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Enchong Dee
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 36)
Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other names Enchong Dee, ErLo
Alma mater De La Salle University-Manila
Occupation Actor, comedian, model, swimmer, host, singer, songwriter, newspaper writer
Years active 2005–present
Agent
  • Star Magic
    (since 2006)
  • Regal Entertainment
    (2014–present)
  • KP&PR&EMS, Inc.
    (2006-2022)
  • Lenon Artists Management
    (2023–present)
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Parent(s) Johnson Molina Dee
Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez
Family AJ Dee (brother)

Enchong Dee is a famous Filipino actor, comedian, and model. He is also a host, singer, and writer. Born Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee on November 5, 1988, he is known for his many talents.

Enchong started his career as a swimmer before becoming a star. He is part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He became very popular after his first big TV show, Katorse, in 2009. He also played "Luis" in the Filipino version of Maria la del Barrio.

Enchong is the younger brother of actor and model, AJ Dee.

Early Life and Education

Enchong Dee was born on November 5, 1988, in Naga, Camarines Sur. His parents are Johnson Molina Dee and Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez. He has two brothers, Angel James Dee, who is also an actor, and Isiah Dee. He also has a younger sister, Angelika Dee.

He finished school at Naga Hope Christian School. Enchong was a talented swimmer and continued his swimming career at De La Salle University in Manila. He was even part of the Philippine national swimming team!

Enchong competed in big sports events. These include the 2005 SEA Games in Manila, the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, and the 2007 SEA Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Enchong's Career Journey

Enchong Dee first appeared on TV in 2006. He was a guest on the talk show Homeboy. Soon, modeling agencies and advertisers noticed him. He started appearing in ads for brands like Close Up, Bench, KFC, and Timex.

In 2007, Enchong began getting acting roles. He appeared in shows like Abt Ur Luv, Sineserye, Komiks, and Your Song. He also starred in My Girl.

Becoming a Star

In 2009, Enchong joined the main cast of Katorse. This show was a new version of an old film. In 2010, he worked again with his co-stars, Erich Gonzales and Ejay Falcon, in Tanging Yaman. He also became part of Magkaribal.

Enchong starred in the movie Sa 'yo Lamang. For this role, he won an award called Gawad PASADO for Best Supporting Actor. He got his first main movie role in I Do, alongside Erich Gonzales.

Enchong Dee at the Star Magic Tour, April 2011
Dee in 2011

In 2011, he played Luis de la Vega in the Filipino remake of Maria La Del Barrio. He also appeared in the 2012 film The Reunion with Enrique Gil, Xian Lim, and Kean Cipriano.

After starring in the TV series Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–2013) with Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador, he joined Muling Buksan Ang Puso with Julia Montes and Enrique Gil.

In 2014, Enchong released his first song, Chinito Problems. This song was a fun reply to Yeng Constantino's popular song Chinito.

Alden Richards in Family of Two
Dee in the film GomBurZa (film)

Enchong's TV Shows

Enchong Dee has been in many TV shows. Here are some of them:

Year Title Role Network
2007 Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-Ibig Job ABS-CBN
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 Natin 'To 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 GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair Melvin ABS-CBN
2020 Trip to Quiapo Hulyong Manunulat iWantTFC
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Sebastian "Seb" Tantiangco Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
TV5
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Edwin Kapamilya Channel
2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Elijah "Eli" Torres / Levitator
2025 It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Netflix

Enchong's Movies

Enchong has also starred in many films:

Year Film Role Studio
2009 BFF (Best Friends Forever) Paco Star Cinema
Paano Ko Sasabihin? Mike Cinema One Originals
2010 Sa 'Yo Lamang James Alvero Star Cinema
I Do Lance Anderson Tan
2012 The Reunion Lloyd
The Strangers Dolfo
  • Quantum Films
  • MJM Productions
  • Star Cinema
2013 Four Sisters and a Wedding Calvin John "CJ/Rebreb" Salazar Star Cinema
Tuhog Caloy Sicat
  • Skylight Films
  • Star Cinema
Call Center Girl Vince Sandoval
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Joseph Maurice Star Cinema
Regal Entertainment
2014 Once a Princess Leonard Jamieson
  • Regal Films
  • Skylight Films
2016 Lila Kevin Sinag Maynila Film Festival
I Love You to Death Anthony "Tonton" M. Gatchalian Regal Entertainment
Mano Po 7: Tsinoy Wilson "Son" Wong Jr. Regal Entertainment
2017 Nay Martin Cinema One Originals
Siargao Mikey Ten17P
2019 Elise Bert Regal Entertainment
2020 Alter Me Uno Netflix
Four Sisters Before the Wedding Carlos Jose ”CJ/RebReb” Salazar Star Cinema
2022 Partners in Crime Carlos Jose Salazar Star Cinema
2023 Here Comes the Groom Rodrigo Jr. Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Brightlight Productions
GomBurZa Padre Jacinto Zamora Jesuit Communications, MQuest Ventures, CMB Film Services
2024 Outside Soldier Netflix

Music Videos and Albums

Enchong Dee has also appeared in music videos and released his own songs.

Music Video Appearances

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

Albums

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

Awards and Recognitions

Enchong Dee has won many awards for his acting and other talents. Here are some of them:

Year Award-Giving Body 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 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 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 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 Won
2020 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Best Actor in Comedy or Musical for Elise Won

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