''Dyesebel'' () is a Filipino

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character, conceived by

Mars Ravelo Marcial "Mars" Custodio Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino people, Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist. Dubbed as the "''King of Pinoy Komiks''", he is notable for creating ''Darna, Dyesebel, Captain ...

and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a

mermaid In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Mermaids are ...

, who eventually gains full human form through a deal with a sea-witch. Aside appearing in Pilipino Komiks, Dyesebel also appeared in Kampeon Komiks (Champion Comics) in 1975. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline from 1953 to 1996. Among those who took on the role in the big screen are Eva Montes, Edna Luna (1953),

Vilma Santos Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress and politician. In a career spanning over seven decades, she is recognized for her versatility in acting across various genres of film and television in the Philippine ...

(1973),

Alma Moreno Venesa Moreno Lacsamana (born May 25, 1959), professionally known as Alma Moreno (), is a Filipino actress and politician. Early life Moreno was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to her parents Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno. Ac ...

(1978),

Alice Dixson Jessie Alice Celones Dixson (; July 28, 1969) or often misspelled Alice Dixon, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and beauty queen who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 1986 and represented the Philippines at the Miss Intern ...

(1990), and

Charlene Gonzales Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin-Muhlach (; born May 1, 1974) is a Filipino actress, media personality and beauty pageant titleholder. Gonzales won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1994 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 1994 ...

(1996). On the television, the iconic mermaid is portrayed by

Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades includ ...

(2008) and

Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith (; born 17 February 1985) is an Australian-born Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model. Known for her versatile work in film and television productions, she is one of the most successful and highest-paid Fi ...

(2014).

Adaptations

Films

Television series

''Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' (2008)

The first TV series adaptation of Dyesebel was broadcast on

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in 2008. It originally aired on April 28, 2008, and ended on October 17, 2008, completing 125 episodes. It is top billed by

and

Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto "Dingdong" Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980) professionally known as Dingdong Dantes, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker, and television personality. He is known for his acting versatility and played dramatic and fantasy-action r ...

in the lead roles. It was internationally aired on

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, which became a huge success to viewers abroad.

''Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' (2014)

Upcoming ''Dyesebel'' television series

On December 11, 2022, it was confirmed by comedian

Ogie Diaz Roger "Ogie" Diaz Pandaan (; born January 2, 1970) is a Filipino comedian, actor, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He is popularly known as "''Pekto''", the name of his character in the long-running former television show '' Palibhasa ...

that

Andrea Brillantes Ramona Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza (born March 12, 2003), known professionally as Andrea Brillantes (), is a Filipino actress, singer and entrepreneur. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the sketch comedy show '' Goin' Bu ...

has been cast in the role of Dyesebel for an upcoming television series from

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On-screen actresses and actors

In the films, ''Dyesebel'' was portrayed by Filipino actresses: Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzales. In television, she was portrayed by Marian Rivera in 2008 and Anne Curtis in 2014.''Dyesebel (1953, 1973, 1978, 1990 and 1996)''
MarsRavelo.Tripod.com (official website), 2005 , (Notes: According to the Mars Ravelo official website, the first ''Dyesebel'' film was in 1953 and that the latest movie version was in 1996; not 1950 and 1990 as indicated in IMDb.com, respectively), retrieved on: August 13, 2007 She was also personified by the actress

Ara Mina Hazel Pascual Reyes Klenk Mathay-Almarinez (born May 9, 1979), professionally known as Ara Mina-Almarinez, is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Recognized as the "Millennium Goddess", Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Awar ...

in a cameo appearance on

's Darna (2005 TV Series).

Official list of actresses who played Dyesebel

Young Dyesebel *Carissa in ''Dyesebel'' (1978). *

Carmina Villarroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; ; born August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. She is best known for portraying the role of Lyneth Santos in the medical drama, ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' ...

in ''Dyesebel'' (1990). *Charina Scott in ''Dyesebel'' (1996). *Kirsten Jane Sigrist in ''Dyesebel'' (2008 TV series). * Ashley Sarmiento in ''Dyesebel'' (2014 TV series). Cameo Appearance *

in ''Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005 TV Series)''.

Official list of actors who played Fredo

Young Fredo *Robert Ortega in ''Dyesebel (1990)'' (renamed Edward) *Arkin Luciano Magalona in ''Dyesebel (2008 TV series)''. *Giacobbe Whitworth in ''Dyesebel (2014 TV series)''.

Collected editions

References

External links

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''Dyesebel'' illustrations, photographs and screenshots in Philippine comics, film and television
at MarsRavelo.Tripod.com

* * * * * * * * {{Authority control Dyesebel Fictional merfolk Philippine comics titles 1952 comics debuts Comics characters introduced in 1952 Philippine comics adapted into films Comics adapted into television series Philippine fantasy films Films based on Philippine comics Tagalog-language films Fictional Filipino people Female characters in comics 1953 films 1973 films 1978 films 1990 films 1996 films Filipino comics characters