Anita Linda
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 23, 1924
- Died
- June 10, 2020
- Birthplace
- Pasay City, Metro Manila, Luzon, Philippines
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.
Filmography
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema 2019
as Herself
Circa 2019
Actor
Dark Is the Night 2018
Actor
New Generation Heroes 2017
Actor
- Tatlong Bibe
Tatlong Bibe 2017
Actor
An Open Door 2016
Actor
Mrs. 2016
Actor
Whistleblower 2016
as Patring
Padre de Familia 2016
Actor
The Last Pinoy Action King 2015
Actor
- Salamat sa Alaala
Salamat sa Alaala 2015
as Herself
My Illegal Wife 2014
Actor
Echoserang Frog 2014
as Herself
- Moth in Twilight
Moth in Twilight 2014
Actor
Bride for Rent 2014
as Lola Czarina
Morgue 2013
Actor
Alamat ni China Doll 2013
Actor
Otso 2013
as Alice Lake/Anita Linda
Porno 2013
Actor
Nuwebe 2013
Actor
- David F.
David F. 2013
Actor
Mater Dolorosa 2012
as Ida Lagrimas
Sta. Niña 2012
as Lola Bining
The Mistress 2012
as Lola Lina
Salo 2012
Actor
Fable of the Fish 2011
as Juling
Flight of an Angel 2011
Actor
- Presa
Presa 2010
Actor
Indie Boys 2010
Actor
The Affair 2010
Actor
Bigasan 2010
Actor
Grandmother 2009
as Lola Sepa
Manila 2009
as Lola Anita
Dalaw 2009
as Lola Linda
Booking 2009
Actor
Adela 2008
as Adela
Caregiver 2008
as Lola Miling
Unspoken Passion 2008
as Lola Ising
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! 2007
as Amelia
Tambolista 2007
as Lola Trining
A Love Story 2007
as Inang Sion
Ouija 2007
as Lola Corazon
You Are the One 2006
as Lola
Ilusyon 2005
as Stella's Lola
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita 2004
as Old Inya
Liberated 2 2004
as Lola
Kiskisan 2003
as Lola Susana
S2pid Luv 2002
as Mother Superior
Blades of the Sun 2001
as Chayong
Halik Ng Sirena 2001
as Lola Saling
Pangarap ng Puso 2000
as Mercedez
Unfaithful Wife 2 1999
Actor
Efren's Paradise 1999
Actor
Talong 1999
as as
Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko 1999
as Lola Benedicta
- Bakit Pa?
Bakit Pa? 1999
as Nicena
D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above 1999
as Sister Corazon
Heart of Christmas 1998
as Lola Angeles
Woman on a Tin Roof 1998
as Amapola
Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig 1998
as Milet's Lola
Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas 1997
Actor
Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola ('Wag Uminom ng Serbesa) 1996
Actor
Cedie 1996
as Mrs. Molan
Isang Bala Ka Lang Part 2 1996
Actor
Sariwa 1996
as Lola
Mangarap Ka 1995
as Celia
Kill Barbara With Panic 1995
as Yaya Benita
Pare Ko 1995
as Auring
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo 1994
as Lola Isabel
- Even My Life...
