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From K-pop trainee to teleserye leading lady—get to know Charlie Dizon better!

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760503050650New Project(51).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>Since her critically-acclaimed performances in the films “Fangirl&quot; and &quot;Four Sisters Before the Wedding,&quot; Charlie Dizon has proven herself an unstoppable force in Philippine showbiz. She later headlined her first teleserye lead role in the 2021 drama “Viral Scandal” opposite Joshua Garcia, where she earned praise for her gripping and emotionally charged portrayal of rape victim Rica Sicat. In 2023, she took on another milestone project as one of the lead stars of the groundbreaking afternoon series “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso,” one of the first collaboration teleseryes between ABS-CBN and TV5. Sharing top billing with Loisa Andalio, Alexa Ilacad, and Elisse Joson, Charlie once again showcased her depth as an actress playing Diana Paraiso, the eldest among three sisters separated by circumstances.  Beyond her career, Charlie’s personal life bloomed beautifully as well. She tied the knot with her real-life leading man, the equally brilliant Carlo Aquino, in 2024. Don’t you think they’re a match made in acting heaven? And as Carlo’s hit series &quot;<a href="http://iotnbo.abs-cbn.com">It’s Okay to Not Be Okay</a>&quot; draws to a close, Charlie gears up for her grand primetime comeback in the upcoming mystery drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/10/12/watch-what-lies-beneath-official-trailer-0020">What Lies Beneath</a>,” alongside Janella Salvador, Kaila Estrada, and Sue Ramirez. The award-winning actress has gained more followers who are curious to know her beyond her on-screen portrayals. In case you’re looking for some fun facts about Charlie, check out this video where she fills out the pages of Celebrity Slambook. <script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABm92DSNQoiG3-My"></script>Born April Rose Dizon Matienzo on April 12, 1996, Charlie is an Aries. Astrology says that people born under this sign are known for their energy and go-getter attitude. That sounds &#x27;very&#x27; Charlie when you think about how she never rests on her laurels and always gives her all in everything she does.  Describing herself as “bungisngis, palakwento, sweet, and happy,&quot; she shared, “Gusto ko masaya palagi. Gusto ko nakakarinig lagi ng tawa.&quot;  The Kapamilya beauty, whose favorite color is pink and favorite food is her mom’s tortang giniling, used to listen a lot to “Teka Lang” by Emman Nimedez which is the perfect song for when chilling by the beach, her ultimate vacation spot. Charlie, or Neng to her sisters, loves singing, driving, and trying out skincare products and considers news reporting as her hidden talent. As a kid, she secretly dreamed of becoming an actress and told her parents she wanted to be a doctor instead.  Another fun fact is that her very first audition was for a Korean entertainment company, where she actually trained to be a K-pop idol and became friends with Nancy Jewel McDonie of the K-pop group MOMOLAND.  She dreams to play a bida-kontrabida role (we&#x27;ll see if she&#x27;s going to channel that side soon in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/10/12/watch-what-lies-beneath-official-trailer-0020">What Lies Beneath</a>&quot;). Charlie, who gained popularity after playing the titular role in &quot;Fangirl,&quot; is no stranger to a fangirl’s world in real life and her first ‘fan girl’ moment was lining up for Richard Gutierrez’s mall show back in fourth grade.  When it comes to life motto, Charlie sticks with the classics. Read: “Time is gold” and “honesty is the best policy.” She defines love as “something na hindi mo nakikita pero nararamdaman mo.” She names Star Magic artist Patty Mendoza as her first real friend in the entertainment industry and looks up to none other than Charo Santos, whose grace and wisdom continue to inspire a lot of women in and out of showbiz. Catch Charlie in her teleserye comeback via &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/10/12/watch-what-lies-beneath-official-trailer-0020">What Lies Beneath</a>,&quot; premiering October 20 on Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. Watch it in advance on Netflix beginning October 17 and on iWant starting October 18. The series also stars Jake Cuenca, JM De Guzman, Jameson Blake, Yves Flores, and Race Matias, and is directed by Dado C. Lumibao and Froy Allan Leonardo.

“What Lies Beneath” star Charlie Dizon fills out the pages of Celebrity Slambook!

“What Lies Beneath” star Charlie Dizon fills out the pages of Celebrity Slambook!