‘Dream come true’: Dolly de Leon joins Netflix’s ‘Avatar’ series cast
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Continuing to ride the wave of international success, with projects coming in one after another, Filipina actress Dolly de Leon has joined the cast of Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” for its upcoming second and third seasons.
Known for her breakout performances in “Triangle of Sadness” and “Nine Perfect Strangers,” the Golden Globe nominee will portray the iconic twin advisors Lo and Li.
In a recent interview with journalist Ruben Nepales, De Leon shared that she had already started filming and was set to resume production for the back-to-back seasons.
The project’s title was still under wraps at the time of the interview, but it can now be confirmed that de Leon is stepping into the memorable dual role of Lo and Li.
Meanwhile, Filipino American actor Jonjon Briones has also joined the cast of the Netflix series, taking on the role of Fire Nation Master Piandao.
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Their casting was officially announced on May 20 through the show’s Instagram page with a caption, “Welcome the new faces joining the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Seasons 2 and 3.”
In another post, they teased “Season 3 is going to be fire.”
Speaking about the role, de Leon expressed in a press release that “it’s a dream come true.”
“It’s my first time to play twins, which is the best fun in a creative process,” she added.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” continues to generate buzz with its diverse and talented cast. Filipino Canadian actor Gordon Cormier returns as Aang, the titular “Last Airbender,” with Dallas Liu reprising his role as Prince Zuko.
Beyond “Avatar,” de Leon is also part of the second season of Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers,” portraying Agnes, a former nun. She stars alongside Nicole Kidman and other big names, including Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski and King Princess.
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In a recent post, she wrote “Possibly not as trippy as Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers which will be released worldwide on Prime on May 22nd. Can’t wait for you all to meet Agnes and all the other kooky characters. See you on the other side!”
