Dianne Marie "Dimples" Romana Ahmee (born November 13, 1984) is a Filipino actress. Noted for her acclaimed performances in film and television, she made her first screen appearance through the series Esperanza (1997–1999). Her accolades include three Gawad Tanglaw Awards, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, and two PMPC Star Awards for Television, in addition to nominations from the Asian Academy Creative Awards, FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards and Golden Screen Awards. Since 2024, she has served as a juror of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Early life and education Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana was born on November 13, 1984, in Parañaque, Metro Manila. She studied tourism at the University of Santo Tomas, where she served as a courtside reporter for the UST Growling Tigers during UAAP Seasons 65 and 66 (2002–2004). Romana later graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in international hospitality management, majoring in culinary arts, from Enderun Colleges.
Acting career In 1988, she was started her career as a child actress in the movie Nektar.
In the early 1990, she was joined on Television as the host of a children's magazine show Chikiting Patrol on GMA Network.
After she finished her studies, Romana's first appearance as a supporting antagonist role on TV was via Esperanza in 1997; and after which she became one of the stars of the ABS-CBN series, Tabing Ilog in 1999.
In 2005, she was cast on ABS-CBN's Ang Panday. Additionally, she was in Dubai. The next year she starred in Pacquiao: The Movie and the horror film, Wag Kang Lilingon. Romana also starred in 2007 film One More Chance.
In 2008, she once again co-starred in the Star Cinema's film When Love Begins. She was cast in the film Love Me Again.
In 2009, Romana starred in the television series Only You.
In 2010, Romana played Criselda Barrameda, the main antagonist of the series Agua Bendita. Later that year, she was in the remake version of Mara Clara as Alvira Del Valle. Her character name was renamed from Almira to Alvira, which was first portrayed by Beverly Vergel.
In 2019, she gained mainstream recognition as Daniella Mondragon-Bartolome in the afternoon drama series Kadenang Ginto. A still photo of Romana's character flamboyantly strolling with a briefcase later became the subject of an internet meme, spawning numerous photoshopped images of the Daniela character being depicted as traveling to different places and fictional universes. Romana would later parody her role in a number of commercials and guest appearances, and was named an ambassador for the Department of Tourism.
After giving birth to her third child, she joined The Iron Heart as Selene, one of the major figures under the Tatsulok crime syndicate of the series. In 2024, she played a role on a sequel series to Senior High as the main antagonist Victoria "Tori" Soler, High Street.
Other ventures
Business Romana is a co-owner of Asia's Lashes Beauty Center in 2018. She also launched her own skin brand, DReam Cake in 2023.
Romana and her husband own a farm in Calaca, Batangas, for avocadoes, mangoes and corn. Since 2021, they have been co-owners of Alegria, a restaurant in Singapore.
Personal life Romana married Romeo "Boyet" Adecer Ahmee Jr. in 2004 and they have three children, Christiana Amanda Lauren "Callie" (born 2003), Alonzo Romeo Jose (born 2015), and Elio Juan Manolo (born 2022). Romana's daughter, Callie studied aviation in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, in August 2022 and became a licensed commercial pilot on February 28, 2024.
In 2017, Romana and Ahmee built a house in Alfonso, Cavite. In the early 2020s, they acquired a condominium in Makati.
Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 1998 Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! Bettina 2001 Minsan May Isang Puso Irene 2002 Dekada '70 Evelyn 2003 Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda Miriam 2004 All My Life Kat Minsan Pa Cristy 2005 Dubai Clarisse2006 Pacquiao: The Movie Emong's Wife Wag Kang Lilingon Trixie 2007 Still Life Chopsuey Claire Wong-Chua One More Chance Kristine "Krizzy" Del Rosario Altar Angie 2008 Huling Pasada When Love Begins Carrie 2009 Love Me Again Yna In My Life Dang Salvacion 2010 Tsardyer Leslie Senior Year Sophia Marasigan (adult) 2011 Bulong Chelsea My Neighbor's Wife Tessa Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Rowanna 2012 Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Filomena 2013 Tuhog Lolet 2014 Third Eye Belen Beauty in a Bottle Anna 2015 Must Date The Playboy Andrea Andres A Second Chance Kristine "Krizzy" Del Rosario 2016 The Escort Brenda The Unmarried Wife Carmela 2017 Deadma Walking Mary 2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story Natasha Quejada My Perfect You Ellaine Toledo Unli Life Virginia 2019 The Mall, The Merrier Tita Moody 2020 Block Z Bebeth2025The CaretakersLydia Kontrabida AcademyInsult TeacherLove You So Bad Tita Eve
Television +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title RoleNotes 1990–96 Chikiting PatrolHost 1996 Oki Doki DocHerselfGuest star 1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Jacqueline "Jackie" Esguerra 2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Life Story Book Grownup Analyn Gags Must Be Crazy2001–03 Planet XHerselfHost 2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Banyo Elsa Recuerdo de Amor Teen Josephina 2002 Anna Karenina Young Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro2002–03 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Kayla "Pards" Reneza 2005 In DA Money2006 Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Manaram 2007 Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal Trina Tagle 2008 Lobo Trixie 2009 Tayong Dalawa Young Elizabeth "Mamita" Martinez Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma Young Milagros PereaOnly You Dina Javier Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? Dianne Gomez 2009–10 George and Cecil Charlotte "Charlie" Castro 2010 Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Criselda Barrameda Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalapati Imelda Marcos Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makinilya Your Song: Gimik 2010 Shirley "Bingbing" MarquezMagkaribal Stella Abella 2010–11Emil Cruz, Jr.'s Mara Clara Alvira Castillo-Del Valle 2011Wansapanataym: Sabay-Sabay Pasaway Mrs. FerrerWansapanataym: My GulayMrs. Galvez 100 Days to Heaven Angela Carlos Maalaala Mo Kaya: Niagara Falls Delia 2011–12Ikaw ay Pag-IbigAgnes Alvarez 2011–2020 Swak na Swak Herself2012Oka Tokat AliceMaalaala Mo Kaya: KapeMichelle Lorenzo's Time Susan MonterealWansapanataym: Kuha MoJaneMaalaala Mo Kaya: ReloMyra2012–2013A Beautiful AffairEmilia "Emy" Biglang-awa2013–2016TFC Connect2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: KamisonRinaWansapanataym: Kuku TakotTammyMuling Buksan Ang PusoYoung Adelina Laurel-Beltran2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: WalisMonique2013–2014Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent CampHerself - Host2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: PagkainMaria Antonia "Mary Ann" UsherMirabellaDaisy ArboledaSana Bukas pa ang KahaponAlicia Del Mundo-GasparGive Love on Christmas: The Gift GiverJulie Aguinaldo-Salcedo2015Pasión de AmorYoung Maria Eduvina Suarez2015–2016And I Love You SoMichelle Ramirez2016Maalaala Mo Kaya: ToothbrushLeni Robredo2016–2017The Greatest LoveAmanda "Mandy" Alegre-Cruz2017Maalaala Mo Kaya: PictureIdai2018BaganiGloriaMaalaala Mo Kaya: KalabawLerma Dia2018–2020Kadenang GintoDaniela "Dani" Mondragon-Bartolome2020–2021Oh My Dad!Cassandra "Sandra" Bergado-Balderama2021Maalaala Mo Kaya: SobreShiela Delos SantosHuwag Kang MangambaFatima "Faith" Cruz-Cordero / Lucia Angeles2021–2022Viral ScandalKarla "Kakay" Meneses-Sicat2022–2023The Iron HeartSelene Larisa2023–2026Gud Morning Kapatid HerselfHost2023–presentFrontline sa UmagaAnchor 2024 High Street Victoria "Tori" Soler-Castrodes / Corazon Garcia Rainbow RumbleHerselfContestant 2025 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bahay Lovella Maguad Maalaala Mo Kaya: Envelope 2026 Someone, Someday Precious "Tita Pres" Amador
Awards and nominations YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource 2008 One More Chance FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress 2009Love Me Again FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress2010In My Life Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress 2011Mara ClaraGolden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series2012 My Neighbor's Wife Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, (Drama, Musical or Comedy) 2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo Gawad Tanglaw AwardsBest Performance by an ActressPromil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent Camp PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Talent Search Program Host 2014Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent Camp PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Talent Search Program Host 2016The Unmarried Wife FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress 2017The Greatest Love7th EdukCircle AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a TV SeriesThe Greatest Love PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress 2018Deadma Walking Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting ActressDeadma Walking PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year 2019Kadenang Ginto PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Kadenang Ginto Asian Academy Creatives Award National Winner, Philippines: Best Actress in a Supporting RoleKadenang Ginto Asian Academy Creatives Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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