Anita Linda

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Buenaflor and the surname or paternal family name is Lake.
Anita Linda
Born
Alice Bueñaflor Lake

(1924-11-23)November 23, 1924
Pasay, Rizal, Philippine Islands
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.