Nida Blanca

Nida Blanca

Born: January 6, 1936
Died: November 7, 2001
in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Dorothy Acueza Jones, (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001) popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career. She was named one of 15 Best Actress of all Time by YES magazine.

Born as Dorothy Acueza Jones in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines (then a U.S. territory) to an American soldier father and a Filipina mother, she appeared in her first film at age 14. Actress Delia Razon successfully urged the head of LVN Pictures, Doña Sisang de Leon to hire Blanca. She was screen tested on October 6, 1950 by LVN Pictures where she reigned as queen for more than a decade, doing mostly comedies opposite the late Nestor de Villa. In the movies, she has played everything from a guy-punching lesbian to a nun. She also starred in the hit TV comedy series, John En Marsha, where she played the wife who sticks by her poor husband despite her rich mother's constant harping. In 1958, she appeared opposite her contemporary, noted singer/actress Sylvia La Torre, and Leroy Salvador, in the LVN movie Tuloy ang Ligaya.

Blanca was married twice. She separated from her first husband, Victorino Torres when their daughter Kaye was only two years old. She later married her second husband Roger Lawrence Strunk (1940-2007), an American singer and actor, known by his screen name, Rod Lauren in Las Vegas in 1979. The couple relocated to Manila.

Movies for Nida Blanca...

If You Were a Dream
Title: If You Were a Dream
Character: Fairy
Released: January 30, 2002
Type: Movie
Rosalie rides the MRT everyday and she becomes infatuated with the handsome man on the billboard. She talks to his picture intently every day until to her surprise the image comes to life. At the same time she meets MRT driver Eric who she finds agreeable. Will she go for her dream or wake up to reality?
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Ano Bang Meron Ka?
Title: Ano Bang Meron Ka?
Character: Mother Tering
Released: November 14, 2001
Type: Movie
Ano Bang Meron Ka is a tightly woven modern love story between two of most unlikely lovers played in the film by Joyce Jimenez and Diether Ocampo. Joyce plays a high-living partygoing lifestyle writer and special events organizer who when she meets the more laid-back and unassuming bar owner, Diether, finds in the guy the exact foil to her want on ways - but whom romantically electrifies her to sweep her off her feet in the most unexpected ways.
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Luv Text
Title: Luv Text
Character: Cielito
Released: June 20, 2001
Type: Movie
A Filipino romantic movie directed by Rowell Santiago.
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Abakada.. Ina
Title: Abakada.. Ina
Released: April 14, 2001
Type: Movie
An illiterate parent faces the challenge of attending to her children's academic needs.
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Yakapin Mo ang Umaga
Title: Yakapin Mo ang Umaga
Released: September 27, 2000
Type: Movie
A young teenager from a dysfunctional family, gets led into forbidden activities of juvenile delinquents.
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Soltera
Title: Soltera
Character: Sandra's Mother
Released: July 28, 1999
Type: Movie
Sandra, a 35-year-old wedding coordinator who sees her uneventful life turned upside down when she falls for the much-younger Eric.
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Mula Sa Puso
Title: Mula Sa Puso
Character: Carmen
Released: February 10, 1999
Type: Movie
Via, the only daughter of Don Fernando, was raised as his darling princess. On her eighteenth birthday, she found out that her father has promised her hand in marriage to her childhood friend, Michael, and before the birthday party was over, she got kidnapped. She was rescued by a good Samaritan named Gabriel, whom she fell in love with. As the story unfolds, Via ended up having to decide between the two men in her life, while learning more about her mother Magda and fighting off her evil aunt Selina.
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Hiling
Title: Hiling
Character: Lola Melyang
Released: December 18, 1998
Type: Movie
Anna is an ordinary girl who receives an extraordinary birthday gift from a mysterious old woman. Anna discovered that she has given the power to grant any kind of wishes through touching. However, Anna could not do anything to grant her own wishes. She made Trinket’s family rich, who used to get ridiculed by the neighbourhood because of their debts. She also touches a gay who desires to become a real woman. She also touched her hopeless romantic friend Elwood who eventually became the chick magnet of their neighbourhood. She also helped a morose middle-aged woman grow plants that would eventually choke anyone who came across the old lady’s house. She also granted the children’s wish to have a swimming pool on a vacant lot that would cause trouble to the whole people in their community; and a lot, lot more wishes. Anna granted all of her neighbour’s wishes and even the most impossible ones.
