Dyesebel
The original depiction of Dyesebel created by Mars Ravelo.
Publication information
PublisherPilipino Komiks
First appearancePilipino Komiks #1 (1952)
Created byMars Ravelo
In-story information
SpeciesHalf-human/Half-Atlantican
Place of originAtlantica (Earth)
Team affiliationsDarna
PartnershipsFredo
Abilities
  • Able to live on or under the sea
  • Hydrokinesis
  • Telepathic control of all aquatic life
  • Hypnotic Voice
  • Ultrasonic Scream
  • Echolocation

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.

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).

Adaptations

Films

Title Cast Producer Director Release date
DyesebelEdna Luna as Dyesebel
Jaime de la Rosa as Fredo		Manuel Vistan Jr. Production
Premiere Productions		Gerardo de LeónJuly 4, 1953
Anak ni DyesebelEva Montes as Alona
Edna Luna as Dyesebel
Jaime de la Rosa as Fredo		People's PicturesMarch 1, 1964
DyesebelVilma Santos as Dyesebel
Romeo Miranda as Fredo		Tagalog Ilang-Ilang ProductionsEmmanuel H. BorlazaJune 17, 1973
DyesebelAlma Moreno as Dyesebel
Mat Ranillo III as David and Maro		Sampaguita PicturesAnthony TaylorOctober 13, 1978
DyesebelAlice Dixson as Dyesebel
Richard Gomez as Edward
Carmina Villaroel as young Dyesebel		Regal FilmsMel ChiongloJanuary 18, 1990
DyesebelCharlene Gonzales as Dyesebel
Matthew Mendoza as Fredo		Viva FilmsEmmanuel BorlazaJanuary 4, 1996

Television series

Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008)

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.[1][2] It is top billed by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles.[3] It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad.

Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2014)

Upcoming Dyesebel television series

On December 11, 2022, it was confirmed by comedian Ogie Diaz that Andrea Brillantes has been cast in the role of Dyesebel for an upcoming television series from ABS-CBN Corporation.[4][5][6]

On-screen actresses and actors

Dyesebel through the years: Edna Luna (1953), Vilma Santos-Recto (1973), Alma Moreno (1978), Alice Dixson (1990), Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach (1996), Marian Rivera-Dantes (2008), and Anne Curtis-Heussaff (2014).

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.[7] She was also personified by the actress Ara Mina in a cameo appearance on Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005 TV Series).

Official list of actresses who played Dyesebel

No.ActressRoleTitleYear
1Edna LunaDyesebelDyesebel
Anak ni Dyesebel		1953
1964
2Vilma Santos-RectoDyesebelDyesebel1973
3Alma MorenoDyesebelDyesebel1978
4Alice DixsonDyesebelDyesebel1990
5Charlene Gonzales-MuhlachDyesebelDyesebel1996
6Marian Rivera-DantesDyesebel / IsabelMars Ravelo's Dyesebel2008
7Anne Curtis-HeussaffDyesebel / BeatrizMars Ravelo's Dyesebel2014

Young Dyesebel

  • Carissa in Dyesebel (1978).
  • Carmina Villaroel in Dyesebel (1990).
  • Charina Scott in Dyesebel (1996).
  • Kirsten Jane Sigrist in Dyesebel (2008 TV series).
  • Ashley Sarmiento in Dyesebel (2014 TV series).

Cameo Appearance

Official list of actors who played Fredo

No.ActorRoleTitleYear
1Jaime dela RosaFredoDyesebel
Anak ni Dyesebel		1953
1964
2Romeo MirandaFredoDyesebel at Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe1973
3Matt Ranillo IIIFredo (renamed David)Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid1978
4Richard GomezFredo (renamed Edward)Dyesebel1990
5Matthew MendozaFredoDyesebel1996
6Dingdong DantesFredoMars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008 TV series)2008
7Gerald AndersonFredoMars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2014 TV series)2014

Young Fredo

  • Robert Ortega in Dyesebel (1990) (renamed Edward)
  • Arkin Luciano Magalona in Dyesebel (2008 TV series).
  • Giacobbe Whitworth in Dyesebel (2014 TV series).

Collected editions

Title Volume Issue Date
Dyesebel Pilipino Komiks #1 April 11, 1953
#26
#141 October 25, 1952
#151[8] March 14, 1953
#154[9] April 25, 1953
#158[10] June 20, 1953
Golden Anniversary #2752[11]
Dyesebel Espesyal Komiks #9[12] February 9, 1953
Anak ni Dyesebel Liwayway (1963–1964) #4

See also

References

  1. ↑ 'Babangon...' set, nilait ni Dina! journal.com.ph
  2. ↑ Movie press pinaligaya ni Angel Locsin journal.com.ph
  3. ↑ Marian, perfect sa 'Dyesebel' – Direk Joyce journal.com.ph
  4. ↑ Severo, Jan Milo (December 12, 2022). "Andrea Brillantes to play 'Dyesebel' in new ABS-CBN series". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  5. ↑ Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update (December 11, 2022). "GUSTO KO NANG BUMITAW DITO SA ROAD MANAGER NA ITO! 🔴 JODI STA MARIA 🔴 ANDREA BRILLANTES". YouTube (in Filipino). Google LLC. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  6. ↑ News5 (December 12, 2022). "ANDREA BILANG DYESEBEL 🧜‍♀️" [Andrea as Dyesebel]. Facebook (in Filipino). Retrieved February 1, 2023.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ Dyesebel (1953, 1973, 1978, 1990 and 1996), MarsRavelo.Tripod.com (official website), 2005 Archived July 2, 2007, at archive.today, (Notes: According to the Mars Ravelo official website, the first Dyesebel film was in 1953 and that the latest movie version was in 1996; not 1950 and 1990 as indicated in IMDb.com, respectively), retrieved on: August 13, 2007
  8. ↑ "Pilipino Komiks issue no. 151". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Pilipino Komiks issue no. 154". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Pilipino Komiks issue no. 158". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Pilipino Komiks #2752 Golden Anniversary". Comic Vine. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Espesyal Komiks no. 9". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
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