Nida Blanca
Nida Blanca | |
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Blanca in 1954 | |
| Born | Dorothy Guinto Jones January 6, 1936 |
| Died | November 7, 2001 (aged 65) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Murder (stab wounds) |
| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park - Marikina, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Adamson University High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1951–2001 |
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| Children | 1 |
Nida Blanca (born Dorothy Guinto Jones; January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001) was a Filipino actress whose career spanned five decades. She was one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1950s and rose to stardom with roles in romantic comedies and musical films with frequent on-screen partner Nestor de Villa. She achieved Grand slam in 1987 for her performance in the drama Magdusa Ka!, winning Best Supporting Actress in all four major award-giving bodies in the Philippines. Blanca was a board member of Movie and Television Review and Classification Board in 1998 until her death in 2001.