Actress Dawn Zulueta is proud of her daughter Ayisha Madlen, 13, who made it to the Top 12 Junior Classical Ballet Division of an international ballet program that staged a competition for young Filipino ballet dancers in the country.
The seasoned actress took to Instagram and posted about her daughter’s feat.
Dawn posted, “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”
YGP Philippines is a ballet competition staged by Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP).
According to its website, YAGP is the world's largest non-profit international student ballet competition and scholarship program.
It caters to ballet students aged 9 to 19 years old from all nationalities.
YAGP annually conducts a regional audition in the US and around the world. Those who make the cut will compete in New York City in April 2023.
Dawn beams with pride at her daughter’s achievement, a clear testament to years of diligence and hard work.
“Ayisha started ballet lessons at the tender age of 3 with my teacher @perrysevidal @perrysevidalballet,” Dawn posted.
“Oh, how you planted that seed of diligence & desire in her. I am for ever thankful to you, too, teacher Perry.”
The actress continued (published as is): “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!”
Dawn went on to thank her daughter’s teachers and coaches who were instrumental in honing Ayisha’s ballet skills.
She said, “I wish to thank all her teachers, for it took a whole village to help Ayisha grow & soar high!”
Ayisha is Dawn's youngest child with husband Antonio Lagdameo Jr.
Dawn and Antonio’s eldest son is Jacobo, now 16.