If there's one word that best describes Dawn Zulueta, it is breathtaking.
Dawn has established herself as one of the best actors in show business because, in every project, she gives her heart and soul into her performance.
People remember her as the love team of former matinee idol, Richard Gomez. But Dawn is also known as an incredible actress both on TV and in movies.
She has also accepted another role that has changed her life forever, being an amazing wife to former Davao del Norte Second District representative Anton Lagdameo, Jr. and a doting mother to their two children.
Find out more about this showbiz superstar and some fun trivia about the one and only, Dawn Zulueta, in this gallery.
Dawn Zulueta is one of the highly-respected actresses in showbiz today. Her beauty and incredible talent made her a bankable TV and movie star.
The movie actress was born on March 4, 1969.
Dawn's real name is Marie Rachel Salman Taleon. She is the daughter of Jose Fazil Tahanlangit-Taleon and Maria Cleofe Soleta-Salman. She has a brother named George and two half-brothers named Jed and Josiah.
Did you know that Dawn is a Palestinian descendant. Her grandfather, George Anton Salman, is a Palestinian-Arab who came to the Philippines after WWII.
Dawn's appearance in a tooth paste commercial opened so many doors for her in showbiz. At the tender age of 14, she was already a talent model.
In 1986, Dawn appeared in her first movie, 'Nakagapos na Puso,' under Viva Films.
Check out her hairstyle back in the '80s
Fierce shot! Throwback photo during Dawn's modelling days.
Love her pixie cut look.
Who would forget the fever-pitch level of popularity reached by Dawn Zulueta's team-up with moreno hottie Richard Gomez. The two award-winning actors starred in the blockbuster hit movie ' Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit' in 1991.
Dawn is also a brilliant host. She once worked with Ariel Ureta in the defunct musical-variety show 'R.S.V.P.' in 1992.
Dawn won two awards in the 1992 FAMAS Awards--her impresive performances in 'Hihintayin Kita sa Langit' and 'Una Kang Naging Akin' got her Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards, respectively. She was also recognized as Best Actress for her role in 'Kung Mawawala Ka Pa' at the Metro Manila Film Festival in 1993.
Dawn tied the knot with former Davao del Norte representative and businessman Anton Lagdameo in December 27, 1997 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in New York.
Dawn and Anton were blessed with two kids named Jacobo and Ayisha.
In 2019, Dawn Zulueta made a comeback in the movie industry via 'Family History' with her leading man Michael V.
Marking their wedding anniversary, Dawn posted on Instagram, “Winter 1997: At a cocktail party in Manhattan just days before our wedding...You will forever be my always Happy 2️⃣3️⃣ to us,”
During her interview with Tatler Philippines in 2017, Dawn was asked what would her legacy be? She responded saying, “The best legacy I perhaps can leave behind would be my children. That I hopefully can continue raising them, imparting invaluable gifts that will serve them well.”