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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cansancio and the surname or paternal family name is Dizon.
Sunshine Dizon
Born
Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon

(1983-07-03) July 3, 1983 (age 41)
Quezon City, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • host
  • singer
  • television
  • director
Years active1986–2010
2012–present
AgentFreelancer (2021–present)
Spouse
Timothy Tan
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(m. 2010; sep. 2016)​
Children2

Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdɪsɔn]; born July 3, 1983) is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is known primarily for her dramatic roles in television and film.[1] At age 3, she made her screen debut in the film God's Little Children (1986)[2] and won her first acting award at the FAMAS Award for Best Child Actress in 1995. A prominent figure in television,[3] she received wider recognition for her performances in the succeeding years such as Umulan Man O Umaraw (2000), Kung Mawawala Ka (2002), Encantadia (2005), Bakekang (2006), Impostora (2007) and Ika-6 na Utos (2016).[4] Among her acclaimed films include Sabel (2004), Mulawin: The Movie (2005), Hustisya (2014) and Rainbow's Sunset (2018).[5]

Early life

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Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon was born on July 3, 1983, to Isagani Bengzon Dizon and Dorothy Cansancio Dizon, in Quezon City. She is the youngest in her family. At a young age, her mother who was then a part of the Producers' Guild of the Philippines who used to produce films and TV shows noticed her interest in show business and would always tag her along on gatherings with other producers. She had a white pet dog during her childhood named Spencer.

Career

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Acting

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Dizon started acting at the age of three. Her screen name then was simply "Sunshine". The first movie that she did was God's Little Children.

She has already worked in Kung Kasalanan Man (1989), Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban and Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko where she got her first acting recognition as Best Child Actress from FAMAS.

On television, she became a regular on Bubble Gang. She also became part of That's Entertainment for six months. After which, VIVA signed her and cast her in DATS.

She became part of the ABS-CBN drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya, having a role on the episodes "Abaniko" (1992), "Palara" (1994), and "Latay" (1995).

She played one of the leads in the TV series Anna Karenina as well as on the cast of Thank God It's Sabado. She starred in Honey, My Love, So Sweet (1999) and Kiss Mo Ko (1999).

Dizon's films include Honey, My Love So Sweet and Kiss Mo Ko.

Sunshine Dizon appeared in the television series, Anna Karenina.

In 2001, she starred in the prime-time television drama Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin with Angelika Dela Cruz and later the soap opera Kung Mawawala Ka. She was cast in Masikip sa Dibdib (2004) and the TV sitcom Daboy en Da Girl (2002), Mga Batang Lansangan... Ngayon (2002), Filipinas (2003) and Sabel (2004). She also starred in the GMA mini-series Umulan Man o Umaraw and Tuwing Kapiling Ka.

She played Sang'gre Pirena in Encantadia for which she won two Best Actress Awards from ENPRESS and Gawad Amerika.

She appeared in the sitcom Bahay Mo Ba 'To? and Captain Barbell as well as the title role in Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang, for which she received the Best Actress by PMPC Star Awards.

In Impostora, she played a dual role and later appeared in La Vendetta for GMA Network who signed her as an exclusive contract star. She was cast in the GMA Films' movie Dagaw and Sundo which to be aired in 2009.

In 2008, she starred in Obra. In 2009, Dizon started taping for All About Eve.

In 2012, Dizon briefly returned to Philippine television, appearing on Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's cooking/talk show Sarap Diva along with Katrina Halili. Later in 2013, Dizon has made her acting comeback via Mundo Mo'y Akin where she plays Perlita Mendoza. The appearance of Dizon's character in Mundo Mo'y Akin is quite similar to her previous titular role in Bakekang.

In 2016, Dizon was joining again in the retelling-sequel of Encantadia in which she plays Adhara. This also serves as her return in that said show but with a different role. But in the middle of the series, she left the production to be a part of the show Ika-6 na Utos where she played the role of Emma de Jesus, her most personal role. It started airing last December 5, 2016, which later got extensions proven to be with the ratings and viewers alike. And in 2019, she played Laura Ramirez-Santos in the series Magkaagaw.

