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Francine Diaz
Filipino actress (born 2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz[1] (Tagalog: [pɾan'sin ˈdɪas]; born January 27, 2004)[1][2] is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career at age 10, playing minor and supporting roles in a number of television programs as young versions of the lead characters. She rose to prominence after playing Cassandra "Cassie" Mondragon in the series Kadenang Ginto (2018–2020).[5][6]
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Early life and education
Diaz is the third of the six children of Michael "JM" Diaz and Merdick Saenz. She has two older sisters, Chantal and Cameron; two younger sisters, Cali and Courtney; and one younger brother, Eisa.[7]
She finished senior high school through the Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) strand at Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities in 2024.[8]
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2014–2018: Early career
Diaz began acting at the age of 10, in minor roles on television. She often portrayed younger versions of characters in various ABS-CBN tele-series. In 2014 she moved to a major role as young Ana Mauricio in the Ipaglaban Mo episode titled "Pagkilala sa Ama", alongside Jennica Garcia with Mylene Dizon. In 2015, she portrayed Young Sari in the drama series Pasión de Amor.[1]
In 2016, she played young Pinang in the noontime drama series, Be My Lady and Anya in the comedy-drama series We Will Survive. She also played Ginny in the drama series The Blood Sisters.
2018–2020: Rising popularity, Kadenang Ginto and Gold Squad
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In 2018, Diaz played the protagonist, Cassie Mondragon, of ABS-CBN's afternoon television series Kadenang Ginto.[5][6] The success of Kadenang Ginto led to the founding of a group called "The Gold Squad", a teenage quartet made up of Diaz and fellow actors Kyle Echarri, Andrea Brillantes, and Seth Fedelin.
2021–present: Subsequent projects and "FranSeth" love team
In 2021, she played Joy Cruz Cordero in the television series, Huwag Kang Mangamba, along with her fellow "Gold Squad" members. The quartet also became lead cast members in a digital anthology series, Click, Like, Share. Diaz's episode was called "Cancelled" with Renshi de Guzman in the first season. She also appeared in the thriller film Tenement 66 with Francis Magundayao and Noel Comia Jr. which was directed by Rae Red and co-produced by Dreamscape Entertainment. It competed in the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, under the "Bucheon Choice" category in South Korea.[9] Her performance in Tenement 66 earned her the "PinakaPASADONG Katuwang na Aktres" ("Most Awesome Supporting Actress") at the 34th Gawad Pasado Awards.[10][11]Diaz modeled at Michael Leyva's Enchanted Fashion Show at Hilton Manila in Pasay with Andrea Brillantes. She opened the show in a lilac gown with floral accents.[12][13]
In 2022, she appeared as the yearly cover girl of Metro magazine,[14] modeling fashion designer Michael Leyva's creations, Preview Ph,[15] Candy Mag - as their First Digital Cover Girl of the Year,[16] Stylish Magazine,[17] Mega Magazine, [18] and Village Pipol Magazine.[19] Diaz starred in the web series Bola-Bola in the episode, "Cook. Feed. Love. Repeat", with Akira Morishita, KD Estrada, and Ashton Salvador.[20][21] It was announced that Diaz will be reunited with fellow Gold Squad member, Seth Fedelin, for the series Dirty Linen.[22] She also appeared in Zack Tabudlo's music video As You Are.[23] Diaz was ranked ninth in the top Filipino YouTube creator in 2022.[24][25]
In 2023, the pairing of Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin were tested for the first time with their new drama series Dirty Linen by ABS-CBN and Dreamscape Entertainment in 2023. [26] The loveteam called FranSeth were formed and both of them starred in the series called Fractured with Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, Raven Rigor, and Sean Tristan.[27] The story is about a group of influencers who finds themselves trapped in a disappointing island resort. [28]
In 2024, Diaz and Seth Fedelin debut in the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival with their first-ever movie together, My Future You. The film received 10 nominations, and won four awards including Best Director, Best Editing, 3rd Best picture, and a Breakthrough Performance for Seth Fedelin in the Gabi Ng Parangal. [29] Diaz also collaborated with Korean artist Seo In-guk for the song "My Love".[30]
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