Anita Linda

Anita Linda
Born
Alice Bueñaflor Lake

(1924-11-23)November 23, 1924
DiedJune 10, 2020(2020-06-10) (aged 95)
Parañaque, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActress
Years active1940–2020
SpouseFred Cortes
RelativesAlice Lake (paternal aunt)
AwardsFull list

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 and domestic award-giving bodies.[8][9]

  1. ^ Chua, Z.B. (June 11, 2020). "Actress Anita Linda, 95". BusinessWorld. BusinessWorld. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "Philippines' 'oldest living actress' Anita Linda dies at 95". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Salterio, Leah C. (June 10, 2020). "TRIBUTE: Anita Linda continued acting and earning awards well into her 90s". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  4. ^ Holden, Stephen (October 13, 2009). "A Hard Life, Especially as You're Turning 80". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Gallardo, Ricky (September 15, 2019). "The amazing Anita Linda • Ricky Gallardo". Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "Anita Linda's Premiere movies during the '40s". www.philstar.com. July 25, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "Anita Linda is Mutya ng Paaralan". www.philstar.com. August 11, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  8. ^ "Facts: Alice Linda". Unofficial Website of the Filipino Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on December 29, 2007. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
  9. ^ Carballo, Bibsy M. (January 4, 2015). "Going 90, going strong". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2019.