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Dyesebel is a 1990 Filipino romantic fantasy film based on the Pilipino Komiks character of the same name. Directed by Mel Chionglo from a screenplay by Ricardo Lee, it stars Alice Dixson as the titular character and Richard Gomez, alongside Nadia Montenegro, Dennis Roldan, Chat Silayan, Perla Bautista, Lawrence Pineda and Mario Escudero. Produced by Regal Films, the film was released on January 18, 1990.

Cast

Richard Gomez as Edward
- Robert Ortega as young Edward
Alice Dixson as Dyesebel / Sabel
- Carmina Villaroel as young Dyesebel
Nadia Montenegro as Malou
- Arlene Ragasa as young Malou
Dennis Roldan as Dennis
Chat Silayan as Banang
Perla Bautista as Dyesebel's mother
Lawrence Pineda as Dodo
Mario Escudero as Dyesebel's father
Malu de Guzman as Marina
Vangie Labalan as Toyang
Flora Gasser as maid
Judy Ann Santos as Iday
Harvey Viscarra as Bokbok

Production

The production of Dyesebel lasted two years.^[1] It is the first film adaptation of Dyesebel to feature scenes that were shot underwater, as well as the first Dyesebel film where the titular character has an orange tailfin.^[1]

Release

Dyesebel was released on January 18, 1990. Since its release, the film is cited to have made actress Alice Dixson a mainstream celebrity in Philippine show business.^[2]

Home media

The entire film was made available on YouTube for streaming without charge by Regal Entertainment on September 9, 2020.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b Arcadio, Ryan (December 15, 2019). "LOOK: Alice Dixson's 'Dyesebel' scenes bring back 'so many fond memories'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
^ Infante, J. Eddie (1991). Inside Philippine Movies, 1970-1990: Essays for Students of Philippine Cinema. Ateneo de Manila University Press. p. 109. ISBN 9789715500371. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
^ Regal Entertainment, Inc. (September 9, 2020). "DYESEBEL: Carmina Villarroel, Alice Dixson, Richard Gomez & Judy Ann Santos | Full Movie". YouTube. YouTube LLC. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

External links

Dyesebel at IMDb

[INQArcadio-1] Arcadio, Ryan (December 15, 2019). "LOOK: Alice Dixson's 'Dyesebel' scenes bring back 'so many fond memories'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. Retrieved February 14, 2023.

[2] Infante, J. Eddie (1991). Inside Philippine Movies, 1970-1990: Essays for Students of Philippine Cinema. Ateneo de Manila University Press. p. 109. ISBN 9789715500371. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

[YT-3] Regal Entertainment, Inc. (September 9, 2020). "DYESEBEL: Carmina Villarroel, Alice Dixson, Richard Gomez & Judy Ann Santos | Full Movie". YouTube. YouTube LLC. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

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