Even My Life... 1992
as Aling Leticia
The Two of Us 1992
as Lola Ireng
A Plea to God 1991
as Sister Carmen
Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me? 1990
as Inay Guila
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos 1990
Actor
- Mana sa Ina
Mana sa Ina 1990
Actor
Dirty Affair 1990
as Levi's Mother
Moonchild 1988
as Juana
Vagabond Woman 1988
as Mrs. Ising
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro 1988
as Aling Gloria
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit 1988
Actor
I Carry the World 1987
as Momay
Rage of Justice 1987
Actor
- Si Mister at Si Misis
Si Mister at Si Misis 1986
Actor
Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso! 1986
Actor
Batang Quiapo 1986
as Iska
Arnis: The Sticks Of Death 1986
Actor
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita 1986
as Aling Marta
Takaw Tukso 1986
as Mrs. Conching
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite 1986
as Desta
Narcisa 1986
as as
Sugat sa Dangal 1985
Actor
- Lukas
Lukas 1984
Actor
Experience 1984
as Cora Blanco
Daang Hari 1984
Actor
Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie 1984
as Rosa
Sister Stella L. 1984
as Auring
Adultery 1984
Actor
Roman Rapido 1983
Actor
Midnight Passion 1983
as Sion
- Sanggang Dikit
Sanggang Dikit 1983
Actor
Naiibang Hayop 1983
as Juana
Exploitation 1983
Actor
Friends in Love 1983
Actor
T-Bird at Ako 1982
as Landlady
Anak Ng Tulisan 1982
Actor
Pepeng Kaliwete 1982
Actor
Mother Dear 1982
as Salud
Heavens Were Weighed 1982
as Mrs. Formoso
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit 1982
Actor
Sugo 1982
Actor
Schoolgirls 1982
as Margot's mother
PX 1982
as Maria
The Wife Is a Bachelorette, the Husband Is a Bachelor 1981
as Dick's Mom
Hello, Young Lovers 1981
Actor
Viva Santiago 1981
as Abdul's Mother
Flor de Liza 1981
Actor
Ako ang Hari 1981
Actor
Kamay ni Hilda 1981
Actor
Why Is the Sky Blue? 1981
as Sofia
- Siga
Siga 1980
Actor
The Children of An Lac 1980
as Ba Day
- Totoy Boogie
Totoy Boogie 1980
Actor
Kristo Zapata 1980
Actor
- MIssion Terrorize Panay
MIssion Terrorize Panay 1980
Actor
Temptation Island 1980
as Nenuca Belisario
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala 1980
Actor
Milyon 1980
Actor
Dolphy's Angels 1980
Actor
Good Morning, Sunshine 1980
Actor
Problem Child 1980
Actor
Pompa 1980
as Chayong
Apat Na Maria 1980
Actor
Durugin Si Totoy Bato 1979
Actor
Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan 1979
Actor
Stepsisters 1979
Actor
Jaguar 1979
as Mother
Magkaribal 1979
Actor
Vontes V 1979
Actor
Katawang Alabok 1978
Actor
Tatak ng Tundo 1978
as Aurelia 'Mameng' Sanchez
Napoleon Agra (Mad Killer ng Caloocan) 1978
Actor
Kampus? 1978
as Romeo's Mother
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali 1978
Actor
Mokong 1978
Actor
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig 1977
as Mrs. Bustamante
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon 1977
as Lulu
Lalaki, Babae Kami! 1977
Actor
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat 1977
Actor
- Bawal na Pag-Ibig
Bawal na Pag-Ibig 1977
Actor
Dateline Chicago: Arrest The Nurse Killer 1976
Actor
Inday Garutay 1976
Actor
Divino 1976
Actor
Bitayin si....Baby Ama! 1976
Actor
Kapag Tumabang Ang Asin 1976
Actor
Mortal 1976
as Dr. Reyes
Wild Flower 1976
as Luisa Rallos
Andalucia 1975
as Dolores' Mother
Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!) 1975
Actor
- Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga 1975
as Amy’s Mother
Pagsapit ng Dilim 1975
Actor
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi 1975
Actor
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) 1975
as Judge
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land 1975
as Mrs. Marced (segment 2)
Lorelei 1975
as Patring
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae! 1974
Actor
Three, Two, One 1974
as Lucia
The Devil's Daughter 1974
Actor
Weighed But Found Wanting 1974
as Ortega
- The Bells of San Jose
The Bells of San Jose 1974
Actor
Ransom! 1974
Actor
- Tag-araw
Tag-araw 1971
Actor
Dodong Ko 1970
Actor
Haydee 1970
Actor
Dalawang Daigdig ni Carlota 1970
Actor
Blue Boy 1970
as as
Bimbo 1969
Actor
Ang Pulubi 1969
Actor
Bino and Clayd 1969
Actor
Kwatang: A Star Is Born 1967
Actor
This Is a Filipino 1966
Actor
Darna At Ang Babaing Tuod 1964
as Marta
Nag-uumpugang Bato 1961
Actor
Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal 1956
Actor
- Lourdes
Lourdes 1954
Actor
- Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo 1952
Actor
Buhay Alamang 1952
Actor
Sisa 1951
as Sisa
Credits from TMDB.