Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana-Ahmee (born November 13, 1976) or better known as Dimples Romana is a Filipino actress.
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
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'' in 1997; and after which she became one of the stars of the
ABS-CBN
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series, ''
'' in 1999. Romana, who was taking up BS Tourism in
University of Santo Tomas
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(UST)
College of Education
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, was the
courtside reporter
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on games involving the
UST Growling Tigers
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on the
2002 season of
ABS-CBN
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's coverage of the
UAAP men's basketball tournament.
In 2005, she was cast on ABS-CBN's ''
Ang Panday''. In 2009, Romana starred in the television series ''
Only You''.
In 2005, she was in ''
Dubai
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''. 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''.
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''.
In 2010, Romana played Criselda Barrameda in the series ''
Agua Bendita''.
In later 2010–2011, she was in the remake version of ''
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by ''Esperanza''. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It w ...
'' as Alvira Del Valle. Her character name was renamed from Almira to Alvira, which was first portrayed by
Beverly Vergel.
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. Romana would later parody her role in a number of commercials and guest appearances, and was named an ambassador for the
Department of Tourism.
Personal life
Romana was married to Romeo Adecer Ahmee Jr. last 2004 and they had their children named Callie and Alonzo respectively. And on June 24, 2022, they welcome their third child named Elio.
Filmography
Television
Film
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1984 births
Living people
Star Magic
People from Parañaque
Actresses from Metro Manila
University of Santo Tomas alumni
ABS-CBN personalities
TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities