Nida Blanca

Nida Blanca

Born:1/6/1936Died:11/7/2001
Place of Birth:Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Biography

Dorothy Acueza Jones, (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001) popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career. She was named one of 15 Best Actress of all Time by YES magazine. Born as Dorothy Acueza Jones in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines (then a U.S. territory) to an American soldier father and a Filipina mother, she appeared in her first film at age 14. Actress Delia Razon successfully urged the head of LVN Pictures, Doña Sisang de Leon to hire Blanca. She was screen tested on October 6, 1950 by LVN Pictures where she reigned as queen for more than a decade, doing mostly comedies opposite the late Nestor de Villa. In the movies, she has played everything from a guy-punching lesbian to a nun. She also starred in the hit TV comedy series, John En Marsha, where she played the wife who sticks by her poor husband despite her rich mother's constant harping. In 1958, she appeared opposite her contemporary, noted singer/actress Sylvia La Torre, and Leroy Salvador, in the LVN movie Tuloy ang Ligaya. Blanca was married twice. She separated from her first husband, Victorino Torres when their daughter Kaye was only two years old. She later married her second husband Roger Lawrence Strunk (1940-2007), an American singer and actor, known by his screen name, Rod Lauren in Las Vegas in 1979. The couple relocated to Manila.

Filmography

Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip

Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip

20021.0
Ano Bang Meron Ka?

Ano Bang Meron Ka?

20010.0
Luv Text

Luv Text

20015.2
Abakada.. Ina

Abakada.. Ina

20015.0
Yakapin Mo ang Umaga

Yakapin Mo ang Umaga

20000.0
Soltera

Soltera

19991.0
Mula Sa Puso

Mula Sa Puso

19999.0
Hiling

Hiling

19986.6
Sana Pag-ibig Na

Sana Pag-ibig Na

199810.0
Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran

Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran

19980.0
Babae

Babae

19976.0
Batang PX

Batang PX

19978.7
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal

Minsan Lamang Magmamahal

19970.0
Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure

Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure

19969.7
Madrasta

Madrasta

19967.0
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako

April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako

19960.0
Hataw Na

Hataw Na

19950.0
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita

Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita

19950.0
Redeem Her Honor

Redeem Her Honor

19956.5
Vampira

Vampira

19946.0
Geron Olivar

Geron Olivar

19940.0
Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk

Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk

19940.0
Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)

Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)

19930.0
Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na Ang Diyos

Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na Ang Diyos

19930.0
Kadenang Bulaklak

Kadenang Bulaklak

19930.0
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

19935.0
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

19930.0
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

19926.0
The Teacher

The Teacher

19920.0
Mahal Kita, Walang Iba

Mahal Kita, Walang Iba

19920.0
Tayong Dalawa

Tayong Dalawa

19920.0
Kamay ni Cain

Kamay ni Cain

19920.0
Darna

Darna

19910.0
John en Marsha ngayon '91

John en Marsha ngayon '91

19910.0
Mundo Man Ang Magunaw

Mundo Man Ang Magunaw

19900.0
Mundo Man ay Magunaw

Mundo Man ay Magunaw

19900.0
Too Young

Too Young

19900.0
Pangako ng Puso

Pangako ng Puso

19900.0
Hot Summer

Hot Summer

19906.0
Rosenda

Rosenda

19890.0
Impaktita

Impaktita

19896.0
Tatak Avellana

Tatak Avellana

19880.0
Tomorrow Is Still Mine

Tomorrow Is Still Mine

198810.0
Love Letters

Love Letters

19880.0
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

19886.0
Ako Si Kiko, Ako Si Kikay

Ako Si Kiko, Ako Si Kikay

19876.0
Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko

Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko

19870.0
Prinsesang Gusgusin

Prinsesang Gusgusin

19870.0
Family Tree

Family Tree

19876.0
Magdusa Ka!

Magdusa Ka!

19866.8
John en Marsha Tnt sa Amerika

John en Marsha Tnt sa Amerika

19860.0
Like Father, Like Son

Like Father, Like Son

19850.0
Miguelito

Miguelito

19851.0
Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two

Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two

19850.0
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya

John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya

19857.0
Sa Hirap at Ginhawa

Sa Hirap at Ginhawa

19840.0
Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday

Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday

19840.0
Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula

Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula

19840.0
Saan Darating Ang Umaga?

Saan Darating Ang Umaga?

198310.0
Always in My Heart

Always in My Heart

19830.0
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection

Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection

19820.0
Forgive and Forget

Forgive and Forget

19826.0
My Heart Belongs To Daddy

My Heart Belongs To Daddy

19820.0
The Quick Brown Fox

The Quick Brown Fox

19800.0
John & Marsha '80

John & Marsha '80

19800.0
Dolphy's Angels

Dolphy's Angels

19800.0
Annie Batungbakal

Annie Batungbakal

19799.5
Dancing Master

Dancing Master

19790.0
John & Marsha '77

John & Marsha '77

19770.0
Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?

Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?

19770.0
Sa Kisame Street

Sa Kisame Street

19760.0
Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw

Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw

19760.0
Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa!

Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa!

19760.0
Batu-Bato sa Langit

Batu-Bato sa Langit

19752.0
Ang Darling ko'y Aswang

Ang Darling ko'y Aswang

19750.0
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)

John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)

19750.0
Happy Days Are Here Again

Happy Days Are Here Again

19740.0
John & Marsha

John & Marsha

19740.0
Maginoong Karatisa

Maginoong Karatisa

19720.0
Laugh Story

Laugh Story

19710.0
Family Planting

Family Planting

19710.0
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib

Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib

19700.0
Together Again

Together Again

19670.0
Ayaw ni Mayor

Ayaw ni Mayor

19670.0
Wow Na Wow!!

Wow Na Wow!!

19660.0
Mabilis... Paa at Kamay

Mabilis... Paa at Kamay

19640.0
Bumunot ka't lumaban

Bumunot ka't lumaban

19640.0
Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha!

Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha!

19630.0
Isputnik vs. Darna

Isputnik vs. Darna

19630.0
Si Adiang Waray

Si Adiang Waray

19630.0
Limbo Rock

Limbo Rock

19630.0
Sa Atin Ang Daigdig

Sa Atin Ang Daigdig

19630.0
Bulung-Bulungan

Bulung-Bulungan

19620.0
Jam Session

Jam Session

19620.0
Walang Sisihan

Walang Sisihan

19610.0
Anak ni Waray

Anak ni Waray

19580.0
Wala Kang Paki

Wala Kang Paki

19580.0
Casa Grande

Casa Grande

19580.0
Tuloy ang Ligaya

Tuloy ang Ligaya

19580.0
Kalyehera

Kalyehera

19570.0
Sebya, Mahal Kita

Sebya, Mahal Kita

19570.0
Handang Matodas

Handang Matodas

19560.0
Ang Ibong Adarna

Ang Ibong Adarna

19550.0
Ikaw Kasi

Ikaw Kasi

19550.0
Darling Ko

Darling Ko

19550.0
Talusaling

Talusaling

19557.0
Galawgaw

Galawgaw

19540.0
Waray-Waray

Waray-Waray

19544.0
Luneta

Luneta

19540.0
Squatters

Squatters

19530.0
Batangueña

Batangueña

19530.0
Tumbalik Na Daigdig

Tumbalik Na Daigdig

19530.0
Hijo de Familia

Hijo de Familia

19530.0
Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba

Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba

19520.0
Digmaan Ng Damdamin

Digmaan Ng Damdamin

19520.0
Korea

Korea

19520.0
Tia Loleng

Tia Loleng

19520.0
Babaing Hampas-lupa

Babaing Hampas-lupa

19520.0
Tenyente Carlos Blanco

Tenyente Carlos Blanco

19520.0
Venus

Venus

19510.0