Francine Carrel Saenz Diaz (; born January 27, 2004) 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).
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.
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.
In 2022, she appeared as the yearly cover girl of Metro magazine, modeling fashion designer Michael Leyva's creations, Preview Ph, Candy Mag - as their First Digital Cover Girl of the Year, Stylish Magazine, Mega Magazine, and Village Pipol Magazine. Diaz starred in the web series Bola-Bola in the episode, "Cook. Feed. Love. Repeat", with Akira Morishita, KD Estrada, and Ashton Salvador. 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. The loveteam called FranSeth were formed and both of them starred in the 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.
"Di Man Ngayon" (with The Gold Squad) | PJ Endrinal | |
"Muli" (with Seth Fedelin & Ace Banzuelo) | Ace Banzuelo | Sony Music Philippines |
Faye | ||
The Greatest Love | young Gloria Guerrerro / Tintin Alcantara |
Letlet | |
Anita's daughter | |
young Eleonita | |
young Love | |
Dok Ricky, Pedia | young Female Student |
Jade Tesoro | |
Click, Like, Share: Cancelled | Karen Villagracia |
Fractured | Sally Nicolas |
1st VP Choice Awards | Love Team of the Year (with Kyle Echarri) | |||
Anak TV Awards | Makabata Stars | |||
Love Team of the Year (with Kyle Echarri) | ||||
6th RAWR Awards | ||||
51st Box Office Entertainment Award | Most Promising Female Star For Television | Kadenang Ginto | ||
Edukcircle Awards | Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year | |||
4th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Filipino Film | Tenement 66 | ||
6th PUSH Awards | Popular Love Team of the Year (with Kyle Echarri) | |||
3rd Gawad Balisong | Outstanding Filipino Gamechangers of 2022 | |||
Gawad Pilipino | Outstanding Female Actress on Television of the Year | |||
Gawad Parangal Awards - 12th KAKAMMPI OFW | Love Team of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) | |||
Anak TV Award 2023 | Makabata Stars - Female Television Category | |||
Net Makabata Stars - Female Online Category | ||||
4th Asian Business Excellence Award 2023 | Outstanding Young Actress | |||
TikTok Awards PH 2023 | Celebrity Creator of the Year | |||
4th VP Choice Awards | VP Cover of the Year | |||
Love Team of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) | ||||
Asia's Royalty Awards | Most Admirable and Popular Female Actress of the Year | |||
Anak TV Awards | Net Makabata Stars 2024 | |||
Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | My Future You | ||
Breakthrough Performance | ||||
37th PMPC Star Awards for Television | German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year (with Seth Fedelin) | Dirty Linen | ||
Preview Magazine | 50 Most Influential for 2022 ! Scope="row" | 2022 | ||
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