Enchong Dee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Enchong Dee
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
Alma mater	De La Salle University-Manila
Occupation	actor comedian model host swimmer triathlete duathlete 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)
Family	AJ Dee (brother)

Ernest Lorenzo "Enchong" Velasquez Dee (born November 5, 1988) is a talented Filipino actor, comedian, model, and host. He is also a skilled swimmer, triathlete, and writer. Enchong Dee is a contract artist with ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

He became well-known after starring in his first big TV drama, Katorse, in 2009. He also played the character "Luis" in the Filipino version of Maria la del Barrio in 2011. Later, he starred in popular shows like Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–13) and Muling Buksan ang Puso. 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 named Angelika Dee.

Enchong finished school at Naga Hope Christian School. He was a very good swimmer and continued his swimming career at De La Salle University in Manila. He was even part of the Philippine national swimming team! He competed in big events like the 2005 SEA Games in Manila, the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, and the 2007 SEA Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Career Highlights

Enchong Dee first appeared on TV in 2006 on a talk show called Homeboy. Soon, modeling agencies noticed him, and he started appearing in commercials for brands like Close Up, Bench, KFC, and Timex.

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

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

Enchong starred in the film Sa 'yo Lamang, where he earned awards for his acting. He got his first main movie role alongside Erich Gonzales in the film I Do.

Dee in 2011

In 2011, he starred as Luis de la Vega in the Philippine version of Maria la del Barrio. He also appeared in the 2012 film The Reunion with Enrique Gil, Xian Lim, and Kean Cipriano. After that, he co-starred in the TV series Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–2013) with Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador. He then appeared in Muling Buksan ang Puso with Julia Montes and Enrique Gil.

In 2012, Enchong won one million pesos on the TV show "Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal" with his "The Reunion" co-star Kean Cipriano.

In 2014, Enchong released his first song, Chinito Problems. This song was a fun response to Yeng Constantino's popular song Chinito from 2013. As of December 31, 2022, Enchong Dee changed his management team.

Filmography

Television Shows

Films

Modeling Work

Music Video Appearances

Discography

Albums

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Enchong Dee para niños