Dyesebel
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| character_name | Dyesebel |
| image | [[File:Dyesebel793259.jpg |
| caption | The original depiction of Dyesebel created by Mars Ravelo. |
| publisher | Pilipino Komiks |
| debut | Pilipino Komiks #1 (1952) |
| creators | Mars Ravelo |
| species | Half-human/Half-Atlantican |
| homeworld | Atlantica (Earth) |
| alliances | Darna |
| partners | Fredo |
| aliases | |
| hero | Super |
| villain | Dyangga |
| :: |
::callout[type=note] the comic book character ::
| character_name = Dyesebel | image = [[File:Dyesebel793259.jpg|250px]] | imagesize = | caption = The original depiction of Dyesebel created by Mars Ravelo. | publisher = Pilipino Komiks | debut = Pilipino Komiks #1 (1952) | creators = Mars Ravelo | alter_ego = | full_name = | species = Half-human/Half-Atlantican | homeworld = Atlantica (Earth) | alliances = Darna | partners = Fredo | supports = | aliases = | powers =
- Able to live on or under the sea
- Hydrokinesis
- Telepathic control of all aquatic life
- Hypnotic Voice
- Ultrasonic Scream
- Echolocation | cat = | subcat = | hero = Super | villain = Dyangga | sortkey =
Dyesebel () 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
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| 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 | 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)
Main article: Dyesebel (2008 TV series)
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.
''Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' (2014)
Main article: Dyesebel (2014 TV series)
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
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Dyesebel_Through_The_Years.jpg" caption="Dyesebel through the years: ''Edna Luna'' (1953), ''Vilma Santos-Recto'' (1973), ''Alma Moreno'' (1978), ''Alice Dixson'' (1990), ''Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach'' (1996), ''Marian Rivera-Dantes'' (2008), and ''Anne Curtis-Heussaff'' (2014)."] ::
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
::data[format=table] | No. || Actress || Role || Title || Year | |---| | 1 | | 2 | | 3 | | 4 | | 5 | | 6 | | 7 | ::
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
::data[format=table] | No. || Actor || Role || Title || Year | |---| | 1 | | 2 | | 3 | | 4 | | 5 | | 6 | | 7 | ::
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
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| Title | Volume | Issue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyesebel | Pilipino Komiks | #1 | April 11, 1953 |
| #26 | |||
| #141 | October 25, 1952 | ||
| #151 | March 14, 1953 | ||
| #154 | April 25, 1953 | ||
| #158 | June 20, 1953 | ||
| Golden Anniversary | #2752 | ||
| Dyesebel | Espesyal Komiks | #9 | February 9, 1953 |
| Anak ni Dyesebel | Liwayway (1963–1964) | #4 | |
| :: |
References
References
- [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-24&sec=3&aid=53473 'Babangon...' set, nilait ni Dina!] journal.com.ph
- [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-04-29&sec=3&aid=57733 Movie press pinaligaya ni Angel Locsin] ''journal.com.ph''
- [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-19&sec=3&aid=46367 Marian, perfect sa 'Dyesebel' – Direk Joyce] journal.com.ph
- Severo, Jan Milo. (December 12, 2022). "Andrea Brillantes to play 'Dyesebel' in new ABS-CBN series". Philstar Global Corp..
- [[Ogie Diaz. (December 11, 2022). "GUSTO KO NANG BUMITAW DITO SA ROAD MANAGER NA ITO! 🔴 JODI STA MARIA 🔴 ANDREA BRILLANTES". [[Google.
- [[News5]]. (December 12, 2022). "ANDREA BILANG DYESEBEL 🧜♀️". [[Facebook]].
- [http://marsravelodarna.tripod.com/id35.html ''Dyesebel (1953, 1973, 1978, 1990 and 1996)''], [[MarsRavelo]].Tripod.com (official website), 2005 {{webarchive. link. (July 2, 2007, (Notes: According to the Mars Ravelo official website, the first ''Dyesebel'' film was in 1953 and that the latest movie version was in 1996; not 1950 and 1990 as indicated in IMDb.com, respectively), retrieved on: August 13, 2007)
- "Pilipino Komiks issue no. 151".
- "Pilipino Komiks issue no. 154".
- "Pilipino Komiks issue no. 158".
- "Pilipino Komiks #2752 Golden Anniversary".
- "Espesyal Komiks no. 9".
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