Liza Soberano to appear in Enchong's next music video

MANILA – Enchong Dee took to social media to share his excitement after Liza Soberano agreed to join him in his upcoming music video.

Posting a picture of a smiling Soberano on Instagram, Dee wrote in the caption: “She said yes to my next music video.”

He also wished Soberano good luck after her new series “Dolce Amore” made its debut on Monday.



Both Dee and Soberano are mainstays of the ABS-CBN Sunday variety show “ASAP.”

Dee previously worked with Janella Salvador for his music video for “Chinito Problems.”

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Brothers Enchong, AJ reveal similarities, differences

Brothers AJ and Enchong Dee shared their similarities and differences, especially in terms of fashion and spending habits.

The two actors were guests on "Gandang Gabi Vice" on Sunday. -- Gandang Gabi Vice, 19 July 2015

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What happened when GF met Enchong's parents

MANILA - Actor Enchong Dee has opened up further about his relationship with Samatha Lewis, recalling the time when the model met his parents for the first time.

In an interview during the launch of his debut album on Thursday, Dee said Lewis met his parents two months ago, when she joined them for Sunday mass.

"Two months ago, sumama siya sa Sunday mass tapos kumain kami after. From then on, niyaya na siya ni mama at papa," he said.

"[Sabi nila] 'O, every Sunday sasama ka sa amin. Papakainin ka namin kasi ang payat-payat mo.' So 'yun ang goal nina mama at papa, na pakainin siya nang sobra," he added, noting his girlfriend's slender figure.

Dee said he has also met Lewis' mother.

"Wala na siyang dad so 'yung mom na lang niyayaya ko every time na magkasama kami [ni Sam]," he said.

Dee publicly introduced Lewis as his girlfriend at the 8th Star Magic Ball last September. The actor said he is happy that Lewis is slowly getting to know the people who are close to him as well as his job.

"Masaya at parang lahat ng trabaho ko ngayon ay mas naiintindihan na niya -- from tours abroad to tapings to shootings to music videos. Unti-unti na rin niyang nakikilala 'yung mga tao -- my friends, my work. Nagiging part of it na siya," he said.

In turn, Lewis introduced Dee to her world via a recent fashion event.

"Actually may deal kami. Sabi ko, sige sa Star Magic Ball ako ang magpapakilala sa mga friends ko, sa mga katrabaho ko. Pero pagdating sa Fashion Ball, ikaw naman ang magpapakilala sa akin kasi mundo mo 'yon. So ginawa naman niya, so ako sunod lang nang sunod sa kanya," he said.

Dee said he met Lewis after shooting for his movie "Once a Princess" with Erich Gonzales. Lewis happened to be one of the models at the event that the actor attended after finishing the film.

"Ang laking contribution ng 'Once a Princess' sa buhay ko," he said.

Meanwhile, Dee said he dedicates his song, "Seloso", to Lewis, noting how his girlfriend has been very supportive of his dream to become a recording artist.

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'Awesome' Enchong shrugs off rumors he's gay

MANILA -- Actor Enchong Dee, who expressed happiness in both his career and personal life, shrugged off persistent rumors that he is gay.

Even if he recently confirmed that he has a non-showbiz girlfriend, Dee's critics remain unconvinced, insisting the actor is just making up stories to cover up his real sexual preference.


"Eh di kung ano ang gusto nilang isipin, eh ganoon naman talaga. Basta ako, I am happy right now and I just always say na I stay awesome kasi kung ganoon ang buhay nila, wala naman akong magagawa," Dee said on Thursday.

He also laughed off talk about his so-called "imaginary" girlfriend.

"Natatawa nga ako. Parang sabi ko the last time na may imaginary friend ako, siguro I was 2 or 3 years old. Medyo matanda na naman ako ngayon," he said.

But when asked pointblank if fashion model Sam Lewis is his girlfriend, as has been reported by some gossip websites, Dee was rather evasive in his reply.

"Hindi ko naman maintindihan. Kasi marami namang artista na may non-showbiz relationship bakit parang naka-focus lang sa akin. Parang nagre-research 'yung mga tao. Try niyo kayang mag-research sa iba," he said.

"Sabi ko nga, ayaw kong magsalita. Kahit nung nag-guest ako kay Tito Boy Abunda, hindi ako nag-name names. Kahit sino pa ang magtanong, I just don't want to talk about it. Gusto ko talaga kaming dalawa lang parang ang naguusap ganyan, ayaw kong may involved na ibang tao," Dee said.

Dee also insisted that he has the right to keep his love life private.

"I enjoy the limelight when it's focused on my working life but if it's personal, it's different. I mean nagpapasalamat ako
sa lahat ng taong pinapaubaya sa akin 'yung personal life ko. I have to be happy also," Dee said.

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Enchong opens up on reported 'gay sex video'

MANILA -- Actor Enchong Dee on Thursday addressed rumors that he allegedly has a sex video with the openly gay Internet celebrity Sebastian Castro.

