Dawn Zulueta bares things people don’t know about her

Dawn Zulueta (left) and Michael V

The expression coined by Vice Ganda, “I-Dawn Zulueta mo ako” has become part of Pinoy pop lingo. It refers to the act of being carried and twirled around by a guy, the way Richard Gomez lifted Dawn in their iconic 1991 movie, “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit.”

With Dawn’s timeless charms, the expression could also mean that she never fails to sweep us off our feet in all her portrayals.

The seasoned actress is out to enchant us anew in GMA Pictures’ “Family History.” She is teamed up with Michael V, who also directed, wrote and coproduced the movie.

It’s an unusual kind of drama which will make you laugh until you cry, and make you cry until you laugh.

Here’s my chat with Dawn:

Since your movie is partly about an extramarital affair, what’s your advice to those who have mistresses or kept men? The answer to this question is obvious, and while it sounds simple, it may not be so for those in an extramarital affair situation… My advice is, do not gamble with the peaceful family life you have by getting into a situation you may well regret later.

What don’t people know about Dawn Zulueta? That I’m fun-loving and kenkoy in private. I’m quite “cowboy” and I don’t enjoy parties and too many social events… I prefer being with a few, true and good friends.

Would you allow your kids to join show biz? My husband Anton (Lagdameo) and I really hope that our children focus on their studies and become professionals in their chosen fields of work. We do not encourage them to enter show business. However, after they have graduated from college, they are free to decide on a path to take. If they feel the limelight is their calling, we will support them.

Since you are always so poised, do you ever have unglamorous moments? I like to try out whatever is the new dance craze or rap songs, but [it makes] my children cringe … and [they] tell me to stop. I think I am embarrassing them (laughs).

What’s the best and toughest part of being Dawn Zulueta? The toughest part of being me is that my joints may be achy and stiff … but by golly, the best part—so is my cocktail (laughs).

Adorable Miel

Child actress Miel Espinoza is too adorable for words in the movie, “Pan de Salawal.” She portrays a nomad who has magical healing powers. The little girl ought to star in more films. One of her lines in the charming film hit me. It goes, “Kahit sandali, swak pa din tayo.” That reminds us of fleeting encounters which leave a lasting impact.

PERSONAL: Thanks from the bottom of my heart to migo Boy So and miga Love Apelado for another heavenly stay in my fave refuge, La Carmela de Boracay.

Damo guid nga salamat to my Bora Angel, Dindo Salazar, for making me feel so welcome in all the Henann Resorts in Boradise.