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Diaz in 2024
Born
Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz

(2004-01-27) January 27, 2004 (age 21)
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Education Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active 2014–present
Agent Star Magic
YouTube information
Years active 2020–present
Genre Vlogging
Subscribers 2.22 million
Total views 80.1 million
Subscriber and view counts updated as of February 6, 2025.

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.

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)

Francine Diaz (2018)
Francine Diaz in 2018

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
2019 "Pag-Ibig" The Gold Squad Album Star Music

Music Videos She's Been In

Year Title Artist Label
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
2019 Silly Red Shoes Ashley Magpantay
2021 Tenement 66 Lea
2024 My Future You Karenina "Karen" Lopez
2025 She Who Must Not Be Named Not yet released TBA
Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins Not yet released Faye

Television Shows

Year Title Role
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
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
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.
Preview Magazine 50 Most Influential for 2022 2022 Included
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