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Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz, born on January 27, 2004, is a talented actress and singer from the Philippines. She started acting when she was 10 years old. At first, she played small roles, often as the younger version of main characters in TV shows. She became very well-known after starring as Cassandra "Cassie" Mondragon in the TV series Kadenang Ginto, which aired from 2018 to 2020.
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About Francine's Life
Her Family and School
Francine is the third of six children. Her parents are Michael "JM" Diaz and Merdick Saenz. She has two older sisters named Chantal and Cameron. She also has two younger sisters, Cali and Courtney, and a younger brother named Eisa.
Francine finished her senior high school studies in 2024. She focused on Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) at Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities.
Francine's Acting Journey
Starting Her Career (2014–2018)
Francine began her acting career at age 10. She often played younger versions of characters in different TV shows on ABS-CBN. In 2014, she had a bigger role as young Ana Mauricio in an episode of Ipaglaban Mo.
In 2015, she played Young Sari in the drama series Pasión de Amor. The next year, in 2016, she was young Pinang in Be My Lady and Anya in We Will Survive. She also played Ginny in The Blood Sisters.
Becoming Famous with Kadenang Ginto (2018–2020)
In 2018, Francine got a lead role as Cassie Mondragon in the ABS-CBN TV series Kadenang Ginto. This show became very popular. Because of its success, a group called "The Gold Squad" was formed. It included Francine and her co-stars Kyle Echarri, Andrea Brillantes, and Seth Fedelin.
New Projects and "FranSeth" (2021–Present)
In 2021, Francine played Joy Cruz Cordero in the TV series Huwag Kang Mangamba. She starred alongside her "Gold Squad" friends. The group also led a digital series called Click, Like, Share. Francine's episode was titled "Cancelled."
She also appeared in the thriller movie Tenement 66. This film was shown at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea. Francine won an award for "Most Awesome Supporting Actress" at the 34th Gawad Pasado Awards for her role in Tenement 66.
In 2022, Francine was featured on the covers of several magazines, including Metro and Preview Ph. She also starred in the web series Bola-Bola. It was announced that Francine would work again with Seth Fedelin in the series Dirty Linen. She also appeared in Zack Tabudlo's music video for "As You Are." Francine was ranked among the top Filipino YouTube creators in 2022.
In 2023, Francine and Seth Fedelin starred together in the drama series Dirty Linen. Their pairing became known as FranSeth. They also starred in the series Fractured. This story was about a group of influencers stuck on a disappointing island resort.
In 2024, Francine and Seth Fedelin had their first movie together, My Future You. It was part of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. The movie received many nominations and won four awards. Francine also worked with Korean artist Seo In-guk on the song "My Love."
Francine's Music
Songs She Has Released
Year | Title | Album | Label |
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2019 | "Pag-Ibig" | The Gold Squad Album | Star Music |
Music Videos She's Been In
Year | Title | Artist | Label |
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2019 | "Pag-Ibig" | Francine Diaz | Star Music |
2021 | "M.U. (Malabong Usapan)" (with Jayda Avanzado) |
Jayda Avanzado | |
"Di Man Ngayon" (with The Gold Squad) |
PJ Endrinal | ||
2022 | "As You Are (AYA)" (with Zack Tabudlo) |
Zack Tabudlo | UMUSIC Philippines Island Records Philippines |
"Muli" (with Seth Fedelin & Ace Banzuelo) |
Ace Banzuelo | Sony Music Philippines | |
2023 | "Sinehan" | Sugarcane | Warner Music Philippines |
2024 | "Tayo Na Lang" (with Seth Fedelin) |
Nobita | Sony Music Philippines |
Francine's Acting Roles
Movies
Year | Title | Role | |
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2019 | Silly Red Shoes | Ashley Magpantay | |
2021 | Tenement 66 | Lea | |
2024 | My Future You | Karenina "Karen" Lopez | |
2025 | She Who Must Not Be Named ![]() |
TBA | |
Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins ![]() |
Faye |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role |
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2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkilala sa Ama: Kidney | young Ana Mauricio |
2015 | Pasión De Amor | young Sarita "Sari" Elizondo |
