Dawn Zulueta
ActingAbout Dawn Zulueta
Marie Rachel Salman Taleon (born March 4, 1969) is a Filipino film-television actress, host and commercial model. Zulueta holds the distinction of winning both the Filipino Academy of Movies Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) awards for Best Lead Actress (Hihintayin Kita sa Langit) and Best Supporting Actress (Una Kang Naging Akin) in 1991. She also bagged the Supporting Actress of the Year in the Film Academy of the Philippines for Una Kang Naging Akin. She was also declared by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Entertainment Award as the Box Office Queen of 1994 for starring in that year's highest-grossing film: The Maggie Dela Riva Story...God Why Me? Her other Best Actress honors include the 1993 Metro Manila Film Festival for Kung Mawawala Ka Pa; 1993 FAMAS for Kung Mawawala Ka Pa; and 1994 Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Movies for Buhay ng Buhay Ko. Further, she has received multiple nominations (for both lead and supporting roles) from the prestigious Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) Gawad Urian. In 1996, Zulueta starred with 90's rising star and former child star Sheryl Cruz and 1994 Beauty Queen Charlene Gonzales in the hit Drama-Vengeance film Ikaw Naman Ang Iiyak for Viva Films as a lead role as Elaine which became a career booster as a lead actress. In 1996, Zulueta was cited in a Manila Times article as the 10th Best Filipino Actress from 1970 to 1996. In addition, a 1999 Manila Standard article named her as one of the Top 10 Actresses of the 1990s. In 2010, Zulueta took the lead role in a stage musicale, A Little Night Music.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dawn Zulueta reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 43 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dawn Zulueta's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dawn Zulueta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bondying: The Little Big Boy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dawn Zulueta Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dawn Zulueta's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dawn Zulueta.
Dawn Zulueta - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dawn Zulueta?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dawn Zulueta is "Bondying: The Little Big Boy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dawn Zulueta acted in?
Dawn Zulueta has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dawn Zulueta?
Other notable films include "I Will Wait for You in Heaven", "Kung Mawawala Ka Pa", and "Wherever You Are".