Sunshine Dizon

Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdɪsɔn]; born July 3, 1983) is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the "Daytime Drama Queen" by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a string of local hit series.[1]She is currently best known working supporting roles and minor roles when she became a freelance actress in 2021.

Sunshine Dizon
Born
Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon

(1983-07-03) July 3, 1983
Quezon City, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • host
  • singer
  • television
  • director
Years active1986–2010
2012–present
Spouse
Timothy Tan
(m. 2010; sep. 2016)
Children2

Recognized as a "seasoned thespian" in both Philippine TV & film industry,[2] Dizon earned her first acting award as a child actress in 1995 at the prestigious FAMAS Awards.[2] In 2017, she won a Gawad Amerika Awards for her exceptional performance in Ika-6 na Utos.[3] In 2019, the PMPC Star Awards honored her as one of the "TV Queens at the Turn of the Millennium."[4] She is best known for her memorable performances in: Encantadia, Impostora, Bakekang, Ika-6 na Utos to name a few.

Early life

Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon was born on July 3, 1983, to Isagani Bengzon Dizon and Dorothy Cansancio Dizon, Dizon in Quezon City, is the youngest in their family. At a young age, her mother who was then a part of the Producers' Guild of the Philippines who used to produce films and TV shows noticed her interest in show business and would always tag her along on gatherings with other producers.

Career

Acting

Dizon started acting at the age of three. Her screen name then was simply "Sunshine". The first movie that she did was God's Little Children.

She has already worked in Kung Kasalanan Man (1989), Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban and Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko where she got her first acting recognition as Best Child Actress from FAMAS.

On television, she became a regular on Bubble Gang. She also became part of That's Entertainment for six months. After which, VIVA signed her and cast her in DATS.

She became part of the ABS-CBN drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya, having a role on the episodes "Abaniko" (1992), "Palara" (1994), and "Latay" (1995).

She played one of the leads in the TV series Anna Karenina as well as on the cast of Thank God It's Sabado. She starred in Honey, My Love, So Sweet (1999) and Kiss Mo Ko (1999).

Dizon's films include Honey, My Love So Sweet and Kiss Mo Ko.

Sunshine Dizon appeared in the television series, Anna Karenina.

In 2001, she starred in the prime-time television drama Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin with Angelika Dela Cruz and later the soap opera Kung Mawawala Ka. She was cast in Masikip sa Dibdib (2004) and the TV sitcom Daboy en Da Girl (2002), Mga Batang Lansangan... Ngayon (2002), Filipinas (2003) and Sabel (2004). She also starred in the GMA mini-series Umulan Man o Umaraw and Tuwing Kapiling Ka.

She played Sang'gre Pirena in Encantadia for which she won two Best Actress Awards from ENPRESS and Gawad Amerika.

She appeared in the sitcom Bahay Mo Ba 'To? and Captain Barbell as well as the title role in Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang, for which she received the Best Actress by PMPC Star Awards.

In Impostora, she played a dual role and later appeared in La Vendetta for GMA Network who signed her as an exclusive contract star. She was cast in the GMA Films' movie Dagaw and Sundo which to be aired in 2009.

In 2008, she starred in Obra. In 2009, Dizon started taping for All About Eve.

In 2012, Dizon briefly returned to Philippine television, appearing on Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's cooking/talk show Sarap Diva along with Katrina Halili. Later in 2013, Dizon has made her acting comeback via Mundo Mo'y Akin where she plays Perlita Mendoza. The appearance of Dizon's character in Mundo Mo'y Akin is quite similar to her previous titular role in Bakekang.

In 2016, Dizon was joining again in the retelling-sequel of Encantadia in which she plays Adhara. This also serves as her return in that said show but with a different role. But in the middle of the series, she left the production to be a part of the show Ika-6 na Utos where she played the role of Emma de Jesus, her most personal role. It started airing last December 5, 2016, which later got extensions proven to be with the ratings and viewers alike. And in 2019, she played Laura Ramirez-Santos in the series Magkaagaw.

After becoming a mainstay actor of GMA Network, she became a freelance actress on April 30, 2021, where she appeared on various ABS-CBN series such as Marry Me, Marry You and Pira-Pirasong Paraiso both produced by Dreamscape Entertainment despite the denial of its legislative broadcast franchise renewal. Dizon was also part of Mga Lihim ni Urduja aired on GMA.

Personal life

In 2010, Dizon married a businessman Timothy Tan. However, after 6 years of marriage, they separated after Dizon found out that her husband had an affair with another woman.

