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| Enchong Dee |
As far as ABS-CBN contract artist Enchong Dee is concerned, opting to stay with the beleaguered network or finding work elsewhere shouldn’t be the only two things people use as gauge in determining the loyalty of a Kapamilya talent.
The country would keep GMA, PTV, TV5 and Net 25 are the sole free-to-air TV channels or networks, while the world would keep Facebook as the social networking site.
On May 5, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) against ABS-CBN to stop broadcasting on its free-to-air channels.
On July 10, the House Committee on legislative franchises overwhelmingly rejected ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal application.
While for Multiply was closed last May 6, 2013 and ceasing all business operations on May 31, 2013 along with the official online channels for the site had been removed along with all their content, including its YouTube, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts, after years of financial and managerial turmoil and following a failed bid to reinvent itself from being a social networking site to a vibrant e-commerce destination in Southeast Asia and filed for bankruptcy on June 10, 2014.
“One of the things that I realized was that it’s not right to judge people in relation to loyalty at a time like the present. A lot of my colleagues are breadwinners. You can’t take away from them the opportunity to work elsewhere, especially now that we’re battling a pandemic and our home network has shut down,” the actor pointed out.
Enchong said the fact that he decided not to accept any work from rival networks like GMA 7 or TV5 does not make him any better than other Kapamilya artists who chose to do so.
“I’m very fortunate that I was able to invest my money as early as 15 years ago, when I was just starting work in show biz. This was because I refused to feel complacent,” Enchong said during the virtual media conference to launch him as the ambassador of Sun Life’s Negosyante Starter Pack, a policy for entrepreneurs and freelancers like Enchong who want to fund both their business and personal goals.
Enchong explained that actors like him “should be able to make their money grow in such a way that they will have financial freedom in the future. So as early as 17, I made up my mind that I would work to achieve that freedom later on,” he explained. “So now, even with all that’s happening, I wasn’t worried where I’d get the money to pay for my bills and rent. It’s because I’ve invested my money properly.”
He further said: “It wasn’t so hard for me to decide whether to transfer networks or not. Show business is only a certain part of who I am. I have other concerns and interests apart from being an actor.”
However, Enchong said he doesn’t carelessly invest his hard-earned money in any business. He makes sure to first do research on the field he wishes to venture into. “Also, we don’t know how long this pandemic will last so we should be very conservative with our spending and in approaching our business goals, and somehow, our personal goals, too,” he said.
Aside from his restaurants (Enchong owns 18 branches of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar nationwide) and real estate businesses, he has let on that he would be venturing into the shrimp farming business, too. “It’s something new to me, as well. I still don’t know if I have the eye for it or if I would have the same passion for it as I had for my other businesses. That’s why I’m still studying it. I just know that food will always be a necessity. Also, the Philippines still lacks the knowledge and skills in terms of farm produce,” he added. “Remember, passion is not enough, but it’s a good first step. You also have to work on making sure you know what you’re doing.”
When it comes to his “personal goal,” Enchong said it’s to share the blessings he has been receiving. “This became more important for me to achieve at this time of pandemic,” he said. “I would often pray to God to make me His bridge to reach out to people in need. I feel that in 2020, this prayer got fulfilled. Sinuntok talaga tayo ng sobra. I’m glad that I was able to use my status to help people, especially those who were greatly affected by the pandemic and the typhoons.”
Enchong said he was grateful that none of his relatives and friends were gravely affected by Typhoon “Ulysses” that ravaged Bicol region. Enchong grew up in Naga City, Camarines Sur. “I want to put up a commercial building in Naga soon. I want to create opportunities for people living there. As for my personal dream as a show biz personality, I want to be able to host a game show, and act in a biopic,” he declared.
“Alter Me,” the RC delos Reyes romantic-comedy that features Enchong alongside Jasmine Curtis-Smith is currently being streamed on Netflix.
Enchong regards this project as something that showcases how much he has “improved and grown as an actor.” Opposite Jasmine’s character Aimee, an uptight human resources executive, Enchong plays Uno, a guy who moonlights as a pay-for-play sex worker to make both ends meet.
“I have to be able to offer my followers something new every now and then in order to keep them interested,” Enchong explained. “I’m just thankful that this movie was released at a time when the demand for new content is so high but it’s so difficult for us to come up with new ones. I feel proud not just because I have a Netflix movie, but also because it’s something that people really took time to watch.”
He then said that part of his personal goal was to “take out the fear of what other people will say, or what image or brand I would have after people see this movie. Once I say ‘yes’ to something, I bring my whole self into that project. I’m more inspired now because I was able to play a new character. I’m OK with being called ‘Pantasya ng Bayan.’ It’s much better than being called a bold star,” he said, laughing.
