Dolly de Leon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.6155

Gender

Female

Birthday

13-Apr-1969

Age

(57 years old)

Place of Birth

Manila, Philippines

Also Known As
  • Dolly Earnshaw de Leon

Dolly de Leon

Biography

Dolly Earnshaw de Leon (born April 12, 1969) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her work in independent films and theatre, she has received numerous accolades, including a FAMAS Award, a Guldbagge Award, and a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, in addition to nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award. British Vogue named her one of the 31 most famous stars in the world in 2023. After studying theatre at the University of the Philippines Diliman, De Leon began acting on stage. Her earliest performances include local productions of The Merchant of Venice, Waiting for Godot, Old Times, and Medea. She made her film debut in Peque Gallaga's horror anthology Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991) and was cast in small and uncredited roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s. De Leon made brief appearances in films and guest-starred on television shows. Her breakthrough came in the crime drama Verdict (2019), for which she won a FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2021, she portrayed an ageing sex worker in Lav Diaz's period drama History of Ha to positive reviews. She followed it with more assertive parts in Erik Matti's HBO television projects On the Job and Folklore. De Leon achieved international recognition and acclaim for her performance as a toilet cleaner on a luxury yacht in Ruben Östlund's satirical black comedy Triangle of Sadness (2022), winning the Guldbagge Award and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Performance. She received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first Filipino to be nominated in any category. De Leon has since starred in the adult animated drama The Missing (2023)—for which she won a Cinemalaya Award for Best Supporting Actress—and the 2024 comedy dramas Between the Temples and Ghostlight. She is the co-founder of Ladies Who Launch, a social services group which supports disadvantaged communities. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dolly de Leon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut) Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut) (2019) Character: Rizalista
Actress Eugene Domingo plays a fictionalized version of herself as an actress who really wants to be a director. Unfortunately, she encounters the most enormous stumbling block of all: her ego.
If You Leave If You Leave (2016) Character: N/A
Two amateur ghost hunters are hired to surveil an alleged haunted house. Nothing much happens. But just because you can’t see the patterns of strangeness, it doesn’t mean they aren’t there.
Anatomiya Ng Korupsiyon Anatomiya Ng Korupsiyon (2011) Character: May
A group of government workers: their happy-go-lucky circumstance, failed responsibilities, and reckless work ethic. It delves into the world of a government agency where non-stop discussion of intrigues and personal frailties is the order of the day.
Judgement Judgement (2018) Character: N/A
Joy, a mother of a 4 year-old girl, finally decides to file a case under domestic violence against her abusive husband, Dante.
The Manila Lover The Manila Lover (2019) Character: Business Woman
During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.
Salome Salome (2024) Character: Christine
A 19th century woman named Salome, whose identity has been shrouded in myth and legend, becomes the center of a cult that has polarized a community. Like a jigsaw puzzle, a town pieces together myth, memory and aspirations to know the woman that has captured everyone’s imagination.
Aswang Aswang (2011) Character: Daniel's Mom
In this movie, the abuwak race is being threatened by extinction. The only way they can grow in numbers again is through the rare ability that only the soon-to-be queen of the abuwaks, Hasmin (Lovi Poe) possesses.
7 Days Of Hell 7 Days Of Hell (2021) Character: Lourdes
A righteous policewoman who believes in justice finds herself in a difficult position when her son becomes a victim of black magic.
#DoYouThinkIAmSexy? #DoYouThinkIAmSexy? (2022) Character: Prof. Angela Allado
Charlize supports her studies by creating sexy content. She learns that her top subscriber, Trystan, is her professor. As he takes advantage of her to pass the subject, she plans a painful revenge to get even with him.
Iti Mapukpukaw Iti Mapukpukaw (2023) Character: Rosalinda
When an alien comes back to take him, a mouthless young man's life twists and turns as his memories untangle.
Ghostlight Ghostlight (2024) Character: Rita
When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet alongside his estranged teenage daughter, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life.
Trophy Wife Trophy Wife (2014) Character: Clerk of Court
A woman falls in love with a man, but is wronged by him and his brother. She then tries to exact revenge on him, his brother and his new lover.
Midnight in a Perfect World Midnight in a Perfect World (2020) Character: Ella
In the near future, Manila is an almost-utopian city, but they still believe in ghost stories. Nobody survives the mysterious blackouts that happen in random parts of the city after midnight. Nobody believes the horrors in its darkness are even real. Four friends are about to find out that you don’t need to believe, for it to come for you.
