Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Dizon-Tan on July 3, 1983, in Quezon City, Philippines;), formerly credited with the mononym Sunshine, is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is known primarily for her dramatic roles in television and film. At age 3, she made her screen debut in the film God's Little Children (1986) and won her first acting award at the FAMAS Award for Best Child Actress in 1995. A prominent figure in television, she received wider recognition for her performances in the succeeding years such as Umulan Man O Umaraw (2000), Kung Mawawala Ka (2002), Encantadia (2005), Bakekang (2006), Impostora (2007) and Ika-6 na Utos (2016). Among her acclaimed films include Sabel (2004), Mulawin: The Movie (2005), Hustisya (2014) and Rainbow's Sunset (2018).
Early life Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon was born on July 3, 1983, to Isagani Bengzon Dizon and Dorothy Cansancio Dizon, in Quezon City. She is the youngest in her family. At a young age, her mother who was then a part of the Producers' Guild of the Philippines who used to produce films and TV shows noticed her interest in show business and would always tag her along on gatherings with other producers. She had a white pet dog during her childhood named Spencer.
Career Acting Dizon started acting at the age of three, with her screen name being simply "Sunshine". The first film she starred in was God's Little Children.
She has already worked in Kung Kasalanan Man (1989), Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban and Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko where she got her first acting recognition as Best Child Actress from FAMAS.
On television, she became a regular on Bubble Gang. She also became part of That's Entertainment for six months. After which, VIVA signed her and cast her in DATS.
She became part of the ABS-CBN drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya, having a role on the episodes "Abaniko" (1992), "Palara" (1994), and "Latay" (1995).
She played one of the leads in the TV series Anna Karenina as well as on the cast of Thank God It's Sabado. She starred in Honey, My Love, So Sweet (1999) and Kiss Mo Ko (1999).
Dizon's films include Honey, My Love, So Sweet and Kiss Mo Ko.
Sunshine Dizon appeared in the television series, Anna Karenina.
In 2001, she starred in the prime-time television drama Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin with Angelika Dela Cruz and later the soap opera Kung Mawawala Ka. She was cast in Masikip sa Dibdib (2004) and the TV sitcom Daboy en Da Girl (2002), Mga Batang Lansangan... Ngayon (2002), Filipinas (2003) and Sabel (2004). She also starred in the GMA mini-series Umulan Man o Umaraw and Tuwing Kapiling Ka.
She played Sang'gre Pirena in Encantadia for which she won two Best Actress Awards from ENPRESS and Gawad Amerika.
She appeared in the sitcom Bahay Mo Ba 'To? and Captain Barbell as well as the title role in Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang, for which she received the Best Actress by PMPC Star Awards.
In Impostora, she played a dual role and later appeared in La Vendetta for GMA Network who signed her as an exclusive contract star. She was cast in the GMA Films' movie Dagaw and Sundo which to be aired in 2009.
In 2008, she starred in Obra. In 2009, Dizon started taping for All About Eve.
In 2012, Dizon briefly returned to Philippine television, appearing on Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's cooking/talk show Sarap Diva along with Katrina Halili. Later in 2013, Dizon has made her acting comeback via Mundo Mo'y Akin where she plays Perlita Mendoza. The appearance of Dizon's character in Mundo Mo'y Akin is quite similar to her previous titular role in Bakekang.
In 2016, Dizon was joining again in the retelling-sequel of Encantadia in which she plays Adhara. This also serves as her return in that said show but with a different role. But in the middle of the series, she left the production to be a part of the show Ika-6 na Utos where she played the role of Emma de Jesus, her most personal role. It started airing last December 5, 2016, which later got extensions proven to be with the ratings and viewers alike. And in 2019, she played Laura Ramirez-Santos in the series Magkaagaw.
After becoming a mainstay actor of GMA Network, she became a freelance actress on April 30, 2021, where she appeared on various ABS-CBN series such as Marry Me, Marry You and Pira-Pirasong Paraiso both produced by Dreamscape Entertainment despite its free TV shutdown. Dizon was also part of Mga Lihim ni Urduja aired on GMA.
Personal life In 2010, Dizon married a businessman Timothy Tan. However, after six years of marriage, they separated after Dizon learned that her husband had an affair with another woman. Although they did not file for an annulment, the two has remained civil with each other, and are now co-parenting their two children.
