Dolly de Leon

Dolly de Leon, a graduate of the BA Theater Arts program from the University of the Philippines - Diliman, is a Filipino film, television, and theater actress. She is best known for her roles in Verdict (2019), Historya ni Ha (2021), and Triangle of Sadness (2022)—of which she has received multiple nominations and won some awards for. Receiving widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her role as Abigail in Triangle of Sadness, de Leon became the first Filipino to receive a nomination in the BAFTAs and the Golden Globe Awards.

As part of her advocacy to give back to the community, she and her friends, Zena Bernardo, Judith Albano, and Jasmine Ong, started a social enterprise called Ladies Who Launch.

Contributions:

• First Filipino actor to be nominated at the BAFTAs and Golden Globe Awards.
• Social enterprise Ladies Who Launch, which has had initiatives such as Project Hulmahan—an art-driven mutual aid advocacy in support of livelihood, food security and disaster response, and community kitchens—inspired by the Maginhawa Community Pantry.

Awards:

• CinEuphoria Best Ensemble - International Competition for Triangle of Sadness, 2023
• Guldbagge Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Triangle of Sadness, 2023
• International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA) Best Supporting Actress (2023) for Triangle of Sadness, 2023
• Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (LAFCA Award) Best Supporting Performance for Triangle of Sadness, 2022
• FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress for Verdict, 2020