Dionne Monsanto
| Dionne Monsanto | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Dionne Monsanto December 5, 1985 Cebu City, Cebu |
| Nationality | Philippines, Filipina |
| Other names | Lucy, Bida sa Sampalan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007-present |
Dionne Monsanto is a Filipina actress known for her role in the daytime television series,Tubig at Langis as Lucy Villadolid.[1] for which role she is known by the alias of the Bida sa Sampalan.
Career
2007-2015; minor and extended roles
Monsanto's home network is ABS-CBN.
Her first television appearance was in Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2 as a contestant, in 2007.[2] Monsanto entered on Day 12 of the series, and was evicted on Day 77. [3]
In the later part of 2007, Monsanto portrayed an antagonist role in Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis, the series starring former child actor Makisig Morales.[4] She portrayed the role of Salonna.
Monsanto's next television appearance was in 2008, when she starred in the TV series, Lobo. In this TV series, Dionne portrayed an extended or a minor role. Not really an important part in the show.
In 2009 till 2010, she became known for her role in the TV show, starring the newlyweds, Mara Clara actress Ms. Judy Ann Santos and actor Ryan Agoncillo, in George and Cecil.[5] She portrayed Grace Palacios, a successful business tycoon.
Later in 2009, Monsanto portrayed an extended role in KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual's TV show, Lovers in Paris as Jennifer "Jenny". Vivian's (KC Concepcion) close and best friend.
After almost 6 years of not appearing on television, Monsanto's comeback project was when she starred in the daytime television series, FlordeLiza in 2015. She portrayed the role of Lynette, Manny's loving wife who is supportive to his every decision.
In the latter part 2015, Monsanto guested on Pasión de amor as KC. Monsanto also had a lead role in the feature film Swap as the mother of a kidnapped baby.[2]
2016-present; breakthrough roles
Monsanto had a big break while she starred in the daytime TV series Tubig at Langis as Lucy Villadolid.[1] She portrays the main antagonist of the series after Vivian Velez's resignation. She co-stars with Cristine Reyes, Zanjoe Marudo, Victor Silayan, Ingrid dela Paz, and Isabelle Daza. Fans created fake memes and accounts of her character.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Pinoy Big Brother | Herself – Housemate | ||
| 2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Salonna | ||
| 2008 | Lobo | Clarisse | ||
| 2009-2010 | George and Cecil | Grace Palacios | ||
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin | Maya | ||
| 2009 | Lovers in Paris | Jennifer "Jenny" | ||
| 2010 | Impostor | Querida | Cameo/Guest | |
| 2010-2011 | Precious Hearts Romances: Alyna | Arianna | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Gemma | Guest appearance | |
| 2011-2012 | Maria la del Barrio | Anna | Extended role | |
| 2012-2013 | Paraiso | Julianna Galang | Supporting role | |
| 2013-2014 | Galema: Anak ni Zuma | Jessica | Cameo | |
| 2014 | Pure Love | Chelly | Guest appearance | |
| 2015 | FlordeLiza | Lynette Nacianceno-Perez | ||
| 2015 | Pasión de amor | Mildred de Villa | ||
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Lucy Villadolid / Angel Villadolid | ||
| 2016 | You're My Home | |||
| 2017 | Karelasyon: Wanted: Perfect Woman | Gym Instructor | ||
| 2017 | Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin | |||
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Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | When Love Begins | |||
| 2008 | Torotot (Destierro) | Precious | ||
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | Coby's GF | ||
| 2012 | The Healing | News Reporter | ||
| 2012 | Suddenly It's Magic | Ditas | ||
| 2013 | Palad ta ang nagbuot | |||
| 2013 | An Opening to Closure | Jessica Clemente | ||
| 2013 | Iskalawags | Ma'am Lina | ||
| 2015 | Swap | |||
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | |||
| 2016 | Ned's Project |
References
- 1 2 Bukas, Leo. "Leandro at Carlo Muñoz, balik-acting sa teleserye nina Kim at Xian". Journal.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- 1 2 "‘Swap’ star Dionne Monsanto goes beyond 'PBB' and sexy roles". Interakyson. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ↑ "Evictee Dionne Monsanto I Had Fun". Philstar.com Retrieved 2016-7-28
- ↑ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (December 29, 2007). "Meet the Yuletide Babies of ABS-CBN Star Magic". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 28, 2016 – via HighBeam Research. (Subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Sibonga, Glen P. (2009-12-11). "Ex-PBB housemate Dionne Monsanto is still going out with her ex-boyfriend". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2016-07-28.