Maria Teresa Magdalena Abellare Llamedo-Cruzata, professionally known as Dulce, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is popularly referred to as "Asia's Timeless Diva".
Dubbed as one of the Philippines’ natural treasures, Dulce is noted for her distinct vocal power and delivery. Among many of her international accolades includes the grand prize trophies at the 4th Asian Singing Competition in 1979 and the Asia-Pacific Singing Contest in 1988 in Hong Kong. She also finished first runner-up at the 3rd ABU Popular Song Festival in Malaysia and first runner-up at the Australia Open Entertainment Competition in 2002. She has already recorded 30 albums throughout her career and has sung in over thirty movie theme songs, thus earning her the moniker "Movie Theme Song Queen".