# Dyesebel

Dyesebel (Tagalog pronunciation:) is a Filipino comic book character, conceived by Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a mermaid, 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 (1973), Alma Moreno (1978), Alice Dixson (1990), and Charlene Gonzales (1996). On the television, the iconic mermaid is portrayed by Marian Rivera (2008) and Anne Curtis (2014).

## Adaptations
### Films

| Title | Cast | Producer | Director | Release date |
| Dyesebel | Edna Luna as Dyesebel Jaime de la Rosa as Fredo | Manuel Vistan Jr. Production Premiere Productions | Gerardo de León | July 4, 1953 |
| Anak ni Dyesebel | Eva Montes as Alona Edna Luna as Dyesebel Jaime de la Rosa as Fredo | People's Pictures | Gerardo de León | March 1, 1964 |
| Dyesebel | Vilma Santos as Dyesebel Romeo Miranda as Fredo | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions | Emmanuel H. Borlaza | June 17, 1973 |
| Dyesebel | Alma Moreno as Dyesebel Mat Ranillo III as David and Maro | Sampaguita Pictures | Anthony Taylor | October 13, 1978 |
| Dyesebel | Alice Dixson as Dyesebel Richard Gomez as Edward Carmina Villarroel as young Dyesebel | Regal Films | Mel Chionglo | January 18, 1990 |
| Dyesebel | Charlene Gonzales as Dyesebel Matthew Mendoza as Fredo | Viva Films | Emmanuel Borlaza | January 4, 1996 |

### Television series
#### Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008)

The first TV series adaptation of Dyesebel was broadcast on GMA Network in 2008. It originally aired on April 28, 2008, and ended on October 17, 2008, completing 125 episodes. It is top billed by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles. It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad.

#### Upcoming Dyesebel television series

On December 11, 2022, it was confirmed by comedian Ogie Diaz that Andrea Brillantes has been cast in the role of Dyesebel for an upcoming television series from ABS-CBN Corporation.

## 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. She was also personified by the actress Ara Mina in a cameo appearance on Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005 TV Series).

### Official list of actresses who played Dyesebel

| No. | Actress | Role | Title | Year |
| 1 | Edna Luna | Dyesebel | Dyesebel Anak ni Dyesebel | 1953 1964 |
| 2 | Vilma Santos-Recto | Dyesebel | Dyesebel | 1973 |
| 3 | Alma Moreno | Dyesebel | Dyesebel | 1978 |
| 4 | Alice Dixson | Dyesebel | Dyesebel | 1990 |
| 5 | Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach | Dyesebel | Dyesebel | 1996 |
| 6 | Marian Rivera-Dantes | Dyesebel / Isabel | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | 2008 |
| 7 | Anne Curtis-Heussaff | Dyesebel / Beatriz | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | 2014 |
Young Dyesebel
* Carissa in Dyesebel (1978).
* Carmina Villarroel 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
* Ara Mina in Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005 TV Series).

### Official list of actors who played Fredo

| No. | Actor | Role | Title | Year |
| 1 | Jaime dela Rosa | Fredo | Dyesebel Anak ni Dyesebel | 1953 1964 |
| 2 | Romeo Miranda | Fredo | Dyesebel at Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe | 1973 |
| 3 | Matt Ranillo III | Fredo (renamed David) | Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid | 1978 |
| 4 | Richard Gomez | Fredo (renamed Edward) | Dyesebel | 1990 |
| 5 | Matthew Mendoza | Fredo | Dyesebel | 1996 |
| 6 | Dingdong Dantes | Fredo | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008 TV series) | 2008 |
| 7 | Gerald Anderson | Fredo | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2014 TV series) | 2014 |
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

| Title | Volume | Issue | Date |
| Dyesebel | Pilipino Komiks | #1 | April 11, 1953 |
| Dyesebel | Pilipino Komiks | #26 | |
| Dyesebel | Pilipino Komiks | #141 | October 25, 1952 |
| Dyesebel | Pilipino Komiks | #151 | March 14, 1953 |
| Dyesebel | Pilipino Komiks | #154 | April 25, 1953 |
| Dyesebel | Pilipino Komiks | #158 | June 20, 1953 |
| Golden Anniversary | Pilipino Komiks | #2752 | |
| Dyesebel | Espesyal Komiks | #9 | February 9, 1953 |
| Anak ni Dyesebel | Liwayway (1963–1964) | #4 | |