Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee, known as Enchong Dee (born November 5, 1988 in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines) is a Filipino actor, model, and swimmer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV drama Katorse (2009). He played the role of "Luis" in the Filipino remake Maria la del Barrio (2011). He also starred in Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–13), and Muling Buksan Ang Puso

He is the younger brother of actor and model, AJ Dee.

Biography

Enchong Dee was born in Naga City, Camarines Sur on Saturday, November 5, 1988. He has two brothers, Angel James Dee, who is also an actor, while his younger brother, Isiah Dee, is a student in De La Salle University Manila- College of St. Benilde. Enchong also has a younger sister.

Graduated from Naga Hope Christian School. He further pursued his swimming career at De La Salle University in Manila. Dee was part of the Philippine national swimming team and has participated in the SEA Games and 2006 Asian Games.

Enchong Dee is the self-titled debut album of Filipino actor Enchong Dee. It was launched nationwide in the Philippines on October 7, 2014 by Star Records, following the grand launch on ASAP 19, a variety show where Dee is a mainstay, Sunday the same week. He promoted the album at various TV shows, radio stations and malls across the country, helping the sales to reach gold and platinum status later on. Dee's main musical influences range from ’90s boybands such as Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, to music icons such as Michael Jackson, Josh Groban and Usher. He dedicated the album to his fans who have been there for him since the beginning of his career.

The first single of the album was "Chinito Problems," a song in response to Yeng Constantino's hit song "Chinito" which she said was dedicated to him.MOR 101.9 premiered the single on August 18, 2014 where the DJ's made the listeners guess who the singer was at first. Dee said that the single was just meant for digital release but he was eventually asked to work on a full album. The music video was released November 7, 2014 on Myx and featured Kapamilya actress Janella Salvador as Dee's love interest. It was directed by Jasper Salimbangon.