Dionne Monsanto

Dionne Monsanto
Born Dionne Monsanto
(1985-12-05) December 5, 1985
Cebu City, Cebu
Nationality Philippines
Occupation Actress
Years active 2007-present

Dionne Monsanto (born December 5, 1985) is a Filipino actress.

Career

Early years

Monsanto appeared on Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2 as a contestant, in 2007.[1] Monsanto entered on Day 12 of the series, and was evicted on Day 77.[2] In the later part of 2007, Monsanto portrayed an antagonist role in Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis, the series starring former child actor Makisig Morales.[3] She portrayed the role of Salonna.

Monsanto's next television appearance was in 2008, when she starred in the TV series, Lobo. In this TV series, Dionne portrayed an extended or a minor role. Not really an important part in the show.

In 2009 till 2010, she became known for her role in the TV show, starring the newlyweds, Mara Clara actress Ms. Judy Ann Santos and actor Ryan Agoncillo, in George and Cecil.[4] She portrayed Grace Palacios, a successful business tycoon.

Later in 2009, Monsanto portrayed an extended role in KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual's TV show, Lovers in Paris as Jennifer "Jenny". Vivian's (KC Concepcion) close and best friend.

After almost 6 years of not appearing on television, Monsanto's comeback project was when she starred in the daytime television series, FlordeLiza in 2015. She portrayed the role of Lynette, Manny's loving wife who is supportive to his every decision.

In the latter part 2015, Monsanto guested on Pasión de amor as KC. Monsanto also had a lead role in the feature film Swap as the mother of a kidnapped baby.[1]

2016-present; breakthrough roles

Monsanto had a big break while she starred in the daytime TV series Tubig at Langis as Lucy Villadolid.[5] She portrays the main antagonist of the series after Vivian Velez's resignation. She co-stars with Cristine Reyes, Zanjoe Marudo, Victor Silayan, Ingrid dela Paz, and Isabelle Daza. Fans created fake memes and accounts of her character.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2002 For Life Presents: Pen Pal
2002 For Life Presents: Love Game
2003-04 For Life Presents: Bonding
2005 For Life Presents: June
2005 For Life Presents: Mga Bantan-on Karon
2006 Krusada Kontra Krimen
2007Pinoy Big BrotherHerself/ Housemate[1][2]
2007Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisSalonna
2008 LoboClarisse
2009-10George and CecilGrace Palacios
2009Precious Hearts Romances: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa AkinMaya
2009Lovers in ParisJenny
2010Precious Hearts Romances: The Substitute BrideAgnes
2010 Precious Hearts Romances: ImpostorQuerida
2010-11Precious Hearts Romances: AlynaArianna
2011Minsan Lang Kita IibiginGemma
2011-2012Maria la del BarrioAnna
2011-12Nasaan Ka Elisa?Maggie
2012Precious Hearts Romances: HiyasGemma
2012-13Precious Hearts Romances: ParaisoJulianna Galang
2013-14Galema: Anak ni ZumaJessica
2014The Legal WifeRhea
2014Pure LoveChelly
2015FlordeLizaLynette Nacianceno-Perez
2015Pasión de AmorKC
2016Tubig at LangisLucy Villadolid / Angel Villadolid [5]
2016You're My HomeMildred de Villa
2017 Karelasyon Gym Instructor Episode: "Wanted: Perfect Woman"
2017 Ikaw Lang ang IibiginVanessa
2017 Wagas Rebecca Episode: "Mata"
2017 Wagas Young Emilia Episode: "Padyak Para sa Pag-ibig"
2018 Tadhana Lorena Episode: "Luho"

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2008When Love BeginsNena
2008Torotot (Destierro)Precious
2010Sa 'yo LamangCoby's GF
2012The HealingNews Reporter
2012Suddenly It's MagicDitas
2013Palad ta ang nagbuot
2013An Opening to ClosureJessica Clemente
2013IskalawagsMa'am Lina
2015Swap [1]
2016Always Be My Maybe
2016Ned's Project
2018Exes Baggage

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "'Swap' star Dionne Monsanto goes beyond 'PBB' and sexy roles". Interakyson. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  2. 1 2 "Evictee Dionne Monsanto I Had Fun". Philstar.com Retrieved 2016-7-28
  3. ↑ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (December 29, 2007). "Meet the Yuletide Babies of ABS-CBN Star Magic". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 28, 2016 – via HighBeam Research. (Subscription required (help)).
  4. ↑ Sibonga, Glen P. (2009-12-11). "Ex-PBB housemate Dionne Monsanto is still going out with her ex-boyfriend". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  5. 1 2 Bukas, Leo. "Leandro at Carlo Muñoz, balik-acting sa teleserye nina Kim at Xian". Journal.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
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