After becoming a mainstay actor of GMA Network, she became a freelance actress on April 30, 2021, where she appeared on various ABS-CBN series such as Marry Me, Marry You and Pira-Pirasong Paraiso both produced by Dreamscape Entertainment despite its free TV shutdown. Dizon was also part of Mga Lihim ni Urduja aired on GMA.

Personal life

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In 2010, Dizon married a businessman Timothy Tan. However, after six years of marriage, they separated after Dizon learned that her husband had an affair with another woman. Although they did not file for an annulment, the two has remained civil with each other, and are now co-parenting their two children.

Directing

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In 2016, Dizon made her directorial debut as an in-house television director of the weekend programs produced by 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network through its television channel 8TriTV on CableLink Channel 7.[6]

Filmography

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Television / Digital Series

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
1996–2002 Anna Karenina Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama GMA Network
1997–1999 T.G.I.S. Carla "Calai" Escalante (Second Batch Cast)
2000 Umulan Man o Umaraw Rebecca
Kakabakaba (Episode: The Dormitory)
2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Clarissa Delos Santos
2002–2003 Kung Mawawala Ka Rosa Camilla Montemayor
Kahit Kailan Bettina De Guzman / Betchay
2005 Encantadia Sang'gre Pirena
2005–2006 Now and Forever: Agos Erika Arevalo
Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Sang'gre Pirena
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
2006–2007 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Blanca / Clarissa Magtangol / Ex-O
Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Jacoba "Bakekang" Maisog [7][8]
2007 Impostora Sara Carreon / Vanessa "Nessa" Cayetano [9][10]
2007–2008 La Vendetta Eloisa Salumbides-Cardinale [11][12][13]
Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Reyna Ragona [14]
2009 All About Eve Erika Alegre Reyes
Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib Lorna Yadao-Domingo (within 3 weeks)
2013 Mundo Mo'y Akin Perlita Mendoza (Cross-over Character / Special Participation) [15]
Anna Karenina
2013–2014 Villa Quintana Iluminada "Lumeng" Digos-Samonte [16]
2014–2015 Strawberry Lane Elaine Tolentino-Morales
2015 Pari 'Koy Noemi Espiritu-Cruz
2015–2016 Little Nanay Helga Vallejo-Cubrador
2016 Encantadia Sang'gre Adhara
2016–2018 Ika-6 na Utos Emma D. De Jesus-Fuentabella
2018 Kambal, Karibal Maricar Akeem Nazar
Inday Will Always Love You Martina Lazaro
2019 Inagaw na Bituin Belinda Lopez-Sevilla
2019–2021 Magkaagaw Laura Ramirez-Santos / Laura Ramirez-de Villa
2021 It's Showtime Herself / Guest Celebrity Player Kapamilya Channel
2021–2022 Marry Me, Marry You Maria Pauleene "Paula" Justiniano [17]
2023 Magandang Buhay Herself / Guest Ku-Momshie
Mga Lihim ni Urduja Iris Dayanghirang GMA Network
2023–2024 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Rosalinda "Osang" Guinto-Abiog Kapamilya Channel
TV5

