Anita Linda
Known For
Acting
Born
1924-11-23 in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Luzon, Philippines
Died
2020-06-10
Biography
Anita Linda (born Alice Bueñaflor Lake; November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), was a Filipino actress whose career spanned nearly eight decades and had done close to 400 motion pictures. A romantic lead in her early years, she gained widespread acclaim for her portrayals of maternal, elderly roles depicting Filipino struggles and their lifestyle. Often described as the face of Philippine cinema, she was one of the top box-office draws for two decades and has received numerous accolades from international film festivals and domestic award-giving bodies.
Most Known For
Cedie
as Mrs. Molan
Batang Quiapo
as Iska
Kiskisan
as Lola Susana
PX
as Maria
Lola
as Lola Sepa
Sta. Niña
Talong
as as
Kristo Zapata
Temptation Island
as Nenuca Belisario
Lourdes
Milyon
Circa
Booking
Bride for Rent
as Lola Czarina
'Til Death Do Us Part
as Lola / La (Ysabel's grandmother)
Lorelei
as Patring
The Affair
Nag-uumpugang Bato
Pompa
as Chayong
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
as Herself