Dimples Romana
Filipina actress and television host (born 1984)
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::summary Filipina actress and television host (born 1984) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Dimples Romana |
| image | Actress Dimples Romana.jpg |
| caption | Romana in 2023 |
| birth_name | Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| alma_mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Enderun Colleges | |
| occupation | Actress, television host, endorser, entrepreneur, author |
| years_active | 1993–present |
| agent | Star Magic (1996–present) |
| spouse | |
| children | 3 |
| :: |
| name = Dimples Romana | image = Actress Dimples Romana.jpg | image_size = | caption = Romana in 2023 | birth_name = Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana | birth_date = | birth_place = Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines | alma_mater = University of Santo Tomas Enderun Colleges | occupation = Actress, television host, endorser, entrepreneur, author | years_active = 1993–present | agent = Star Magic (1996–present) | spouse = | children = 3
Dianne Marie Romana Ahmee (born November 13, 1984), known professionally as Dimples Romana, is a Filipina actress. Noted for her acclaimed performances in film and television, she made her first screen appearance through the series Esperanza. Her accolades include three Gawad Tanglaw Awards, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, and two PMPC Star Awards for Television, in addition to nominations from the Asian Academy Creative Awards, FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards and Golden Screen Awards. She is currently one of the jurors of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Career
She was started her career in 1993 as the host of a children's magazine show Chikiting Patrol on GMA Network.
Romana graduated with International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College. After she finished her studies, Romana's first appearance as a supporting antagonist role on TV was via Esperanza in 1997; and after which she became one of the stars of the ABS-CBN series, Tabing Ilog in 1999. Romana, who was taking up BS Tourism in University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Education, was the courtside reporter on games involving the UST Growling Tigers on the 2002 season of ABS-CBN's coverage of the UAAP men's basketball tournament.
In 2005, she was cast on ABS-CBN's Ang Panday. Additionally, she was in Dubai. The next year she starred in Pacquiao: The Movie and the horror film, Wag Kang Lilingon. Romana also starred in 2007 film One More Chance.
In 2008, she once again co-starred in the Star Cinema's film When Love Begins. She was cast in the film Love Me Again.
In 2009, Romana starred in the television series Only You.
In 2010, Romana played Criselda Barrameda, the main antagonist of the series Agua Bendita. Later that year, she was in the remake version of Mara Clara as Alvira Del Valle. Her character name was renamed from Almira to Alvira, which was first portrayed by Beverly Vergel.
In 2019, she gained mainstream recognition as Daniella Mondragon-Bartolome in the afternoon drama series Kadenang Ginto. A still photo of Romana's character flamboyantly strolling with a briefcase later became the subject of an internet meme, spawning numerous photoshopped images of the Daniela character being depicted as traveling to different places and fictional universes. Romana would later parody her role in a number of commercials and guest appearances, and was named an ambassador for the Department of Tourism.
After giving birth to her third child, she joined The Iron Heart as Selene, one of the major figures under the Tatsulok crime syndicate of the series. In 2024, she played a role on a sequel series to Senior High as the main antagonist Victoria "Tori" Soler, High Street.
Other ventures
Business
Romana is a co-owner of Asia's Lashes Beauty Center in 2018. She also launched her own skin brand, DReam Cake in 2023.
In 2021, Romana and her husband are co-owners of Alegria, a restaurant in Singapore.
Personal life
Romana married Romeo "Boyet" Adecer Ahmee Jr. in 2004. They have three children, Christiana Amanda Lauren "Callie" (born 2003), Alonzo Romeo Jose (born 2015), and Elio Juan Manolo (born 2022).
20-year-old Callie studied aviation in Gold Coast, Queensland in August 2022 and became a licensed commercial pilot on February 28, 2024.
