Dyesebel (1990 film)
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.
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| Directed by | Mel Chionglo |
| Written by | Ricardo Lee |
| Based on | Dyesebel by Mars Ravelo |
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| Edited by | Efren Jarlego |
| Music by | Archie Castillo |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Cast edit
- 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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
The entire film was made available on YouTube for streaming without charge by Regal Entertainment on September 9, 2020.[3]
References edit
- ^ 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 edit
- Dyesebel at IMDb