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Biography
Anita Linda was a Filipino actress whose career spanned nearly eight decades and who appeared in close to 400 motion pictures. A romantic lead in her early years, she gained widespread acclaim for her portrayals of maternal, elderly roles depicting Filipino struggles and their lifestyle. Often described as the face of Philippine cinema, she was one of the top box-office draws for two decades and received numerous accolades from international film festivals and domestic award-giving bodies.
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Awards & recognition
- FAMAS Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1998
- Gawad Urian — Best Supporting Actress · 1986
- FAMAS Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1974
Filmography16 titles
Pare Ko
1995as Auring
1995as Auring
Kill Barbara With Panic
1995as Yaya Benita
1995as Yaya Benita
Grandmother
2009as Lola Sepa
2009as Lola Sepa
Adela
2008as Adela
2008as Adela
Mater Dolorosa
2012as Ida Lagrimas
2012as Ida Lagrimas
Bride for Rent
2014as Lola Czarina
2014as Lola Czarina
Manila
2009as Lola Anita
2009as Lola Anita
The Children of An Lac
1980as Ba Day
1980as Ba Day
Fable of the Fish
2011as Juling
2011as Juling
T-Bird at Ako
1982as Landlady
1982as Landlady
Caregiver
2008as Lola Miling
2008as Lola Miling
The Mistress
2012as Lola Lina
2012as Lola Lina
A Love Story
2007as Inang Sion
2007as Inang Sion
Ouija
2007as Lola Corazon
2007as Lola Corazon
Ilusyon
2005as Stella's Lola
2005as Stella's Lola
Heavens Were Weighed
1982as Mrs. Formoso
1982as Mrs. Formoso