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Anita Linda is a Actor Philippine born on 23 november 1924 at Pasay City (Philippines)

Anita Linda

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Birth name Alice Lake
Nationality Philippines
Birth 23 november 1924 at Pasay City (Philippines)
Death 10 june 2020 (at 95 years)
Awards Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award, Gawad Urian Awards

Anita Linda (born Alice Lake; born November 23, 1924) is a two-time FAMAS award-winning and Gawad Urian award-winning Filipino film actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly roles. At the age of 74, she became the oldest actress to ever win a FAMAS award, when she was named Best Supporting Actress for Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata. In 2008, at age 83, she was named Best Actress in the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition) for her portrayal of the titular character in Adela.

Biography

In January 2009, Linda was unhurt in a mugging incident that occurred while she was aboard a taxicab. In October 1950, Linda's sister Mamey was murdered in a robbery attempt at the home they had shared; Linda herself was unharmed after she and her nieces had locked themselves in a bedroom to evade the burglars.

Usually with

Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Adolfo Alix, Jr.
(4 films)
Charo Santos-Concio
Charo Santos-Concio
(10 films)
Lily Monteverde
Lily Monteverde
(7 films)
Lino Brocka
Lino Brocka
(4 films)
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
(4 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Anita Linda (30 films)

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Actress

Bride for Rent
Bride for Rent (2014)
, 1h51
Origin Philippines
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Empoy Marquez, Pilita Corrales, Dennis Padilla, Martin del Rosario
Roles Lola Czarina
Rating62% 3.1486753.1486753.1486753.1486753.148675
Rocco Espiritu (Xian Lim) and Rocky Dela Cruz (Kim Chiu) have one thing in common:they are both in need of money, fast.
The Mistress
The Mistress (2012)
, 2h5
Directed by Olivia Lamasan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Ronaldo Valdez, Hilda Koronel, Anita Linda, Carmi Martin
Roles Lola Lina
Rating63% 3.1874953.1874953.1874953.1874953.187495
A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years.
Sta. Niña
Sta. Niña (2012)
, 1h45
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Coco Martin, Alessandra De Rossi, Anita Linda, Angel Aquino, Irma Adlawan, Leo Martinez
Rating71% 3.5725953.5725953.5725953.5725953.572595
Years after volcanic mud flow (lahar) covers a town in Pampanga, Pol and his co workers dig up the coffin of his daughter. The remains of two-year-old Marikit did not show any signs of decay. Many consider this a miracle and people troop to Pol's home to be healed by Marikit. As people are getting healed purportedly by the dead child, Pol insists that his child is worthy of being called a saint. Thus begins his crusade to get his daughter beatified. Unearthing her body digs up unresolved issues in many persons' lives. In the end, an event will make us ask if there was healing, a cleansing of sins and a chance to move on.
Grandmother
Grandmother (2009)
, 1h50
Directed by Brillante Mendoza
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Anita Linda, Jhong Hilario, Michael Eusebio
Roles Lola Sepa
Rating71% 3.5913153.5913153.5913153.5913153.591315
À Manille, deux grands-mères (« lola » en filipino) doivent faire face à un drame dans lequel leurs petits-fils respectifs sont impliqués, l'un comme victime et l'autre comme coupable.
Adela
Adela (2008)
, 1h30
Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Anita Linda, Jason Abalos, Joem Bascon, Iza Calzado, Ricky Davao, Perla Bautista
Roles Adela
Rating70% 3.5274553.5274553.5274553.5274553.527455
On her eightieth birthday, Adela prepares enough food to accommodate her children who all promised to be present during the occasion. She goes around the community and helps those who are in need. She tries to treat it like a normal day—doing her daily chores and duties but the widow can't hide her loneliness.
Caregiver
Caregiver (2008)

Directed by Chito S. Roño
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Horror
Actors Sharon Cuneta, John Estrada, Rica Peralejo, John Manalo, Makisig Morales, Jhong Hilario
Roles Lola Miling
Rating63% 3.187063.187063.187063.187063.18706
Sarah Gonzales (Sharon Cuneta), a grade school English teacher, joins the 150,000 OFWs working in the United Kingdom to support her husband, Teddy Gonzales (John Estrada), in making a better living for their family. More than just a chronicle of the Filipino experience working as nurses and caregivers in the U.K., this story also charts Sarah's journey to self-discovery – from a submissive wife who makes sacrifices to make way for her Teddy's aspirations to an empowered woman who finds dignity and pride in a humbling job as a caregiver in London.
A Love Story
A Love Story (2007)

Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Aga Muhlach, Maricel Soriano, Angelica Panganiban, Dante Rivero, Chin-Chin Gutierrez, Bobby Andrews
Roles Inang Sion
Rating64% 3.223853.223853.223853.223853.22385
What would you do if you met the woman of your dreams and wanted to make her your wife after you've married someone else?
Ouija
Ouija (2007)
, 2h17
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Horror
Actors Judy Ann Santos, Jolina Magdangal, Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Desiree del Valle, JC de Vera
Roles Lola Corazon
Rating45% 2.2521452.2521452.2521452.2521452.252145
Half-sisters Aileen (Judy Ann Santos) and Romina (Jolina Magdangal), along with first cousins Sandra (Iza Calzado) and Ruth (Rhian Ramos), reunite in Camiguin to bury their grandmother. Accompanied by Sandra’s friend, Lucy (Desiree Del Valle), the five girls dare to call on the spirits of the dead when they find their old Ouija board from when they were kids. The Ouija board is burned by accident before they are able to finish the ritual, trapping a murderous entity around them. As they begin to realize the terror that they have brought upon themselves, Aileen and Romina’s hostile relationship become even more strained, while Lucy’s sanity brings a heavy burden on Sandra, and Ruth’s boyfriend, Gino (JC De Vera), is unknowingly pulled into the danger and horror that await all of them.
You Are the One
You Are the One (2006)
, 1h55
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Actors Sam Milby, Toni Gonzaga-Soriano, Jodi Sta. Maria, Eugene Domingo, Gio Alvarez, Anita Linda
Rating69% 3.4506453.4506453.4506453.4506453.450645
Cute and bubbly Sally Malasmas (Toni Gonzaga) reluctantly agrees to process her application for a visa, obeying her parent's wish that their small family be reunited. The rest of her family: mom, dad and older sister, Charry (Jodi Sta. Maria) are already residing states-side and they worry that she is lonely living in the Philippines by herself; but as far as Sally is concerned, her simple Philippine life surrounded by loyal, loving friends and co-workers is nearly perfect. However, during the interview process for her Visa application, things goes awry and her application gets abruptly denied by the handsome, yet dismissive American consul, Will Derby (Sam Milby).
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (2005)
, 1h47
Directed by Joel Lamangan
Genres Drama, War, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Films about sexuality, Transport films, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Political films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Judy Ann Santos, Raymart Santiago, Dennis Trillo, Jay Manalo, Marco Alcaraz, Angelu de Leon
Roles Old Inya
Rating68% 3.4123453.4123453.4123453.4123453.412345
The date is December 1941, and the simple folks of the quiet town of San Nicolas are unaware that war is nearing upon them. Inya (Judy Ann Santos) is a lovely young lady who had just married her childhood sweetheart Edilberto (Raymart Santiago) and they're excited about starting a new family. Ignacio "Igna" Basa (Dennis Trillo) is Inya's best friend, a transgender woman who has been in love with the handsome Edilberto for years. Ignacio falls for Ichiru Hamaguchi (Jay Manalo) a Japanese Army official who returns her affection, but becomes torn between fulfilling her duty to her country and her love for Ichiru.