Drama anthologies

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Abaniko"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
1994 Episode: "Palara"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
1995 Episode: "Latay"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2003 Love to Love Lovely Santos Episode: "Yaya Lovely"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2004 Magpakailanman Janice Jurado Episode: "The Janice Jurado Story"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Amonita Balajadia Episode: "Babangon Din Ang Kahapon"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Love to Love Laura Episode: "True Romance"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2005 Magpakailanman Monica Sison Episode: "Silang Mga Inihabilin sa Langit"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2008 Obra Butch / Mira Bella Amor / Rosa [18]
2009 Dear Friend Rachel Episode: "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2010 Claudine Melba Episode: "Love Your Neighbor"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2013 Magpakailanman Lucy Aroma Episode: "The Lucy Aroma Story"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon" 		[19][20]
Arlene Tolibas Episode: "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon" 		[21]
Love Añover Episode: "Sa Mata ng Daluyong"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon" 		[22]
2014 Lenly Bayabados Episode: "Pinutol na Kaligayahan"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Susan Episode: "Ang Paghihiganti ng Masamang Engkanto"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Lovely Pineda Ishii Episode: "Ang Ina Sa Gitna ng Tsunami"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2015 Karelasyon Ria Episode: "Daddy Santa"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Magpakailanman Millete Episode: "Ang Batang Isinilang Sa Bilangguan"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2016 Dear Uge Julieta Episode: "My Husband's Ander"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Magpakailanman Lisa Episode: "The Abused Boy"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Dear Uge Diane Vicencio Episode: "Faking Girls"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Karelasyon Mary Episode: "Halloween Special"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2017 Magpakailanman Gee Episode: "Best Sisters Forever"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2018 Wagas Valentine's Special Editha Episode: "Mukha ng Pag-Ibig"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Dear Uge Tess Episode: "Hus Da Boss?"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Tadhana Perlita Episode: "Naulilang Ina"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Magpakailanman Ayesa Episode: "My Sister, My Mother"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Tadhana Marge Episode: "Pinagsabay"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Dear Uge Jane Episode: "Pasiklaban sa lamayan"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Magpakailanman Cynthia Episode: "Ina, dapat ba kitang patawarin?"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2019 Tadhana Annie Episode: "Chop Chop"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Dear Uge Haya Episode: "Ferpect Boyfriend"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Wagas July Episode: "Throwback Pag-Ibig"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2020 Tadhana Bekang Episode: "Magkano ang forever"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
2023 Wish Ko Lang! Lea Episode: "Sa Piling Mo"

Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"

Comedy shows

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Year Title Role Network Notes Source
1995–2005 Bubble Gang Various / Pirena
GMA Network
 Episode: "Club Mwah!"

Credited as Sunshine Dizom

2002 Daboy en Da Girl Baby Supporting Cast
2004–2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Dorothy Benoit Recurring Cast
2017 Pepito Manaloto Rica
2019 Daddy's Gurl Demi Macaspac Episode: "Amnesia Gurl"
Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"

Hosting

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Year Title Role Network Notes Source
1986 That's Entertainment Herself / Performer / Host
GMA Network
 Friday Group Member
1997 Jamming Co-Host
2009 SOP Herself / Performer
2009–2010 SOP Fully Charged Co-Host
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Herself / co-host Performer
2013–2014 Mars Temporary host
2017 All Star Videoke All Star Laglager
2021 Magandang Buhay Guest Ku-Momshie
Kapamilya Channel

Films

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1986 God's Little Children Anna Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
Salamangkero Freza
1988 Guhit ng Palad Sunshine Salvador
One Day, Isang Araw Sunshine
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Prinsesa Aliksha
Patrolman
1989 Si Malakas, at Si Maganda Young Anna
Florencio Dino Public Enemy No. 1 of Caloocan ÷
Tatak ng Isang Api ÷
Bote, Dyaryo, at Garapa ÷
Kung Kasalanan Man Yvette
Pulis, Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay Liza
Huwag Kang Hahalik Sa Diablo Kulit Credited as "Sunshine Dizon"
1991 Kapitan Jaylo: Batas sa Batas Baby (Date of Released: 18 September 1991)
1993 Silang Mga Sisiw sa Lansangan Teresa
1994 Kadenang Bulaklak Young Jasmine
1995 Jessica Alfaro Story Jessica's daughter
Kahit Butas ng Karayom Mimi
1999 Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban ×
Honey, My Love, So Sweet Liza
Kiss Mo Ko Dindi
2002 Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon Alma
2003 Filipinas Diana
2004 Kilig...Pintig....Yanig Natasha
Masikip sa Dibdib Brigitte
Sabel Toni Uncredited
2005 Mulawin The Movie Sang'gre Pirena Also producer (as My Own Womann)
2009 Sundo Louella [23]
2014 Kamkam Elaine
Hustisya Lorena
2016 Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros Female Principal
Sekyu
2018 Rainbow's Sunset Marife
2019 Mystified Althea
2021 Versus Baby
2023 Becky and Badette Working Girl 3
2024 Sunny Gwen

Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 OFW GAWAD PARANGAL 2017 Best Actress Awardee for Ika6-Na Utos —
2017 16th Gawad Amerika Awards Most Outstanding Filipina Actress in Television Awardee for Ika6-Na Utos
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Supporting Actress Awardee for Little Nanay
2015 63rd FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Hustisya
2014 5th Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nomination for Mundo Mo'y Akin
2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Female Face of the Night winner
Best Single Performance by an Actress for Obra butch episode-
SOP Tag Awards Female Kapuso Fun Favorite Nominee
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Actress Awardee for Impostora[24]
2007 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Actress Awardee for Bakekang[25]
2006 3rd Gawad Amerika Awards Best Actress Awardee for Encantadia
20th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress Nominee for Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
54th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Mulawin The Movie
USTv Students' Choice Awards Students' Choice for Best Actress Nominee for Encantadia
2005 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for Magpakailanman: Silang Mga Inihabilin ng Langit
2nd ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Awardee for Encantadia
Kapuso's Viewers Choice Awards Idol Mong Anti-Bida Nominee for Encantadia
53rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actress Nominee for Sabel
53rd FAMAS Awards
Film Academy of the Philippines Awards
Metro Manila Film Festival
2004 1st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Special Awardee for Magpakailanman: Babangon Din Ang Kahapon
2003 16th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for Magpakailanman: Kakaibang Mukha Ng Pag-ibig
1995 FAMAS Best Child Actress for Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Papasukin Ko

References

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  1. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Things You Didn't Know about the Daytime Drama Queen Sunshine Dizon | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "Sunshine Dizon on PMPC recognition: "I know in my heart I deserve this" | GMA Entertainment". GMA Network. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "Sunshine Dizon believes 'choosing your friends wisely' is the best lesson she learned in life | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "Sunshine Dizon: Evolution of seasoned thespian". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  5. ^ "Sunshine Dizon wins Best Supporting Actress twice | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  6. ^ Amoyo, Aster (October 12, 2016). "KC, naging tulay sa ama at mga kapatid". People's Journal. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  7. ^ "Ara, no hope na maging Bakekang; si Sunshine Dizon ang napili sa title role!". Filipinojournal.com. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  8. ^ Updated August 27, 2006 – 12:00 am (August 27, 2006). "How Sunshine Dizon became Bakekang". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 14, 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Teleserye "Impostora" nina Iza Calzado, at Sunshine Dizon hit na hit sa bansang Cambodia. | Kakulay Entertainment Blog". Kakulay.blog.com. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  10. ^ "Sunshine Dizon, and Iza Calzado reunite in "Impostora"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  11. ^ "GMA-7's LA VENDETTA – starring Sunshine Dizon and Jennylyn Mercado | Showbiz – TV". PinoyExchange. September 29, 2007. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  12. ^ "Entertainment – Home of Kapuso shows and stars". GMA Network. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  13. ^ ""La Vendetta" airs its finale week starting January 7". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  14. ^ Sunshine Dizon fulfills dream to finish culinary arts course
  15. ^ "Entertainment – Home of Kapuso shows and stars". GMA Network. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  16. ^ "Young GMA stars in 'Villa Quintana' remake | The Manila Times Online". Manilatimes.net. October 26, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  17. ^ "Sunshine Dizon transfers to ABS-CBN, to star in new teleserye". ABS-CBN News. April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  18. ^ Sunshine Dizon makes screen comeback via Obra
  19. ^ "Press Release: Sunshine Dizon is 'Lucy Aroma' this Saturday in 'Magpakailanman' | taking a break". Blurredlights.wordpress.com. January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  20. ^ (The Freeman) (January 11, 2013). "Sunshine Dizon returns to acting in Magpakailanman". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  21. ^ "Sunshine Dizon portrays life story of comedienne Arlene Tolibas this Saturday in 'Magpakailanman'". GMA Network. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  22. ^ "Magpakailanman presents: 'Sa Mata ng Daluyong: The Typhoon Yolanda Tragedy'". GMA News. November 28, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  23. ^ Calderon, Nora V. "Robin Padilla lines up 'Ang Tatay Kong Hoodlum' and "Totoy Bato" among his future projects". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  24. ^ Godinez, William Reyes & Bong. "GMA-7 wins Best Station, ABS-CBN bags most awards in 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  25. ^ Castro, Roldan. "FIRST READ ON PEP: ABS-CBN named Best TV Station at 21st Star Awards for TV". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
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