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Sana Pag-ibig Na
Title: Sana Pag-ibig Na
Character: Linda Perez
Released: December 2, 1998
Type: Movie
When Mike's father died, it was a surprise to find out that not only did he leave a family in trouble, he also was having an affair with a former student. Knowing more about her is the surprise of falling for her.
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Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran
Title: Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran
Released: October 20, 1998
Type: Movie
This is the life story of Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Chinese-Filipina nun who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Religious of the Virgin Mary.
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Woman
Title: Woman
Released: December 25, 1997
Type: Movie
Three generations of women whose lives are connected by blood and fate as they cope with relationships with men. Bea is an architect who has just got promoted but this professional success exposes her husband's insecurity. Alex is the teen-aged daughter of Bea who enters into an abusive relationship with a boyfriend. Adora is the newly widowed mother of Bea who is about to come to terms with facing life alone.
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Batang PX
Title: Batang PX
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
Former nightclub singer Tessie is a single mother living with her son Christopher, a teenager who longs to meet his American soldier father. But when Christopher's wish comes true, the reunion is not at all what he expected. Meanwhile, although she has a long history of choosing bad boyfriends, Tessie firmly believes car salesman Dante is the right man for her.
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Minsan Lamang Magmamahal
Title: Minsan Lamang Magmamahal
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
A single mom struggles to raise her son.
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Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
Title: Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
Character: Lola Binyang
Released: October 2, 1996
Type: Movie
A fantasy story about a group of kids who are fond of listening to fairy tales, their favorite being "Ang Ibong Adarna", which they are able to live when they are mysteriously transported to the magic bird's home, the enchanting world of Berbanya. There they meet Prinsipe Juan and help him with his mission to save the land and cure his father, the King. This can only be accomplished if they can get hold of the magical and elusive bird, the Ibong Adarna, who is actually a princess under a curse.
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The Stepmother
Title: The Stepmother
Character: Fides
Released: August 14, 1996
Type: Movie
The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three children. Mariel strives to win the acceptance and affection of her new stepchildren, even as she tries to define her role in the family.
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April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako
Title: April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako
Released: March 2, 1996
Type: Movie
Popular singing duo, Vingo and Jimmy, collectively known as the April Boys, brought the real life tale of their climb to fame to the big screen.
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Hataw Na
Title: Hataw Na
Character: Connie Tejeros
Released: September 13, 1995
Type: Movie
Robbie Mallorca and Anna Alvarado are teachers from an exclusive school headed by the ever conventional and non-conformist principal. The administrators of the school greatly disapprove their students wish to build a dance group as a form of self-expression. But Robbie and Anna are not one of them; they believe that the youth must be able to exercise and improve their talents. So without the knowledge of the principal, Robbie and Anna conduct an underground training for their students such as Nico Torres, Anton Velasco, Liezl Hernandez, Agnes Pineda, Cathy Lopez among others. These students have different issues in life, but are binded by their passion to dance and groove on the floor. As Robbie and Anna helps their students reach their dreams, they would also get the chance to develop their and partnership friendship into something romantic.
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Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Title: Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Character: Karina's aunt
Released: August 2, 1995
Type: Movie
A man who vows to fight for justice (Lito Lapid) and a hard-hitting TV reporter (Maricel Soriano) are forced to work together to escape the people who are after them.
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Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie
Title: Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie
Character: Magda
Released: March 29, 1995
Type: Movie
The melding together of two separate stories that share a similar premise - each detail the account of a young Filipino woman who becomes a victim of sexual violence and takes her attacker to court.
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Vampira
Title: Vampira
Released: October 26, 1994
Type: Movie
Cara is on a mission to break the curse that has haunted her family for generations. During her efforts to break the curse and save her family, Cara falls in love.
