Marie Rachel Salman was born to Jose Fazil Taleon and Maria Cleofe Salman (whose father hailed from Bethlehem), in Mar 4 1969. She studied at the Karilagan in Magallanes and Assumption College for her elementary education, and Colegio de Santa Rosa for high school. She first appeared on television as a model for a toothpaste commercial, ...
Jose Fazil Taleon, Maria Cleofe Salman, Maria Cleofe Salman, Jose Fazil Taleon
Siblings
Jed Madela
Nominations
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress, PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actress, PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Travel Show Host
Movies
Love Me Tomorrow, The Love Affair, Hihintayin kita sa langit, The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?), Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara, Ang Nawawala, Una Kang Naging Akin, Catch Me, I'm in Love, Ikaw naman ang iiyak, Sigwa, Magkaibigan, Alyas Batman en Robin, Buhay ng buhay ko, Bakit May Kahapon Pa...
TV Shows
Walang Hanggan, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin, Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas, Forever in My Heart, Startalk, Lastikman, Okey Ka Fairy Ko!, GMA Supershow, Duyan, Mula sa Puso, Encantadia, You're My Home, The Price Is Right, All About You
Star Sign
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Fact
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She met her future husband in January 22, 1996 on his birthday.
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After unsuccessful attempts (and a miscarriage), they finally had a baby boy, Jacobo Antonio, in November 2005. They also have a daughter named Ayisha Madlen.
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A bookworm herself, reading much on oceanography and astrology, Dawn has joined a charity program, T.A.S.K. (Tulong Aral sa Kabataan) ("Educational Aid to Children"), which donates educational textbooks for needy children.
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The Lagdameo family owns two Labradors, three Shitzus and a cock-a-tiel (a bird of the parrot family).
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Dawn's father, Jose Fazil Taleon, comes from Iloilo. Her maternal grandfather, George Anton Salman, was a Palestinian Arab who came to Manila (in 1948) to escape World War II. Salman married a girl from Bulacan.
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Married Anton Lagdameo, a businessman from Davao, in Dec 27, 1997 in New York. They were supposed to marry on January of 1997, but Anton's father had just undergone a quadruple heart bypass so they decided to move the wedding date.
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The only person in Philippine movie history to ever bag two acting awards in a single ceremony from any awards night (Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in the 1991 FAMAS Awards).
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Kasalanan bang sambahin ka?
1990
Pangarap na ginto
1990
Daisy
Isang bala isang buhay
1989
Dolores
Hindi pahuhuli ng buhay
1989
Bakit iisa lamang ang puso?
1989
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
1989
Flora
Paano tatakasan ang bukas?
1988
One day, isang araw
1988
Okay ka, fairy ko!
1987
TV Series
Faye (1987)
Nakagapos na puso
1986
Meldy
Love Me Tomorrow
2016
Cristy
The Love Affair
2015
Trisha
She's Dating the Gangster
2014
Present Athena
Dyesebel
2014
TV Series
Lucia Reyes
Bukas na lang kita mamahalin
2013
TV Series
Zenaida Ramirez
Toda Max
2012
TV Series
SPO3 Emily Mapaginitan
Walang hanggan
2012
TV Series
Emilia Guidotti / Emily Cardenas / Emilia Guidote
What Isn't There
2012
Esme Bonifacio
Mula sa puso
2011
TV Series
Magdalena Trinidad
Catch Me... I'm in Love
2011
First Lady / Erick's Mom
Sigwa
2010
Dolly
Maalaala mo kaya
1991-2009
TV Series
Lina Simples / Malou
Magkaibigan
2008
Tere
Lastikman
2007
TV Series
Ruth Abelgas (2007)
Now and Forever
2006
TV Series
Adea
Encantadia: Pag-ibig hanggang wakas
2006
TV Series
Mine-a (2006)
Encantadia
2005
TV Series
Inang Reyna
Mine-a
Forever in My Heart
2004
TV Series
Stella Carbonell (2004)
Filipinas
2003
Gloria Filipinas
To Saudi with Love
1997
Ikaw naman ang iiyak
1996
Elaine Martinez
Salamat sa lotto
1996
Bakit may kahapon pa?