At that time, when Enchong is wears Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F and doing a men’s 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley and 400-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle races, shot on location at the swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena.
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Second, Enchong is wearing Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F, his sister Anj is wearing Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705891549) and Fastskin FS-Pro Female Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218) and Johan Aguilar is wearing Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705890000) and Agonswim University Athletic Association, University of Florida Mesh Training Suit Fully Front and Back Lined (ACX111510TRS2MES) and they doing men's and women's 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 400-meter freestyle and 200 and 400-meter individual medley, while Enchong in men's 1,500-meter freestyle and Anj in women's 800-meter freestyle.
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Speedo Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705891549) |
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Speedo Fastskin FS-Pro Women’s Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218) |
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Agonswim University Athletic Association, University of Florida Mesh Training Suit Fully Front and Back Lined (ACX111510TRS2MES)
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Aside from wearing Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F, that it added medals during the UAAP Swimming Championship in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Dee, on the other hand, remains formidable in the water even years after a decorated swimming career.
Before becoming an actor, Dee led De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Tankers in 2009 to its first UAAP swimming title in 6 years while bagging 3 MVP titles throughout his collegiate career.
Two years after his graduation, Enchong signed with Nike to wear 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white-green and green-white) it was bundled with 2009 Adidas DLSU hoodie (green and white) and pant (green).
Dee also represented the country in the 2005 and 2007 Southeast Asian Games and the 2006 Asian Games.
Second, Enchong is drinking Powerade Mountain Blast 500ml, Anj is drinking Gatorade Orange Chill 500ml and Johan is drinking Gatorade Blue Bolt 500ml, then Enchong, Anj and Johan are they using Finis Swimmer's Snorkel (Blue), GoPro Hero8 (Black) and GoPro HERO9 (Black) for doing a men's and women's 200 and 400-meter individual medley, women's 800-meter freestyle and men's 1,500-meter freestyle swimming video.
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But, for DLSU Green Tankers' Dee is wearing Arena ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F and Aguilar, Fahad Alkhaldi, Pierce Beltran, Skyler Claveria, Joshua Desamero, Jhonmar Gonzales, Brian Padua, Ali Racelis, Kenley Wong and Sage Yabut wears Speedo Fastskin FS-Pro Men's Legskin - Black (8-008083218) and Mike Advincula, Martin Carandang, Maurice Sacho Ilustre, Carlo Millan, Rochmond Santos, Kevin Christopher Ty, Joshua Benzi Yang and Timothy Vincent Yap wears Arena ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F, while UP Maroon Tankers Jake Chua Yap, Ian Kenneth Cruz, Malco Dacanay, Allan Jovero, Zeus Magbanlac, Christen Mercado, Carlo Nicklaus Salazar and Ken Uy wears Arena ARN-6015 DRED Rimic Nux-F, Gaston Beloso, Gian Berino, Gabe Castelo, Alessi Castro, Lawin Dacera, Nikita Dacera, Mico Garchitorena, Renzo Racadio, Rafael Sta. Maria, Robbie Villanueva and Duncan Vinulan wears Speedo LZR Racer Men's Legskin - Black (8-018040001), Ateneo Blue Tankers' Evan Brian Uy, Jan Michael Chiu, Adel Barlisan, Miguel Barlisan, Islau Dapat, Jan Formalejo, Jessie Khing Lacuna, Jonas Isaac Ramos, Philip Joaquin Santos and Axel Toni Steven Ngui wears Arena ARN-6013 DBLU Long Spats Nux-F and UST Tigersharks Sam Alcos, Louie Avelino, Dexter Docong, Michael Angelo Esguerra, Luis Hernandez, Xavier Ilustre, Karlo Salonga, Francis Nikko Villagante wears Arena ARN-8507M BLK Long Spats Lascle Nux-W and Miggy Carandang wears Speedo Endurance+ Neuron Men’s 8cm Brief – Dark Blue and Sky Blue (8-009333322), when Dee is doing a men's 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle races, while Aguilar in men's 200-meter backstroke, Uy in men's 50, 100 and 200-meter freestyle, 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 50, 100 and 200-meter backstroke, Berino in men's 200 and 400-meter individual medley, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle races and Carandang in men's 50, 100 and 200-meter backstroke, 50, 100 and 200-meter breaststroke, 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley and 50, 100, 200, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle.