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Geron Olivar
Title: Geron Olivar
Character: Aling Corazon
Released: February 10, 1994
Type: Movie
A story of a good and dedicated policeman who, in his devotion to duty, gets himself at odds with an established crime syndicate. Geron's crusade becomes a battle between good and evil.
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Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk
Title: Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk
Character: Dorie
Released: February 10, 1994
Type: Movie
The resemblance between Urot (Andrew E) and Berto (Chiquito) is undeniable that people cannot help but think that they are related to each other. Out of their need to survive they would get into desperate acts like donating blood. One day, Urot bumped into Dorie (Nida Blanca), a prosperous business woman with a generous heart. She hired him to work as a janitor in her office. And just when they were in search of an image model, Urot was looked at and considered.Little did they know that the career opportunity would open a lot of doors for him, including discovering his true identity as well as his roots. - Written by ledster
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Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)
Title: Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)
Released: November 25, 1993
Type: Movie
An action and romantic movie starred by Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta.
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Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na Ang Diyos
Title: Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na Ang Diyos
Released: November 15, 1993
Type: Movie
Crime action film based on the murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez and the arrest of Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez.
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Kadenang Bulaklak
Title: Kadenang Bulaklak
Character: Elsa Abolencia
Released: November 6, 1993
Type: Movie
Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.
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Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
Title: Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na
Released: April 11, 1993
Type: Movie
Last part of the trilogy movie starred by Rene Requiestas.
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Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Title: Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Released: March 17, 1993
Type: Movie
A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.
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Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
Title: Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
Character: Dean Bautista (segment "Ang Guro")
Released: December 25, 1992
Type: Movie
Three unrelated stories of horror include: a substitute teacher who preys on a small school; neighborhood children being abducted by a tree-dwelling monster; and a group of Manila residents plagued by attacks from a Manananggal.
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The Teacher
Title: The Teacher
Character: Dean Leticia Bautista
Released: December 25, 1992
Type: Movie
Mr. Zerrudo is the newest teacher at Jodie’s school. Unfortunately, Jodie discovers that her heartthrob professor transforms into a hideous monster. Jodie must find a way to undo the transformations before the school becomes the monster’s prey.
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Mahal Kita Walang Iba
Title: Mahal Kita Walang Iba
Character: Fidela
Released: April 21, 1992
Type: Movie
Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.
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Tayong Dalawa
Title: Tayong Dalawa
Released: March 15, 1992
Type: Movie
Carol is a career woman determined to prove herself in a male-dominated corporate world. Her life suddenly changes when she falls in love with a carefree repairman Tonchi.
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Kamay ni Cain
Title: Kamay ni Cain
Released: January 14, 1992
Type: Movie
Director: Jose N. Carreon Writers: Jose N. Carreon (story and screenplay), Ricardo Lee (screenplay) (as Ricardo S. Lee) Stars: Rudy Fernandez, Alice Dixson, Aiko Melendez, Nida Blanca, Dante Rivero, Paquito Diaz, Ali Sotto, Lovely Rivero, Johnny Delgado, Luis Gonzales, Charlie Davao, Rez Cortez, Zandro Zamora, Manjo del Mundo, Bomber Moran
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Darna
Title: Darna
Character: Isabel
Released: December 25, 1991
Type: Movie
A girl is granted a magical stone by an angel to become the superheroine Darna to combat evil and would later battle Valentina, her future nemesis.
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John en Marsha Ngayon '91
Title: John en Marsha Ngayon '91
Released: January 16, 1991
Type: Movie
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Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Title: Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Released: May 31, 1990
Type: Movie
The big screen adaptation of a popular radio drama
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Mundo Man Ang Magunaw
Title: Mundo Man Ang Magunaw
Character: Lydia
Released: May 31, 1990
Type: Movie
After more than a decade of imprisonment, Dolores is ready to start a new life again and rebuild the family she never had.
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Too Young
Title: Too Young
Character: Mama Andeng
Released: April 19, 1990
Type: Movie
A story about a young girl caught in the crossfire when his father plans to testify against a syndicate boss.
