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Dyesebel is a 1996 Philippine fantasy film directed by Emmanuel Borlaza. Based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo, the film stars Charlene Gonzales as the titular mermaid.

Cast

• Charlene Gonzales as Dyesebel
• Matthew Mendoza as Fredo
• Gloria Diaz as Banak
• Jaclyn Jose as Lucia
• Julio Diaz as Tino
• Albert Martinez as Gildo
• Kristine Garcia as Betty
• Gary Estrada as Juno
• Charina Scott as Young Dyesebel
• Maritoni Fernandez as Dyangga
• Dindi Gallardo as Bangenge
• Marita Zobel as Issa
• Romeo Rivera as Nilo
• Don Pepot as Mang Kiko
• Vivian Lorraine as Minda
• Ama Quiambao as Instructress

Production

The film was announced in 1994 with Ana Roces initially cast as the titular mermaid. However, due to her weight problems at that time, the role was later on given to Charlene Gonzales. This prompted Roces to leave Viva Films the following year.

The character portrayed by Gonzales first appeared in the 1994 film Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko.

Release

The film was slated to be released in late January 1996. However, it was pushed back to January 4, the original release date of Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa, which was having release issues in Metro Manila theaters.

References

1. Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: 1897-2005. McFarland & Company. p. 275. ISBN 9780786430475. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via Google Books.
2. Vera, Noel (2005). Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema. BigO Books. pp. 40–41. ISBN 9789810531850. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via Google Books.
3. Red, Isah (July 25, 1995). "Gloria Diaz is Hoping for an Annulment". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Google News.
4. Japitana, Norma (January 5, 1996). "Sink or Swim for Dyesebel". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 31. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via Google News.
5. Japitana, Norma (April 15, 1994). "Donna is Next in Line". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Google News.
6. Japitana, Norma (March 31, 1995). "Winners and Losers". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via Google News.
7. Japitana, Norma (December 16, 1994). "What Will Robin Wear to Jail?". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via Google News.
8. Japitana, Norma (December 27, 1996). "Carlo and His Heroes". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 27. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via Google News.

External links

• Dyesebel at IMDb

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Mars Ravelo
Adaptations	Films Dyesebel (1990) Dyesebel (1996) Television Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008) Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2014) episodes Other Darna (2005)
Related shows	Marina (2004) Marinara (2004) Dyosa (2008) Mutya (2011) Aryana (2012) Kambal Sirena (2014)
Other	Pedro's Underwater Adventure (2006)
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