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Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz (born January 27, 2004) is a talented Filipino actress and model. She started her acting journey at just 10 years old. She became very well-known after playing Cassandra "Cassie" Mondragon in the TV series Kadenang Ginto. Francine has won several awards, including a Box Office Entertainment Awards and two Anak TV Awards. In 2022, Preview magazine recognized her as one of the most influential Filipino personalities.
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About Francine's Early Life and School
Francine Diaz is the third of six children in her family. She has two older sisters, two younger sisters, and one younger brother. Her parents are Jesus Michael Diaz and Merdick Saenz.
She completed her senior high school education in 2024 at Southville International School affiliated with Foreign Universities.
Francine's Acting Career
Starting Out: 2014–2018
Francine began acting when she was 10 years old. She often played the younger versions of main 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 called "Pagkilala sa Ama".
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 drama series The Blood Sisters.
Becoming Popular: 2018–2020
In 2018, Francine Diaz became a household name when she starred as Cassie Mondragon in the popular ABS-CBN TV series Kadenang Ginto. This show was a huge success!
Because of the show's popularity, a group called "The Gold Squad" was formed. It included Francine and her co-stars Kyle Echarri, Andrea Brillantes, and Seth Fedelin. This group of young actors appeared in many films and TV series together.
New Projects and "FranSeth": 2021–Present
In 2021, Francine played a main character 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 named "Cancelled."
She also appeared in the movie Tenement 66 with Francis Magundayao and Noel Comia Jr.. This was her first thriller film. It was shown at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea. Her acting in Tenement 66 earned her an award for "Most Awesome Supporting Actress" at the 34th Gawad Pasado Awards.
Francine also showed off her modeling skills at Michael Leyva's fashion show in Pasay. She opened the show wearing a beautiful lilac gown.
In 2022, Francine was featured as the yearly cover girl for Metro magazine. She also appeared on the covers of Preview Ph, Candy Mag, Stylish Magazine, Mega Magazine, and Village Pipol Magazine.
She starred in the web series Bola-Bola in an episode called "Cook. Feed. Love. Repeat." Later, she appeared with Seth Fedelin in the series Dirty Linen. She was also in Zack Tabudlo's music video for "As You Are."
Francine was recognized as the ninth top Filipino YouTube creator in 2022. In 2024, she collaborated with Korean artist Seo In-guk for the song "My Love."
Francine's Music
Singles
Year | Title | Album | Label |
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2019 | Pag-Ibig | The Gold Squad Album | Star Music |
Music Videos
Year | Title | Performed by: | 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 Film and TV Shows
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Production | |
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2019 | Silly Red Shoes | Ashley Magpantay | Main Cast | Dreamscape Entertainment iWantTFC Spring Films |
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2021 | Tenement 66 | Lea | Main Cast | Dreamscape Entertainment iWantTFC Epic Media |
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2024 | My Future You | Main Cast | Regal Entertainment | ||
TBA | She Who Must Not Be Named | TBA | Main Cast | TBA |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Network | |
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2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkilala sa Ama | Young Ana Mauricio | ABS-CBN | |
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 | ||
2018–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Herself | ||
2019 | The General's Daughter | Preteen Rhian / Arabella Bonifacio | ||
2020 | Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? | Young Kim Chiu | Kapamilya Channel | |
Bawal Lumabas: The Series | Jade Tesoro | IWantTFC, Netflix | ||
2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Joy Cruz Cordero | Kapamilya Channel IWantTFC | |
Click, Like, Share: Cancelled | Karen Villagracia | IWantTFC | ||
2022 | Bola Bola | Althea "Thea" Balderama | ||
2023 | Dirty Linen | Chiara D. Fiero | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 |
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TV Patrol | Celebrity Star Patroller / Herself | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TeleRadyo Serbisyo ANC |
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Fractured | Sally | iWantTFC | ||
It's Your Lucky Day | Herself / Co-Host | Kapamilya Channel GTV A2Z |
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2024 | It's Showtime | Herself | Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV GMA Network GTV |
TV Specials
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | |
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2021 | Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa't Isa | Herself | ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021 | Kapamilya Channel | |
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
Francine Diaz has won many awards for her acting and influence. Here are some of them:
Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | |
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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 | |||
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 | |||
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 | |||
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 | |||
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 | ||
2018 | 5th Inding-indie Short Film Festival | Gawad Puso ng Sining - Huwarang Aktres sa Telebisyon | Kadenang Ginto | Won |
Special Mentions
Publisher | Listicle | Year | Result | Ref |
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Preview Magazine | 50 Most Influential for 2022 | 2022 | Included |