Again, Enchong is wearing Valentino Schoolwear White Swim Cap DL1000 Latex, Arena AGL-1400_ EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F, 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 and Johan wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Jammer - Black (8-008093218) inspired from Ceelin Plus commercial “Swimmer” in 2009 and shot on location at the Olympic-size swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena, third Enchong is wearing 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, 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 is wearing Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Mirror Goggle - Black (8-705893515) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Jammer - Black (8-008093218) and competes in men's and women's 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter individual medley heats and finals, fourth Enchong wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6007M GRN Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, Johan and Joshua Desamero wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Legskin - Black (8-008083218) and Timothy Vincent Yap 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 for men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay, fifth Enchong wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6007M GRN Long Spats Nux-K Power Strush, Johan and Jhonmar Gonzales wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Legskin - Black (8-008083218), Timothy wears Arena AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6014 DGRN Half Spats Nux-F for men's 4x100-meter medley relay and sixth Enchong and Timothy wears Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Aile-Bleue ARN-6005M GRN One-Piece Long Spats 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 200 and 400-meter individual medley, women's 800-meter freestyle and men's 1,500-meter freestyle based on Milo commercial “Swimmer Champion” in 2008 and shot on location at the swimming pool of Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna.
At that time when Enchong is doing Your Song presents "Boystown" and he is the youngest highest paid endorser, professional movie and television actor, blogger, comedian, dancer, fitness instructor, TV commercial, print and ramp model, host, singer, songwriter, student, competitive swimmer, runner, biker, duathlete and triathlete in the Philippines.
He represents De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Tankers in the UAAP swimming championships and Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Stingrays in the Speedo G-League National Long Course Swimming Championship and competes in men's 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley and 1,500-meter freestyle events and Sun Life Triathlon Team in the Ironman 70.3 Philippines Asia Pacific Championships in Cebu.
His parents, Johnson “Sonny” and Maria Teresa “Tess” would prepare his food are “Kenny Rogers’ Corn Muffins,” “Copycat Kenny Rogers Rotisserie Chicken Recipe,” “Fried Chicken” using Maggi Magic Sarap, “Shakey’s Famous Chicken,” “Shakey’s-style Mojo Potatoes,” “Meaty Lasagna, “Beef Tapa,” “Corned Beef,” “Longganisa,” “Breakfast Chickenjoy,” “Jollibee-style Pancit Palabok,” “Jolly Spaghetti Hack”, “Jolly Crispy Fries”, “Jollibee Peach Mango Pie,” “Jollibee Peach Mango Sundae”, “Champion Mix” using Milo and “Nestea Ice Tea” while doing computer time, tapings of movies, comedy show, drama anthology and drama series on television and video blogs on YouTube.
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In March 2012, it quoted: "Enchong Dee, another La Salle swimmer, was the last athlete to win seven gold medals in the 2009 UAAP season."
Then, it quoted from a newspaper: "Aguilar clinched seven individual gold medals, setting a then new Philippine record in the men’s 50 meters backstroke of 27.52 seconds and two UAAP records—100 and 200 backstroke—in Season 74 action last September at the Trace Aquatic Center in Los Banos, Laguna. The last UAAP swimmer to win seven gold medals was Enchong Dee, also of De La Salle who is now a television personality, in 2009."
At the time of photo and video shoots, when Enchong is wearing Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F and shot on location at the swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena and doing a men's 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle races, while Johan is wearing Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Unisex Goggle - Black (8-705895555) and Fastskin FS-Pro Male Legskin - Black (8-008083218) and doing a men's 200-meter backstroke, 100, 200 and 400-meter freestyle, 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 200 and 400-meter individual medley race, shot on location at the swimming pool of the Valle Verde Country Club, UP Maroon Tankers Gian Berino, Gabe Castelo and Duncan Vinulan is wearing Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap – Black (8-087750001) and Fastskin LZR Racer Men’s Legskin – Black (8-018040001) and Gian is doing a men’s 200-meter backstroke, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle and 200 and 400-meter individual medley races; Gabe is doing a men's 50, 100 and 200-meter backstroke, 50, 100 and 200 butterfly and 200 and 400-meter individual medley races and Duncan is doing a men's 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle race; Miggy is wearing Arena ARN-4091 WHT Silicone Swimming Cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and Speedo Endurance+ Neuron Men’s 8cm Brief – Dark Blue and Sky Blue (8-009333322) and doing a men’s 50, 100 and 200-meter backstroke, 50, 100 and 200-meter breaststroke, 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 1,500-meter freestyle and 200 and 400-meter individual medley races, and sister DLSU Lady Tanker Mariel wears Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap – Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket – Black (8-705891549) and Fastskin FS-Pro Women’s Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218) doing a women’s 50, 100 and 200-meter butterfly, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800-meter freestyle and 200 and 400-meter individual medley races shot on location at the swimming pool of the Valle Verde Country Club, Evan Brian and Sean is wearing Arena AGL-1400 EMBL Swimming Glass (Mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6013 DBLU Long Spats Nux-F and shot on location at Loyola Schools Swimming Pool, Ateneo de Manila University, based on Milo commercial "Kid Swimmer" with Eugene Herrera.
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