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In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Saenz and the surname or paternal family name is Diaz.

Francine Diaz
Diaz in 2024
Born
Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz[1]

(2004-01-27) January 27, 2004 (age 22)[1][2]
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
EducationSouthville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities[3]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2014–present
AgentStar Magic
Height1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)[4]
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2020–present
GenreVlogging
Subscribers2.22 million
Views80.1 million
Last updated: February 6, 2025

Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz[1] (Tagalog: [pɾan'sin ˈdɪas]; born January 27, 2004)[1][2] is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career at age 10, playing minor and supporting roles in a number of television programs as young versions of the lead characters. She rose to prominence after playing Cassandra "Cassie" Mondragon in the series Kadenang Ginto (2018–2020).[5][6]

Early life and education

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Diaz was born in Tondo, Manila, but later moved to Bacoor, Cavite. She is the third of the six children of Michael Diaz and Merdick Saenz.[7]

She finished senior high school through the Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) strand at Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities in Las Piñas in 2024.[8]

Career

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2014–2018: Early career

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Diaz began acting at the age of 10, in minor roles on television. She often portrayed younger versions of characters in various ABS-CBN tele-series. In 2014 she moved to a major role as young Ana Mauricio in the Ipaglaban Mo episode titled "Pagkilala sa Ama", alongside Jennica Garcia with Mylene Dizon. In 2015, she portrayed Young Sari in the drama series Pasión de Amor.[1]

In 2016, she played young Pinang in the noontime drama series, Be My Lady and Anya in the comedy-drama series We Will Survive. She also played Ginny in the drama series The Blood Sisters.

2018–2020: Rising popularity, Kadenang Ginto and Gold Squad

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Diaz in 2018

In 2018, Diaz played the protagonist, Cassie Mondragon, of ABS-CBN's afternoon television series Kadenang Ginto.[5][6] The success of Kadenang Ginto led to the founding of a group called "The Gold Squad", a teenage quartet made up of Diaz and fellow actors Kyle Echarri, Andrea Brillantes, and Seth Fedelin.

2021–present: Subsequent projects

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In 2021, she played Joy Cruz Cordero in the television series, Huwag Kang Mangamba, along with her fellow "Gold Squad" members. The quartet also became lead cast members in a digital anthology series, Click, Like, Share. Diaz's episode was called "Cancelled" with Renshi de Guzman in the first season. She also appeared in the thriller film Tenement 66 with Francis Magundayao and Noel Comia Jr. which was directed by Rae Red and co-produced by Dreamscape Entertainment. It competed in the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, under the "Bucheon Choice" category in South Korea.[9] Her performance in Tenement 66 earned her the "PinakaPASADONG Katuwang na Aktres" ("Most Awesome Supporting Actress") at the 34th Gawad Pasado Awards.[10][11]Diaz modeled at Michael Leyva's Enchanted Fashion Show at Hilton Manila in Pasay with Andrea Brillantes. She opened the show in a lilac gown with floral accents.[12][13]

In 2022, she appeared as the yearly cover girl of Metro magazine,[14] modeling fashion designer Michael Leyva's creations, Preview Ph,[15] Candy Mag - as their First Digital Cover Girl of the Year,[16] Stylish Magazine,[17] Mega Magazine,[18] and Village Pipol Magazine.[19] Diaz starred in the web series Bola-Bola in the episode, "Cook. Feed. Love. Repeat", with Akira Morishita, KD Estrada, and Ashton Salvador.[20][21] It was announced that Diaz will be reunited with fellow Gold Squad member, Seth Fedelin, for the series Dirty Linen.[22] She also appeared in Zack Tabudlo's music video As You Are.[23] Diaz was ranked ninth in the top Filipino YouTube creator in 2022.[24][25]

In 2023, the pairing of Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin were tested for the first time with their new drama series Dirty Linen by ABS-CBN and Dreamscape Entertainment in 2023 alongside Zanjoe Marudo & Janine Gutierrez. [26] After the finale of the said series, the loveteam called FranSeth were formed and both of them starred in the new mini series called Fractured with Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, Raven Rigor, and Sean Tristan.[27] The story is about a group of influencers who finds themselves trapped in a disappointing island resort.[28]

In 2024, Diaz and Seth Fedelin debut in the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival with their first-ever movie together, My Future You. The film received 10 nominations, and won four awards including Best Director, Best Editing, 3rd Best picture, and a Breakthrough Performance for Seth Fedelin in the Gabi Ng Parangal.[29] Diaz also collaborated with Korean artist Seo In-guk for the song "My Love".[30]

In 2025, she starred in a series called Sins of the Father with Gerald Anderson, Shaina Magdayao, Jessy Mendiola, JC de Vera, RK Bagatsing, and Seth Fedelin.[31] She then starred at Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins, an official entry to the 51st 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival, with Seth Fedelin, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Manilyn Reynes and many more.[32]

Discography

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Single

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Year Title Album Label
2019 "Pag-Ibig" [33] The Gold Squad Album Star Music

Music videos

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Year Title Artist Label
2019 "Pag-Ibig" [33] Francine Diaz Star Music
2021 "M.U. (Malabong Usapan)" [34]
(with Jayda Avanzado) 		Jayda Avanzado
"Di Man Ngayon" [35]
(with The Gold Squad) 		PJ Endrinal
2022 "As You Are (AYA)" [36]
(with Zack Tabudlo) 		Zack Tabudlo UMUSIC Philippines
Island Records Philippines
"Muli" [37]
(with Seth Fedelin & Ace Banzuelo) 		Ace Banzuelo Sony Music Philippines
2023 "Sinehan" [38] Sugarcane Warner Music Philippines
2024 "Tayo Na Lang" [39]
(with Seth Fedelin) 		Nobita Sony Music Philippines

