Cast & creator
Anita Linda
Best known for Machete, Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik, 'Til Death Do Us Part
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.
Also known as: Alice Buenaflor Lake
186
film credits
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television credits
189
1951–2019 · acting roles
6.9
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (189)
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Machete
older Aginaya
2011Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik
Impo
2007'Til Death Do Us Part
Lola / La (Ysabel's grandmother)
2005
Narcisa
as
1986
Sisa
Sisa
1951
The Children of An Lac
Ba Day
1980
Talong
as
1999
Batang Quiapo
Iska
1986
The Affair
2010
Grandmother
Lola Sepa
2009
Unfaithful Wife 2
1999
Blades of the Sun
Chayong
2001
Dirty Affair
Levi's Mother
1990
Durugin Si Totoy Bato
1979
Cedie
Mrs. Molan
1996
Pompa
Chayong
1980
Sta. Niña
Lola Bining
2012
Kiskisan
Lola Susana
2003
Lorelei
Patring
1975
Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit
1982
T-Bird at Ako
Landlady
1982
Salo
2012
Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!)
Judge
1975
Weighed But Found Wanting
Ortega
1974
I Carry the World
Momay
1987
Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko
Lola Benedicta
1999
You Are the One
Lola
2006
Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig
Milet's Lola
1998
Bride for Rent
Lola Czarina
2014
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Old Inya
2004
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
Aling Marta
1986
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
1975
Dark Is the Night
2018
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
Aling Gloria
1988
Kill Barbara With Panic
Yaya Benita
1995Lourdes
1954
Milyon
1980
Circa
2019
Liberated 2
Lola
2004Lukas
1984
Kapag Tumabang Ang Asin
1976
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Herself
2019
Moonchild
Juana
1988
Porno
2013
Woman on a Tin Roof
Amapola
1998
Pepeng Kaliwete
1982
Ouija
Lola Corazon
2007
Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit
1988
Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie
Rosa
1984
Bitayin si....Baby Ama!
1976
Unspoken Passion
Lola Ising
2008
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Mrs. Marced (segment 2)
1975
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Mrs. Bustamante
1977
Lumaban ka! Sagot kita sa Diyos
1990
The Mistress
Lola Lina
2012
The Last Pinoy Action King
2015
Alamat ni China Doll
2013
Bimbo
1969
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Amelia
2007
Heavens Were Weighed
Mrs. Formoso
1982
Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso!
1986
Manila
Lola Anita
2009
D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above
Sister Corazon
1999
PX
Maria
1982
Sariwa
Lola
1996
Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas
1997
Efren's Paradise
1999
Darna At Ang Babaing Tuod
Marta
1964
Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal
1956
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
1978
Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola ('Wag Uminom ng Serbesa)
1996Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
Amy’s Mother
1975
Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Inay Guila
1990
Mater Dolorosa
Ida Lagrimas
2012
Why Is the Sky Blue?
Sofia
1981
A Love Story
Inang Sion
2007
Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae!
1974
Masikip, Maluwang... Paraisong Parisukat
1977
Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan
1979
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980
A Plea to God
Sister Carmen
1991
Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister
Dick's Mom
1981
Rage of Justice
1987Tag-araw
1971
Meron Akong Nakita... (Hindi Ko Sasabihin!)
1975
Jaguar
Mother
1979
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite
Desta
1986
Tambolista
Lola Trining
2007
Vagabond Woman
Mrs. Ising
1988
Heart of Christmas
Lola Angeles
1998
Arnis: The Sticks Of Death
1986Si Mister at Si Misis
1986
Kwatang: A Star Is Born
1967
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
1952
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
Lulu
1977
The Devil's Daughter
1974
Sister Stella L.
Auring
1984
Dateline Chicago: Arrest The Nurse Killer
1976Bawal na Pag-Ibig
1977
Dalawang Daigdig ni Carlota
1970
Isang Bala Ka Lang Part 2
1996
Caregiver
Lola Miling
2008Moth in Twilight
2014
New Generation Heroes
2017
Tatak ng Tundo
Aurelia 'Mameng' Sanchez
1978
Ilusyon
Stella's Lola
2005
Echoserang Frog
Herself
2014
Whistleblower
Patring
2016
Flight of an Angel
2011
Halik Ng Sirena
Lola Saling
2001
Mokong
1978
Adela
Adela
2008David F.
2013Salamat sa Alaala
Herself
2015
Vontes V
1979
Midnight Passion
Sion
1983
Padre de Familia
2016
An Open Door
2016
This Is a Filipino
1966
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
Indie Boys
2010
Friends in Love
1983
Temptation Island
Nenuca Belisario
1980
Bino and Clayd
1969
Mangarap Ka
Celia
1995
Pare Ko
Auring
1995
Katawang Alabok
1978
S2pid Luv
Mother Superior
2002
Dolphy's Angels
1980
Booking
2009
Good Morning, Sunshine
1980
My Illegal Wife
2014
Sugat sa Dangal
1985
Kampus?
Romeo's Mother
1978Siga
1980
Mortal
Dr. Reyes
1976Mana sa Ina
1990
Exploitation
1983
Nag-uumpugang Bato
1961
Problem Child
1980
Dalaw
Lola Linda
2009
Wild Flower
Luisa Rallos
1976
Hello, Young Lovers
1981
Schoolgirls
Margot's mother
1982
Mrs.
2016Bakit Pa?
Nicena
1999
Three, Two, One
Lucia
1974Tatlong Bibe
2017
Naiibang Hayop
Juana
1983
Bigasan
2010
Haydee
1970
Takaw Tukso
Mrs. Conching
1986
Mother Dear
Salud
1982
Pangarap ng Puso
Mercedez
2000Even My Life...
Aling Leticia
1992
Nuwebe
2013
Fable of the Fish
Juling
2011
Sugo
1982
Andalucia
Dolores' Mother
1975Presa
2010
Adultery
1984
Napoleon Agra
1978
Morgue
2013
Daang Hari
1984
Viva Santiago
Abdul's Mother
1981
Blue Boy
as
1970
Divino
1976
Inday Garutay
1976MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980
Experience
Cora Blanco
1984
Stepsisters
1979
Ransom!
1974
Flor de Liza
1981The Bells of San Jose
1974
Ako ang Hari
1981
Nagkataon...Nagkatagpo
Lola Isabel
1994
Kamay ni Hilda
1981
Buhay Alamang
1952
Lalaki, Babae Kami!
1977
Roman Rapido
1983
Magkaribal
1979Totoy Boogie
1980
Dodong Ko
1970
Apat Na Maria
1980
Otso
Alice Lake/Anita Linda
2013
The Two of Us
Lola Ireng
1992
Ang Pulubi
1969