# Enchong Dee

Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee (Tagalog pronunciation:, born November 5, 1988), professionally known as Enchong Dee, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, host, swimmer, triathlete, duathlete and writer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV drama Katorse (2009). He played the role of "Luis" in the Filipino remake Maria la del Barrio (2011). He also starred in Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–13), and Muling Buksan ang Puso. He is the younger brother of actor and model, AJ Dee.

## Early life and education

Enchong Dee was born at 8:21 pm on November 5, 1988, at Mother Seton Hospital in Naga, Camarines Sur, to Johnson Molina Dee and Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez. He has two brothers, Angel James Dee, who is also an actor, while his younger brother, Isiah Dee, is a student in De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde. Enchong also has a young sister, Angelika Dee, who is a student in Immaculate Conception Cathedral School in Cubao, Quezon City.
He graduated from Naga Hope Christian School. He further pursued his swimming career at De La Salle University in Manila. Dee was part of the Philippine national swimming team and has participated in the 2005 SEA Games in Manila, 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar and 2007 SEA Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

## Career

Dee's first TV appearance in television came in 2006 when he appeared in a Philippine talk show Homeboy as one of the guests. He caught the eye of a modeling agency and advertisers and soon appeared in several advertising campaigns including Close Up, Bench, KFC and Timex.
In May 2007, Dee's contract with KFC expired and a few years later he transferred to Jollibee.
Dee landed several acting roles beginning in 2007 which have included Abt Ur Luv, Sineserye, Komiks, Your Song and My Girl.
In 2009, he was added to the main cast of Katorse, an adaptation of the 1968 film (that was also remade in 1981).
In 2010, he then reunited with some of his co-stars, Erich Gonzales and Ejay Falcon, in Tanging Yaman. He then became part of Magkaribal. He starred in the film, Sa 'yo Lamang where he gained award nominations and won the Gawad PASADO for Best Supporting Actor. Enchong gained his first movie lead role, alongside his premiere leading lady, Erich Gonzales, in I Do.
In 2011, he starred in the Philippines' remake of Maria La Del Barrio as Luis de la Vega.
He recently appeared in the 2012 film, The Reunion, with Enrique Gil, Xian Lim and Kean Cipriano. After co-starring in 2012–2013 teleserye Ina, Kapatid, Anak alongside Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador, he appeared in Muling Buksan Ang Puso with Julia Montes and Enrique Gil.
Dee won the one-million pesos briefcase in the August 18, 2012, episode of "Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal" together with his "The Reunion" co-star Kean Cipriano.
In 2014, Dee release his first carrier single, Chinito Problems, as response to Yeng Constantino's 2013 hit Chinito.
In 2023, Dee has ended his affiliation with KP&PR&EMS, Inc. The statement reads "This is to make public the fact that Mr. Ernest Lorenzo V. Dee, a Filipino swimmer, is no longer represented, directly or indirectly by KP&PR&EMS, Inc., with offices at 8 Dapdap Road, Forbes Park, Makati City, effective as of 31 December 2022."

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-Ibig | Job | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Mark | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Tulak ng Bibig | Marlon | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Rafael "Raffy" Gipit | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv: Ur Lyf 2 | Blue Mangubat | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...Skul Lyf | Ipe | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf | Epi | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | My Girl | Nico Legaspi | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Your Song Presents: My Only Hope | Juanito "Jhun" Dimaano Jr. | ABS-CBN |
| 2008–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Main host / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's: Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Brian Lozano | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Boystown | Arnel Dela Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | David Anthony Garcia | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Katorse | John Joseph "Jojo" Wenceslao | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You | Water Boy | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kariton | Efren Peñaflorida | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | Jose Mari "Jomari" Buenavista | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Magkaribal | Caloy Javier | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Andi | Nico Mariveles | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig | Ali Badbad | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Shout Out! | Himself/host | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Toto | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Your Song Presents: Kim | Manny | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Mara Clara | Cameo Appearance | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maria la del Barrio | Luis Fernando Dela Vega | ABS-CBN |
| 2012–13 | Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Ethan Castillo | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Leonel Beltran | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan | Johnny | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alak | Paul | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Na Ang Pangarap? | Rolly | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sa Aking Pag-gising | Dino | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito | Diego Calasiao | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Houseguest/Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Angel Eldon | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Andrew Agoncillo | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rehab Center | Jeck | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters | Samuel Hechanova | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Eat Bulaga | Guests/Game Shows/BOOM | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair | Melvin | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Trip to Quiapo | Hulyong Manunulat | iWantTFC |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Sebastian "Seb" Tantiangco | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket | Edwin | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022–2023 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Elijah "Eli" Torres / Levitator | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2025 | It’s Okay to Not Be Okay | | Netflix |
| 2025 | It's Showtime | Guest / Performer | Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV GMA Network |
| 2025 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Host | GMA Network |