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Pangako ng Puso
Title: Pangako ng Puso
Released: February 19, 1990
Type: Movie
Although her father loves her, a girl leaves their home when her boyfriend is trapped by her step-sister into marriage. The doctor she meets and eventually falls in love with raises her social awareness encouraging her to work with the poor.
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Hot Summer
Title: Hot Summer
Character: Sonia
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
A plot of love, lust, lies and revenge intertwine in one hot summer where multiple fates collide: Janine, a rich socialite returning home to the Philippines with her parents after the death of the family matriarch; Marco, her coy boyfriend harboring a secret connected to both their pasts; Loida, her mother, still haunted by the memory of a baby forcibly taken away from her 18 years ago; Leni, a simple girl and housemaid with big ambitions, silently jealous of Janine's looks, money, and man; and Robert, Marco's best friend simply longing for Leni's heart, if she could only take her eyes off of Marco.
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Rosenda
Title: Rosenda
Character: Mameng
Released: October 12, 1989
Type: Movie
A plucky middle-class girl gets pregnant out-of-wedlock but refuses to let her misfortunes dampen her spirit and love of life. Against all odds, Rosenda brings up her daughter all by herself, rejecting offers from Robert Cuevas, the father of her baby.
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Impaktita
Title: Impaktita
Character: Aling Clara
Released: June 15, 1989
Type: Movie
The people of a small Indonesian village believe they have an evil creature called an Impaktita living among them.
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Tatak Avellana
Title: Tatak Avellana
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1988
Type: Movie
The musings and works of artist Lamberto V. Avellana.
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Tomorrow Is Still Mine
Title: Tomorrow Is Still Mine
Character: Crising
Released: August 4, 1988
Type: Movie
A story about three girls struggling to find a better life in the city by working as maids in a house of a wealthy family. Carmela discovers a very important secret about her life when she met Crising, the loyal servant of the family. Yasmin fell in love with her master's son, Willi, but was distraught when Willie couldn't stand up for her and their unborn child. While Noemi who ran away from her mother to reach for her dreams, pretends to belong to a rich clan when she met a guy she likes.
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Love Letters
Title: Love Letters
Released: June 24, 1988
Type: Movie
A 1988 Filipino romantic drama anthology film starring the hottest love teams of the time: Lotlot de Leon and Ramon Christopher star in Till Death Do Us Part; Tina Paner and Cris Villanueva team up in Invisible Lover; and Manilyn Reynes and Janno Gibbs pair up in Eternally.
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Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Title: Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Released: February 4, 1988
Type: Movie
When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not see the car that hits her. The driver pretends to be a helpful passer-by; they fall in love and gets married. Only bringing her to a more complicated life.
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Ako Si Kiko, Ako Si Kikay
Title: Ako Si Kiko, Ako Si Kikay
Released: August 28, 1987
Type: Movie
Filipino comedy starring Roderick Paulate as twins. One macho, one gay. Directed by Mike Relon Makiling.
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Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko
Title: Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko
Released: July 2, 1987
Type: Movie
Once a renowned karateka, Sawi veers to a quiet life, teaching karate to a handful of slum kids.
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Prinsesang Gusgusin
Title: Prinsesang Gusgusin
Released: February 5, 1987
Type: Movie
This comedy-romance fantasy is essentially a contemporary, Filipino adaptation of the Cinderella story.
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Family Tree
Title: Family Tree
Character: Nitang
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
A magical tree has a 7 dwarves taking care of it. The tree is bearing money and only good people can take it and prove that the tree has money on it.
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Magdusa Ka!
Title: Magdusa Ka!
Character: Aling Toyang
Released: October 22, 1986
Type: Movie
An illegitimate daughter of a maid is welcomed by her rich father to live with him in the mansion. But her life becomes a nightmare when her new grandmother learns of her unplanned pregnancy.
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John en Marsha Tnt sa Amerika
Title: John en Marsha Tnt sa Amerika
Released: February 28, 1986
Type: Movie
Struggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States, with son Rolly (Rolly Quizon) in tow. After narrowly avoiding deportation, he takes a job in a factory, unaware that it's a front for one of the country's biggest drugs.