Directing

In 2016, Dizon made her directorial debut as an in-house television director of the weekend programs produced by 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network through its television channel 8TriTV on CableLink Channel 7.[5]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
1996–2002Anna KareninaAnna Karenina "Karen" VillaramaGMA Network
1997–1999T.G.I.S.Carla "Calai" Escalante (Second Batch Cast)
2000Umulan Man o UmarawRebecca
2001–2002Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinClarissa Delos Santos
2002–2003Kung Mawawala KaRosa Camilla Montemayor
Kahit KailanBettina De Guzman / Betchay
2005EncantadiaSang'gre Pirena
2005–2006Now and Forever: AgosErika Arevalo
Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng EncantadiaSang'gre Pirena
2006Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
2006–2007Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbellBlanca / Clarissa Magtangol / Ex-O
Carlo J. Caparas' BakekangJacoba "Bakekang" Maisog[6][7]
2007ImpostoraSara Carreon / Vanessa "Nessa" Cayetano[8][9]
2007–2008La VendettaEloisa Salumbides-Cardinale[10][11][12]
Carlo J. Caparas' KamandagReyna Ragona[13]
2009All About EveErika Alegre Reyes
Sine Novela: Tinik Sa DibdibLorna Yadao-Domingo (within 3 weeks)
2013Mundo Mo'y AkinPerlita Mendoza (Cross-over Character / Special Participation)[14]
Anna Karenina
2013–2014Villa QuintanaIluminada "Lumeng" Digos-Samonte[15]
2014–2015Strawberry LaneElaine Tolentino-Morales
2015Pari 'KoyNoemi Espiritu-Cruz
2015–2016Little NanayHelga Vallejo-Cubrador
2016EncantadiaSang'gre Adhara
2016–2018Ika-6 na UtosEmma D. De Jesus-Fuentabella
2018Kambal, KaribalMaricar Akeem Nazar
Inday Will Always Love YouMartina Lazaro
2019Inagaw na BituinBelinda Lopez-Sevilla
2019–2021MagkaagawLaura Ramirez-Santos / Laura Ramirez-de Villa
2021It's ShowtimeHerself / Guest Celebrity PlayerKapamilya Channel
2021–2022Marry Me, Marry YouMaria Pauleene "Paula" Justiniano[16]
2023ASAP Natin 'ToHerself / Performer
Mga Lihim ni UrdujaIris DayanghirangGMA Network
2023–presentPira-Pirasong ParaisoRosanna "Osang" Guinto-AbiogKapamilya Channel
TV5

Drama anthologies

Year Title Role Notes Source
1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Abaniko"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Palara"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
1995 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Latay"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2003 Love to Love Lovely Santos Episode: "Yaya Lovely"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2004 Magpakailanman Janice Jurado Episode: "The Janice Jurado Story"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2004 Magpakailanman Amonita Balajadia Episode: "Babangon Din Ang Kahapon"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2004 Love to Love Laura Episode: "True Romance"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2005 Magpakailanman Monica Sison Episode: "Silang Mga Inihabilin sa Langit"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2008 Obra Butch / Mira Bella Amor / Rosa [17]
2009 Dear Friend Rachel Episode: "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2010 Claudine Melba Episode: "Love Your Neighbor"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2013 Magpakailanman Lucy Aroma Episode: "The Lucy Aroma Story"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
[18][19]
2013 Magpakailanman Arlene Tolibas Episode: "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
[20]
2013 Magpakailanman Love Añover Episode: "Sa Mata ng Daluyong"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
[21]
2014 Magpakailanman Lenly Bayabados Episode: "Pinutol na Kaligayahan"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2014 Magpakailanman Susan Episode: "Ang Paghihiganti ng Masamang Engkanto"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2014 Magpakailanman Lovely Pineda Ishii Episode: "Ang Ina Sa Gitna ng Tsunami"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2015 Karelasyon Ria Episode: "Daddy Santa"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2015 Magpakailanman Millete Episode: "Ang Batang Isinilang Sa Bilangguan"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2016 Dear Uge Julieta Episode: "My Husband's Ander"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2016 Magpakailanman Lisa Episode: "The Abused Boy"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2016 Dear Uge Diane Vicencio Episode: "Faking Girls"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2016 Karelasyon Mary Episode: "Halloween Special"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2017 Magpakailanman Gee Episode: "Best Sisters Forever"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2018 Wagas Valentine's Special Editha Episode: "Mukha ng Pag-Ibig"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2018 Dear Uge Tess Episode: "Hus Da Boss?"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2018 Tadhana Perlita Episode: "Naulilang Ina"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2018 Magpakailanman Ayesa Episode: "My Sister, My Mother"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2018 Tadhana Marge Episode: "Pinagsabay"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2018 Dear Uge Jane Episode: "Pasiklaban sa lamayan"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2018 Magpakailanman Cynthia Episode: "Ina, dapat ba kitang patawarin?"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2019 Tadhana Annie Episode: "Chop Chop"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2019 Dear Uge Haya Episode: "Ferpect Boyfriend"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2019 Wagas July Episode: "Throwback Pag-Ibig"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2020 Tadhana Bekang Episode: "Magkano ang forever"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2023 Wish Ko Lang! Lea Episode: "Sa Piling Mo"

Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"

Comedy shows

Year Title Role Network Notes Source
1995–2005 Bubble Gang Various / Pirena Episode: "Club Mwah!"

Credited as Sunshine Dizom

2002 Daboy en Da Girl Baby Supporting Cast
2004–2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Dorothy Benoit Recurring Cast
2017 Pepito Manaloto Rica
2019 Daddy's Gurl Demi Macaspac Episode: "Amnesia Gurl"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"

Hosting

Year Title Role Network Notes Source
1986 That's Entertainment Herself / Performer / Host Friday Group Member
1997 Jamming Co-Host
2009 SOP Herself / Performer
2009–2010 SOP Fully Charged Co-Host
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Herself / co-host Performer
2013–2014 Mars Temporary host
2017 All Star Videoke All Star Laglager
2021 Magandang Buhay Guest Ku-Momshie

Films

Year Title Role Notes Source
1986 God's Little Children Anna Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
1986 Salamangkero Freza
1988 Guhit ng Palad Sunshine Salvador
1988 One Day, Isang Araw Sunshine
1988 Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Prinsesa Aliksha
1988 Patrolman
1989 Si Malakas, at Si Maganda Young Anna
1989 Florencio Dino Public Enemy No. 1 of Caloocan ÷
1989 Tatak ng Isang Api ÷
1989 Bote, Dyaryo, at Garapa ÷
1989 Kung Kasalanan Man ÷
1989 Pulis, Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay Liza
1989 Huwag Kang Hahalik Sa Diablo Kulit Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
1991 Kapitan Jaylo: Batas sa Batas Baby (Date of Released: 18 September 1991)
1993 Silang Mga Sisiw sa Lansangan Teresa
1994 Kadenang Bulaklak Young Jasmine
1995 Jessica Alfaro Story Jessica's daughter
1995 Kahit Butas ng Karayom Mimi
1999 Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban ×
1999 Honey, My Love, So Sweet Liza
1999 Kiss Mo Ko Dindi
2002 Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon Alma
2003 Filipinas Diana
2004 Kilig...Pintig....Yanig Natasha
2004 Masikip sa Dibdib Brigitte
2004 Sabel Toni Uncredited
2005 Mulawin The Movie Sang'gre Pirena Also producer (as My Own Womann)
2009 Sundo Louella [22]
2014 Kamkam Elaine
2014 Hustisya Lorena
2016 Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros Female Principal
2016 Sekyu
2018 Rainbow's Sunset Marife
2019 Mystified Althea

Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 OFW GAWAD PARANGAL 2017 Best Actress Awardee for Ika6-Na Utos
2017 16th Gawad Amerika Awards Most Outstanding Filipina Actress in Television Awardee for Ika6-Na Utos
201630th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Supporting Actress Awardee for Little Nanay
201563rd FAMASBest Supporting Actress Nomination for Hustisya
20145th Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nomination for Mundo Mo'y Akin
200923rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Female Face of the Night winner
Best Single Performance by an Actress for Obra butch episode-
SOP Tag Awards Female Kapuso Fun Favorite Nominee
200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Actress Awardee for Impostora[23]
200721st PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Actress Awardee for Bakekang[24]
20063rd Gawad Amerika Awards Best Actress Awardee for Encantadia
20th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress Nominee for Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
54th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesBest Supporting Actress Nomination for Mulawin The Movie
USTv Students' Choice AwardsStudents' Choice for Best Actress Nominee for Encantadia
200518th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for Magpakailanman: Silang Mga Inihabilin ng Langit
2nd ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Awardee for Encantadia
Kapuso's Viewers Choice Awards Idol Mong Anti-Bida Nominee for Encantadia
53rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actress Nominee for Sabel
53rd FAMAS Awards
Film Academy of the Philippines Awards
Metro Manila Film Festival
20041st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Special Awardee for Magpakailanman: Babangon Din Ang Kahapon
200316th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for Magpakailanman: Kakaibang Mukha Ng Pag-ibig
1995FAMAS Best Child Actress for Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko

References

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