Marlene Daudén

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.

Marlene Daudén
Born	Marlene Dauden (1937-11-09) November 9, 1937 (age 87)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1957–1972, 1975, 1978
Spouse	Ernesto Hernaez
Children	3

Life and career

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.

In 1967, Dauden was named Miss Philippine Movies.^[4][3]

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.

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]

Acting credits

Film

Marlene Dauden's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref(s).
1957	Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak			[12]
	Gabi at Araw			[13]
1958	Kundiman ng Puso			[14]
	Pulot Gata			[15]
	Anino ni Bathala	Sylvia		[16]
	Silveria: Ang Kabayong Daldalera	Loisa		[15]
	Mapait na Lihim			[17]
	Berdaderong Ginto
	Alaalang Banal
	Talipandas
	Dewey Boulevard			[15]
	Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang	Prinsesa Lucinda	Segment: "Ang Mahiwagang Kuba"	[15]
1959	Pitong Pagsisisi
	Rosa Rossini	Rosa Rossini
	Kamandag
	Isinumpa			[15]
	Ipinagbili Kami ng aming Tatay			[15]
1960	Berdugo
	Kuwintas ng Alaala
	Pagpatak ng Ulan
	Ipagdarasal Kita
	Gumuhong Bantayog
	Siete Amores		Segment: "Bicol Story"	[15]
1961	Karugtong ng Kahapon			[18]
1962	The Big Broadcast			[15]
	Hiram na Kamay
	Magbayad ang May Utang
1963	Sa Puso ng Isang Ina
	Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang
	Ang Senyorito at ang Atsay	Helen
1964	The Reycard Duet Story
	Tatlong Siga sa Maynila
	Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso			[19]
1965	Iginuhit sa Buhangin
	Milarosa	Milarosa
	Sa Oras ng Kadiliman
	Maria Cecilia	Maria Cecilia
	Kay Tagal ng Umaga
	Kung Wala na ang Pag-ibig
	Silang Nabubuhay sa Daigdig
	Mastermind
1966	Hindi Nahahati ang Langit
	Mistico Meets Mamaw
	Gintong Bahaghari
	Ako'y Magbabalik!
	Bakit Pa Ako Isinilang?
	Saan Ka Man Naroroon
	Maghapong Walang Araw			[20]
	Kill... Tony Falcon
	Sa Bawat Lansangan
1967	Modus Operandi
	Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan
	Masquerade	Veronica de Villa
	Langit pa rin Kita	Silvana
	At sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig
	Bukod Kang Pinagpala
1968	Alipin ng Busabos	Melda
	Dear Kuya Cesar
	Elizabeth	Liza
	Kasalanan Kaya?
	Liko-likong Landas
	Simula ng Walang Hanggan
	Sino ang May Karapatan?
	The Specialists
	Triple	Socorro/ Maricha/ Dolora
1969	Seven Deadly Roses
	Gumuho Man ang Langit!
1970	Combat Killers	Pelita Cruz
	Pagkakamali Ba?
	Bakit Ako Pa
1971	Banal na Pag-ibig
	Kapantay ay Langit
1972	Babae... Ikaw ang Dahilan!
1975	Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y Dumating
1978	Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin

Television

Marlene Dauden's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref(s)
1968	Salamism			[21]
1972	Panampigan			[22]

Accolades

Awards and nominations received by Marlene Dauden

Award	Year[a]	Work	Category	Result	Ref(s)
FAMAS Awards	1959	Talipandas	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated	[23]
		Anino ni Bathala		Won	[24][25]
	1960	Kamandag		Won	[26][27]
	1961	Gumuhong Bantayog	Best Actress	Nominated	[23]
	1964	Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang	Best Supporting Actress	Won	[28]
	1965	Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso	Best Actress	Won	[23]
	1966	Milarosa		Nominated
	1968	Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan		Won	[29][30]
	1969	Alipin ng Busabos		Nominated	[23]
	1973	Babae... Ikaw ang Dahilan		Nominated
Gawad Parangal sa mga Ginintuang Bituin ng Pelikulang Pilipino	2010	Marlene Dauden	Honoree	Won	[31]
Manila Film Festival	1972	Babae... Ikaw ang Dahilan	Best Actress	Won	[32][33][34]

See also

• Philippines portal
• Biography portal

• Cinema of the Philippines
• List of Filipino actresses
• Television in the Philippines

Notes

1. Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.