Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating ang Umaga?, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco, but his most notable role in TV is in the afternoon drama Magdalena, where he is paired with Bela Padilla.
Dion Ignacio | |
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| Born | Dion Joseph Ignacio March 28, 1986 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent(s) | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (since 2003) |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Spouse |
Aileen Sison (m. 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
Ignacio is also the rhythm guitarist of the rock band Philia with Arci Muñoz as their lead vocalist.
Biography
editIgnacio entered Philippine show business after joining StarStruck. He is one of the StarStruck Avengers. Though he wasn't to bag the Ultimate Survivor title, Ignacio shows off his guitar skills as the bassist of the All Star Band, and with a movie together with TV guestings. He played various roles like playing a villain, leading man or supporting character in various shows. Ignacio was also a member of Studs, an all-male group.
Career
editAs of 2008, his biggest break is playing a leading man to Yasmien Kurdi in Sine Novela, Saan Darating ang Umaga?. He is now immortalizing a role originally portrayed by Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari) in the new Sine Novela Ngayon at Kailanman.[1][2] Ignacio joined the cast of My Lover, My Wife in 2011 co-starring Maxene Magalona and Nadine Samonte.
As a musician
editIgnacio is formerly a part of Filipino hard rock band Philia as rhythm guitarist.
Filmography
editTelevision
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kilig... Pintig... Yanig... | ||
| 2005 | Hari ng Sablay | Billie | |
| Happily Ever After | |||
| Mulawin: The Movie | Tayag | Regal Films and GMA Films | |
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Kiko | GMA Films |
| I Wanna Be Happy | |||
| 2008 | Desperadas 2 | Paul | Regal Entertainment, Inc. |
| 2009 | Patient X | Samuel | GMA Films, Viva Films and RGUTZ Productions |
| 2014 | Basement | Mendoza | Coffee House Productions Springboard Film Productions |
| 2016 | Vampire Transformation: Usapang Vampire na 'yan! | Sensei Robert Ba | Roadrunner Network, Inc. |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3rd Annual TAG Awards Chicago | Best Supporting Actor | I Can See You: AlterNate | Nominated | [4] |
| Gintong Parangal 2022 | Natatanging Gintong Parangal bilang Mahusay na Aktor sa Telebisyon | Won | [5] |
References
edit- ^ Yasmien's return to Dramarama Retrieved from iGMA.tv on October 24, 2008
- ^ Dion Ignacio moves to leading man status in Saan Darating ang umaga Retrieved from Philippine Entertainment Portal on November 4, 2008
- ^ Viernes, Franchesca (January 31, 2022). "This actor served as Dingdong Dantes' mystery double in 'I Can See You: AlterNate'". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, other Kapuso stars receive nominations in TAG Awards Chicago 2022". GMA News Online. November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Showbiz, media personalities among recipients of Gintong Parangal 2022 awards". Manila Bulletin. July 25, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.