AJ Dee

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::summary Filipino actor and model (born 1982) ::

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Field	Value
name	AJ Dee
birth_name	Angel James Velasquez Dee III
birth_date
birth_place	Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
occupation	Actor, model
years_active	2004–2016
agent	Star Magic (2004–2016)
spouse	Olga Havran
children	2
family	Enchong Dee (brother)
alma_mater	Ateneo de Naga University
nickname	Aj Alter Ego, MAXIMVS
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| name = AJ Dee | image = | caption = | birth_name = Angel James Velasquez Dee III | birth_date = | birth_place = Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines | occupation = Actor, model | years_active = 2004–2016 | agent = Star Magic (2004–2016) | spouse = Olga Havran | children = 2 | family = Enchong Dee (brother) | alma_mater = Ateneo de Naga University | homepage = | nickname = Aj Alter Ego, MAXIMVS

Angel James Velasquez Dee III (born July 27, 1983), professionally known as AJ Dee, is a Filipino actor, model and swimmer. He is the brother of fellow swimmer and actor Enchong Dee.

Early life

While in high school, Dee participated in the Philippines' Palarong Pambansa and was picked to join the Philippine swimming team and participated in events in Hong Kong, Brunei, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Dee also participated in the Mossimo Bikini Summit and the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP)'s Body Shots Model Search.

Career

Dee became a co-host of the variety show MTB: Ang Saya Saya after becoming a runner-up on the show's "TV Idol UR D Man" contest. Previously, Dee had a small role in Basta't Kasama Kita and was one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's regional variety show Kilig Bicool!

Dee's first film appearance was in Star Cinema's Dreamboy in 2005. In the same year, he was cast in the primetime teleserye, Vietnam Rose and joined The Buzz as one of the hosts of the "Wanna Buzz" segment.

In 2014, Dee played Caleb, the half-wolf father of Meg Imperial's character, in Moon of Desire and appeared in docu-dramaSa Puso Ni Dok.

In 2015, he had a special participation in Bridges of Love and in Pasión de amor.

Aside from acting, Dee modeled for Bench and appeared in TV commercials. He also maintains a fashion blog—The Filo Dapper.

Personal life

Dee studied high school at Naga Hope Christian School and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree at the Ateneo de Naga University. He is the older brother of Enchong Dee.

Dee is currently based in Norway with his Norwegian wife Olga Havran and sons Maximus James and Alexandros Jayden.

Filmography

Television

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Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2004–2005	MTB: Ang Saya Saya	Himself - Host
2005	Vietnam Rose	Tran Him Hahn-Trihn
2006	The Buzz	Himself - Host	Segment: "WannaBuzz", "PBB Buzz"
2007	Rounin	Braullo
2007	U Can Dance Version 2	Himself - Contestant
2008	Eva Fonda	Martin
2009	Precious Heart Romances: The Bud Brothers	Anton
2009–2011	Show Me Da Manny	Marco Antonio Barreiro
2009–2010	*Ikaw Sana *	Dominic
2011	Amaya	Paratawag
2012	My Beloved	Warren
2012	Tweets for My Sweet	Ariel
2013	Never Say Goodbye	Steve
2013	Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala	Edgar
2013	Maghihintay Pa Rin	Lance
2014	Moon of Desire	Caleb
2014	Sa Puso ni Dok	Jomar
2015	Bridges of Love	Louie Sandejas
2015	Pasión de Amor	Daniel Burgos
2016	Tubig at Langis	Matteo
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Film

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Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2005	Dreamboy	Isidro
2006	Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di	Anderson
2007	You Got Me!	Francis Villanueva
2008	When Love Begins	Greg
2009	Love Me Again	Koboy
2010	You to Me Are Everything	Carding
2012	My Amiga Girl
2012	Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion	Pvt. 1st Class Blas Rogado	Segment: "Lost Command"
2015	Etiquette for Mistresses	Man in car	Cameo
2015	Turo Turo
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Theater

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Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2006	Oedipus the King	Oedipus	Cultural Center of the Philippines
2007	A Portrait of the Artist	Tony Javier
2011	The Frog Prince	Frog Prince	Clark Pampanga Theater
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References

References

1. Avante, Wells. (4 January 2007). "AJ Dee Talks About Goals and Dream Roles". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
2. (August 2025). "'Bridges of Love' Quote of the day: 'Wala kayong puso! Niloko niyo ang kapatid ko!'". [[Star Cinema]].
3. Red, Isah. (13 August 2007). "July-born Stars feel the Magic of being Kapamilya". Manila Standard Today.
4. Lo, Ricardo. (14 April 2008). "Lovelier the Second Time Around". The Philippine Star (via ABS-CBN News).
5. Gonzales, Rommel. (22 August 2009). "New Kapuso Talent AJ Dee Finds Primetime Exposure in 'Show Me Da Manny'". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
6. Gonzales, Rommel. (24 July 2007). "ABS-CBN talent AJ Dee does the Stage while Waiting for Projects". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
7. (18 September 2004). "TV Idol Mania". Manila Bulletin.
8. Abunda, Boy. (6 September 2006). "AJ Finds Oedipus a 'Complex' Role". The Philippine Star.
9. (5 August 2006). "Amy & AJ onstage^sic". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
10. Salterio, Leah C.. (13 August 2004). "Who will be the next TV Idol?". The Philippine Star.
11. Velarde, Emmie G.. (31 July 2005). "ABS-CBN's Monster Party". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
12. Torre, Nestor U.. (26 August 2006). "Celebrities Shine in Exciting 'U Can Dance' Finals". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
13. (20 July 2005). "Forget Ho Chi Minh City". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
14. (10 April 2016). "Top 15 Kapamilya Celebrity Siblings". [[Star Cinema]] Mobile.
15. Manipon, Roel Hoan. (29 May 2014). "A Shot at Modeling Fame". [[The Daily Tribune]].
16. Vergara, Alex Y.. (13 May 2005). "Itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
17. Ramos, Ethel. (19 January 2005). "Aga, Regine, Juday Movie Shelved". Philippine Headline News.
18. (8 June 2016). "Why AJ Dee is not with his Family in Norway". ABS-CBN News.
19. Jimenez, Joyce. (16 July 2015). "AJ Dee to Quit Showbiz for Family". The Philippine Star.

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