Sunshine Dizon (born Margarette Sunshine Cansancio Dizon) is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.

Born as Margarette Sunshine Cansancio Dizon on July 3, 1983 to Isagani Benzon Dizon and Dorothy Cansancio Dizon, Sunshine is the the youngest and only girl in their family. At a young age, her mother who was then a producer of films and TV shows, noticed her interest in show business. She entered Philippine show business at the age of three.

When she was six, her dad left for the States. After a few months, she and her mom followed. When they went to the States, she was then shooting for the movie "Kung Kasalanan Man" with Dina Bonnevie and the scene in the movie where she is flying to the States is actually true because after shooting that scene, they proceeded to the airport immediately. She spent her seventh birthday in the United States.

She entered elementary and spent her Grade 1 in St. Joseph College and she even ranked three in the entrance examination. The funny story is that she was able to make it when the truth is that she is does not know how to read during that time. She didn't go through pre-school because she is already acting during that time that's why she has no knowledge in reading and writing. What she did was she told the proctor that she left her eyeglasses that's why she can't read the test question and asked for the proctor to read it for her. The school was impressed by the results of her examination. During this time, her mother also decided to focus on her academics and take a break from show business, they rejected a number of movies and projects. Later, she was asked to read a phrase from their book, that was the time that they discovered the truth that Sunshine can't actually read.

Sunshine was doing well in her classes. She one of the brightest students in her class, but she can't resist the call for acting because of the many offers she has been getting. She got an offer to star with Dolphy which they could not resist.

She transferred school to Sunny Hill when she was in Grade 2. At her young age, she is juggling acting and schooling yet she managed to be in the list of honorees. Still, despite her absences she got good grades and was even running for honors in her last year in elementary. But she wasn't given the award because a parent threatened the school that he would complain if Dizon gets an award because of her absences.

Sunshine Dizon started acting at the age of three. Her screen name then was simply "Sunshine". Her mother was a producer then, and her mom would always bring her in her meetings. Her mother's co-producers were amazed and delighted by her personality; that's why they told her that she could be a child actress. The first movie that she did was "God’s Little Children".

At a young age, she has already worked with some of the icons in the local industry. She worked with Dina Bonnevie in "Kung Kasalanan Man" (1989); Fernando Poe Jr. in "Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban" and "Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko" where she got her first acting recognition as Best Child Actress from FAMAS.

In television, she became a regular in the longest-running gag show in the Philippines Bubble Gang. She also became part of "That's Entertainment" for six months. After which, VIVA signed her and cast her in "DATS", the show that replaced That's Entertainment.

From a child star, she then became a teen star. VIVA relaunched and cast her as one of the leads in the TV Series Anna Karenina with Antoinette Taus and Kim delos Santos. The three girls with their pairs Dingdong Dantes, Polo Ravales and Dino Guevara were the hottest young stars during the 90s and they were dubbed as the VIVA Teens Barkada. The group were also introduced as the new cast of TGIS (Thank God It's Sabado). She starred in teenybopper flicks which were box office hits like "Honey, My Love, So Sweet" (1999) and "Kiss Mo Ko" (1999).

In the 90's Sunshine Dizon launch as Viva's Sweetheart. Along with Antoinette Taus and Kim Delos Santos. Sunshine later on team up with Polo Ravales for their shows and movies. Including "Honey,My Love So Sweet" and "Kiss Mo Ko". The polo-shine loveteam gained so much popularity and won the best love team award in Guillermo Mendoza Awards.

In 1996 Viva collaborate with Gma Network to make a Sunday afternoon show entitled Annakarenina. This was top billed by Viva's sweethearts, Sunshine Dizon , Antoinette Taus and Kim Delos Santos. The said series runs for seven years. And mark as the longest drama series in Philippine television.

Meanwhile Sunshine's love team to Polo Ravales turns real. As they become official lovers in their Annakarenina days. Sunshine also reveals that "Polo is her longest relationship so far. After Polo, Sunshine becomes Cogie Domingo's girlfriend. As they work together in GMA's highly acclaimed soap Kung Mawawala Ka. Sunshine other past boyfriends are, Polo Ravales, Mico Sotto, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Frank Garcia, Cogie Domingo, Victor Neri and Jojo Manlongat.

Sunshine has no boyfriend right now. But then mention that "Hindi naman kailaingan may boyfriend para maging masaya".

Sunshine Dizon and Angelika dela Cruz In 2001 Soap Opera In 2001, GMA Network got her to star with Angelika dela Cruz in the prime time television drama "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin". But during the course of the series her character was killed. This was because she was given a solo soap, the critically acclaimed "Kung Mawawala Ka" where she was paired with Cogie Domingo. She proved her versatility as an actress when she tried comedy by being cast in "Masikip sa dibdib" (2004) and the TV sitcom "Daboy En Da Girl" (2002). Meanwhile she was also cast in drama flicks, her forte like "Mga Batang lansangan... ngayon" (2002), "Filipinas" (2003) and "Sabel" (2004). She also starred in the GMA mini-series "Umulan Man o Umaraw" and "Tuwing Kapiling Ka."

But the turning point of her career was when she was cast as Sang'gre Pirena in Encantadia saga (2005-2006). It was in this series that her acting prowess was recognized by critics. She even got two Best Actress Awards from ENPRESS (Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards) and Gawad Amerika and various nominations for Encantadia.