Directing In 2016, Dizon made her directorial debut as an in-house television director of the weekend programs produced by 8TriMedia Broadcasting Network through its television channel 8TriTV on CableLink Channel 7.
Filmography Television / Digital Series Year Title Role Ref. 1996–2002 Anna Karenina Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama 1997–1999 T.G.I.S. Carla "Calai" Escalante (Second Batch Cast) 2000 Umulan Man o Umaraw Rebecca Kakabakaba (Episode: The Dormitory) 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Clarissa Delos Santos 2002–2003 Kung Mawawala Ka Rosa Camilla Montemayor Kahit Kailan Bettina De Guzman / Betchay 2005 Encantadia Sang'gre Pirena 2005–2006 Now and Forever: Agos Erika Arevalo Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Sang'gre Pirena 2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas 2006–2007 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Blanca / Clarissa Magtangol / Ex-O Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Jacoba "Bakekang" Maisog 2007 Impostora Sara Carreon / Vanessa "Nessa" Cayetano 2007–2008 La Vendetta Eloisa Salumbides-Cardinale Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Reyna Ragona Sunshine Dizon fulfills dream to finish culinary arts course 2009 All About Eve Erika Alegre Reyes Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib Lorna Yadao-Domingo (within 3 weeks) 2013 Mundo Mo'y Akin Perlita Mendoza (Cross-over Character / Special Participation) Anna Karenina 2013–2014 Villa Quintana Iluminada "Lumeng" Digos-Samonte 2014–2015 Strawberry Lane Elaine Tolentino-Morales 2015 Pari 'Koy Noemi Espiritu-Cruz 2015–2016 Little Nanay Helga Vallejo-Cubrador 2016 Encantadia Sang'gre Adhara 2016–2018 Ika-6 na Utos Emma D. De Jesus-Fuentabella 2018 Kambal, Karibal Maricar Akeem Nazar Inday Will Always Love You Martina Lazaro 2019 Inagaw na Bituin Belinda Lopez-Sevilla 2019–2021 Magkaagaw Laura Ramirez-Santos / Laura Ramirez-de Villa 2021 It's Showtime Herself / Guest Celebrity Player 2021–2022 Marry Me, Marry You Maria Pauleene "Paula" Justiniano 2023 Magandang Buhay Herself / Guest Ku-Momshie Mga Lihim ni Urduja Iris Dayanghirang 2023–2024 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Rosalinda "Osang" Guinto-Abiog
Drama anthologies Year Title Role Notes Source 1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Abaniko" 1994 Episode: "Palara" 1995 Episode: "Latay" 2003 Love to Love Lovely Santos Episode: "Yaya Lovely" 2004 Magpakailanman Janice Jurado Episode: "The Janice Jurado Story" Amonita Balajadia Episode: "Babangon Din Ang Kahapon" Love to Love Laura Episode: "True Romance" 2005 Magpakailanman Monica Sison Episode: "Silang Mga Inihabilin sa Langit" 2008 Obra Butch / Mira Bella Amor / Rosa Sunshine Dizon makes screen comeback via Obra 2009 Dear Friend Rachel Episode: "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay" 2010 Claudine Melba Episode: "Love Your Neighbor" 2013 Magpakailanman Lucy Aroma Episode: "The Lucy Aroma Story" Arlene Tolibas Episode: "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig" Love Añover Episode: "Sa Mata ng Daluyong" 2014 Lenly Bayabados Episode: "Pinutol na Kaligayahan" Susan Episode: "Ang Paghihiganti ng Masamang Engkanto" Lovely Pineda Ishii Episode: "Ang Ina Sa Gitna ng Tsunami" 2015 Karelasyon Ria Episode: "Daddy Santa" Magpakailanman Millete Episode: "Ang Batang Isinilang Sa Bilangguan" 2016 Dear Uge Julieta Episode: "My Husband's Ander" Magpakailanman Lisa Episode: "The Abused Boy" Dear Uge Diane Vicencio Episode: "Faking Girls" Karelasyon Mary Episode: "Halloween Special" 2017 Magpakailanman Gee Episode: "Best Sisters Forever" 2018 Wagas Valentine's Special Editha Episode: "Mukha ng Pag-Ibig" Dear Uge Tess Episode: "Hus Da Boss?" Tadhana Perlita Episode: "Naulilang Ina" Magpakailanman Ayesa Episode: "My Sister, My Mother" Imbestigador Jenaliz "Bajen" Niida Episode: "Mastermind" Tadhana Marge Episode: "Pinagsabay" Dear Uge Jane Episode: "Pasiklaban sa lamayan" Magpakailanman Cynthia Episode: "Ina, dapat ba kitang patawarin?" 2019 Tadhana Annie Episode: "Chop Chop" Dear Uge Haya Episode: "Ferpect Boyfriend" Imbestigador Maria Cristina Palanca Episode: "Babae sa Lababo" Wagas July Episode: "Throwback Pag-Ibig" 2020 Tadhana Bekang Episode: "Magkano ang forever" 2023Wish Ko Lang!LeaEpisode: "Sa Piling Mo"
