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
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
2007
'Til Death Do Us Part
2005
0Machete
2011
Sisa
1951
Grandmother
2009
Unfaithful Wife 2
1999
Pompa
1980
Narcisa
1986
Liberated 2
2004
Batang Quiapo
1986
0Bimbo
1969
The Affair
2010
Filmography
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
as Impo · 2007
'Til Death Do Us Part
as Lola / La (Ysabel's grandmother) · 2005
Machete
as older Aginaya · 2011
Sisa
as Sisa · 1951
Grandmother
as Lola Sepa · 2009
Unfaithful Wife 2
· 1999
Pompa
as Chayong · 1980
Narcisa
as as · 1986
Liberated 2
as Lola · 2004
Batang Quiapo
as Iska · 1986
Bimbo
· 1969
The Affair
· 2010
Moonchild
as Juana · 1988
Talong
as as · 1999
The Children of An Lac
as Ba Day · 1980
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
as Aling Marta · 1986
Salo
· 2012
Bride for Rent
as Lola Czarina · 2014
Circa
· 2019
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
as Herself · 2019
I Carry the World
as Momay · 1987
Cedie
as Mrs. Molan · 1996
Weighed But Found Wanting
as Ortega · 1974
Porno
· 2013
Woman on a Tin Roof
as Amapola · 1998
Blades of the Sun
as Chayong · 2001
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
· 1980
Durugin Si Totoy Bato
· 1979
Kiskisan
as Lola Susana · 2003
Dirty Affair
as Levi's Mother · 1990
The Last Pinoy Action King
· 2015
Kapag Tumabang Ang Asin
· 1976
The Mistress
as Lola Lina · 2012
Whistleblower
as Patring · 2016
Padre de Familia
· 2016
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
as Aling Gloria · 1988
Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal
· 1956
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
as Old Inya · 2004
Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie
as Rosa · 1984
Heavens Were Weighed
as Mrs. Formoso · 1982
A Love Story
as Inang Sion · 2007
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
· 1975
You Are the One
as Lola · 2006
Sta. Niña
as Lola Bining · 2012
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit
· 1988
Dark Is the Night
· 2018
Efren's Paradise
· 1999
A Plea to God
as Sister Carmen · 1991
Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig
as Milet's Lola · 1998
T-Bird at Ako
as Landlady · 1982
Milyon
· 1980
Echoserang Frog
as Herself · 2014
Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!)
· 1975
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
as Mrs. Bustamante · 1977
Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso!
· 1986
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
as Mrs. Marced (segment 2) · 1975
Sariwa
as Lola · 1996
Why Is the Sky Blue?
as Sofia · 1981
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
· 1974
Jaguar
as Mother · 1979
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
· 1982
Salamat sa Alaala
as Herself · 2015
D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above
as Sister Corazon · 1999
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite
as Desta · 1986
Moth in Twilight
· 2014
Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko
as Lola Benedicta · 1999
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
as Lola Isabel · 1994
Lukas
· 1984
Lourdes
· 1954
Kill Barbara With Panic
as Yaya Benita · 1995
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos
· 1990
Heart of Christmas
as Lola Angeles · 1998
Tatlong Bibe
· 2017
Pepeng Kaliwete
· 1982
Bawal na Pag-Ibig
· 1977
Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
as Inay Guila · 1990
Alamat ni China Doll
· 2013
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
· 1977
The Devil's Daughter
· 1974
Tatak ng Tundo
as Aurelia 'Mameng' Sanchez · 1978
Bitayin si....Baby Ama!
