Dolly de Leon

Dolly Earnshaw de Leon[1] (born April 12, 1969)[2] is a Filipino film, television, and theater actress. She is best known for her roles in the films Verdict, which earned her FAMAS Best Supporting Actress, and Historya ni Ha, and gained international recognition for the Palme d'Or-winning Triangle of Sadness.[3] For her performance in Triangle of Sadness, she became the first Filipino actor to be nominated for the BAFTAs and Golden Globe Awards.[4]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Earnshaw and the surname or paternal family name is de Leon.

Dolly de Leon
De Leon in 2023
Born
Dolly Earnshaw de Leon

(1969-04-12) April 12, 1969
Manila, Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (BA)
OccupationActress
Years active1991–present
Children4

In May 2022, de Leon signed with U.S.-based artist agency Fusion Entertainment.[5] A FAMAS Award and LA Film Critics Award winner, de Leon has an extensive stage experience and a BA in theater arts from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She is also a trained actress who has been in more than 30 stage productions and won numerous awards for her performances.[6] In 2023, British Vogue listed de Leon among "30 of the world's most famous stars".[7][8]

In 2023, de Leon was invited to be a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[9]

Early life and career

Dolly de Leon was born and raised in Manila by parents with roots from Ilocos and the Visayas. She attended the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she was mentored by the late National Artist for Theater Tony Mabesa, and finished with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts in 1995. She then started acting for soap operas, then moved to film. Her first film credit was in Shake, Rattle, and Roll III in 1991. In an interview with Variety, de Leon described theater as her "first love".[3][10][11]

For decades, de Leon has played a number of parts, mostly bit roles, in the Philippines. De Leon has also worked with noted Filipino directors, including Lav Diaz, Erik Matti, and Antoinette Jadaone.[11]

In 2018, she auditioned without an agent and got the part for a role in the international film Triangle of Sadness, written and directed by Ruben Östlund. The film screened at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d'Or. Her role, which Variety described as "scene-stealing", is widely considered as her breakout role, locally and internationally, described by Deadline as "long-overdue". de Leon consequently signed with Fusion Entertainment for management across all areas, as well as with Gersh.[12][13][14]

Her performance in Triangle of Sadness earned her critical acclaim, winning the Los Angeles Film Critics Association award for best supporting performer, the first actor to receive the award along with Ke Huy Quan, and a runner-up for best supporting actress at the National Film Society of Film Critics. She also became the first Filipino actor to be nominated at the BAFTAs and Golden Globe Awards after receiving nominations for best supporting actress.[4]

Selected filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes Director(s)
2011 Aswang Daniel's mother Jerrold Tarog
2018 Hintayan ng Langit
(English: Heaven's Waiting)		 Mayor Susan Dan Villegas
Billie and Emma Sister Mary Samantha Lee
2019 The Halt Education Minister Lav Diaz
Cuddle Weather Rosie Rod Marmol
Sunod Receptionist Carlo Ledesma
Verdict Elsa Raymund Ribay Gutierrez
2020 Midnight in a Perfect World Ella Dodo Dayao
2021 History of Ha Dahlia Lav Diaz
2022 Kitty K7 Hana's mother Joy Aquino
Triangle of Sadness Abigail Ruben Östlund
2023 Ang Duyan ng Magiting (English: The Cradle of the Brave) Jill Sebastian Dustin Celestino
Iti Mapukpukaw (English: The Missing) Rosalinda Carl Joseph E. Papa
A Very Good Girl Molly Suzara Petersen Vargas
Keys to the Heart Filming Kerwin Go
TBA Grand Death Lotto TBA Filming Paul Feig
Between the Temples TBA Nathan Silver
Television
Year Title Role Notes Director(s)
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Principal Paz Credited as Dolly Gutierrez Theodore Boborol
2014 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Felisa San Jose Guest cast Andoy Ranay
2018 Since I Found You Dr. Yambao Antoinette Jadaone
Asintado Atty. Agnes Villonco Lino Cayetano
2019 Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3:
The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken		 Rizalista Leader 1 episode Chris Martinez
Hiwaga ng Kambat
(English: Mystery of the Twin Bat)		 Virgie 1 episode (uncredited) Jerome Chavez Pobocan
Onat Diaz
Call Me Tita Dr. Pacis 1 episode Andoy Ranay
2020 Unconditional Pyschologist 10 episodes Ivan Andrew Payawal
Dwein Baltazar
2020–2021 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Amy's mother 2 episodes (uncredited) Mark Sicat dela Cruz
2021 Init sa Magdamag Perla Guest Cast Ian Loreños
Raymund Ocampo
Folklore Lourdes Episode 10 (Season 2) Erik Matti
On the Job Inday Arcega 1 episode Erik Matti
Michiko Yamamoto
The Kangks Show Mrs. Daks Chaser Episode 1 Antoinette Jadaone
2023 Dirty Linen Oliva de Mesa-Salvacion Guest cast Onat Diaz
Andoy Ranay
Simula sa Gitna Supporting role Antoinette Jadaone

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2017 Philstage Gawad Buhay Outstanding Ensemble Performance Tribes Won [15]
2020 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress Verdict Won [16]
Luna Awards Nominated [16]
2022 Gawad Urian Awards History of Ha Nominated [16]
Greater Western New York Film Critics Association Triangle of Sadness Nominated [17]
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Supporting Performer (shared with Ke Huy Quan) Won [18]
Middleburg Film Festival Breakthrough Performance Award Awarded [19]
Online Association of Female Film Critics Best Supporting Actress Nominated [20]
UK Film Critics Association Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated [21]
2023 Guldbagge Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Won [22]
North Dakota Film Society Best Supporting Actress Won [23]
National Society of Film Critics Best Supporting Actress Runner-up [24]
British Academy Film Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated [25]
Columbus Film Critics Association Best Supporting Performance Nominated [26]
DiscussingFilm Critic Awards Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated [27]
Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Dorian Awards Supporting Film Performance of the Year Nominated [28]
Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture Nominated [29]
International Cinephile Society Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [30]
Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Nominated [31]
London Film Critics' Circle Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated [32]
Online Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actress Nominated [33]
Portland Critics Association Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated [34]
San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actress Nominated [35]
Satellite Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [36]
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actress Nominated [37]
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Iti Mapukpukaw Won [38]

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