Paraluman

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de Torres and the surname or paternal family name is von Giese.

Paraluman
Born
Sigrid Sophia Agatha de Torres von Giese

(1923-12-14)December 14, 1923
Tayabas, Tayabas Philippine Islands
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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