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Dawn Zulueta is a proud mom to 'ballet dancer' daughter Ayisha Madlen

By Abbygael Hilario
Published October 8, 2022 9:51 AM PHT

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Dawn Zulueta took to Instagram to proudly share her daughter Ayisha Madlen's new ballet achievement.

Award-winning actress Dawn Zulueta posted on Instagram a series of photos and videos of her daughter Ayisha Madlen's performance at the Youth Grand Prix Philippines 2022 on Thursday, October 6.

Dawn proudly shared that her daughter made it to the Top 12 of the Junior Classical Division of the ballet competition.

According to the actress, Ayisha's hard work really paid off.

"Congratulations, my Ayisha Madlen, for making it to the Top 12 Junior Classical Ballet division in last weekend's Youth Grand Prix 2022 (YGP) @yagpphilippines @yagp

For a first-timer dipping her toes on the stage of classical & contemporary dance competitions that included the Asian Grand Prix (AGP) have to say I am so proud of my daughter's achievement@ She worked long hours, trained hard almost daily for the past 2 months, without neglecting her academics. Real passion & fortitude!" she wrote.

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Meanwhile, Dawn also expressed her gratitude to Ayisha's mentors who made her daughter's dream possible.

"I wish to thank all her teachers, for it took a whole village to help Ayisha grow & soar high! I am deeply grateful to @steps.ph and teacher @sofiazelizalde, for their mentorship & dedication to support all their talented students; Ayisha's teachers Gabbie, teacher Pam, teacher Jeff, and teacher Jun, for their love & painstaking guidance that launched her to heights as a young dancer Biggest Congratulations go to all of you!

Ayisha started ballet lessons at the tender age of 3 with my teacher @perrysevidal @perrysevidalballet.. Oh, how you planted that seed of diligence & desire in her. I am forever thankful to you, too, teacher Perry. Cheers to all! Here's to unceasing inspiration and to reaching all your aspirations!" she continued in her caption.

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Aside from being a great actress, Dawn Zulueta also loves ballet dancing just like her 13-year-old daughter.

CHECK OUT DAWN ZULUETA'S STUNNING THROWBACK PHOTOS IN THIS GALLERY.