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Silly Red Shoes Ashley Magpantay Main Role [40]
2021 Tenement 66 Lea Supporting Role [41]
2024 My Future You Karenina "Karen" Lopez Main Role, MMFF 2024 entry [42]
2025 Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins Faye Main Role, MMFF 2025 entry [43]
TBA She Who Must Not Be Named † TBA Main Role [44]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkilala sa Ama: Kidney young Ana Mauricio Supporting Role
2015 Pasión De Amor young Sarita "Sari" Elizondo Supporting Role
2016 Be My Lady young Filipina "Pinang" Crisostomo Supporting Role
The Greatest Love young Gloria Guerrerro / Tintin Alcantara Supporting Role
2017 Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin young Bianca Agbayani Supporting Role
Ipaglaban Mo: Lihim Letlet Supporting Role
2018 The Blood Sisters Ginny Ortega Solomon Supporting Role
Ipaglaban Mo: Angkin Anita's daughter Supporting Role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalabaw young Eleonita Supporting Role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kidney young Love Supporting Role
Dok Ricky, Pedia young Female Student Supporting Role
2018–2020 Kadenang Ginto Cassandra "Cassie" Andrada Mondragon Main Role
2019 The General's Daughter Preteen Rhian / Arabella Bonifacio Supporting Role
2020 Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? young Kim Chiu Supporting Role
Bawal Lumabas: The Series Jade Tesoro Main Role
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Joy Cruz Cordero Main Role
Click, Like, Share: Cancelled Karen Villagracia Main Role
2022 Bola Bola Althea "Thea" Balderama Main Role
2023 Dirty Linen Chiara Fiero Main Role
Fractured Sally Nicolas Main Role
2025 Sins of the Father Arissa Trinidad Main Role

Live shows & Variety Shows

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Year Title Role
2018–present ASAP Natin 'To Guest
2023 TV Patrol Celebrity Star Patroller
2024 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Guest
2024–2025 It's Showtime
2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Houseguest

TV specials

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Year Title Role Notes
2021 Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa't Isa Herself ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021
2022 Tayo Ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022
2023 Pasko ang Pinakamagandang Kwento ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2023

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
2018 5th Inding-indie Short Film Festival Gawad Puso ng Sining - Huwarang Aktres sa Telebisyon Kadenang Ginto Won [45][46]
2019 5th Alta Media Icon Award Most Promising Female Star Kadenang Ginto Won [47][48]
1st VP Choice Awards Love Team of the Year (with Kyle Echarri) Nominated [49]
Anak TV Seal Awards Makabata Stars N/a Won
2020 2nd VP Choice Awards Promising Female Star of the Year Won [50]
Love Team of the Year (with Kyle Echarri) Won
6th RAWR Awards Won [51]
51st Box Office Entertainment Award Most Promising Female Star For Television Kadenang Ginto Won [52]
Edukcircle Awards Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year (with Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin & Kyle Echarri) N/a Won [53]
2021 3rd VP Choice Awards TV Actress of the Year Huwag Kang Mangamba Nominated [54]
4th Gawad Lasallianeta Most Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Filipino Film Tenement 66 Nominated [55]
6th PUSH Awards Popular Love Team of the Year (with Kyle Echarri) Nominated
2022 24th Gawad PASADO PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktres 2021 Tenement 66 Won [10][11]
3rd Gawad Balisong Outstanding Filipino Gamechangers of 2022 Nominated [56]
2023 Perpetualites' Choice Award 2023 Best Young Female Media Personality Won [57]
Gawad Pilipino Outstanding Female Actress on Television of the Year Won [58]
Gawad Parangal Awards - 12th KAKAMMPI OFW Love Team of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) Won [59]
Anak TV Award 2023 Makabata Stars - Female Television Category Won [60]
Net Makabata Stars - Female Online Category Won [60]
4th Asian Business Excellence Award 2023 Outstanding Young Actress Won [61]
TikTok Awards PH 2023 Celebrity Creator of the Year Won [62]
4th VP Choice Awards VP Cover of the Year Won [63]
Love Team of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) Nominated
Asia's Royalty Awards Most Admirable and Popular Female Actress of the Year Won [64]
2024 Perpetualites' Choice Awards Best Young Female Media Personality Won [65]
Anak TV Awards Net Makabata Stars 2024 Won [66]
Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress My Future You Nominated [67]
Breakthrough Performance Nominated [68]
2025 2025 Manila International Film Festival Best Actress Nominated [69]
37th PMPC Star Awards for Television German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) Dirty Linen Won [70]
27th Gawad Pasado PinakaPASADOng Dangal ng Kabataan (with Seth Fedelin) Won [71]
41st PMPC Star Awards for Movies Loveteam of The Year (with Seth Fedelin) My Future You Won [72]
14th Kakammpi OFW Gawad Parangal Best Loveteam of The Year (with Seth Fedelin) Won [73]

Listicles

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Publisher Listicle Year Result Ref.
Preview Magazine 50 Most Influential for 2022 2022 Included [74]

References

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