Dolly de Leon
Biography
Dolly Earnshaw de Leon is a Filipino film, television, and theatre actress born in Manila, Philippines. She is known primarily for her work in independent films and theatre. After studying theatre at the University of the Philippines Diliman, she began acting on stage with early performances in local productions of The Merchant of Venice, Waiting for Godot, Old Times, and Medea, followed by her film debut in Peque Gallaga's horror anthology Shake, R. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a FAMAS Award, a Guldbagge Award, and a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, alongside nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2023, British Vogue named her one of the 31 most famous stars in the world.
Career overview
Dolly Earnshaw de Leon is a Filipino film, television, and theatre actress born in Manila, Philippines. Known primarily for her work in independent films and theatre, she studied theatre at the University of the Philippines Diliman and began her acting career on stage. Her earliest stage performances include local productions of The Merchant of Venice, Waiting for Godot, Old Times, and Medea. She later made her film debut in Peque Gallaga's horror anthology Shake, R.
Throughout her career in film, television, and theatre, she has received numerous accolades and recognition. Her honors include a FAMAS Award, a Guldbagge Award, and a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, alongside nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2023, British Vogue named her one of the 31 most famous stars in the world. With a substantial body of work spanning multiple mediums, she continues to be recognized internationally and locally for her acting performances.
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- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026) as Detective Sofia Gonzalez
- Forgotten Island (2026) as Lola Fatima (voice)
- As the Hydra Devours History (2026) as Bea Consuelo
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) as Lo/Li
- Lavender Fields (2024) as Mrs. Catalan
- Jackpot! (2024) as Grandma Tala
- Ghostlight (2024) as Rita
- Ghostlight (2024) Executive Producer
- Between the Temples (2024) as Judith Gottlieb
- Salome (2024) as Christine
- Dirty Linen (2023) as Olivia de Mesa-Salvacion
- Nothing Like Paris (2023) as Tita Fely
- Nothing Like Paris (2023) Second Assistant Director
- Begin in the Middle (2023)
- Kitty K7 (2023) as Hana's Mother
- Keys to the Heart (2023) as Sylvia
- The Cradle of the Brave (2023)
- A Very Good Girl (2023) as Molly Suzara
- The Missing (2023) as Rosalinda
- Triangle of Sadness (2022) as Abigail
- Lulu (2022)
- The Tigers of Infanta (2022) as Tiya Belya
- #DoYouThinkIAmSexy? (2022) as Prof. Angela Allado
- On the Job: The Missing 8 (2022) as Inday Arcega
- Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) as Agnes
- He's Into Her (2021) as Mrs. Catalan
- The Kangks Show (2021) as Mrs. Daks Chaser
- History of Ha (2021) as Dahlia
- 7 Days Of Hell (2021) as Lourdes
- Midnight in a Perfect World (2020) as Ella
- Billie & Emma (2019) as Sister Mary
- Follow (2019) as Receptionist
- The Woman in the Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (Movie Cut) (2019) as Rizalista
- Cuddle Weather (2019) as Rosie
- Jhon en Martian (2019) as 223's Lola
- The Woman in the Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken (2019) as Rizalist
- The Halt (2019) as Education Minister
- Verdict (2019) as Elsa
- The Manila Lover (2019) as Business Woman
- Folklore (2018) as Lourdes
- Heaven's Waiting (2018) as Mayor Susan
- Judgement (2018)
- Gasping for Air (2016) as Angie
- If You Leave (2016)
- Trophy Wife (2014) as Clerk of Court
- Diary ng Panget (2014) as Doctor
- Aswang (2011) as Daniel's Mom
- Anatomiya Ng Korupsiyon (2011) as May
- Senior Year (2010) as Bunda's Mother
- Made in Hollywood (2005) as Self
- Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991) as Dormmate (segment "Nanay")
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- The Chaperones
- The Heidi Fleiss Story as Madam Alex