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 Title Cast Producer Director Release date Dyesebel Edna Luna as DyesebelJaime de la Rosa as Fredo Manuel Vistan Jr. ProductionPremiere Productions Gerardo de León July 4, 1953 Anak ni Dyesebel Eva Montes as AlonaEdna Luna as DyesebelJaime de la Rosa as Fredo People's Pictures March 1, 1964 Dyesebel Vilma Santos as DyesebelRomeo Miranda as Fredo Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions Emmanuel H. Borlaza June 17, 1973 Dyesebel Alma Moreno as DyesebelMat Ranillo III as David and Maro Sampaguita Pictures Anthony Taylor October 13, 1978 Dyesebel Alice Dixson as DyesebelRichard Gomez as EdwardCarmina Villarroel as young Dyesebel Regal Films Mel Chionglo January 18, 1990 Dyesebel Charlene Gonzales as DyesebelMatthew Mendoza as Fredo Viva Films Emmanuel Borlaza January 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.'Babangon...' set, nilait ni Dina! journal.com.phMovie press pinaligaya ni Angel Locsin journal.com.ph It is top billed by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles.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)
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, Francine Diaz to play an antagonist role of Betty.
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.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 No. Actress Role Title Year 1 Edna Luna Dyesebel DyesebelAnak ni Dyesebel 19531964 2 Vilma Santos-Recto Dyesebel Dyesebel 1973 3 Alma Moreno Dyesebel Dyesebel 1978 4 Alice Dixson Dyesebel Dyesebel 1990 5 Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach Dyesebel Dyesebel 1996 6 Marian Rivera-Dantes Dyesebel / Isabel Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel 2008 7 Anne Curtis-Heussaff Dyesebel / Beatriz Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel 2014
Young Dyesebel Carissa in Dyesebel (1978). Carmina Villarroel 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 No. Actor Role Title Year 1Jaime dela Rosa Fredo DyesebelAnak ni Dyesebel19531964 2Romeo Miranda Fredo Dyesebel at Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe1973 3Matt Ranillo III Fredo (renamed David) Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid1978 4Richard Gomez Fredo (renamed Edward)Dyesebel1990 5Matthew MendozaFredo Dyesebel1996 6Dingdong Dantes Fredo Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008 TV series)2008 7Gerald Anderson Fredo Mars 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).
Official list of actresses who played Betty No. Actor Role Title Year 1Carol Varga Betty DyesebelAnak ni Dyesebel19531964 2Christina Reyes Betty Dyesebel at Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe1973 3Raquel Monteza Betty (renamed Marilen) Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid1978 4Nadia Montenegro Betty (renamed Malou)Dyesebel1990 5Kristine Garcia Betty Dyesebel1996 6Bianca King-Wintle Betty Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2008 TV series)2008 7Andi Eigenmann Betty Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel (2014 TV series)2014
Young Betty Kazumi Porquez in Dyesebel (2014 TV series).
Collected editions Title Volume Issue DateDyesebelPilipino Komiks #1 April 11, 1953 #26 #141 October 25, 1952 #151 March 14, 1953 #154 April 25, 1953 #158 June 20, 1953 Golden Anniversary #2752 Dyesebel Espesyal Komiks #9 February 9, 1953 Anak ni Dyesebel Liwayway (1963–1964) #4
See also Panday (comics) Zuma (comics) Philippine mythical creatures
References
External links
at MarsRavelo.Tripod.com Dyesebel at the International Catalogue of Superheroes Philippine Comics – The most comprehensive library of Filipino comics on the internet.