Nida Blanca | |
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 Blanca in 1954 | |
| Born | Dorothy Guinto Jones January 6, 1936 |
| Died | November 7, 2001 (aged 65) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Murder (stab wounds) |
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| Years active | 1951–2001 |
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| Children | 1 |
Dorothy Guinto Jones (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001), known professionally as Nida Blanca, was a Filipino actress and comedian. In a career spanning five decades, she is known for her dramatic and comedic roles in film and television in the Philippines. After signing with LVN Pictures, she starred in films during the 1950s; in most of the films, she co-starred alongside Nestor de Villa. She gained further prominence in the television sitcom John en Marsha (1973–1990). Blanca was found dead at the Atlanta Centre in San Juan City on November 7, 2001.