### Films

| Year | Film | Role | Studio |
| 2009 | BFF (Best Friends Forever) | Paco | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | Paano Ko Sasabihin? | Mike | Cinema One Originals |
| 2010 | Sa 'Yo Lamang | James Alvero | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | I Do | Lance Anderson Tan | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | The Reunion | Lloyd | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | The Strangers | Dolfo | Quantum FilmsMJM ProductionsStar Cinema |
| 2013 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Calvin John "CJ/Rebreb" Salazar | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Caloy Sicat | Skylight FilmsStar Cinema |
| 2013 | Call Center Girl | Vince Sandoval | Skylight FilmsStar Cinema |
| 2013 | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Joseph Maurice | Star Cinema Regal Entertainment |
| 2014 | Once a Princess | Leonard Jamieson | Regal FilmsSkylight Films |
| 2016 | Lila | Kevin | Sinag Maynila Film Festival |
| 2016 | I Love You to Death | Anthony "Tonton" M. Gatchalian | Regal Entertainment |
| 2016 | Mano Po 7: Tsinoy | Wilson "Son" Wong Jr. | Regal Entertainment |
| 2017 | Nay | Martin | Cinema One Originals |
| 2017 | Siargao | Mikey | Ten17P |
| 2019 | Elise | Bert | Regal Entertainment |
| 2020 | Alter Me | Uno | Netflix |
| 2020 | Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Carlos Jose ”CJ/RebReb” Salazar | Star Cinema |
| 2022 | Partners in Crime | Carlos Jose Salazar | Star Cinema |
| 2023 | Here Comes the Groom | Rodrigo Jr. | Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Brightlight Productions |
| 2023 | GomBurZa | Padre Jacinto Zamora | Jesuit Communications, MQuest Ventures, CMB Film Services |
| 2024 | Outside | Soldier | Netflix |

### Music video appearances

| Year | Song | Artist | Director | Label |
| 2013 | "Chinito" | Yeng Constantino | Avid Liongoren | Star Music |
| 2014 | "Chinito Problems" | Enchong Dee | Jasper Salimbangon | Star Music |
| 2015 | "Seloso" | Enchong Dee | Jemimah Dadula | Star Music |
| 2015 | "Step No Step Yes" | Enchong Dee | | Star Music |
| 2015 | "Isip O Puso" | Enchong Dee | | Star Music |

## Discography
### Albums

| Year | Album | Singles | Label |
| 2014 | "Enchong Dee" | Chinito Problems | Star Music |
| 2014 | "Enchong Dee" | Seloso | Star Music |
| 2016 | EDM (Enchong Dee Moves) | Telenobela | Star Music |
| 2016 | EDM (Enchong Dee Moves) | Di Ko Alam | Star Music |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award | Result |
| 2009 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | Nominated |
| 2010 | Gawad PASADO | Pinakapasadong Kabataan | Won |
| 2010 | 41st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Most Promising Love Team with Erich Gonzales | Won |
| 2010 | Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor for Paano Ko Sasabihin? | Nominated |
| 2010 | FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won |
| 2010 | Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Romantic Couple with Erich Gonzales | Won |
| 2010 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | Nominated |
| 2010 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | Nominated |
| 2010 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | Nominated |
| 2011 | Barkada Choice Awards | Choice Male Icon | Nominated |
| 2011 | Barkada Choice Awards | Choice Actor of the Year for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Won |
| 2011 | Barkada Choice Awards | Choice Breakthrough Artist of 2010 | Won |
| 2011 | Gawad PASADO | Pasadong Katuwang Aktor for Sa'yo Lamang | Won |
| 2011 | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for Sa'yo Lamang | Nominated |
| 2011 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Male Fashionista | Nominated |
| 2011 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Pin Up Boy | Won |
| 2011 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Fans Club for Loveteam with Erich Gonzales | Nominated |
| 2011 | Star Magic Ball | Star Magic Ball's Most Favorite Couple with Erich Gonzales | Won |
| 2011 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Nominated |
| 2011 | Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Won |
| 2012 | Gawad TANGLAW | Best Performance by an Actor (Single Performance) for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Won |
| 2012 | 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Best Loveteam for TV and Movies with Erich Gonzales | Won |
| 2014 | 11th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) for Four Sisters and a Wedding | Nominated |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor for Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Nominated |
| 2015 | MOR Pinoy Music Awards | Dance Hit of the Year (Chinito Problems) | Won |
| 2015 | 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music | New Male Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Dance Album of the Year (Enchong Dee) | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair | Won |
| 2020 | 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | Best Actor in Comedy or Musical for Elise | Won |