Dina Bonnevie
Dina Bonnevie | |
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Bonnevie in 2023 | |
| Born | Geraldyn Schaer Bonnevie January 27, 1962 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
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| Children | 3, including Oyo Sotto |
Geraldyn "Dina" Schaer Bonnevie (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˌbɔnɛˈbi, -vi], formerly Sotto, Penson, and Savellano; born January 27, 1962) is a Filipino actress. She is recognized as the industry's "Drama Queen" of her generation. She has won 2 FAMAS Awards, 2 Luna Awards and multiple 'Best Actress' wins and nominations across all leading award-giving bodies in the country.
Before joining Philippine showbiz, Bonnevie was first runner-up in the 1979 Miss Magnolia beauty contest. Her first film role was in the campy 1980 film Temptation Island. Bonnevie is also best known for her iconic portrayals in Katorse (1980), Under-age (1980), Magdusa Ka! (1986), Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili (1989), and Gumapang ka sa Lusak (1990).