Paraluman
Paraluman | |
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Paraluman in the 1950s. | |
| Born | Sigrid Sophia Agatha de Torres von Giese December 14, 1923 |
| Died | April 27, 2009 (aged 85) Parañaque, Philippines |
| Occupations | Actress model |
| Years active | 1940–1985 |
| Spouse(s) | Brigido Sibug Tony O’Brien Yoshifume Abe |
| Children | Baby O'Brien |
| Relatives | Rina Reyes (granddaughter) Sophie Reyes (great-granddaughter) |
Glenda Sigrid Sophia Agatha de Torres von Giese (December 14, 1923 – April 27, 2009), known professionally as Paraluman, was a Filipino actress whose career spanned four decades. Dubbed as the Greta Garbo of the Philippines, she is often cited as one of the greatest screen figures in the country. She first appeared in the film Flores de Mayo (1940) and rose to fame in the self-titled film opposite Fernando Poe Sr. She has since appeared in over 90 motion pictures including several foreign films such as Elephant Girl (1951) and Surrender - Hell! (1959). She has received two FAMAS Awards and has been inducted at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.