Francine Diaz

Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz (born January 27, 2004) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for her role as Cassie Mondragon in the TV series Kadenang Ginto.



Early life
Francine Diaz was born on January 27, 2004 in Cavite, Philippines. She is the daughter of JM Diaz and has six siblings. She is the third child. She spent her childhood in poverty, not even having enough money to afford food or shampoo. At the age of 10, she as scouted by a talent scout and became the primary breadwinner of her family.

Diaz attended Ateneo de Manila.

Career
Francine Diaz took minor roles on television and portrayed younger roles of characters in television series. In 2018, Francine was cast as the protagonist Cassie Mondragon in the lead role in ABS-CBN's top-rated afternoon television series Kadenang Ginto. Her first notable television role was as Tintín Alcantera on the series The Greatest Love.

In 2019, Diaz received three awards, the Best Daytime Drama Series award at the Golden Laurel Media Awards, the Best Daytime Drama Series award at the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television, and the Best Daytime Drama Series award the 5th Alta Media Icon Awards.