagonist role.
Television
Drama Series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib | Lorna Yadao-Domingo |
| All About Eve | Erika Alegre Reyes | |
| 2007 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag [1] | Reyna Ragona |
| La Vendetta | Eloisa Salumbides Cardinale | |
| Impostora | Vanessa Cayetano & Sara Carreon | |
| 2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Jacoba Maisog aka Bakekang |
| Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Blanca/Clarissa Magtangol/Ex-O | |
| Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Pirena | |
| 2005 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Sang'gre Pirena |
| Encantadia | Sang'gre Pirena | |
| 2002 | Kahit Kailan | Bettina De Guzman/Betchay |
| 2001 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Rosa Camilla Montemayor |
| Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Clarissa Fuentebella | |
| 1996 | Anna Karenina | Karen Villanueva |
Drama Anthology
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Dear Friend: Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay | Rachel |
| 2008 | Obra [2] | Butch, Mira Bella Amor, Rosa |
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Agos | Erika Arevalo |
| Magpakailanman : Silang Mga Inihabilin ng Langit | Monica Sison | |
| 2004 | Love to Love: True Romance | Laura |
| Magpakailanman : Babangon Din Ang Kahapon | ||
| 2003 | Love to Love: Yaya Lovely | Lovely Santos |
| Magpakailanman : Kakaibang Mukha ng Pag-Ibig | ||
| 1996 | TGIS | Calai |
Comedy Series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Bubble Gang | Cast Member |
| 2005 | Bahay Mo Ba ’To | Dorothy Benoit |
| 2002 | Daboy en da Girl | Baby |
| 1995 | Bubble Gang | Herself |
Hosting
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Unang Hirit | Guest Co-Host |
| SOP Rules | Co-Host | |
| 1992 | Showbiz Lingo | Co-Host |
| 1986 | That's Entertainment | Performer/Host |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Dagaw [3] | TBA |
| Babang Luksa [4] | TBA | |
| 2009 | Sundo [5] | Louella |
| 2005 | Mulawin The Movie | Sang'gre Pirena |
| 2004 | Sabel | Tonee |
| Masikip Sa Dibdib | Boobita Rose | |
| 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 | - |
Awards
Acting recognition
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Female Face of the Night winner |
| Gretchen Barretto and Sunshine dizon tied up, won as Best Single Performance by an Actress- ! | ||
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Actress Awardee for Obra Butch episode[6] |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Actress Awardee for Bakekang[7] |
| 2006 | 3rd Gawad Amerika Awards | Best Actress Awardee for Encantadia |
| 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 |
References
- ^ Sunshine Dizon fulfills dream to finish culinary arts course
- ^ Sunshine Dizon makes screen comeback via Obra
- ^ Marvin Agustin final choice to replace Ryan Agoncillo in "Dagaw"
- ^ Sunshine Dizon in Tinik Sa Dibdib
- ^ Rhian Ramos, Sunshine Dizon and Robin Padilla to star in GMA Films' "Sundo"
- ^ GMA 7 wins Best Station
- ^ First read on pep: ABS-CBN named Best TV Station at PMPC Star Awards for TV