Francine Diaz

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]

Born

Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz^[1]

January 27, 2004 (age 22)^[1]^[2]

Tondo, Manila, Philippines

EducationSouthville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities^[3]

Occupations

Actress
singer

Yearsactive2014–present

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Francine Diaz
Diaz in 2024
Born	Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz^[1] (2004-01-27) January 27, 2004 (age 22)^[1]^[2] Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Education	Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities^[3]
Occupations	Actress singer
Years active	2014–present
Agent	Star Magic
Height	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)^[4]

YouTube information
Channel	Francine Diaz
Years active	2020–present
Genre	Vlogging
Subscribers	2.22 million
Views	80.1 million
Last updated: February 6, 2025

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Early life and education

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

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.^[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

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

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]