Anita Linda
Biography
Anita Linda (born Alice Bueñaflor Lake; November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), was a Filipino actress whose career spanned nearly eight decades and had done 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 has received numerous accolades from international film festivals and domestic award-giving bodies.
Known For
All Movies (185)
- Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema2019 · as Herself
- Circa2019
- Dark Is the Night2018
- New Generation Heroes2017
- Tatlong Bibe2017
- An Open Door2016
- Mrs.2016
- Whistleblower2016 · as Patring
- Padre de Familia2016
- The Last Pinoy Action King2015
- Salamat sa Alaala2015 · as Herself
- My Illegal Wife2014
- Echoserang Frog2014
- Moth in Twilight2014
- Bride for Rent2014 · as Lola Czarina
- Morgue2013
- Alamat ni China Doll2013
- Otso2013 · as Alice Lake/Anita Linda
- David F.2013
- Nuwebe2013
- Porno2013
- Mater Dolorosa2012 · as Ida Lagrimas
- Sta. Niña2012
- The Mistress2012 · as Lola Lina
- Salo2012
- Fable of the Fish2011 · as Juling
- Flight of an Angel2011
- Presa2010
- Indie Boys2010
- The Affair2010
- Bigasan2010
- Grandmother2009 · as Lola Sepa
- Manila2009 · as Lola Anita
- Dalaw2009 · as Lola Linda
- Booking2009
- Adela2008 · as Adela
- Caregiver2008 · as Lola Miling
- Unspoken Passion2008 · as Lola Ising
- Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!2007 · as Amelia
- Tambolista2007 · as Lola Trining
- A Love Story2007 · as Inang Sion
- Ouija2007 · as Lola Corazon
- You Are the One2006 · as Lola
- Ilusyon2005 · as Stella's Lola
- Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita2004 · as Old Inya
- Liberated 22004 · as Lola
- Kiskisan2003 · as Lola Susana
- S2pid Luv2002 · as Mother Superior
- Halik Ng Sirena2001 · as Lola Saling
- Demons2000 · as Mercedez
- Unfaithful Wife 21999
- Sa Paraiso ni Efren1999
- Talong1999 · as as
- Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko1999 · as Lola Benedicta
- Bakit Pa?1999 · as Nicena
- D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above1999 · as Sister Corazon
- Heart of Christmas1998 · as Lola Angeles
- Woman on a Tin Roof1998 · as Amapola
- Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig1998 · as Milet's Lola
- Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas1997
- Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola ('Wag Uminom ng Serbesa)1996
- Cedie1996 · as Mrs. Molan
- Sariwa1996 · as Lola
- Isang Bala Ka Lang Part 21996
- Mangarap Ka1995 · as Celia
- Kill Barbara With Panic1995 · as Yaya Benita
- Pare Ko1995 · as Auring
- Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo1994 · as Lola Isabel
- Even My Life...1992 · as Aling Leticia
- Tayong Dalawa1992
- A Plea to God1991 · as Sister Carmen
- Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?1990 · as Inay Guila
- Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos1990
- Mana sa Ina1990
- Dirty Affair1990 · as Levi's Mother
- Moonchild1988 · as Juana
- Babaing Hampaslupa1988
- Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro1988 · as Aling Gloria
- Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit1988
- I Carry the World1987 · as Momay
- Rage of Justice1987
- Si Mister at Si Misis1986
- Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso!1986
- Batang Quiapo1986 · as Iska
- Arnis: The Sticks Of Death1986
- Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita1986 · as Aling Marta
- Prone to Temptation1986
- Narcisa1986 · as as
- Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite1986 · as Desta
- Sugat sa Dangal1985
- Lukas1984
- Experience1984 · as Cora Blanco
- Daang Hari1984
- Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie1984 · as Rosa
- Sister Stella L.1984 · as Auring
- Adultery1984
- Roman Rapido1983
- Midnight Passion1983 · as Sion
- Naiibang Hayop1983 · as Juana
- Exploitation1983
- Friends in Love1983
- T-Bird at Ako1982 · as Landlady
- Anak Ng Tulisan1982
- Mother Dear1982 · as Salud
- Pepeng Kaliwete1982
- Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit1982
- Heavens Were Weighed1982 · as Mrs. Formoso
- Sugo1982
- Schoolgirls1982 · as Margot's mother
- PX1982 · as Maria
- Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister1981 · as Dick's Mom
- Hello, Young Lovers1981
- Viva Santiago1981 · as Abdul's Mother
- Flor de Liza1981
- Ako ang Hari1981
- Kamay ni Hilda1981
- Why Is the Sky Blue?1981 · as Sofia
- Siga1980
- The Children of An Lac1980 · as Ba Day
- Totoy Boogie1980
- Kristo Zapata1980
- MIssion Terrorize Panay1980
- Temptation Island1980 · as Nenuca Belisario
- Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala1980
- Milyon1980
- Dolphy's Angels1980
- Problem Child1980
- Good Morning, Sunshine1980
- Pompa1980 · as Chayong
- Apat Na Maria1980
- Durugin Si Totoy Bato1979
- Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan1979
- Stepsisters1979
- Jaguar1979 · as Mother
- Magkaribal1979
- Vontes V1979
- Katawang Alabok1978
- Tatak ng Tundo1978 · as Aurelia 'Mameng' Sanchez
- Napoleon Agra1978
- Kampus?1978 · as Romeo's Mother
- Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali1978
- Mokong1978
- Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig1977 · as Mrs. Bustamante
- Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon1977 · as Lulu
- Lalaki, Babae Kami!1977
- Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat1977
- Bawal na Pag-Ibig1977
- Dateline Chicago: Arrest The Nurse Killer1976
- Inday Garutay1976
- Divino1976
- Bitayin si....Baby Ama!1976
- Kapag Tumabang Ang Asin1976
- Mortal1976 · as Dr. Reyes
- Wild Flower1976
- Andalucia1975 · as Dolores' Mother
- Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!)1975
- Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga1975 · as Amy’s Mother
- Pagsapit ng Dilim1975
- Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)1975 · as Judge
- Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi1975
- Blood and Love on a Piece of Land1975 · as Mrs. Marced (segment 2)
- Lorelei1975 · as Patring
- Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!1974
- Three, Two, One1974 · as Lucia
- The Devil's Daughter1974
- Weighed But Found Wanting1974 · as Ortega
- The Bells of San Jose1974
- Ransom!1974
- Tag-araw1971
- Dodong Ko1970
- Haydee1970
- Dalawang Daigdig ni Carlota1970
- Blue Boy1970 · as as
- Bimbo1969
- Ang Pulubi1969
- Bino and Clayd1969
- Kwatang: A Star Is Born1967
- This Is a Filipino1966
- Darna At Ang Babaing Tuod1964 · as Marta
- Nag-uumpugang Bato1961
- Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal1956
- Lourdes1954
- Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo1952
- Buhay Alamang1952
- Sisa1951 · as Sisa
All TV Shows (3)
- Machete2011 · as older Aginaya
- Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik2007 · as Impo
- 'Til Death Do Us Part2005 · as Lola / La (Ysabel's grandmother)