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.
Acted in 166
2010s
- 2019
Circa
Movie
- 2018
Dark Is the Night
Movie
- 2017
New Generation Heroes
Movie
- 2016
An Open Door
Movie
Mrs.
Movie
Whistleblower
Patring
Padre de Familia
Movie
- 2015
The Last Pinoy Action King
Movie
- 2014
My Illegal Wife
Movie
Bride for Rent
Lola Czarina
- 2013
Morgue
Movie
Alamat ni China Doll
Movie
Otso
Alice Lake/Anita Linda
Nuwebe
Movie
Porno
Movie
- 2012
Mater Dolorosa
Ida Lagrimas
The Mistress
Lola Lina
Salo
Movie
- 2011
Fable of the Fish
Juling
Flight of an Angel
Movie
Machete
older Aginaya · 40 episodes
- 2010
Indie Boys
Movie
The Affair
Movie
Bigasan
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Grandmother
Lola Sepa
Manila
Lola Anita
Dalaw
Lola Linda
Booking
Movie
- 2008
Adela
Adela
Caregiver
Lola Miling
Unspoken Passion
Lola Ising
- 2007
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Amelia
Tambolista
Lola Trining
A Love Story
Inang Sion
Ouija
Lola Corazon
- 2006
You Are the One
Lola
- 2005
Ilusyon
Stella's Lola
- 2004
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Old Inya
Liberated 2
Lola
- 2003
Kiskisan
Lola Susana
- 2002
S2pid Luv
Mother Superior
- 2001
Blades of the Sun
Chayong
Halik Ng Sirena
Lola Saling
- 2000
Pangarap ng Puso
Mercedez
1990s
- 1999
Unfaithful Wife 2
Movie
Efren's Paradise
Movie
Talong
as
Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko
Lola Benedicta
D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above
Sister Corazon
- 1998
Heart of Christmas
Lola Angeles
Woman on a Tin Roof
Amapola
Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig
Milet's Lola
- 1997
Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas
Movie
- 1996
Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola ('Wag Uminom ng Serbesa)
Movie
Cedie
Mrs. Molan
Sariwa
Lola
Isang Bala Ka Lang Part 2
Movie
- 1995
Mangarap Ka
Celia
Kill Barbara With Panic
Yaya Benita
Pare Ko
Auring
- 1994
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
Lola Isabel
- 1992
The Two of Us
Lola Ireng
- 1991
A Plea to God
Sister Carmen
- 1990
Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Inay Guila
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos
Movie
Dirty Affair
Levi's Mother
1980s
- 1988
Moonchild
Juana
Vagabond Woman
Mrs. Ising
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
Aling Gloria
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit
Movie
- 1987
I Carry the World
Momay
Rage of Justice
Movie
- 1986
Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso!
Movie
Arnis: The Sticks Of Death
Movie
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
Aling Marta
Takaw Tukso
Mrs. Conching
Narcisa
as
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite
Desta
- 1985
Sugat sa Dangal
Movie
- 1984
Experience
Cora Blanco
Daang Hari
Movie
Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie
Rosa
Sister Stella L.
Auring
Adultery
Movie
- 1983
Roman Rapido
Movie
Midnight Passion
Sion
Naiibang Hayop
Juana
Exploitation
Movie
Friends in Love
Movie
- 1982
T-Bird at Ako
Landlady
Anak Ng Tulisan
Movie
Mother Dear
Salud
Pepeng Kaliwete
Movie
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
Movie
Heavens Were Weighed
Mrs. Formoso
Sugo
Movie
Schoolgirls
Margot's mother
PX
Maria
- 1981
The Wife Is a Bachelorette, the Husband Is a Bachelor
Dick's Mom
Hello, Young Lovers
Movie
Viva Santiago
Abdul's Mother
Flor de Liza
Movie
Ako ang Hari
Movie
Kamay ni Hilda
Movie
Why Is the Sky Blue?
Sofia
- 1980
The Children of An Lac
Ba Day
Kristo Zapata
Movie
Temptation Island
Nenuca Belisario
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
Movie
Milyon
Movie
Dolphy's Angels
Movie
Problem Child
Movie
Good Morning, Sunshine
Movie
Pompa
Chayong
Apat Na Maria
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Durugin Si Totoy Bato
Movie
Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan
Movie
Stepsisters
Movie
Jaguar
Mother
Magkaribal
Movie
Vontes V
Movie
- 1978
Katawang Alabok
Movie
Tatak ng Tundo
Aurelia 'Mameng' Sanchez
Napoleon Agra (Mad Killer ng Caloocan)
Movie
Kampus?
Romeo's Mother
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
Movie
Mokong
Movie
- 1977
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Mrs. Bustamante
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
Lulu
Lalaki, Babae Kami!
Movie
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
Movie
- 1976
Dateline Chicago: Arrest The Nurse Killer
Movie
Inday Garutay
Movie
Divino
Movie
Bitayin si....Baby Ama!
Movie
Kapag Tumabang Ang Asin
Movie
Mortal
Dr. Reyes
Wild Flower
Luisa Rallos
- 1975
Andalucia
Dolores' Mother
Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!)
Movie
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Movie
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Judge
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
Movie
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Mrs. Marced (segment 2)
Lorelei
Patring
- 1974
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
Movie
Three, Two, One
Lucia
The Devil's Daughter
Movie
Weighed But Found Wanting
Ortega
Ransom!
Movie
- 1970
Dodong Ko
Movie
Haydee
Movie
Dalawang Daigdig ni Carlota
Movie
Blue Boy
as
1960s
- 1969
Bimbo
Movie
Ang Pulubi
Movie
Bino and Clayd
Movie
- 1967
Kwatang: A Star Is Born
Movie
- 1966
This Is a Filipino
Movie
- 1964
Darna At Ang Babaing Tuod
Marta
- 1961
Nag-uumpugang Bato
Movie
1950s
- 1956
Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Movie
- 1952
Buhay Alamang
Movie
- 1951
Sisa
Sisa
Appearances2
2010s
- 2019
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Herself
- 2014
Echoserang Frog
Herself