Dimples Romana
Dianne Marie Romana-Ahmee (born November 13, 1984)[2][3] is a Filipino actress.
Dimples Romana-Ahmee | |
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Born | Dianne Marie Romana November 13, 1984 |
Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas Enderun Colleges |
Occupation | Character actress, Model, comedian |
Years active | 1996–present |
Agent | Star Magic (1996–present) ABS-CBN (1996–present) Brightlight Productions (2020–present) |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) [1] |
Spouse(s) | Romeo Adecer Ahmee Jr. |
Children | 2 |
Career
Romana finished at International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College after she finished her studies, Romana's first appearance on TV was via Esperanza in 1997; and after which she became one of the stars of the ABS-CBN series, Tabing Ilog in 1999. Romana, who was taking up BS Tourism in University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Education, was the courtside reporter on games involving the UST Growling Tigers on the 2002 season of ABS-CBN's coverage of the UAAP men's basketball tournament.[4]
In 2005, she was cast on ABS-CBN's Ang Panday. In 2009, Romana starred in the television series Only You.[5]
In 2005, she was in Dubai. The next year she starred in Pacquiao: The Movie and the horror film, Wag Kang Lilingon. Romana also starred in 2007's One More Chance. The film grossed more than 150 Million Pesos.[6]
In 2008, she once again co-starred in the Star Cinema's film When Love Begins. She was cast in the film Love Me Again.[7]
In 2010, Romana played Criselda Barrameda in the series Agua Bendita.[8]
In later 2010-2011, she was in the remake version of Mara Clara as Alvira Del Valle. Her character name was renamed from Almira to Alvira, which was first portrayed by Beverly Vergel.[9]
In 2019 she gained mainstream recognition as Daniella Mondragon-Bartolome in the afternoon drama series Kadenang Ginto. A still photo of Romana's character flamboyantly strolling with a briefcase later became the subject of an internet meme, spawning numerous photoshopped images of the Daniela character being depicted as traveling to different places and fictional universes.[10][11] Romana would later parody her role in a number of commercials and guest appearances, and was named an ambassador for the Department of Tourism.[12]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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1997–1999 | Esperanza | Paola | ||
1999–2003 | Tabing Ilog | Jacqueline "Jackie" | Special participation | [13] |
2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Life Story Book" | [14] | |
2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Banyo" | [15] | |
2002 | Anna Karenina | Young Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro | Special participation | |
2002–2003 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Kayla "Pards" Reneza | ||
2006 | Ang Panday | Manaram | ||
2007 | Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal | Trina Tagle | ||
2008 | Lobo | Trixie | ||
2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Young Elizabeth "Mamita" Martinez | Special participation | |
2009 | Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma | Young Milagros Perea | Special participation | |
2009 | Only You | Dina Javier | [5] | |
2009 | Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Dianne Gomez | Guest | |
2009–2010 | George and Cecil | Charlotte "Charlie" Castro | ||
2009–2010 | Showtime | Herself | Guest co-host / Guest judge | |
2010 | Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Criselda Barrameda | [16] | |
2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Imelda Marcos | Episode: "Kalapati" | [17] |
2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Imelda Marcos | Episode: "Makinilya" | [18] |
2010 | Your Song: Gimik 2010 | Shirley "Bingbing" Marquez | ||
2010 | Magkaribal | Stella Abella | Special participation | |
2010–2011 | Emil Cruz, Jr.'s Mara Clara | Alvira del Valle | [16] | |
2011 | Wansapanataym | Mrs. Ferrer | Episode: "Sabay-Sabay Pasaway" | |
2011 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "My Gulay" | ||
2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Angela Carlos | Guest appearance | |
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Delia | Episode: "Niagara Falls" | [19] |
2011–2012 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Agnes Alvarez | ||
2011–present | Swak na Swak | Herself | Co-host | |
2012 | Oka Tokat | Alice | ||
2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Michelle | Episode: "Kape" | [20] |
2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Susan Montereal | Special participation | |
2012 | Wansapanataym | Jane | Episode: "Kuha Mo" | |
2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Myra | Episode: "Relo" | [21] |
2012–2013 | A Beautiful Affair | Emilia "Emy" Biglang-awa | [16] | |
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rina | Episode: "Kamison" | [22] |
2013–2016 | TFC Connect | Herself | Host | |
2013 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "Kuku Takot" | ||
2013 | Little Champ | Kara Marquez | Guest | |
2013 | Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Young Adelina Laurel-Beltran | Special participation | |
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rene | Episode: "Walis" | [23] |
2013–2014 | Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent Camp | Herself | Host | [24] |
2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maria Antonia "Mary Ann" Usher | Episode: "Pagkain" | [25] |
2014 | Mirabella | Daisy Arboleda | Special participation | |
2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Alicia Del Mundo-Gaspar | Special participation | |
