Dolly de Leon has always fought for the right of small, no-name actors; now, with a Golden Globe nomination, her name carries even more weight as she advocates for the underdog
She astonished the country with her Golden Globes and Los Angeles Film Critics Association nod in 2022. Dolly de Leon was not quite the household name before this, having reprised obscure characters in the past, albeit brilliantly. While she lost out on her Best Supporting Actress bid at the Golden Globes, De Leon has surely skyrocketed to the realm of Who’s Who in cinema heaven, using her new-found voice for the greater good.
Tatler arrived an hour and a half early at the home of De Leon in Cubao to collect her for the cover shoot. Our appointment was at noon but thought the Manila traffic would be unforgiving. With the attention lavished on her, we harboured an initial fear that a diva would meet us. This was, however, doused instantly when De Leon showed up with a warm smile, a “good morning”, and “I’m so sorry I made you wait”.
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