Enchong Dee

Enchong Dee

Claim to Fame: Actor, Commercial Model

Sporting Credentials: Philippine Swimming Team for SEA Games 2005-2007; Philippine Swimming Team, Doha Asian Games 2006

Before joining showbiz, Enchong was part of the varsity swimming team of De La Salle University.

Naga-born Ernest Lorenzo Dee (b. Nov. 5, 1988) was a star swimmer at De La Salle University, winning for his school seven Golds, at the 72nd UAAP swimming championship. In 2005, Dee made his SEA Games debut in Manila as a 17 year old, placing sixth in his event. In the 2007 SEA Games held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, Dee qualified for the finals of the Men's 100-meter butterfly. He competed in 2006 Asian Games in Doha, and placed second in his heat. Deferring his retirement, he competed one last time at the 2009 SEA Games. He retired in 2010, age 21. Dee became part of the Star Magic group of artists; his well-known for his role in the the soap opera Tanging Yaman.

"Ernest Dee was named the tournament Most Valuable Player in the men’s side," x x x

"Maxim Christopher Quilala of DLSU took the Rookie of the Year honors with 47 points."

DLSU swim team really is going no where; looks like Enchong and Ixxie are the only silver linings. A sad state considering where we were 5 years ago na double champs. Thanks to those who updated us with results and pictures namely jan carlo, danavila and orangersey, your updates are far more informative than what some sportswriters contribute.

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Several UAAP records in the 50-, 100- and 200-meter butterfly events and 400-meter individual medley relay were broken by himself, a political science major and ABS-CBN talent and Bench model. Dee was also chosen 70th season MVP or most valuable player. Ixxi Quilala, also of DLSU, was named rookie of the year.

Virtually unnoticed in the last weeks that have been dominated by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng was the outstanding feat of De La Salle University’s (DLSU) 21-year old Enchong Dee who led the Green Tankers to the championship of the 72nd UAAP swimming competitions held at the Trace Aquatic Sports Complex, Los Baños. Dee won his third consecutive MVP award and won the gold in all 21 events he swam the past three years. Dee’s events were the 50-meter, 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly; 800m and 1,500-meter freestyle; and 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley. Dee ends his UAAP career with four records while being a mainstay in ABS-CBN’s evening telenovelas. All these while graduating with honors and continuing on his graduate studies in development studies. The UAAP swimming competitions have been organized the past three years by Sports Management Solutions and staged at Trace College, an event partner. Speedo is the other event partner while other sponsors are PAGCOR, Madrigal Dormitories, World Balance and Gatorade.

SEA Games

At 17 years old, Enchong made his debut in the 2005 SEA Games in Manila. 

He once again competed in the 2007 held at Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand respectively.

Despite the live broadcast streaming of the aquatics events at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games included swimming, diving and water polo in mall activity centers nationwide, also at the Activity Center of Star City amusement park, the police clash with protesters in the Philippine capital Manila at past 7:29 p.m. of Sunday, December 9, 2007 near the Sofitel Philippine plaza hotel to Star City, also they marched to One ECom Center in SM Mall of Asia complex.

Besides next to Dee is fellow DLSU Green Tanker and Makati Skipjacks Swimming Club member Johansen Benedict "Johan" Aguilar in men's 200-meter backstroke heats and finals last December 7, 2007.

Flanking next to DLSU Green Tankers Dee and Aguilar is University of the Philippines (UP) Maroon Tanker Kendrick "Ken" Uy in men's 100-meter freestyle finals last Saturday, December 8, 2007 at past 6 p.m. (7 p.m. Manila time).

Aside from Uy is fellow UP Maroon Tanker and 2007 UAAP Swimming Championship Juniors Division MVP Gian Berino in men's 1,500-meter freestyle finals last Monday, December 10, 2007 at past 6:29 p.m. (7:29 p.m. local time).

To recall, Enchong is being part of arena swimwear when he wears Arena AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F, while his sister Anj wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705891549) and Fastskin FS-Pro Female Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218) and Johan Aguilar wears Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705890000) and Agonswim University Athletic Association, University of Florida Mesh Training Suit Fully Front and Back Lined (ACX111510TRS2MES) based on episode 3, part 3 of Your Song presents Boystown, again he wears Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F while Anj is wearing Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6012W DGRN Rimic Nux-F inspired from Ceelin Plus commercial “Swimmer” in 2009 and shot on location at the Olympic-size swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena, again, he wears Arena ARN-4091-WHT silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile Bleue ARN-6008M GRN Half Spats Nux-K Power Strush and competes in men's 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley heats and finals, fourth when he wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6005M GRN One-Piece Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush and Anj wears ARN-4091-WHT silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6004W GRN New Rimic Nux-K Power Strush, Anj wears Arena ARN-4091-WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6004W GRN New Rimic Nux-K Power Strush and Johan wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Bodyskin - Black (8-008053218) for men's and women's 400-meter individual medley, women's 800-meter freestyle and men's 1,500-meter freestyle events based on Milo commercial “Swimmer Champion” in 2008 and shot on location at the swimming pool of Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna.

