''Dyesebel'' () is a Filipino

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character, conceived by

Mars Ravelo Marcial "Mars" Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist who created ''Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman'', '' Bondying'', ''Varga'', ''Wanted: Perfect Mother'', ''Hiwa ...

and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a

mermaid In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Mermaids are sometimes asso ...

, 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),

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(1973),

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(1978), Alice Dixson (1990), and

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(1996). On the television, the iconic mermaid is portrayed by

Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', '' Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', ''Darna'' and '' T ...

(2008) and

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(2014).

Adaptations

Films

Television series

''Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' (2008)

The first TV series adaptation of Dyesebel was broadcast on

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in 2008. It originally aired on April 28, 2008, and ended on October 17, 2008, completing 125 episodes. It is top billed by

and

Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an exclusive talent of ...

in the lead roles. It was internationally aired on

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, 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.''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

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in a cameo appearance on

Darna (2005 TV Series) ''Darna'' is a 2005 Philippine television drama fantasy action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on Mars Ravelo's Philippine fictional character of the same name and a loose adaptation of the 2003 ''Darna'' comic miniserie ...

Official list of actresses who played Dyesebel

Young Dyesebel *Carissa in ''Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid'' (1978). *

Carmina Villaroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. Personal life Villarroel was previously married to Rustom Padilla in 1994; the two had no children, and Villarroe ...

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 *

in ''Mars Ravelo's

''.

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

References

External links

*
''Dyesebel'' illustrations, photographs and screenshots in Philippine comics, film and television
at MarsRavelo.Tripod.com

* * * * * * * * {{Authority control Dyesebel Fictional mermen and mermaids Philippine comics titles 1952 comics debuts Comics characters introduced in 1952 Philippine comics adapted into films Comics adapted into television series Philippine fantasy films Films based on Philippine comics Tagalog-language films Fictional Filipino people Female characters in comics 1953 films 1973 films 1978 films 1990 films 1996 films Filipino comics characters