Dee said he already responded to queries on his Twitter account about the veracity of the rumors, recalling that he was vacationing in Mongolia with his family when rumors about the alleged sex video started spreading on the Internet.

"Sabi ko, as far as I can remember, hindi ako 'yung taong klaseng na mahilig mag-record or mag-ganyan," he said. "Another thing is, actually hindi ako na-offend, na-excite nga ako kasi gusto kong makita kung ano ba 'yung scandal.

'Sabi ko wala naman akong naalala na ginawa ko na I'm not proud of, so dinaan ko na lang sa sarcasm at the same time. I'm giving the chance for that person to show the scandal kasi nga whatever it is, I'm not scared na anytime ay lalabas siya because I'm not the kind of person who does that," Dee stressed.

The "Muling Buksan Ang Puso" star said he doesn't even know Castro.

"Hindi ko talaga siya kilala. I'm sorry, hindi naman sa nagmamayabang pero hindi ko talaga siya kilala," he said.

Dee admitted that he felt offended that this latest rumor sparked questions about his sexual orientation.

"Hindi ako nao-offend na may ganoong isyu (sex video). Na- offend ako na parang ganoon ba kababa ang tingin sa akin ng mga tao, na ganoong klaseng tao 'yung kasama ko sa isang video scandal. ...I don't know him personally pero pasensiya na. And, at the same time, sa mga taong naglalabas (ng tsismis), eh hindi ko akalain na ganoon kababa 'yung tingin niyo sa akin," he said.

But Dee said he is not worried that such talk will affect his public image.

"I don't need to prove anyone or to prove anything and I'm not the kind of guy na manggagamit ng tao para mapatunayan lang sa kanila kung sino ako," Dee stressed.

Asked if he knows who started spreading the rumors, Dee said: "Mayroon akong isang conclusion. Again, hindi sa nagmamayabang pero automatic kasi. Dahil sa dami ng ginagawa ko ngayon, I'm the first one na maiisip ng tao na ilagay sa ganoong klaseng intriga."

Until now, there is still no confirmation if the alleged sex video really does exists.

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Julia Montes, Enchong Dee reconcile

MANILA -- Julia Montes and Enchong Dee admitted on Thursday that they had gone through a rough patch, and credited their ongoing TV project together for paving the way for reconciliation.

The Kapamilya stars, who were rumored to be a couple for a time, opened up about the state of their relationship shorlty after a press conference held Thursday night for their primetime series "Muling Buksan ang Puso," which will air its final episode on October 4.

Montes and Dee appeared at ease as they addressed questions about the ABS-CBN drama, with the 24-year-old actor offering a ready answer when he was asked, at one point, whether he feels negatively about the actress' rumored romantic ties with their co-star, Enrique Gil.

On whether he welcomes the supposed closeness of Gil and Montes, Dee said, "Oo naman, sabi ko nga, I think that's the reason also why I accepted the project, kasi alam ko ito 'yung pagkakataon namin para mas maging magkaibigan kami."

Staying as friends

The 18-year-old actress, who was beside Dee during the interview, added, "Totoo naman kasi talaga. Thankful kami sa show na 'to dahil dito kami nagkaayos at naging mas open."

Asked what she feels caused their rift, Montes said, "Siguro kasi masyadong na-rush 'yung mga bagay-bagay. Siguro ngayon mas naa-appreciate namin kung ano ang meron kami kaya ganito kami ngayon, at masaya kami kung anong meron kami."

Dee and Montes were rumored to be a couple after co-starring in two films in 2012. They were reported to have supposedly broken up in October that same year.

With renewed ties as friends, Dee said he would prefer to keep his relationship with Montes at this level. "Sabi ko nga, katulad ng dati, bibihira 'yung ganitong klaseng reconciliation. So might as well take care of that friendship na naibalik. So doon nalang kami," he said.

Closer ties

Noting they have been working "24/7" leading up to the finale of "Muling Buksan ang Puso," both Kapamilya stars shared they continue to learn new things about each other.

Referring to Montes being a breadwinner for her mom and grandmother, Dee said, "[Natutunan ko kay Julia na] hindi kailangan maging matanda para maging mature at maging aware sa mga nangyayari sa buhay, because she did it at a very young age, 'yung responsibility na nagawa niya."

Montes, meanwhile, lauded the professionalism of her leading man, saying he can easily switch from being a serious actor to a goofy friend on set when the cameras aren't rolling.

"Mature kasi si Enchong, pero sa time na parang kailangan magpaka-teenager o 'yung tipong enjoy, makikita mo 'yung side niya na siya Enchong Dee na totoo.

"At saka sa pag-arte niya, napapanood ko siya before pa. At ngayon, nakita ko 'yung ibang Enchong Dee. Talagang masasabing versatile actor talaga siya," the actress said.

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Enchong brings Gretchen's daughter to Star Magic Ball

MANILA - Actor Enchong Dee attended the 7th Star Magic Ball on Saturday with his date Dominique Cojuangco, the daughter of socialite-actress Gretchen Barretto and businessman Tony Boy Cojuangco.