Two years after his graduation, Enchong signed with JINS Eyewear and Nike to wear JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white) it was bundled with 2009 adidas DLSU cap (Unisex, Fairway/White) and hoodie and pant (Fairway/White).

To recall, Enchong would wear JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2009 Adidas DLSU hoodie (fairway/white), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white), BENCH/ BODY Hipster Brief - White (BUB2032WH3), BENCH/ Skinny Jeans - Black (LAM6000) and DC Men's At-3 Mid Shoe, Royal Blue/Armor would be exhibited at BENCH/ stores nationwide because he was in Bench Uncut: A Bolder Look at the Future 2010 denim and underwear show at the Araneta Coliseum also got wild cheers from the audience and he shows his athletic side with these dance moves, and doing workouts at Bodyworx Spa & Fitness Club instead of Anytime Fitness Dona Hemady before doing a photo shoot at BENCH/ Tower.

Bodyworx Spa & Fitness Club

BENCH Tower

BRAZIL. The show reached its peak during the Brazil segment.

Pokwang was followed by Kapuso actress Carla Abellana and Kapamilya heartthrob Enchong Dee.

"The colorful Brazil portion was inspired by exotic birds of the Amazon, according to designer Val Taguba. The most action-packed segment featuring accidental porn star Katrina Halili and young heartthrob Enchong Dee." ('Bench Uncut': It's a tradition!', CHUVANESS By Cecile Van Straten, The Philippine Star, July 7, 2010)

“When Enchong Dee made his entrance at this year’s Bench Universe show, he owned the night in no less than an aerial canoe, looking every bit the gladiator with his toned body and feisty stance.” (Metro Magazine, November 2012)

Again, Enchong is wearing JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2009 adidas DLSU cap (Unisex, Fairway/White) and hoodie and pant (fairway/white), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white and green), adidas Originals Socks - Solid Crew 2-pack Ash (Green/White/Green) and Jeans Leather Trainers (White/Green) while Johan Aguilar wears JINS MMF-15S-U046 (Black Steel), 2012 Nike De La Salle game jacket and pant (green) and 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (green and white).

For his part, Enchong Dee can’t sing to save his life—but, let’s get this straight, his self-titled debut album is a triumph of technology more than a testament of his singing ability.

For the most part, the compilation banks on the innovative skills of the creative minds behind it, in this case arranger RB “Kidwolf” Barbaso.

Barbaso assembles provocative beats that effectively drown out Dee’s negligible trills, especially in the otherwise fun-filled “Tambalang OMG,” which the actor performs with the similarly “digitized” Alex Gonzaga.

Dee turns wishful thinking into musical reality—and the result is a repertoire of expendable jingles (“Seloso,” the self-penned “Isip o Puso”) that rely on Barbaso’s sizzling arrangements, most impressively in the enthusiastic reworking of VST & Co.’s “Step No, Step Yes.”

“Chinito Problems” introduces an innovative treat by mashing up Jed Dumawal’s melodically appealing hooks with a sampling of the jaunty hit single, “Chinito,” spruced up with Yeng Constantino’s gorgeously amped up and high-pitched vocals!

He is the first celebrity to join Pinoy Big Brother 737.

On Sunday, June 21, 2015 Enchong who was introduced as the Swabeng Swimmer ng Quezon City was escorted by his friends Gerald Anderson and Rayver Cruz into the yellow house located near ABS-CBN.

Tutok na sa http://t.co/As2s73vfsq and let's all welcome our 12th Housemate, ENCHONG!!! #PBB737WaitTheresMore pic.twitter.com/SRDxVtnNIM

— Pinoy Big Brother (@PBBabscbn) June 21, 2015

Enchong was met by Bianca Gonzalez, who was at the house to welcome him.

“I’ll see you soon and don’t worry,” Enchong told his family and friends before entering the house.

Enchong joined the latest batch of housemates who were introduced Sunday, June 21, on ASAP 20. On the show, Enchong was announced as the newest co-host of PBB 737. But before starting his hosting duties, he was tasked to enter the house to experience what the previous hosts have gone through.

“Sa lahat ng fans ng ‘PBB,’ ako po si Enchong Dee at ako po ang pinakabago niyong host. Pagsisikapan ko po na sana magustuhan niyo ang gagawin ko sa ‘PBB’ and hindi ko po kayo bibiguin. Paghihirapan ko po ang trabahong ito,” he said.

Enchong went into the PBB house Sunday, went immediately to the confession room, then was assigned 3 tasks. Upon completion, he was told to wait for an announcement as to when he will officially enter the house. He later left to resume his showbiz commitments.