Dyesebel (Tagalog pronunciation: [dʒɛˈsebɛl]) 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.
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Dyesebel | |
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![]() The original depiction of Dyesebel created by Mars Ravelo. | |
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Publisher | Pilipino Komiks |
First appearance | Pilipino Komiks #1 (1952) |
Created by | Mars Ravelo |
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Species | Half-human/Half-Atlantican |
Place of origin | Atlantica (Earth) |
Team affiliations | Darna |
Partnerships | Fredo |
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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).
Film | Starring | Produced by | Directed by | Date released |
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Dyesebel | Edna Luna as Dyesebel Jaime de la Rosa as Fredo | Manuel Vistan Jr. Production Premiere Productions | Gerardo de León | July 4, 1953[1] |
Anak ni Dyesebel | Eva Montes as Alona Edna Luna as Dyesebel Jaime de la Rosa as Fredo | People's Pictures | March 1, 1964[2] | |
Dyesebel at Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe | Vilma Santos as Dyesebel Romeo Miranda as Fredo | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions | Emmanuel Borlaza | June 17, 1973[3] |
Dyesebel | Alma Moreno as Dyesebel Mat Ranillo III as David and Maro | Sampaguita Pictures | Anthony Taylor | October 13, 1978[4] |
Dyesebel | Alice Dixson as Dyesebel Richard Gomez as Edward Carmina Villaroel as young Dyesebel | Regal Films | Mel Chionglo | February 20, 1990[5] |
Dyesebel | Charlene Gonzales as Dyesebel Matthew Mendoza as Fredo | Viva Films | Emmanuel Borlaza | January 4, 1996[6] |
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.[7][8] It is top billed by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles.[9] It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad.
"A young mermaid, Dyesebel, takes on a journey to trace her origins until she finds out that she is the daughter of a merman and a human. Disowned by the sea for being the child of Tino who was the prince of the sea and the human Lucia, she starts with her adventure and explores the human world where she will meet Fredo. But this journey will be marked by a realization that she is not accepted by both worlds. And as a war between man and the underworld appears imminent, Dyesebel will choose to leave those that she loves." — Official IWanTV! Synopsis[10]
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.[11] She was also personified by the actress Ara Mina in a cameo appearance on Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005 TV Series).
No. | Actress | Role | Title | Year |
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1 | Edna Luna | Dyesebel | Dyesebel Anak ni Dyesebel | 1953 1964 |
2 | Vilma Santos-Recto | Dyesebel | Dyesebel at Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe | 1973 |
3 | Alma Moreno | Dyesebel | Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid | 1978 |
4 | Alice Dixson | Dyesebel | Dyesebel | 1990 |
5 | Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach | Dyesebel | Dyesebel | 1996 |
6 | Marian Rivera-Dantes | Dyesebel / Isabel | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008 TV series) | 2008 |
7 | Anne Curtis-Heusaff | Dyesebel / Beatriz | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2014 TV series) | 2014 |
Young Dyesebel
Cameo Appearance
No. | Actor | Role | Title | Year |
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1 | Jaime dela Rosa | Fredo | Dyesebel Anak ni Dyesebel | 1953 1964 |
2 | Romeo Miranda | Fredo | Dyesebel at Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe | 1973 |
3 | Matt Ranillo III | Fredo (renamed David) | Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid | 1978 |
4 | Richard Gomez | Fredo (renamed Edward) | Dyesebel | 1990 |
5 | Matthew Mendoza | Fredo | Dyesebel | 1996 |
6 | Dingdong Dantes | Fredo | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008 TV series) | 2008 |
7 | Gerald Anderson | Fredo | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2014 TV series) | 2014 |
Young Fredo
Title | Volume | Issue | Date |
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Dyesebel | Pilipino Komiks | #1 | April 11, 1953 |
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#141 | October 25, 1952 | ||
#151[12] | March 14, 1953 | ||
#154[13] | April 25, 1953 | ||
#158[14] | June 20, 1953 | ||
Golden Anniversary | #2752[15] | ||
Dyesebel | Espesyal Komiks | #9[16] | February 9, 1953 |
Anak ni Dyesebel | Liwayway (1963–1964) | #4 |
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