2014 | Give Love on Christmas: The Gift Giver | Julie Aguinaldo-Salcedo | [16] | |
2015 | Pasión de Amor | Young Maria Eduvina Suarez | Special participation | |
2015–2016 | And I Love You So | Michelle Ramirez-Valdez | [16] | |
2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Leni Robredo | Episode: "Toothbrush" | [26] |
2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Amanda "Mandy" Alegre-Cruz | [16] | |
2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Idai | Episode: "Picture" | |
2018 | Bagani | Gloria | ||
2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalabaw | Lerma Dia | ||
2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Daniela Mondragon-Bartolome | ||
2020–present | Oh My Dad! | Sandra | ||
2021 | Viral | |||
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo | Bettina | ||
2002 | Dekada '70 | Evelyn | [27] | |
2004 | All My Life | Kat | ||
2004 | Minsan Pa | Cristy | ||
2005 | Dubai | Clarisse | ||
2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Emong's Wife | ||
2006 | Wag Kang Lilingon | Trixie | ||
2007 | Still Life | |||
2007 | Chopsuey | Claire Wong-Chua | ||
2007 | One More Chance | Kristine "Krizzy" Del Rosario | [28] | |
2007 | Altar | Angie | ||
2008 | Huling Pasada | |||
2008 | When Love Begins | Carrie | ||
2009 | Love Me Again | Yna | [29] | |
2009 | In My Life | Dang Salvacion | ||
2011 | Bulong | Chelsea | ||
2011 | My Neighbor's Wife | Tessa | ||
2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Rowanna | Segment: "Parola" | |
2012 | Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion | Filomena | Segment: "Pamana" | |
2013 | Tuhog | Lolet | ||
2014 | Third Eye | Belen | ||
2014 | Beauty in a Bottle | Anna | ||
2015 | Must Date The Playboy | Andrea Andres | ||
2015 | A Second Chance | Kristine "Krizzy" Del Rosario | [28] | |
2016 | The Unmarried Wife | Carmela | ||
2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | Natasha Quejada | ||
2018 | My Perfect You | Ellaine Toledo | ||
2019 | The Mall, The Merrier | Tita Moody | ||
2020 | Block Z | Bebeth |
Awards and nominations
Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
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2008 | One More Chance | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
2011 | Mara Clara | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actress | Won | [30] |
2013 | Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent Camp | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Game Show Host | Nominated | |
References
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- TEAM, PUSH. "Dimples Romana celebrates 35th birthday on the set of 'Kadenang Ginto' | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- "Dimples Romana now owns a commercial building in Paranaque". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- "Actress Named UST Courtside Voice". The Varsitarian. 10 July 2002. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Angel Locsin Talks About her Scenes in Only You with Sam Milby". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 23 April 2009.
- "Dimples Romana – Timeline featuring movies and other highlights from her career and personal life". www.bing.com. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (3 December 2008). ""Land Down Under" is now "Love Me Again"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- Cruz, Marinel R. "She's a mom before she's an actress, says 'villainess'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- Santos, Rhea Manila. "Dimples Romana says the lead stars of 'Mara Clara' are humble actresses | PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- "LOOK: Dimples Romana's new look in Kadenang Ginto Season 2". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- "Dimples Romana finally reacts to memes about her Kadenang Ginto character". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- "Dimples Romana now Tourism ambassador, thanks to #OhDani memes". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- Doplito, Harold Jason L. (9 August 2000). "On Location: 'Tabing Ilog': Wet Behind the Ears—and not Wild Either". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 17 June 2018 – via Google News.
- "Life Story Book". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Banyo". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- Cruzz, Marinel R. (14 September 2011). "She's a Mom Before she's an Actress, says 'Villainess'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Kalapati". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Makinilya". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Niagara Falls". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Kape". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Relo". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Kamison". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Walis". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Dimples Romana Receives Post-birthday Surprise from Friends". Star Cinema. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Pagkain (Fat Lady)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- "Toothbrush". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- Paredes, Andrew (2 January 2003). "Easier on the Eyes". Manila Standard. Retrieved 17 June 2018 – via Google News.
- "Dimples Romana on 'One More Chance' Sequel: 'Very happy kami'". Star Cinema. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- Lucio, Remedios (June 27, 2008). "Angel Locsin's movie to be shot in Bukinon and Australia". Philippine Entertainment Portal.(in Tagalog)
- "ABS-CBN is the Chosen Network of Students and Professors". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN. 11 March 2013. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2018.