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Like Father, Like Son
Title: Like Father, Like Son
Character: Emily
Released: August 29, 1985
Type: Movie
Two families with different characters swap lives to realize that all they need is a healthy balance of being book-smart and being street-smart.
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Miguelito
Title: Miguelito
Character: Auring
Released: June 14, 1985
Type: Movie
This is the story of Miguelito, his estranged mother Auring and the quest for justice against a powerful politician. After ten years of suffering in jail for a crime she did not commit, Auring cries out for two things - justice and her son back in her arms. Bravely she faces her powerful oppressors led by the formidable town mayor who also happens to be the father of her son. Being the first film Brocka directed since his highly publicized arrest and detention, Miguelito is one's typical soap opera set in a political backdrop that portrays the social condition of the time.
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Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two
Title: Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two
Character: Waray
Released: May 16, 1985
Type: Movie
A story about a man who has lots of different women and families.
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John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
Title: John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya
Released: January 18, 1985
Type: Movie
When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong clan head to the hinterlands for an extended stay. Can the fish-out-of-water family overcome the culture shock of rural life without killing one another? Nida Blanca, Matutina, Rolly Quizon and Maricel Soriano reprise their roles in this Filipino comedy based on the popular 1980s TV series "John and Marsha."
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Sa Hirap at Ginhawa
Title: Sa Hirap at Ginhawa
Character: Miss Amor
Released: November 29, 1984
Type: Movie
A young couple eloped, got married and then must cope with problems like money, living on their own, trying finish school and raising a baby. not to mention the fact that even young married couples do get bored sometimes.
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Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday
Title: Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday
Character: Visayan Inday Waray
Released: October 12, 1984
Type: Movie
a film by Maryo J. De Los Reyes.
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Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
Title: Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
Character: Lorrie Rodrigo
Released: August 11, 1983
Type: Movie
After years of trying to have a son, a couple finally decides to adopt one. While Shayne their only child is receptive at first, she finds herself getting increasingly jealous of Joel who has become the couple's center of attention. Shayne realizes that her adopted brother is no threat at all when he demonstrates his affection for her. But just when harmony is restored in the family, tragedy strikes during a beach excursion.
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Always in My Heart
Title: Always in My Heart
Released: June 1, 1983
Type: Movie
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Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
Title: Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection
Released: September 18, 1982
Type: Movie
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Forgive and Forget
Title: Forgive and Forget
Character: Nelly
Released: June 11, 1982
Type: Movie
Long separated husband and wife Nelly and and Nelson who are famous actors are being brought back together by their only daughter Sandra with the help of Auntie Irene and grandmother Beatriz.
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My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Title: My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Released: February 18, 1982
Type: Movie
A teen-aged daughter who idolizes her father finds it difficult to get attracted to guys of her age.
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The Quick Brown Fox
Title: The Quick Brown Fox
Released: June 11, 1980
Type: Movie
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Annie Batungbakal
Title: Annie Batungbakal
Released: September 14, 1979
Type: Movie
The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.
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Dancing Master
Title: Dancing Master
Released: May 31, 1979
Type: Movie
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John & Marsha '77
Title: John & Marsha '77
Released: October 17, 1977
Type: Movie
John en Marsha movie.
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Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?
Title: Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?
Character: Lagring
Released: April 2, 1977
Type: Movie
A love story set in the blissful serenity of a small barrio laced with comical situations as Badong, a poor farmer, goes about trying to win the hand of the barrio's prettiest lass, Lagring.
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Sa Kisame Street
Title: Sa Kisame Street
Character: Nena
Released: December 25, 1976
Type: Movie
In Kisame Street, Bart juggles his life by taking care of his senile mother; adopting the children of his friend who had just died; and wooing the daughter of the notorious loan shark that dislikes him very much.
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Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw
Title: Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw
Released: June 25, 1976
Type: Movie
A teacher and garbage collector fall in love.
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Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa!
Title: Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa!
Released: June 11, 1976
Type: Movie
A 1976 Filipino film starring Nida Blanca and Eddie Rodriguez.
