AJ Dee

Angel James "AJ" Dee
Born Angel James Dee III[1]
July 27, 1982 (1982-07-27) (age 29)[2]
Naga City, Bicol Philippines
Occupation Actor, model[3]
Years active 2004-present

Angel James Dee III professionally known as 'AJ Dee' (born on July 27, 1982) in Naga City, Bicol Philippines. Dee is a Filipino actor-model and swimmer.[4][5] He is the brother of fellow swimmer, actor and Star Magic talent Enchong Dee.[4] he is now a GMA Network contract actor currently star on Philippine sitcom Show Me The Manny[6]

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Career

Dee became a co-host of the variety show MTB: Ang Saya Saya after becoming a runner-up on that show's "TV Idol" contest.[5][7] Later, he hosts the Wanna Buzz segment every Sunday on The Buzz.[5] He made his big screen debut in Dreamboy,[8] and is cast in the primetime teleserye, Vietnam Rose from ABS-CBN.[5] He is being co-managed by ABS-CBN’s Star Magic and Boy Abunda’s Backroom, Inc.

As a theater actor, Dee played the role of Tony Javier in the play A Portrait of the Artist.[2] He also played the Frog Prince in Clark Pampanga Theater in February and March 2011. Dee also modeled for many brands in the Philippines such as BENCH and has appeared in TV commercials.

Transfer to GMA Network

In 2009,after his contract with ABS-CBN expired, he transferred to the rival network GMA Network [6]

AJ's change of network, also came with his change of manager from Boy Abunda to Popoy Caritativo. His first show in the Kapuso Network was Show me da Manny which stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera[9]

In 2010 it was reported that AJ will supposed having his first own soap opera to be paired with Maxene Magalona in the remake flicks of Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali? on GMA Network but lately it came out the he back out the series and was replaced by Mike Tan. After the cancellation of the show, GMA Network picked up again the show for the mid-season replacement an AJ was cast again.[10]

Personal life

Dee studied high school at Naga Hope Christian School and finished Business Management at the Ateneo de Naga University.[5]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2005 MTB: Ang Saya Saya Host
2005 Vietnam Rose Tran Him Hahn-Trihn
2006 The Buzz Himself/Host Segments: "Wanna Buzz" and "PBB Buzz"
2007 Rounin Braullo
2007 U Can Dance Version 2 himself
2008 Eva Fonda Martin
2009 Maynila Brian
2009 Precious Heart Romances: The Bud Brothers Anton
2009 Show Me Da Manny Marco Antonio Barreiro
2009–2010 Ikaw Sana Dominic
2011 Amaya Paratawag
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2006 U Got Me![2]
2008 When Love Begins[11]
2010 You to Me Are Everything

References

  1. ^ Avante, Wells (January 4, 2007). "AJ Dee talks about goals and dream roles". Philippine Entertainment Portal. http://www.pep.ph/articles/11677/AJ-Dee-talks-about-goals-and-dream-roles. Retrieved 2009-04-10. 
  2. ^ a b c Red, Isah (August 13, 2007). "July-born stars feel the magic of being Kapamilya". Manila Standard Today. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_aug13_2007. Retrieved 2009-04-10. 
  3. ^ Lo, Ricardo (April 11, 2008). "Lovelier the second time around". The Philippine Star (via ABS-CBN News). http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/10/08/lovelier-second-time-around. Retrieved 2009-04-10. 
  4. ^ a b Gonzales, Rommel (July 24, 2007). "ABS-CBN talent AJ Dee does the stage while waiting for projects" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. http://www.pep.ph/news/14137/ABS-CBN-talent-AJ-Dee-does-the-stage-while-waiting-for-projects/1. Retrieved 2009-04-10. 
  5. ^ a b c d e Abunda, Boy (September 6, 2006). "AJ FINDS OEDIPUS A 'COMPLEX' ROLE". Directline. Philippine Star (via Philippine Headline News Online). http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb004268.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-10. 
  6. ^ a b [1]
  7. ^ "TV idol mania". Manila Bulletin. September 18, 2004. Archived from the original on 2005-05-28. http://web.archive.org/web/20050528045934/http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/09/18/ENTR2004091818737.html. Retrieved 2009-04-10. 
  8. ^ Ramos, Ethel (January 19, 2005). "ETHEL RAMOS: AGA, REGINE, JUDAY MOVIE SHELVED". Studio Whispers. Malaya (via Philippine Headline News). http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb003538.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-10. 
  9. ^ "AJ Dee Kapuso Na". http://www.pep.ph/news/22916/New-Kapuso-talent-AJ-Dee-finds-primetime-exposure-in--Show-Me-Da-Manny-. 
  10. ^ no wiki
  11. ^ Cruz, Marinel (April 28, 2008). "Joey Reyes on face-off with Juday’s ‘Ploning’". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20080428-133250/Joey-Reyes-on-face-off-with-Judays-Ploning. Retrieved 2009-04-10.