1996
Leah
Lahar
1996
Sheila
Itataya ko ang buhay ko
1996
Patayin sa sindak si Barbara
1995
Ruth
Startalk
1995
TV Series
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa
1995
Anabelle Huggins
Wanted: Perfect Father
1994
Lily
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story
1994
Dulce Lukban
Sana'y laging magkapiling
1994
Maria Makiling
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994
Maggie dela Riva
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)
1994
Cecilia Masagca
Chinatown 2: The Vigilantes
1994
Buhay ng buhay ko
1994
Kung mawawala ka pa
1993
Marisa
Paniwalaan mo
1993
Saan ka man naroroon
1993
Amanda
Ikaw pa lang ang minahal
1992
Adela's Mother
Hanggang may buhay
1992
Kristie
Apoy sa puso
1992
Iisa pa lamang
1992
Clara
Akin ang pangarap mo
1992
Hihintayin kita sa langit
1991
Carmina
Una kang naging akin
1991
Vanessa
Robin Good (Sugod ng sugod)
1991
Alyas Batman en Robin
1991
Angelique Legarda
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Saan ka man naroroon
1993
performer: "Ikakasal Ka Raw", "Parang Mulawin"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Pinoy Big Brother
2015
TV Series
Herself
Binibining Pilipinas Gold: The 2013 Pageant
2013
TV Special
Herself - Host
Gandang gabi Vice
2012-2013
TV Series
Herself / Herself - Guest
Sarah G Live
2012
TV Series
Herself
Diz Iz It!
2010
TV Series
Herself - Judge
Mel & Joey
2005
TV Series
Herself
All About You
2003
TV Series
Herself - Host
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2015
Special Award
FAMAS Awards
Iconic Movie Queen of Philippine Cinema
2008
Special Award
Star Awards for Movies
Celebriy Mom of the Night.
1995
Star Award
Star Awards for Movies
Actress of the Year
Buhay ng buhay ko (1994)
1994
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Actress
Kung mawawala ka pa (1993)
1993
Festival Prize
Metro Manila Film Festival
Best Actress
Kung mawawala ka pa (1993)
1992
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Actress
Hihintayin kita sa langit (1991)
1992
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Una kang naging akin (1991)
1992
FAP Award
FAP Awards, Philippines
Best Supporting Actress
Una kang naging akin (1991)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Actress
The Love Affair (2015)
2016
FAP Award
FAP Awards, Philippines
Best Actress
The Love Affair (2015)
2016
Star Award
Star Awards for Movies
Movie Actress of the Year
The Love Affair (2015)
2015
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Supporting Actress
She's Dating the Gangster (2014)
2013
Golden Screen Award
Golden Screen TV Awards, Philippines
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series
Walang hanggan (2012)
2011
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Actress
Sigwa (2010)
2011
Golden Screen Award
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)
Sigwa (2010)
2011
Star Award
Star Awards for Movies
Movie Actress of the Year
Sigwa (2010)
2009
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Actress
Magkaibigan (2008)
2009
Golden Screen Award
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines
Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama)
Magkaibigan (2008)
1997
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Bakit may kahapon pa? (1996)
1997
Gawad Urian Award
Gawad Urian Awards
Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres)
Bakit may kahapon pa? (1996)
1995
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Actress
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) (1994)
1995
YCC Award
Young Critics Circle, Philippines
Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role
Buhay ng buhay ko (1994)
1994
Gawad Urian Award
Gawad Urian Awards
Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres)
Saan ka man naroroon (1993)
1994
YCC Award
Young Critics Circle, Philippines
Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role
Kung mawawala ka pa (1993)
1993
FAMAS Award
FAMAS Awards
Best Actress
Iisa pa lamang (1992)
1993
Gawad Urian Award
Gawad Urian Awards
Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres)
Iisa pa lamang (1992)
1993
YCC Award
Young Critics Circle, Philippines
Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role
Iisa pa lamang (1992)
1992
Gawad Urian Award
Gawad Urian Awards
Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres)
Hihintayin kita sa langit (1991)
1991
Gawad Urian Award
Gawad Urian Awards
Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres)