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Marlene Daudén
Filipina actress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marlene Daudén (born November 9, 1937) is a Filipino actress. Known for her performances in drama, particularly with themes of infidelity triangle, she was one of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and one of the leading dramatic actresses of the period. She has appeared in 75 motion pictures throughout her career spanning nearly two decades. Her accolades include five FAMAS Awards and a Manila Film Festival Award.
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Early life and background
Born to a Spanish-Irish father and a Spanish-Filipino mother, Dauden grew up in a Spanish-speaking household.[1][2] In 1956, she finished as a finalist in the competition Goldwin Girl of the Philippines.[3]
1957-1971: Breakthrough and stardom
In 1957, Dauden, who just graduated from high school at St. Scholastica's College, was discovered by film producer Jose Roxas Perez and was then launched in the romantic drama Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak. A stranger to the Filipino language, Dauden had to learn how to speak the language and ask assistance from her co-stars early in her career as she only spoke English at school and Spanish at home. Later that year, she was cast in a secondary role in Gabi at Araw. The following year, Dauden appeared in ten film productions. Among them, she received two nominations for the FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Talipandas and Anino ng Bathala, winning one for the latter. In 1959, she appeared in five productions under Sampaguita Pictures. Dauden starred as the titular role in the live adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Rosa Rossini. She received her second FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the action drama Kamandag.
1972-1978: Final projects and retirement
In 1972, Dauden starred in the romantic drama Babae... Ikaw ang Dahilan! with Amalia Fuentes and Eddie Rodriguez. The film was an official entry to the 7th Manila Film Festival, where she was named Best Actress. Later that year, Dauden and her family decided to permanently migrate to San Francisco, California, which was also the time when then President Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under martial law. Her next film role was in the drama Siya’y Umalis, Siya’y Dumating, which was an official entry to the first ever Metro Manila Film Festival in 1975. After years of absence, she appeared in her final film project Kung Kaya Mo Kaya Ko Rin in 1978, where she starred with Christopher de Leon and Eddie Garcia.
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Public image and reception
Nestor Torre of Entertainment Inquirer described Dauden as an "orchidaceous beauty... reminiscent of Sophia Loren and other Italian screen beauties".[5] On a research conducted by SunStar writer Mila Espina, she named her one of the most beautiful faces in the Philippines, based on survey results.[6]
Dauden is often regarded by numerous critics as one of the greatest Filipino actresses in Philippine cinema.[7] She was the first Filipino actress to achieve five competitive FAMAS Awards.[8] John Ryann Gallego of the SunStar described her, including Carmen Rosales and Lolita Rodriguez, as a "natural and versatile" actress.[9] Dauden, together with frequent collaborators Lolita Rodriguez and Eddie Rodriguez, are credited for popularizing the love triangle drama in Philippine cinema, following the reception of the romantic drama Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang.[10] Writing for Manila Bulletin, Jojo Panaligan described the trio as "the precursor of today’s infidelity triangles."[11]
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