Filmography
Television===
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1996 | Chikiting Patrol | Herself | Host | |
| 1996 | Oki Doki Doc | Herself | Guest star | |
| 1997–1999 | Esperanza | Paula Salgado / Paula de Dios | ||
| 1999–2003 | Tabing Ilog | Jacqueline "Jackie" Esguerra | ||
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Grownup Analyn | Episode: "Life Story Book" | |
| 2000 | Gags Must Be Crazy | |||
| 2001-2003 | Planet X | Herself | ||
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Elsa | Episode: "Banyo" | |
| 2001 | Recuerdo de Amor | Teen Josephina | ||
| 2002 | Anna Karenina | Young Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro | ||
| 2002 | UAAP Season 65 | Herself as courtside reporter | UST men's basketball courtside reporter | last=Demigillo |
| 2002–2003 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Kayla "Pards" Reneza | ||
| 2005 | In DA Money | |||
| 2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Manaram | ||
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal | Trina Tagle | ||
| 2008 | Lobo | Trixie | ||
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Young Elizabeth "Mamita" Martinez | ||
| 2009 | Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma | Young Milagros Perea | ||
| 2009 | Only You | Dina Javier | ||
| 2009 | Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Dianne Gomez | ||
| 2009–2010 | George and Cecil | Charlotte "Charlie" Castro | ||
| 2010 | Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Criselda Barrameda | ||
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Imelda Marcos | Episode: "Kalapati" | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Imelda Marcos | Episode: "Makinilya" | |
| 2010 | Your Song: Gimik 2010 | Shirley "Bingbing" Marquez | ||
| 2010 | Magkaribal | Stella Abella | ||
| 2010–2011 | Emil Cruz, Jr.'s Mara Clara | Alvira Castillo-Del Valle | ||
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Mrs. Ferrer | Episode: "Sabay-Sabay Pasaway" | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Mrs. Galvez | Episode: "My Gulay" | |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Angela Carlos | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Delia | Episode: "Niagara Falls" | |
| 2011–2012 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Agnes Alvarez | ||
| 2011–2020 | Swak na Swak | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Oka Tokat | Alice | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Michelle | Episode: "Kape" | |
| 2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Susan Montereal | ||
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Jane | Episode: "Kuha Mo" | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Myra | Episode: "Relo" | |
| 2012–2013 | A Beautiful Affair | Emilia "Emy" Biglang-awa | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rina | Episode: "Kamison" | |
| 2013–2016 | TFC Connect | |||
| 2013 | Wansapanataym | Tammy | Episode: "Kuku Takot" | |
| 2013 | Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Young Adelina Laurel-Beltran | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Monique | Episode: "Walis" | |
| 2013–2014 | Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent Camp | Herself - Host | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maria Antonia "Mary Ann" Usher | Episode: "Pagkain" | |
| 2014 | Mirabella | Daisy Arboleda | ||
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Alicia Del Mundo-Gaspar | ||
| 2014 | Give Love on Christmas | Julie Aguinaldo-Salcedo | Episode: "The Gift Giver" | |
| 2015 | Pasión de Amor | Young Maria Eduvina Suarez | ||
| 2015–2016 | And I Love You So | Michelle Ramirez | ||
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Leni Robredo | Episode: "Toothbrush" | |
| 2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Amanda "Mandy" Alegre-Cruz | ||
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Idai | Episode: "Picture" | |
| 2018 | Bagani | Gloria | ||
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lerma Dia | Episode: "Kalabaw" | |
| 2018–2020 | Kadenang Ginto | Daniela "Dani" Mondragon-Bartolome | ||
| 2020–2021 | Oh My Dad! | Cassandra "Sandra" Bergado-Balderama | ||
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Shiela Delos Santos | Episode: "Sobre" | |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Fatima "Faith" Cruz-Cordero / Lucia Angeles | ||
| 2021–2022 | Viral Scandal | Karla "Kakay" Meneses-Sicat | ||
| 2022–2023 | The Iron Heart | Selene Larisa | ||
| 2023–present | Gud Morning Kapatid | Herself | Host | |
| 2024 | High Street | Victoria "Tori" Soler-Castrodes / Corazon Garcia | ||
| 2024 | Rainbow Rumble | Herself | Contestant | |
| 2025 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lovella Maguad | ||
| 2026 | Someone, Someday | |||
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Film
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! | Bettina | ||
| 2001 | Minsan May Isang Puso | Irene | ||
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Evelyn | ||
| 2003 | Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda | Miriam | ||
| 2004 | All My Life | Kat | ||
| 2004 | Minsan Pa | Cristy | ||
| 2005 | Dubai | Clarisse | ||
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Emong's Wife | ||
| 2006 | Wag Kang Lilingon | Trixie | ||
| 2007 | Still Life | |||
| 2007 | Chopsuey | Claire Wong-Chua | ||
| 2007 | One More Chance | Kristine "Krizzy" Del Rosario | ||
| 2007 | Altar | Angie | ||
| 2008 | Huling Pasada | |||
| 2008 | When Love Begins | Carrie | ||
| 2009 | Love Me Again | Yna | ||
| 2009 | In My Life | Dang Salvacion | ||
| 2010 | Tsardyer | Leslie | ||
| 2010 | Senior Year | Sophia Marasigan (adult) | ||
| 2011 | Bulong | Chelsea | ||
| 2011 | My Neighbor's Wife | Tessa | ||
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Rowanna | Segment: "Parola" | |
| 2012 | Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion | Filomena | Segment: "Pamana" | |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Lolet | ||
| 2014 | Third Eye | Belen | ||
| 2014 | Beauty in a Bottle | Anna | ||
| 2015 | Must Date The Playboy | Andrea Andres | ||
| 2015 | A Second Chance | Kristine "Krizzy" Del Rosario | ||
| 2016 | The Unmarried Wife | Carmela | ||
| 2017 | Deadma Walking | Mary | ||
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | Natasha Quejada | ||
| 2018 | My Perfect You | Ellaine Toledo | ||
| 2019 | The Mall, The Merrier | Tita Moody | ||
| 2020 | Block Z | Bebeth | ||
| 2025 | The Caretakers | Lydia | ||
| Kontrabida Academy | Insult Teacher | |||
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Awards and nominations
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| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | One More Chance | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2009 | Love Me Again | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2010 | In My Life | Gawad Urian | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2011 | Mara Clara | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | ||
| 2012 | My Neighbor's Wife | Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, (Drama, Musical or Comedy) | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actress | ||
| Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent Camp | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Host | |||
| 2014 | Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent Camp | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Host | ||
| 2016 | The Unmarried Wife | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2017 | The Greatest Love | 7th EdukCircle Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series | ||
| The Greatest Love | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | |||
| 2018 | Deadma Walking | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| Deadma Walking | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | |||
| 2019 | Kadenang Ginto | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | ||
| Kadenang Ginto | Asian Academy Creatives Award | National Winner, Philippines: Best Actress in a Supporting Role | |||
| Kadenang Ginto | Asian Academy Creatives Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | |||
| :: |
References
References
- TEAM, PUSH. "Dimples Romana celebrates 35th birthday on the set of 'Kadenang Ginto' {{!}} PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!".
- "Dimples Romana now owns a commercial building in Paranaque". ABS-CBN News.
- "Dimples Romana displays her International Emmy Awards gold membership card".
- Cruz, Marinel R.. "She's a mom before she's an actress, says 'villainess'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- Santos, Rhea Manila. "Dimples Romana says the lead stars of 'Mara Clara' are humble actresses {{!}} PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!".
- "LOOK: Dimples Romana's new look in Kadenang Ginto Season 2". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- "Dimples Romana finally reacts to memes about her Kadenang Ginto character".
- "Dimples Romana now Tourism ambassador, thanks to #OhDani memes". The Philippine Star.
- (November 9, 2022). "Why Dimples Romana accepted 'Iron Heart' immediately after giving birth".
- (March 26, 2024). "Cast members express excitement, expectations as ''High Street'' takes shape". [[ABS-CBNnews.com]].
- (10 July 2018). ["Dimples Romana talks business, the art of ‘balance’"](https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/ Eh/206685-dimples-romana-entrepreneur/).
- (30 March 2024). "Dimples Romana continues to grow skincare line".
- (5 May 2021). "Dimples Romana's latest business venture: A restaurant in Singapore".
- "Dimples Romana, husband Boyet Ahmee welcome third child". pep.ph.
- (March 1, 2024). "Dimples Romana celebrates daughter Callie becoming licensed commercial pilot". [[The Philippine Star]].
- (December 16, 2023). "Dimples Romana and Boyet Ahmee's beautiful family of five". [[GMA Integrated News]].
- Demigillo, Kiko. (April 4, 2025). "Dimples Romana reminisces about her UAAP courtside reporting days: 'Dreams do come true'".
- (March 19, 2021). "Surprise! Dimples Romana is also part of ‘Huwag Kang Mangamba’".
- (November 9, 2022). "Why Dimples Romana accepted 'Iron Heart' immediately after giving birth".
- (October 21, 2017). "ABS-CBN personalities win big at the 7th EdukCircle Awards". LionhearTV.
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- "2019 NATIONAL WINNERS".
- (July 10, 2002). "Actress Named UST Courtside Voice". [[The Varsitarian]].
- (April 23, 2009). "Angel Locsin Talks About her Scenes in Only You with Sam Milby". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. (December 3, 2008). ""Land Down Under" is now "Love Me Again"". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
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- "Makinilya". [[Maalaala Mo Kaya]].
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- "Niagara Falls". [[Maalaala Mo Kaya]].
- "Toothbrush". [[Maalaala Mo Kaya]].
- "Pagkain (Fat Lady)". [[Maalaala Mo Kaya]].
- "Relo". [[Maalaala Mo Kaya]].
- "Walis". [[Maalaala Mo Kaya]].
- "Kamison". [[Maalaala Mo Kaya]].
- "Kape". [[Maalaala Mo Kaya]].
- (November 30, 2015). "Dimples Romana Receives Post-birthday Surprise from Friends". [[Star Cinema]].
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- Doplito, Harold Jason L.. (August 9, 2000). "On Location: 'Tabing Ilog': Wet Behind the Ears—and not Wild Either". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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