Anita Linda

Acting

Anita Linda

Born 1924-11-23 · 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.

Acting credits

Sta. Niña poster
5.0

When Paulino Mungcal and his co-worker in a lahar-filled quarry unexpectedly dig up the remains of his 2-year daughter Marikit, they discover that she showed no signs of decay. Could this be a miracle, and could she -- despite death – cure the sick? Inspired by whatever healing power the deceased child may have, Pol asks the church to declare her a saint. But how, when her resurgence stirs up emotions buried by time, and shores up questions about pure love, guilt, sin and salvation?

Sta. Niña

2012

Grandmother poster
7.2

Two elderly women bear the consequences of a crime involving their respective grandsons. One is the victim, the other is the suspect. Both weak and poor, they laboriously solicit money in the midst of a storm, one for the victim's burial, the other for the suspect's bail bond.

Grandmother

2009

Cedie poster
8.0

An Earl disowns his son James for marrying Annie, a middle-class woman. The couple leaves England to start a life in New York with their son newborn child Cedie.

Cedie

1996

Salo poster
3.6

The rich yuppie Rene lives in his grandmother's house, which he loves and adores. His driver Levi lives in the house, too. Rene focuses on his career entirely and goes to work every day. However, Rene has a dark secret: he loves men. One weekend he goes to his house by the sea with Levi. Overwhelmed by the masculine beauty and grace of Levi, Rene drops all restraints... it is a weekend that changes the lives of both forever.

Salo

2012

Porno poster
5.9

An assassin, a porn dubber and a transgender. Three souls. One explicit illusion. To find the ultimate joy in their empty lives. A safe haven, where passion and love mean humanity, ecstasy means enlightenment; and the soul is the ultimate arbiter of the truth.

Porno

2013

Narcisa poster
5.0

Narcisa is pledged by her mother as security for a loan to a family that owns a gambling den.

Narcisa

1986

Kiskisan poster
3.8

Jojo grew in the house of his wicked Lola Susana who never taught him to be a rightful person. He became an image of his grandmother--- deceitful, arrogant and very greedy. He intentionally destroys the lives of his brothers and his sister without knowing that his own actions leads to his own downfall.

Kiskisan

2003

Heavens Were Weighed poster
8.0

This is the story of the dramatic journey of Victoria, a struggling but talented singer whose search for a "career" leads her to an adventure that will change her life forever. She is introduced to a celebrated songwriter, Joel, who makes her his protege and who later falls madly in love with her. Torn between her booming career and Joel's proposal of love, Victoria turns her back on love and chooses a successful singing career. Joel, whose heart is broken, marries Sandra, the heiress of a recording company. The three characters are caught in a web of pride, deception, and lies.

Heavens Were Weighed

1982

The Affair poster
2.4

An ex-seminarian slash communist runs a hotel in Baguio. He then meets a handsome upcoming lawyer. A once-a-year trip to Baguio by the lawyer and conversations with the hotel owner develop into an affair which encompasses decades of socio-political changes in the country.

The Affair

2010

Talong poster
5.8

Tiffany, a young and confused artist finds inspiration in Edong, a handsome eggplant farmer. In a Cinderella twist, Edong left behind an enormous eggplant which Tiffany used to track down her Prince Charming.

Talong

1999

No artwork available
NR

Forcibly abandoned as a child he grows with a wolf like dog by his side.

Lukas

1984

Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite poster
8.0

Two men leading similar lives; one from Tondo, the other from Cavite. Both loved and respected by their family and neighbors. They will also risk their lives to defend their town's honor even if it means putting their lives at stake. However, when their paths cross and a misunderstanding errupts, their friendship is put to the test as punches are thrown and bullets fly.

Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite

1986

Batang Quiapo poster
10.0

In the heart of Manila, a rookie pickpocket crosses paths with Baldo, the so-called "king of pickpockets".

Batang Quiapo

1986

Dark Is the Night poster
NR

Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr. returns to the Festival with this timely story of a couple caught up in Rodrigo Duterte’s violent war on drugs when their son goes missing.

Dark Is the Night

2018

Sisa poster
9.0

A mother’s life is destroyed when her two sons, both altar boys, are accused of a crime they didn't commit. As the local authorities hunt them down and her family is torn apart, the trauma drives her into a state of madness as she wanders the town searching for them.

Sisa

1951

Bride for Rent poster
6.4

On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat his father’s TV commercial production company. Meanwhile, Rocky also needs money to pay the rent, otherwise her family will be homeless. There’s only one way for Rocco to be able to get money from his trust fund: Fulfill the conditions set by his grandmother and that is to get married. Rocky agrees to act as Rocco’s pseudo wife in exchange for a “talent fee.” They seal the deal. As they live like a married couple, Rocco and Rocky face one problem after another, forcing them with no alternative but to reconcile their differences and work with each other. Complication arises when they start to feel for each other, with their bond getting closer.

Bride for Rent

2014

Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie poster
8.0

This dramatic anthology of true-to-life stories of love and domestic problems based on letters sent by to the TV drama program hosted by Helen Vela who gives advice to troubled viewers.

Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie

1984

Milyon poster
9.0

An unusual bank robbery provides breathtaking drama to this action adventure.

Milyon

1980

Lorelei poster
9.0

A story about Lorelei a mermaid and Paing a fisherman.

Lorelei

1975

Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali poster
10.0

Two desperate lovers snatching every bit of forbidden time.

Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali

1978

Pepeng Kaliwete poster
NR

Pepeng Kaliwete is a left-handed marksman shaped by a difficult past. The son of a poor sugarcane farmer, he experienced significant hardship early in life, leading him to leave his hometown and develop exceptional survival and shooting skills, fueled by a strong sense of justice. Years later, Pepe returns to his hometown seeking a peaceful life as a sugarcane farmer. However, the problems he once escaped persist. His reputation for courage and integrity leads to an unexpected turn when he is chosen as the chief of police. Now, armed with his unique abilities and principles, Pepe finds himself in a position to potentially impact his community and confront the ongoing issues in the land.

Pepeng Kaliwete

1982

No artwork available
NR

A well-respected teacher is caught in a fire accident.

Lourdes

1954

Halik Ng Sirena poster
7.0

A fisherman falls in love with a mermaid and soon the village experiences one disaster after another.

Halik Ng Sirena

2001

Bimbo poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Bimbo

1969