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Batu-Bato sa Langit
Title: Batu-Bato sa Langit
Character: Idang Lindaya
Released: September 21, 1975
Type: Movie
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Ang Darling ko'y Aswang
Title: Ang Darling ko'y Aswang
Released: July 25, 1975
Type: Movie
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John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
Title: John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)
Released: April 12, 1975
Type: Movie
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Title: Happy Days Are Here Again
Character: Herself
Released: November 15, 1974
Type: Movie
A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.
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John & Marsha
Title: John & Marsha
Released: June 23, 1974
Type: Movie
John and Marsha first movie.
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Maginoong Karatisa
Title: Maginoong Karatisa
Released: December 7, 1972
Type: Movie
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Laugh Story
Title: Laugh Story
Released: August 15, 1971
Type: Movie
A comedy film starring Nida Blanca, Chiquito, Nova Villa, and Rod Navarro
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Family Planting
Title: Family Planting
Released: April 18, 1971
Type: Movie
A 1971 film starring Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Panchito
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Together Again
Title: Together Again
Released: April 28, 1967
Type: Movie
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Ayaw ni Mayor
Title: Ayaw ni Mayor
Released: February 18, 1967
Type: Movie
A story about brothers who became police officers, one of them falls in love with a neatery attendant.
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Wow Na Wow!!
Title: Wow Na Wow!!
Released: May 29, 1966
Type: Movie
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Mabilis... Paa at Kamay
Title: Mabilis... Paa at Kamay
Released: October 16, 1964
Type: Movie
You name it this picture's got it thrilling action, hilarious comedy, suspenseful horror, musical entertainment, heartwarming romance.
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Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha!
Title: Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha!
Released: December 20, 1963
Type: Movie
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Isputnik vs. Darna
Title: Isputnik vs. Darna
Character: Isputnik
Released: August 12, 1963
Type: Movie
The fourth Darna movie and second featuring Liza Moreno, she is now fighting against Isputnik.
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Si Adiang Waray
Title: Si Adiang Waray
Character: Adiang Waray
Released: April 12, 1963
Type: Movie
Two aspiring singers try their luck in Manila, meeting another aspiring singer, the Waray tomboy Adiang, along the way.
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Limbo Rock
Title: Limbo Rock
Released: March 15, 1963
Type: Movie
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Sa Atin Ang Daigdig
Title: Sa Atin Ang Daigdig
Released: March 7, 1963
Type: Movie
Out of the gutter, the din, the squalor of the big city - A rousing story of 6 people seeking success that will startle you with its frankness and stir you its truth.
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Bulung-Bulungan
Title: Bulung-Bulungan
Released: September 11, 1962
Type: Movie
A Luis Gonzales-Nida Blanca vehicle
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Jam Session
Title: Jam Session
Released: May 19, 1962
Type: Movie
4 big stars and your favorite combos do the TWIST, the FLY, and the PACHANGA in the MOST JOYOUS MUSICAL COMEDY!
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Walang Sisihan
Title: Walang Sisihan
Released: October 6, 1961
Type: Movie
A newlywed couple's misadventures.
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Anak ni Waray
Title: Anak ni Waray
Character: Luping
Released: December 31, 1958
Type: Movie
Your favourite love team plus the Philippines' newest heart-throb and the scree's most seductive siren.
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Wala Kang Paki
Title: Wala Kang Paki
Released: September 6, 1958
Type: Movie
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Casa Grande
Title: Casa Grande
Character: Third Story
Released: August 13, 1958
Type: Movie
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Tuloy ang Ligaya
Title: Tuloy ang Ligaya
Released: May 24, 1958
Type: Movie
The most impossible dreams of a great musical come true with the nation's to radio stars, stage and television names.
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Kalyehera
Title: Kalyehera
Character: Nora
Released: May 9, 1957
Type: Movie
A story about Nora a rich young woman from the province who made a vow along with another friend to go the metro and pretend to be beggars to raise money for their church. On their way there on the train they met Ernesto a rich young man who falls in love with Nora oblivious of her vow.