She continued showing her comic antics in the sitcom Bahay Mo Ba To? (2005). Her Encantadia stint was followed by Captain Barbell (2006) where she played a pivotal villain. She was later pulled out from the show to give way for her biggest break on Philippine television, she was chosen to be the title role in "Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang", a role which was once played by Superstar Nora Aunor. Nevertheless, she was able to pull it off and was critically acclaimed for her magnanimous portrayal of the ugly yet warmhearted movie fan. The show also topped the ratings chart which elevated her status into a serious actress and prime time queen. She was awarded Best Actress by PMPC Atar Awards for her portrayal in Bakekang.

This was followed by Impostora[4] (2007) where she plays a dual role. And now, La Vendetta[5] (2007), the first drama -crime-horror-thriller series in GMA. GMA Network recently signed her as an exclusive contract star. While her television career is on its peak, she still has to prove herself in the box office. She was cast in the GMA Films' movie Dagaw and Sundo which to be aired in 2009.

After taking 3 months break, Sunshine's back to work. She's the featured artist for October 2008 in Obra. A prime time drama anthology where she had to play different roles. As 2009 opens Sunshine started taping for All About Eve were she had to play a Bida-Kontrabida role as Erika Reyes.

Sunshine made a homecoming in SOP Rules last February. She also became a regular artist in Bubble Gang. And now assign as the replacement of Lyn Ching in Unang Hirit.

• During All About Eve press conference. Sunshine reveals that she is supposed to sign a recording contract with Viva Records. But it was jeopardize because of her ongoing contract in GMA Network. Sunshine exclaim! that it still possible, somewhere in the future.

• In November 2008, Robin Padilla first concluded in PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that Sunshine Dizon is set to play Ana in his newest primetime series Totoy Bato. Later on the management decided to move her and start her own show which is All About Eve. That will premier along with Totoy Bato. The role was eventually given to Regine Velasquez.

• Sunshine Dizon made a comeback after her three months break from acting, via Obra. But complications occurs for Sunshine ended up not able to do her last installment entitled "Sapi". Sunshine explained, that its because of her hectic taping days in Sundo, were she co starred Robin Padilla. The story then was still used for the next featured artist whom is Iza Calzado.

• Sunshine Dizon was supposed to play the role of Lily in GMA's Sine Novela Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan. Sunshine even did a pictorial and shoot some episodes for the show. But due to her unexpected illness, the management decided to drop her out of the cast. And choose Camille Prats as replacement for the role she left.

• On November 2009 GMA will finally release their 3rd horror movie namely Dagaw. The role of Sunshine Dizon was originally given to Assunta de Rossi.

• After La Vendetta. Sunshine reported proudly that she has an upcoming series entitled Angela Markado. But the project did'nt push through. And instead, parted her in Richard Gutierrez' telefantasya Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag. Were Sunshine's role was patterned to her hit Encantadia character Pirena. Sunshine is presented as Queen Ragona of Ambograw.

• When Sunshine Dizon, one of the lead stars of the series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin left the show, a big rumor occurred that Angelika was one of the reasons, why she left the show. Angelika dela Cruz denied the issue saying that Sunshine left the show, because she do not want to play an antagonist role.

• All this time Sunshine Dizon's legitimacy, is always an issue. Many people were questioning if she's a real child of her parents. Sunshine denied the rumors that she is adopted. And state that she knows that she's a real daughter of her parents. But somehow Sunshine admitted that the issue is still affecting her. Because of people name who's being involved.

• In 2001 Sunshine Dizon's character in Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin was killed off. Rumors spread that it was because of her heavy conflict to Angelika dela Cruz. Sunshine denied that it was because of Angelika. She says that its because, she doesn't want to play an antagonist role and she has an upcoming series which is Kung Mawawala Ka. After many years the controversy was opened again. Angelika state that's its because that time, they were still young and they don't think what their words can result into. But she's willing to work with Sunshine again.

• Controversy grows between Sunshine Dizon and Angel Locsin. Reported that during Mico Sotto and Sunshine's relationship, Angel is also Mico's girlfriend. After Sunshine's 18th birthday celebration, Sunshine got an information that Mico's absence to her debut is because of Angel Locsin. She desperately drives to Mico's house to confront Angel, that ended her into a car accident.

• After being depressed to her relationships, Sunshine gained so much weight. And decided to fly to America, to rest. As she arrives rumors spread, that she become pregnant to Cogie Domingo. Sunshine immediately denied the issue and says that, the report is so tiring to answer. Cause its no true.

• After her appearance in Kamandag. Sunshine is set to play Lily in Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan. Due to her unexpected illness the team drop her out, and choose Camille Prats as her replacement. Sunshine Dizon's fans became so disappointed and became mad to Camille. As they still want Sunshine to portray the role. Sunshine ended it, not to get mad to Camille. Cause she is a good choice.

• Also a controversy, When Sunshine Dizon is reportedly being dependent to drugs. Sunshine admit that she is dependent to some kinds of medicine. As cure to her back problem and severe migraine attacks. Sunshine decided to stop these medicines and sent herself to a hospital, to find a permanent cure on her illness. This problem also caused her 3 months break from showbiz, last 2008.

• Sunshine faced the issue that the reason of her very curvaceous body today, is because of technology. Sunshine admits that she underwent a liposuction, with the help of Dr.Manny Calayan. And she is very grateful to it.