Billie & Emma Billie & Emma (2019) Character: Sister Mary
Billie, a teenage rock star, moves to the province and meets Emma, a model and almost the perfect example of a good daughter. Together, they go through the experience of first love.
Jackpot! Jackpot! (2024) Character: Grandma Tala
In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
Keys to the Heart Keys to the Heart (2023) Character: Sylvia
Troubled and alone, a boxer moves in with his long-lost mother and autistic pianist brother — but must fit in with a family he hasn't known for years.
Between the Temples Between the Temples (2024) Character: Judith Gottlieb
A grief-stricken cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student. The two forlorn souls develop a special connection.
Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan (2026) Character: Bea Consuelo
Four Filipinos confront the slow erasure of memory and truth in a country devoured by disinformation.
Hintayan ng Langit Hintayan ng Langit (2018) Character: Mayor Susan
Lisang’s soul is trapped in purgatory due to her bad behavior. Once again, her name is picked and reconsidered. Will she be able to make it this time?
1-2-3 1-2-3 (2016) Character: Angie
When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts.
Forgotten Island Forgotten Island (2026) Character: (voice)
Jo and Raissa find themselves stranded in the mystical world of the forgotten island of Nakali. They discover that their only way home might come at the expense of a lifetime of shared memories.
Cuddle Weather Cuddle Weather (2019) Character: Rosie
After realizing that prostitutes are not entitled to the best part of love making, two sex workers form a screwy relationship as "cuddle partners" only to realize that they want something more.
On the Job: The Missing 8 On the Job: The Missing 8 (2022) Character: Inday Arcega
Inspired by true events, the film chronicles the story of Sisoy Salas, a corrupt journalist seeking justice for his colleagues, and convict Roman Rubio, a hired gun who is regularly brought out of prison to perform assassinations.
Ang Hupa Ang Hupa (2019) Character: Education Minister
Madmen control Manila in 2034 after massive volcanic eruptions have plunged Southeast Asia into darkness.
A Very Good Girl A Very Good Girl (2023) Character: Molly Suzara
After a heartless firing triggers a chain of unfortunate events, Philo plots a meticulous revenge against retail mogul, Mother Molly, aiming to dismantle her empire and seize the ultimate payback. This time, there is no mercy.
Kitty K7 Kitty K7 (2023) Character: Hana's Mother
After her boyfriend breaks up with her, Hana, an underpaid graphic artist, reinvents herself as Kitty K-7, the newest camgirl of the alter world.
Sunod Sunod (2019) Character: Receptionist
A woman is desperate to find the cure to her daughter's illness. She takes a job at a call center, only to be haunted by the ghost in it.
Senior Year Senior Year (2010) Character: Bunda's Mother
A high school movie featuring a mix of real students and professional actors that deals with the experience of finding one's identity.
Ang Duyan ng Magiting Ang Duyan ng Magiting (2023) Character: N/A
A collection of interwoven stories about life and violence in the Philippines, following a college professor, a university chancellor, a social worker, a police chief, two students, two mothers, and a lawyer.
Walang KaParis Walang KaParis (2023) Character: Tita Fely
Jojo, a Filipino artist in Paris who has had many lovers, but constantly finds himself desperate to fill the chasm in his life occupied by the mysterious muse of his paintings. For years, his heart is held captive by a woman with no name and no history. Like a compass, Jojo looks for her in every girl he meets, hoping she will be “the one.” One day, a woman named Marie, walks up to Jojo and claims to be the subject of his paintings.
Triangle of Sadness Triangle of Sadness (2022) Character: Abigail
A celebrity model couple are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged, alcoholic captain. What first appears Instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island in a struggle of hierarchy.
Historya ni Ha Historya ni Ha (2021) Character: Dahlia
Puppeteer Hernando Alamada returns home, experiencing a bitter transition in the aftermath of the unexpected death of Philippine president Ramon Magsaysay. Communicating only using his puppet, he goes on a journey with a nun, a sex worker and a teenage boy to a remote island where gold has been discovered.
Verdict Verdict (2019) Character: Elsa
Abused and battered wife, Joy, stands up for justice against her alcoholic husband, Dante, in a turmoil process of the justice system.
Shake, Rattle & Roll III Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991) Character: Dormmate (segment "Nanay")
In three tales of extreme horror, a young couple hires a mysterious nanny for their baby; a young woman discovers that her sister has been dead and been made alive again; and a student unwittingly brings home from a beach field trip the egg of an alien monster.
Diary ng Panget Diary ng Panget (2014) Character: Doctor
A young woman takes a job as a personal maid for a rich young man. The pair do not get along, but soon due to their classmates' games of love, their relationship grows more complicated than before.



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