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Sebya, Mahal Kita
Title: Sebya, Mahal Kita
Released: March 30, 1957
Type: Movie
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Handang Matodas
Title: Handang Matodas
Character: Luping
Released: March 10, 1956
Type: Movie
When a daredevil taxi driver meets a pampered heiress... what a fracas!
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Ang Ibong Adarna
Title: Ang Ibong Adarna
Released: July 4, 1955
Type: Movie
In this retelling by Manuel Conde, this film follows the in search of three princes for a mythical bird, the Ibong Adarna, not only for the cure to the ailing king.
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Darling Ko
Title: Darling Ko
Released: March 6, 1955
Type: Movie
A marriage story of a young couple.
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Ikaw Kasi
Title: Ikaw Kasi
Released: March 6, 1955
Type: Movie
A comedy-musical movie of Nestor de Villa and Nida Blanca’s love team. It depicts the family extended family culture and grown-up children providing for the family needs. Its satirist approach makes it effective in its attempts to criticize the most abused Filipino traits of family ties.
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Talusaling
Title: Talusaling
Character: Julieta
Released: January 1, 1955
Type: Movie
An experienced archer meets a rich man who helps her settle in the city.
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Galawgaw
Title: Galawgaw
Character: Pilar
Released: December 16, 1954
Type: Movie
A story about Estelito who went to the province to hunt game, after the hunt he went swimming but upon his return, all his belonging were gone. He then went searching and meets Pilar the person who kept his belongings, after their meeting Estelito goes back to the metro. One day Pilar's grandfather returns from America and opts for Pilar and her family to stay and live with him in the metro.
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Waray-Waray
Title: Waray-Waray
Character: Upeng
Released: April 2, 1954
Type: Movie
A young woman takes up a job as a cook in a wealthy couple's residence. Her employer, an elderly man is infatuated with her, much to the dismay of his arrogant wife.
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Luneta
Title: Luneta
Released: January 1, 1954
Type: Movie
A story about a tomboyish girl who sells street foods and a vagrant boy who met each other at Luneta.
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Squatters
Title: Squatters
Released: September 12, 1953
Type: Movie
A story about a grandfather who is a landowner and a granddaughter whos an aspiring writer who pretends to be squatters to know why the people are disgruntled with them.
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Batangueña
Title: Batangueña
Released: August 29, 1953
Type: Movie
A female mosquito net vendor's life changes when she meets the boss of an office and makes her his secretary.
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Tumbalik Na Daigdig
Title: Tumbalik Na Daigdig
Released: March 21, 1953
Type: Movie
A story about a young architect and his friend who goes to the province to build a church Upon their arrival they notice something peculiar, it seems that the place was primarily inhabited by women they soon learn that it was due to most men enlisted and perished in the war. Lacking the manpower to build the church he started to hire women as construction workers, he then meets this particular woman.
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Hijo de Familia
Title: Hijo de Familia
Released: January 1, 1953
Type: Movie
A story about a son and his rich overbearing widow mother who's a vocal coach, one day he finds love in his mother's student.
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Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba
Title: Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba
Released: December 21, 1952
Type: Movie
Lamberto Avellana's adaptation of the Solomon and Sheba mythos.
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Digmaan Ng Damdamin
Title: Digmaan Ng Damdamin
Released: September 23, 1952
Type: Movie
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Korea
Title: Korea
Released: March 31, 1952
Type: Movie
Korea is a 1952 Philippine war film about the Korean War directed by Lamberto V. Avellana. Produced by LVN Pictures, the film is considered to be lost. Benigno Aquino Jr. wrote the script who based it on his experiences in the war as a correspondent.
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Tia Loleng
Title: Tia Loleng
Released: February 20, 1952
Type: Movie
A story about a young man who disguises himself as middle-aged matron in order to woo a young woman under the constant watch of her strict father. The plan suffers a setback when the girl’s father falls in love with Tia Loleng.
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Babaing Hampas-lupa
Title: Babaing Hampas-lupa
Released: January 1, 1952
Type: Movie
A country lass moves to the city and falls in love with her benefactor
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Tenyente Carlos Blanco
Title: Tenyente Carlos Blanco
Released: January 1, 1952
Type: Movie
Directed by by Tony Arnaldo