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.
Dion Ignacio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dion Joseph Ignacio March 28, 1986 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent(s) | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (since 2003) |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse |
Aileen Sison (m. 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
Ignacio is also the rhythm guitarist of the rock band Philia with Arci Muñoz as their lead vocalist.
Biography
editIgnacio 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
editAs 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.[1][2] Ignacio joined the cast of My Lover, My Wife in 2011 co-starring Maxene Magalona and Nadine Samonte.
As a musician
editIgnacio is formerly a part of Filipino hard rock band Philia as rhythm guitarist.
Personal life
editIgnacio married his longtime, non-showbiz girlfriend Aileen Sison on March 28, 2021 at Viridis Countryside garden in Cavite.[3][4] 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.[5][6]
Ignacio and his wife are Baptized Christians, the couple had their water baptism facilitated by Pastor Bodie Cruz on December 27, 2021.[3]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 |
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience | Obgen |
Television
editAwards and nominations
editReferences
edit- ↑ Yasmien's return to Dramarama Retrieved from iGMA.tv on October 24, 2008
- ↑ Dion Ignacio moves to leading man status in Saan Darating ang umaga Retrieved from Philippine Entertainment Portal on November 4, 2008
- 1 2 "IN PHOTOS: Get to know Dion Ignacio's beautiful wife, Aileen Sison". GMA Network. May 31, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ "May basbas na ni Lord': Actor Dion Ignacio marries partner Aileen Sison". Abscbn. April 1, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ "The beautiful family of 'Mommy Dearest' actor Dion Ignacio". GMA Network. March 12, 2025. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Dion Ignacio: Proud Cool Dad". PEP. June 17, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ Viernes, Franchesca (January 31, 2022). "This actor served as Dingdong Dantes' mystery double in 'I Can See You: AlterNate'". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Mommy Dearest (TV series)", Wikipedia, December 2, 2024, retrieved December 3, 2024
- ↑ "Alden Richards, Barbie Forteza, other Kapuso stars receive nominations in TAG Awards Chicago 2022". GMA News Online. November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Showbiz, media personalities among recipients of Gintong Parangal 2022 awards". Manila Bulletin. July 25, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.