Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating ang Umaga?, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco, but his most notable role in TV is in the afternoon drama Magdalena, where he is paired with Bela Padilla.
Ignacio is also the rhythm guitarist of the rock band Philia with Arci Muñoz as their lead vocalist.
Biography Ignacio entered Philippine show business after joining StarStruck. He is one of the StarStruck Avengers. Though he wasn't to bag the Ultimate Survivor title, Ignacio shows off his guitar skills as the bassist of the All Star Band, and with a movie together with TV guestings. He played various roles like playing a villain, leading man or supporting character in various shows. Ignacio was also a member of Studs, an all-male group.
Career As of 2008, his biggest break is playing a leading man to Yasmien Kurdi in Sine Novela, Saan Darating ang Umaga?. He is now immortalizing a role originally portrayed by Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari) in the new Sine Novela Ngayon at Kailanman.Yasmien's return to Dramarama Retrieved from iGMA.tv on October 24, 2008Dion Ignacio moves to leading man status in Saan Darating ang umaga Retrieved from Philippine Entertainment Portal on November 4, 2008 Ignacio joined the cast of My Lover, My Wife in 2011 co-starring Maxene Magalona and Nadine Samonte.
As a musician Ignacio is formerly a part of Filipino hard rock band Philia as rhythm guitarist.
Personal life Ignacio married his longtime, non-showbiz girlfriend Aileen Sison on March 28, 2021 at Viridis Countryside garden in Cavite. The couple are blessed with two children, their first child, Dylanne Jailee was born in 2018 and their second child, Creighton was born in 2021.
Ignacio and his wife are Baptized Christians, the couple had their water baptism facilitated by Pastor Bodie Cruz on December 27, 2021.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2004 Kilig... Pintig... Yanig... 2005 Hari ng Sablay Billie Happily Ever After Mulawin: The Movie Tayag 2006 Moments of Love Kiko I Wanna Be Happy 2008 Desperadas 2 Paul 2009 Patient X Samuel 2014 Basement Mendoza 2016 Vampire Transformation: Usapang Vampire na 'yan! Sensei Robert Ba 2023Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic ExperienceObgen
Television Year Title Role(s) Ref. 2003–04 StarStruck Himself Stage 1: The Starstruck Playhouse Various 2004 SOP Gigsters Himself / Performer Stage 1: Live 2004–05 Joyride Brix Love to Love Dale 2005–06 Sugo Dario 2006 Magpakailanman Jonas 2006–07 Captain Barbell Askoboy Vice Captain 2006 Now and Forever: Linlang Danny Villamonte 2006–07 Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Aldrin Sandoval Makita Ka Lang Muli 2007 Fantastic Man: Ikalawang Laban Dexter / Fire Man (Season 2)2007–08 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Thor Mentor Daisy Siete Season 17: Uling-ling Arthur 2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Pablo 2008–09 Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? Raul Agoncillo2009 SRO Cinemaserye: Eva Castillo Story Jimboy Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman Dags De Leon2010 Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Rav Montenegro-Asuncion Diva Jay-Z 2011 My Lover, My Wife Jordan Castro Amaya Kuling 2012 The Good Daughter Paul Noche 2012–13 Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan Abel Soriano 2013 Maghihintay Pa Rin Orlando "Orly" Ramirez 2014 Innamorata Dencio I. Manansala 2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Oliver Mallari 2015–16 Marimar Nicandro Mejia2016 Magkaibang Mundo Jeffrey Dizon Magpakailanman: Kadugo, Kaaway, Kakampi Raymond 2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Siklab Magpakailanman: Kambal na Pagmamahal Jak / Jill 2018 Victor Magtanggol Percival 'Perci' Domingo2019 Hiram na Anak Adrian Sandejo The Gift Ex Boyfriend 2019–21 Magkaagaw Zander Rodriguez2021 The World Between Us Franco Libradilla To Have & to Hold Ian Lobangco2022 I Can See You: AlterNate Body double of Dingdong Dantes Bolera young Joma Fajardo 2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Bart Luv Is: Caught in His Arms Samuel Almero Voltes V: Legacy Obgen Royal Blood Andrew Castor 2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Blake 2025 Mommy Dearest Danilo Joseco 2026 Sanggang-Dikit FR Mr. Ignacio
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.20223rd Annual TAG Awards ChicagoBest Supporting ActorI Can See You: AlterNateGintong Parangal 2022Natatanging Gintong Parangal bilang Mahusay na Aktor sa Telebisyon
References
External links
Dion Ignacio's profile in iGMA.TV https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/dion_ignacio Dion Ignacio at PogiSpotting