· 1976
Adela
as Adela · 2008
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
as Amelia · 2007
New Generation Heroes
· 2017
Isang Bala Ka Lang Part 2
· 1996
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
as Lulu · 1977
Kwatang: A Star Is Born
· 1967
Even My Life...
as Aling Leticia · 1992
Sister Stella L.
as Auring · 1984
Unspoken Passion
as Lola Ising · 2008
Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan
· 1979
Manila
as Lola Anita · 2009
PX
as Maria · 1982
Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas
· 1997
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
as Amy’s Mother · 1975
Dalawang Daigdig ni Carlota
· 1970
Anak Ng Tulisan
· 1982
Indie Boys
· 2010
Tag-araw
· 1971
Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola ('Wag Uminom ng Serbesa)
· 1996
Rage of Justice
· 1987
Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister
as Dick's Mom · 1981
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
· 1952
Mortal
as Dr. Reyes · 1976
Mater Dolorosa
as Ida Lagrimas · 2012
Arnis: The Sticks Of Death
· 1986
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
· 1978
Lorelei
as Patring · 1975
Ouija
as Lola Corazon · 2007
Mother Dear
as Salud · 1982
Midnight Passion
as Sion · 1983
Darna At Ang Babaing Tuod
as Marta · 1964
Halik Ng Sirena
as Lola Saling · 2001
Nag-uumpugang Bato
· 1961
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
as Judge · 1975
Flight of an Angel
· 2011
Presa
· 2010
Pare Ko
as Auring · 1995
Flor de Liza
· 1981
Schoolgirls
as Margot's mother · 1982
This Is a Filipino
· 1966
Dodong Ko
· 1970
Andalucia
as Dolores' Mother · 1975
Pagsapit ng Dilim
· 1975
Si Mister at Si Misis
· 1986
Vagabond Woman
as Mrs. Ising · 1988
Temptation Island
as Nenuca Belisario · 1980
Dalaw
as Lola Linda · 2009
Blue Boy
as as · 1970
Friends in Love
· 1983
Experience
as Cora Blanco · 1984
Hello, Young Lovers
· 1981
Kamay ni Hilda
· 1981
Booking
· 2009
Fable of the Fish
as Juling · 2011
Bakit Pa?
as Nicena · 1999
Exploitation
· 1983
An Open Door
· 2016
Ilusyon
as Stella's Lola · 2005
Bigasan
· 2010
David F.
· 2013
Nuwebe
· 2013
Dolphy's Angels
· 1980
Bino and Clayd
· 1969
Pangarap ng Puso
as Mercedez · 2000
S2pid Luv
as Mother Superior · 2002
Naiibang Hayop
as Juana · 1983
Mrs.
· 2016
Dateline Chicago: Arrest The Nurse Killer
· 1976
Roman Rapido
· 1983
Kampus?
as Romeo's Mother · 1978
Three, Two, One
as Lucia · 1974
Mangarap Ka
as Celia · 1995
Problem Child
· 1980
Ransom!
· 1974
Divino
· 1976
Siga
· 1980
My Illegal Wife
· 2014
Mokong
· 1978
Caregiver
as Lola Miling · 2008
Kristo Zapata
· 1980
Apat Na Maria
· 1980
Takaw Tukso
as Mrs. Conching · 1986
The Two of Us
as Lola Ireng · 1992
Sugat sa Dangal
· 1985
Mana sa Ina
· 1990
Tambolista
as Lola Trining · 2007
MIssion Terrorize Panay
· 1980
Morgue
· 2013
The Bells of San Jose
· 1974
Totoy Boogie
· 1980
Daang Hari
· 1984
Haydee
· 1970
Good Morning, Sunshine
· 1980
Stepsisters
· 1979
Ako ang Hari
· 1981
Napoleon Agra
· 1978
Magkaribal
· 1979
Katawang Alabok
· 1978
Lalaki, Babae Kami!
· 1977
Wild Flower
as Luisa Rallos · 1976
Sugo
· 1982
Adultery
· 1984
Viva Santiago
as Abdul's Mother · 1981
Buhay Alamang
· 1952
Ang Pulubi
· 1969
Otso
as Alice Lake/Anita Linda · 2013
Inday Garutay
· 1976
Vontes V
· 1979