2016 | Be My Lady | young Filipina "Pinang" Crisostomo |
The Greatest Love | young Gloria Guerrerro / Tintin Alcantara | |
2017 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | young Bianca Agbayani |
Ipaglaban Mo: Lihim | Letlet | |
2018 | The Blood Sisters | Ginny Ortega Solomon |
Ipaglaban Mo: Angkin | Anita's daughter | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalabaw | young Eleonita | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kidney | young Love | |
Dok Ricky, Pedia | young Female Student | |
2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Cassandra "Cassie" Andrada Mondragon |
2019 | The General's Daughter | Preteen Rhian / Arabella Bonifacio |
2020 | Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? | young Kim Chiu |
Bawal Lumabas: The Series | Jade Tesoro | |
2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Joy Cruz Cordero |
Click, Like, Share: Cancelled | Karen Villagracia | |
2022 | Bola Bola | Althea "Thea" Balderama |
2023 | Dirty Linen | Chiara Fiero |
Fractured | Sally | |
2025 | Sins of the Father | Arissa Trinidad |
Live Performances
Year | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
2018–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Guest |
2023 | TV Patrol | Celebrity Star Patroller |
2024 | Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Guest |
2024–2025 | It's Showtime | Guest |
TV Specials
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa't Isa | Herself | ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021 |
2022 | Tayo Ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa | Herself | ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022 |
2023 | Pasko ang Pinakamagandang Kwento | Herself | ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2023 |
Awards and Recognitions
Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | |
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2018 | 5th Inding-indie Short Film Festival | Gawad Puso ng Sining - Huwarang Aktres sa Telebisyon | Kadenang Ginto | Won | |
2019 | 5th Alta Media Icon Award | Most Promising Female Star | Kadenang Ginto | Won | |
1st VP Choice Awards | Love Team of the Year (shared with Kyle Echarri) | Nominated | |||
Anak TV Awards | Makabata Stars | N/A | Won | ||
2020 | 2nd VP Choice Awards | Promising Female Star of the Year | Won | ||
Love Team of the Year (shared with Kyle Echarri) | Won | ||||
6th RAWR Awards | Won | ||||
51st Box Office Entertainment Award | Most Promising Female Star For Television | Kadenang Ginto | Won | ||
Edukcircle Awards | Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year | Won | |||
2021 | 3rd VP Choice Awards | TV Actress of the Year | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Nominated | |
4th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Filipino Film | Tenement 66 | Nominated | ||
6th PUSH Awards | Popular Love Team of the Year (shared with Kyle Echarri) | Nominated | |||
2022 | 34th Gawad PASADO | PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktres 2021 | Tenement 66 | Won | |
3rd Gawad Balisong | Outstanding Filipino Gamechangers of 2022 | Nominated | |||
7th PUSH Awards | Popular Love Team of the Year (shared with Kyle Echarri) | Nominated | |||
2023 | Perpetualites' Choice Award 2023 | Best Young Female Media Personality | Won | ||
Gawad Pilipino | Outstanding Female Actress on Television of the Year | Won | |||
TAG Awards Chicago 2023 | Honorary Inductee, Batch of 2023 (Tag 25 Under 25) |
Won | |||
Gawad Parangal Awards - 12th KAKAMMPI OFW | Love Team of the Year (shared with Seth Fedelin) | Won | |||
Anak TV Award 2023 | Makabata Stars - Female Television Category | Won | |||
Net Makabata Stars - Female Online Category | Won | ||||
4th Asian Business Excellence Award 2023 | Outstanding Young Actress | Won | |||
TikTok Awards PH 2023 | Celebrity Creator of the Year | Won | |||
4th VP Choice Awards | VP Cover of the Year | Won | |||
Love Team of the Year (shared with Seth Fedelin) | Nominated | ||||
Asia's Royalty Awards | Most Admirable and Popular Female Actress of the Year | Won | |||
2024 | Perpetualites' Choice Awards | Best Young Female Media Personality | Won | ||
Anak TV Awards | Net Makabata Stars 2024 | Won | |||
Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | My Future You | Nominated | ||
Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | ||||
2025 | Manila International Film Festival | Best Actress | Nominated |
Special Lists
Publisher | Listicle | Year | Result | Ref. |
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Preview Magazine | 50 Most Influential for 2022 | 2022 | Included |