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'Dyesebel' 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



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.[http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-24&sec=3&aid=53473 'Babangon...' set, nilait ni Dina!] journal.com.ph[http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-04-29&sec=3&aid=57733 Movie press pinaligaya ni Angel Locsin] 'journal.com.ph' It is top billed by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles.[http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-19&sec=3&aid=46367 Marian, perfect sa 'Dyesebel' Direk Joyce] journal.com.ph It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad.

'Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel' (2014)



'"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! Synopsishttp://www.iwantv.com.ph/TV/Video/Dyesebel/1133/34071#

On-screen actresses and actors



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.[http://marsravelodarna.tripod.com/id35.html 'Dyesebel (1953, 1973, 1978, 1990 and 1996)'], MarsRavelo.Tripod.com (official website), 2005 , (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 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



'Young Dyesebel'

*Carissa in 'Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid' (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'

*Ara Mina in 'Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005 TV Series)'.

Official list of actors who played Fredo



'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



See also



*Panday (comics)

*Zuma (comics)

*Philippine mythical creatures

References




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