Paraluman

Paraluman
Born
Sigrid Sophia Agatha de Torres von Giese

(1923-12-14)December 14, 1923
DiedApril 27, 2009(2009-04-27) (aged 85)
Parañaque, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress
model
Years active1940–1985
Spouse(s)Brigido Sibug
Tony O’Brien
Yoshifume Abe

Sigrid Sophia Agatha de Torres von Giese (December 14, 1923 – April 27, 2009), known professionally as Paraluman, was a Filipino actress whose career spanned four decades. Dubbed as the Greta Garbo of the Philippines,[1] she is often cited as one of the greatest screen figures in the country.[2][3] She first appeared in the film Flores de Mayo (1940)[4] and rose to fame in the self-titled film opposite Fernando Poe Sr. She has since appeared in over 90 motion pictures including several foreign films such as Elephant Girl (1951) and Surrender - Hell! (1959).[5][6] She has received two FAMAS Awards and has been inducted at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.[7][8][9]

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  7. ^ "FAMAS 2008 winners bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  8. ^ GMANews.TV, Rona Co (2006-12-02). "Kuya Germs adds more stars to RP Walk of Fame". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  9. ^ "RP tinseltown icon Paraluman dies". ABS-CBN News.com. 2009-04-27.