Anita Linda

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Buenaflor and the surname or paternal family name is Lake.

Anita Linda
Born
Alice Bueñaflor Lake

(1924-11-23)November 23, 1924
Pasay, Rizal, Philippine Islands
DiedJune 10, 2020(2020-06-10) (aged 95)
Parañaque, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active1940–2020
SpouseFred Cortes
RelativesAlice Lake (paternal aunt)
AwardsFull list

Anita Linda (born Alice Bueñaflor Lake; November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020) 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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