Anita Linda
Filipino actress (1924–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anita Linda (born Alice Bueñaflor Lake;[1] November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020),[2] was a Filipino actress whose career spanned nearly eight decades and had done close to 400 motion pictures.[3] A romantic lead in her early years, she gained widespread acclaim for her portrayals of maternal, elderly roles depicting Filipino struggles and their lifestyle.[4] Often described as the face of Philippine cinema,[5] she was one of the top box-office draws for two decades[6][7] and has received numerous accolades from international film festivals & domestic award-giving bodies.[8][9]
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Buenaflor and the surname or paternal family name is Lake.
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Anita Linda | |
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Born | Alice Bueñaflor Lake (1924-11-23)November 23, 1924 |
Died | June 10, 2020(2020-06-10) (aged 95) Parañaque, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1940–2020 |
Spouse | Fred Cortes |
Relatives | Alice Lake (paternal aunt) |
Awards | Full list |
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