Francine Diaz

Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz

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.

Career 2014–2018: Early career 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. It was announced that Diaz will be reunited with fellow Gold Squad member, Seth Fedelin, for the series Dirty Linen. She also appeared in Zack Tabudlo's music video As You Are. Diaz was ranked ninth in the top Filipino YouTube creator in 2022.

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 and Janine Gutierrez. 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. The story is about a group of influencers who finds themselves trapped in a disappointing island resort.

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. Diaz also collaborated with Korean artist Seo In-guk for the song "My Love".

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. 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.

In 2026, Diaz starred in the movie She Who Must Not Be Named with Seth Fedelin, Bobby Andrews, Ruby Ruiz, Kat Galang, Elijah Alejo, Raven Rigor, Abdul Raman, Kaleb Ong, and Kych Minemoto. She also starred in a variety show Kumusta with Jodi Sta. Maria, Janella Salvador, Arci Muñoz, Ji Chang-wook, and Michelin-recognized Filipino chef JP Anglo.

Discography Single Year Title Album Label 2019 "Pag-Ibig" Sugarcane Warner Music Philippines 2024 "Tayo Na Lang" 2021 Tenement 66 Lea Supporting Role 2024 My Future YouKarenina "Karen" Lopez Lead Role, MMFF 2024 entry 2025 Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins Faye Main Role, MMFF 2025 entry 2026 She Who Must Not Be Named Catleya/Caitlyn Raymundo Lead Role

Television

Microdramas Year Title Role Notes 2026 A Cake to RememberAmanda "Mandy" Morales

Live shows and variety shows

TV specials 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

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result 2018 5th Inding-indie Short Film Festival Gawad Puso ng Sining - Huwarang Aktres sa Telebisyon Kadenang Ginto 2021 3rd VP Choice Awards TV Actress of the Year Huwag Kang Mangamba Anak TV Awards Net Makabata Stars 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress My Future You Breakthrough Performance 2025 2025 Manila International Film Festival Best Actress 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) Dirty Linen 27th Gawad Pasado PinakaPASADOng Dangal ng Kabataan (with Seth Fedelin) 41st PMPC Star Awards for Movies Loveteam of The Year (with Seth Fedelin) My Future You 14th Kakammpi OFW Gawad Parangal Best Loveteam of The Year (with Seth Fedelin)

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