The opportunity to cause all hell to break loose on the character played by Philippine cinema’s “Box Office Queen” Kathryn Bernardo was all it took to get award-winning actor Dolly de Leon on board for the Filipino dark comedy film “A Very Good Girl.”
The powerful and controlling nature of her character, Molly Suzara, along with the challenge of not having a complete script for the role, presented a unique and exciting challenge for de Leon.
“They told me that my character was going to be this controlling and overbearing woman who would cause so much stress and tension for Kath’s character. That was it for me,” de Leon tells NextShark, adding, “I like a really good challenge. When I heard about it initially, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. Usually my experiences when a character or a project isn’t easy, that is where I really thrive.”
In 2022, de Leon made history with her performance in Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness” as a cleaning lady-turned-leader, landing five best supporting actress awards from various international award-giving bodies. De Leon’s monumental performance led her to become the first Filipino actor to receive nominations in the history of the Golden Globe Awards and the British Academy Film Awards.
After reaching international fame, the 54-year-old actress continues flexing her acting prowess in the Philippine film industry along with Bernardo, the nation’s beloved and omnipresent actor.
Bernardo, who recently earned an Outstanding Asian Star award at the 2023 Seoul International Drama Awards last month, was equally as excited to test herself and break away from the usual romantic comedy movies and shows she is known for in the Philippines. The 27-year-old actress saw “A Very Good Girl” as a good transition from her previous movie, “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” which centered around a struggling overseas Filipino worker pursuing her dreams while in a romantic relationship. In her new project,…
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