Alice Dixson says splitup left her depressed
Alice Dixson
Actress Alice Dixson admitted that she fell into depression soon after breaking up with her husband of 13 years, businessman Ronnie Miranda, whom she married in Canada. The TV5 talent rued that she lost not just a partner, but also a friend.
“I had never been with anyone that long. Maybe in the future we will be friends again,” Alice told a small group of reporters at TV5’s recent road show in Baguio City. “For months, I was depressed and didn’t go out much.”
Alice filed for divorce in Vancouver in late 2012, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The divorce was granted last year.
Throughout that trying period, Alice said, work became her “therapy.” “I kept busy and exercised a lot,” she related. “I fed myself with positive quotes. I was lucky to be surrounded by people who loved me.”
She doesn’t cry as much now—except when she watches sad movies, Alice said. “I’m strong, but also emotional.”
While she has started dating again, Alice isn’t keen on being with someone from show biz. “I’m particular about privacy,” she explained.
Not a cougar
At 44, Alice remains one of the sexiest women in show biz.
Younger men still find her attractive, but Alice said she was wary of dating anyone half her age. “If he’s mature enough, [I’ll give it a chance]. But the youngest I would date should be about eight years my junior,” she said. “I want a long-lasting relationship.”
Alice, who is in the cast of the comedy series “Confessions of a Torpe,” said she was happy with the Kapatid network.
“TV5 gave me the break when I returned to the country in 2011,” she pointed out. “I know I made the right decision.”
She’s not closing her door on other networks, though. “Artists go where the right projects are,” Alice said. “TV5 is very flexible with me; I’m allowed to do guestings in other networks if my schedule and contract allow.”
Comic cast
In “Confessions,” Alice acts with a cast that’s adept in comedy—Ogie Alcasid, Gelli de Belen, Bayani Agbayani and Wendell Ramos. She once starred in the sitcom “Okay Ka, Fairy Ko” but, she noted, there’s more comedy in “Confessions.”
“I get more opportunities for interaction in the skits,” Alice said. “At first, working with Ogie and the gang was very intimidating, but now I have fun. It’s fascinating how their humor comes out even when they’re not trying. It’s been a learning experience for me so far.”
Alice doesn’t have a manager, and nor does she need one. She is used to negotiating contracts, having worked as a licensed realtor in Canada. “I’m outspoken,” she admitted. “A lot of artists are too shy to represent themselves…and to discuss talent fees and cut-off time. But I’m professional and straightforward…they can also talk to me straight.”
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