11/09/1919
Carigara, Leyte, Philippines:
Filipina actress Nela Álvarez’s made her screen debut in 1936 and appeared in about five more movies before World War II brought film production in the Philippines to a halt. In 1948, she continued her film career and worked throughout the next two decades. Álvarez was also the star catcher on one of the first women’s softball teams in the Philippines.
|
Magpakailan Man (1968) as |
|
Hukom Roldan (1957) as |
|
Anak Ng Berdugo (1955) as |
|
Tatlong Labuyo (1953) as |
|
Capas (1949) as |
|
Sierra Madre, Bundok ng Hiwaga (1948) as Rosa |
|
Via Crucis (1937) as |
|
Sanga-sangang Dila (1937) as |
|
Mga Kaluluwang Napaligaw (1936) as |