Draft:Zig Dulay

Zig Dulay
Zig Dulay
Born	Zig Madamba Dulay; January 2, 1987 (age 37); Santiago, Isabela, Philippines
Alma mater	University of the Philippines Baguio (BA); University of the Philippines Diliman (MA)
Occupations	Film director; film writer; assistant director;
Years active	2011–present
Notable work	Firefly (2023); Maria Clara at Ibarra (2022)
Awards	TOYM 2024

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Zig Madamba Dulay (born January 2, 1987) is a Filipino film & television director and writer. He is known for directing the multi-awarded fantasy film Firefly and the 2022 Philippine television historical drama portal fantasy series Maria Clara at Ibarra.

Early Life and Education

Zig Madamba Dulay was born on January 2, 1987, in Santiago, Isabela, to a family of farmers. He is the 10th of 11 siblings. He pursued his higher education at the University of the Philippines Baguio, where he earned his degree in Communication Arts in Journalism. He later obtained his Master of Arts in Araling Pilipino from the University of the Philippines Diliman.^[1]^[2]

Career

Early work (2011-2021)

Dulay began his career in the entertainment industry in 2011. In 2014, he worked as a co-director for the television series Sa Puso ni Dok.

Breakthrough in television (2022)

In 2022, at the age of 36, Zig Dulay achieved significant recognition when he became the director of the Philippine television historical drama portal fantasy series Maria Clara at Ibarra.^[3]

Recent work and recognition (2023-present)

Following his success with Maria Clara at Ibarra, Dulay directed the award-winning film Firefly in 2023. In recognition of his contributions to Philippine cinema and television, he was named among The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2024 in the Culture and Arts: TV and Film category.^[4]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2014	Sa Puso ni Dok	Co-director
2022-2023	Maria Clara at Ibarra	Director	GMA Network

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2023	Firefly	Director	Multi-awarded fantasy film

Awards and recognition

The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2024 - Culture and Arts: TV and Film category

References

^ "Zig Dulay's Story".
^ Panos Kotzathanasis (2022). "Interview with Zig Dulay: I Was Afraid of Being Eaten by the TV System".
^ Jove Moya (March 10, 2023). "Meet Zig Dulay, the mind behind 'Maria Clara at Ibarra'".
^ Hermes Joy Tunac (December 16, 2024). "Kapuso director Zig Dulay among The Outstanding Young Men 2024 awardees". GMA Integrated News.

[1] "Zig Dulay's Story".

[2] Panos Kotzathanasis (2022). "Interview with Zig Dulay: I Was Afraid of Being Eaten by the TV System".

[3] Jove Moya (March 10, 2023). "Meet Zig Dulay, the mind behind 'Maria Clara at Ibarra'".

[4] Hermes Joy Tunac (December 16, 2024). "Kapuso director Zig Dulay among The Outstanding Young Men 2024 awardees". GMA Integrated News.

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Zig Dulay
Born	Zig Madamba Dulay (1987-01-02) January 2, 1987 (age 37) Santiago, Isabela, Philippines
Alma mater	University of the Philippines Baguio (BA) University of the Philippines Diliman (MA)
Occupations	Film director film writer assistant director
Years active	2011–present
Notable work	Firefly (2023) Maria Clara at Ibarra (2022)
Awards	TOYM 2024