Comedy shows Year Title Role Notes 1995–2005 Bubble Gang Various / Pirena Episode: "Club Mwah!" 2002 Daboy en Da Girl Baby Supporting Cast 2004–2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Dorothy Benoit Recurring Cast 2017 Pepito Manaloto Rica 2019 Daddy's Gurl Demi Macaspac Episode: "Amnesia Gurl"
Hosting Year Title Role Notes 1986 That's Entertainment Herself / Performer / Host Friday Group Member 1997 Jamming Co-Host 2009 SOP Herself / Performer 2009–2010 SOP Fully Charged Co-Host 2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Herself / co-host Performer 2013–2014 Mars Temporary host 2017 All Star Videoke All Star Laglager 2021 Magandang Buhay Guest Ku-Momshie
Films Year Title Role Notes Source 1986 God's Little Children Anna Salamangkero Freza 1988 Angelica: Sugo sa Lupa Angelica Guhit ng Palad Sunshine Salvador One Day, Isang Araw Sunshine Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Prinsesa Aliksha Patrolman 1989 Si Malakas, at si Maganda Young Anna Florencio Diño: Public Enemy No. 1 of Caloocan Tatak ng Isang Api Bote, Dyaryo, at Garapa Kung Kasalanan Man Yvette Pulis, Pulis sa Ilalim ng Tulay Liza Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo Kulit 1991 Kapitan Jaylo: Batas sa Batas Baby 1993 Silang Mga Sisiw sa Lansangan Teresa 1994 Kadenang Bulaklak Young Jasmine 1995 The Jessica Alfaro Story Jessica's daughter Kahit Butas ng Karayom Mimi 1999 Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban Honey, My Love, So Sweet Liza Kiss Mo Ko Dindi 2002 Mga Batang Lansangan Ngayon Alma 2003 Filipinas Diana 2004 Kilig... Pintig... Yanig Natasha Masikip sa Dibdib Brigitte Sabel Toni Uncredited 2005 Mulawin The Movie Sang'gre Pirena Also producer (as My Own Womann) 2009 Sundo Louella 2014 Kamkam Elaine Hustisya Lorena 2016 Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros Female Principal Sekyu 2018 Rainbow's Sunset Marife 2019 Mystified Althea 2021 Versus Baby 2023 Becky and Badette Working Girl 3 2024 Sunny Gwen
Awards
| 2017 | OFW GAWAD PARANGAL 2017 | Best Actress Awardee for Ika6-Na Utos | rowspan="24" |- | 2017 || 16th Gawad Amerika Awards || Most Outstanding Filipina Actress in Television Awardee for Ika-6 Na Utos |- | 2016 || 30th PMPC Star Awards for TV || Best Supporting Actress Awardee for Little Nanay |- | 2015 || 63rd FAMAS || Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Hustisya |- | 2014 || 5th Golden Screen TV Awards || Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nomination for Mundo Mo'y Akin |- |rowspan="3"| 2009 || rowspan="2"| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV || Female Face of the Night winner |- | Best Single Performance by an Actress for "Obra Butch" episode- |- | SOP Tag Awards || Female Kapuso Fun Favorite Nominee |- | 2008 || 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV || Best Actress Awardee for Impostora |- | 2007 || 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV || Best Actress Awardee for Bakekang |- |rowspan="4"| 2006 || 3rd Gawad Amerika Awards || Best Actress Awardee for Encantadia |- |20th PMPC Star Awards for TV || Best Drama Actress Nominee for Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas |- |54th PMPC Star Awards for Movies|| Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Mulawin The Movie |- |USTv Students' Choice Awards || Students' Choice for Best Actress Nominee for Encantadia |-