But Dee was quick to say that he is not courting Cojuangco. "Kasi sabi ko ayaw ko pumunta ng solo," he explained.

Dee said he asked Barretto if he can invite her daughter to the annual event of the talent management arm of ABS-CBN. "Short notice buti pumayag," he said.

Asked if their "date" could be start of something special, the young actor said, "Let's not go to that. Friends muna."

For her part, Cojuangco admitted she was shocked when Dee invited her to the much-awaited celebrity event.

Cojuangco is set to leave for London next week to continue her studies.

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Enchong takes MRT to attend 'Tuhog' premiere

MANILA, Philippines -- After Julia Montes decided to take the LRT to an event on Monday morning, it was actor Enchong Dee's turn to take the train to avoid the heavy rush hour traffic in the metro.

On Monday night, Dee decided to just ride the MRT to make it to the premiere night of his movie "Tuhog" at Gateway Cinema in Cubao.

In his Twitter account, Dee posted a photo of himself waiting at the MRT station in Santolan.

"I think hindi ko gagawin 'yung ginawa ko ngayong gabi, 'yung pag-MRT mula sa taping at babalik sa taping kung hindi ako 100% supportive sa pelikula," Dee said In an interview with ABS-CBN News.

Dee also said he enjoyed riding the MRT and meeting a lot of people.




The actor said his experience inside the train in away mirrored the story of their film "Tuhog," which is set to hit theaters nationwide starting July 17.

"May realization how to value their life, katulad ng nakita ko sa MRT -- ang dami-daming tao na araw-araw ay nagpupunta sa trabaho, nagbibiyahe. Hindi mo alam kung ano ang pwede mong kaharapin, mananakawan ka or minsan maaksidente ka. Kumbaga ever second of our life let's value it kasi hindi mo alam kung ano ang susunod," Dee said.

"Tuhog" also stars Leo Martinez, Jake Cuenca and Eugene Domingo.

On Monday morning, Dee's leading lady in ABS-CBN's series "Muling Buksan Ang Puso," Julia Montes also took the train -- as well as a jeepney and a trolley -- to make it to an event on time.

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Enchong, Julia had workshop to 'resolve issues'

MANILA, Philippines – Erstwhile "special friends" Enchong Dee and Julia Montes admitted on “The Buzz” on Sunday that they had difficulty working with each other on their new teleserye for the Kapamilya network.

“Oo naman,” said Dee whan asked by hosts Charlene Gonzales and Toni Gonzaga on Sunday whether he and Montes had difficulty shooting scenes for “Muling Buksan ang Puso.”

“Nang nagsimula kami ng taping sa ‘Muling Buksan ang Puso’, masaya na kami. We were very comfortable already,” clarified Dee, adding that he and Montes had to undergo a workshop to resolve their tension.

“Nag-workshop po talaga kami para mawala ang wall at ang ilangan namin before mag-start ang taping,” said Montes.

Dee emphasized they really needed the workshop because it was a “very rare opportunity” which proved effective in helping them resolve their issues.

“I would say it’s a very effective bonding because naging honest kami sa isa’t isa,” he said. “Lahat napag-usapan namin, lahat ng bagay na involved kami.”

However, Dee and Montes emphasized that the peace between them does not mean that they are ready to rekindle their relationship.

“[We are] very good friends. Mabuting-mabuting magkaibigan,” Dee said.

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Enchong marks birthday with Ellen DeGeneres

MANILA, Philippines -- Enchong Dee recently got the VIP treatment for his birthday in the United States, as he visited the studio of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" as a live audience member.


Along with Kapamilya actors Jason Abalos and Rayver Cruz, Dee scored VIP tickets to the show's episode, which reportedly aired in the US on November 6.

In a photo shared Wednesday by Dee on the image-sharing site Instagram, the "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" actor is seen inside the Warner Bros. Studios in California, where the live talk-variety show is held.

According to Dee in the photo's accompanying caption, DeGeneres "hugged [him] for three seconds."

Dee turned 24 on November 5.

He also expressed excitement over getting tickets to a concert of the pop-rock band Maroon 5, as well as to another live episode of "Ellen."

"#ImAtEllen Im with my friends, I won an Ellen shirt for Dancing, We won Maroon 5 tix for March 15 in staples, I got a new album of maroon 5, Ellen Hugged me for 3 seconds and greeted me Happy Birthday kahit walang picture masaya na ko to the Ginormous level," Dee said.

"The best part we have a sure seat for December 17 show for 12 days of giveaways on Ellen again:) ahhhhhh!!!! #bestbirthdayever," he added.

Upon seeing their idol on the American TV show, fans of Dee took to micro-blogging site Twitter to share that they've spotted the actor with Cruz and Abalos in the audience.



A video of the opening segment of "Ellen" for its November 6 episode has even made the rounds among Dee's followers. The video uploaded on YouTube (seen above) shows the Kapamilya actors dancing along with the audience in the first minutes of the program.

Along with other Kapamilya talents, Dee is in the United States for a series of shows celebrating the 20th anniversary of ABS-CBN's talent management arm, Star Magic.

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