Anita Linda

Anita Linda (born Alice Buenaflor Lake; November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020) was a Filipino actress. At the age of 74, she became the oldest actress to ever win a FAMAS Award.[1] She was born in Pasay, Rizal. Her best known roles were in Weighed But Found Wanting, Jaguar and Temptation Island. She starred in Sta. Niña (2012), which earned her positive reviews.[2]

In 2014, she made a comeback on television in the television drama Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon as Lola Patchi.[3]

Linda died on 10 June 2020 in Manila, aged 95.[4]

References

  1. "Facts: Alice Linda". Unofficial Website of the Filipino Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on December 29, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
  2. Cruz, Marinel R. (30 July 2012). "Cinemalaya 2012 award winners bared". Entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. "Meet the cast of 'Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon'". ABS-CBN News. 26 May 2014. https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/26/14/meet-cast-sana-bukas-pa-ang-kahapon. Retrieved 26 June 2019. 
  4. Philippine cinema icon Anita Linda passes away at 95. Philippine Star. https://latestchika.com/philippine-cinema-icon-anita-linda-passes-away-at-95/. Retrieved June 10, 2020. 

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