Angel James Velasquez Dee III (born July 27, 1983), professionally known as AJ Dee, is a Filipino actor, model and swimmer. He is the brother of fellow swimmer and actor Enchong Dee.
AJ Dee | |
|---|---|
| Born | Angel James Velasquez Dee III[1] July 27, 1983[2] |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Naga University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model[3] |
| Years active | 2004–2016 |
| Agent | Star Magic (2004–2016) |
| Spouse | Olga Havran |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Enchong Dee (brother) |
Early life
editWhile in high school, Dee participated in the Philippines' Palarong Pambansa and was picked to join the Philippine swimming team and participated in events in Hong Kong, Brunei, Singapore, and Taiwan.[4][5][6]
Dee also participated in the Mossimo Bikini Summit[7] and the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP)'s Body Shots Model Search.[8]
Career
editDee became a co-host of the variety show MTB: Ang Saya Saya after becoming a runner-up on the show's "TV Idol UR D Man" contest.[6][9] Previously, Dee had a small role in Basta't Kasama Kita and was one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's regional variety show Kilig Bicool![4]
Dee's first film appearance was in Star Cinema's Dreamboy in 2005.[10] In the same year, he was cast in the primetime teleserye, Vietnam Rose and joined The Buzz as one of the hosts of the "Wanna Buzz" segment.[6]
In 2014, Dee played Caleb, the half-wolf father of Meg Imperial's character, in Moon of Desire and appeared in docu-dramaSa Puso Ni Dok.
In 2015, he had a special participation in Bridges of Love[11] and in Pasión de amor.
Aside from acting, Dee modeled for Bench and appeared in TV commercials. He also maintains a fashion blog—The Filo Dapper.
Personal life
editDee studied high school at Naga Hope Christian School and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree at the Ateneo de Naga University.[6] He is the older brother of Enchong Dee.[5][12]
Dee is currently based in Norway with his Norwegian wife Olga Havran[11] and sons Maximus James[13] and Alexandros Jayden.[11]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | MTB: Ang Saya Saya | Himself - Host | [4][14] | |
| 2005 | Vietnam Rose | Tran Him Hahn-Trihn | [15] | |
| 2006 | The Buzz | Himself - Host | Segment: "WannaBuzz", "PBB Buzz" | [16] |
| 2007 | Rounin | Braullo | ||
| 2007 | U Can Dance Version 2 | Himself - Contestant | [17] | |
| 2008 | Eva Fonda | Martin | [18] | |
| 2009 | Precious Heart Romances: The Bud Brothers | Anton | ||
| 2009–2011 | Show Me Da Manny | Marco Antonio Barreiro | ||
| 2009–2010 | Ikaw Sana | Dominic | ||
| 2011 | Amaya | Paratawag | ||
| 2012 | My Beloved | Warren | ||
| 2012 | Tweets for My Sweet | Ariel | ||
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Steve | ||
| 2013 | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Edgar | ||
| 2013 | Maghihintay Pa Rin | Lance | ||
| 2014 | Moon of Desire | Caleb | ||
| 2014 | Sa Puso ni Dok | Jomar | ||
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Louie Sandejas | [11][19] | |
| 2015 | Pasión de Amor | Daniel Burgos | [11] | |
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Matteo | [12] |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dreamboy | Isidro | [10] | |
| 2006 | Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Anderson | ||
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Francis Villanueva | ||
| 2008 | When Love Begins | Greg | ||
| 2009 | Love Me Again | Koboy | ||
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Carding | ||
| 2012 | My Amiga Girl | |||
| 2012 | Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion | Pvt. 1st Class Blas Rogado | Segment: "Lost Command" | |
| 2015 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Man in car | Cameo | |
| 2015 | Turo Turo |
Theater
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Oedipus the King | Oedipus | Cultural Center of the Philippines | [20] |
| 2007 | A Portrait of the Artist | Tony Javier | [2] | |
| 2011 | The Frog Prince | Frog Prince | Clark Pampanga Theater |
References
edit- ^ Avante, Wells (4 January 2007). "AJ Dee Talks About Goals and Dream Roles". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ a b Red, Isah (13 August 2007). "July-born Stars feel the Magic of being Kapamilya". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ Lo, Ricardo (14 April 2008). "Lovelier the Second Time Around". ABS-CBN News. The Philippine Star (via ABS-CBN News). Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ a b c Abunda, Boy (8 September 2004). "AJ Dee: Life after TV Idol". The Philippine Star. Directline. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ a b Gonzales, Rommel (24 July 2007). "ABS-CBN talent AJ Dee does the Stage while Waiting for Projects". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ a b c d Abunda, Boy (6 September 2006). "AJ Finds Oedipus a 'Complex' Role". The Philippine Star. Directline. Archived from the original on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 10 April 2009 – via Philippine Headline News Online.
- ^ Vergara, Alex Y. (13 May 2005). "Itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Lifestyle. Retrieved 30 September 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Manipon, Roel Hoan (29 May 2014). "A Shot at Modeling Fame". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "TV Idol Mania". Manila Bulletin. 18 September 2004. Archived from the original on 2005-05-28. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ a b Ramos, Ethel (19 January 2005). "Aga, Regine, Juday Movie Shelved". Philippine Headline News. Studio Whispers. Archived from the original on 11 February 2009. Retrieved 20 April 2009 – via newsflash.org.
- ^ a b c d e Jimenez, Joyce (16 July 2015). "AJ Dee to Quit Showbiz for Family". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Top 15 Kapamilya Celebrity Siblings". Star Cinema Mobile. 10 April 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Why AJ Dee is not with his Family in Norway". ABS-CBN News. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ Salterio, Leah C. (13 August 2004). "Who will be the next TV Idol?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Forget Ho Chi Minh City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 20 July 2005. Retrieved 30 September 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Velarde, Emmie G. (31 July 2005). "ABS-CBN's Monster Party". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 September 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Torre, Nestor U. (26 August 2006). "Celebrities Shine in Exciting 'U Can Dance' Finals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Viewfinder. Retrieved 30 September 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel (22 August 2009). "New Kapuso Talent AJ Dee Finds Primetime Exposure in 'Show Me Da Manny'". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "'Bridges of Love' Quote of the day: 'Wala kayong puso! Niloko niyo ang kapatid ko!'". Star Cinema. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Amy & AJ onstagesic". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 5 August 2006. Retrieved 30 September 2016 – via Google News.