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Susan Roces

Filipino actress (1941-2022) · Philippines · On the map · Actors · Died at 80

Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora, known professionally as Susan Roces, was a Filipino actress. She rose to fame in mid-1950s and became the biggest box-office star of the 1960s.

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2022Died20 May 20222015BrothersSeries, Lola Flora Borja2013Muling Buksan Ang PusoSeries, Doña Adelina Laurel-Beltran2012Walang HangganSeries, Virginia "Henya" Cruz2011Babaeng HampaslupaSeries, Helena See / Helena See Wong2009FlorindaSeries, ProducerSana Ngayong PaskoSeries, 2009Remedios Dionisio2008Iisa Pa LamangSeries, Lola Aurora "Aura" CastillejosPatayin Sa Sindak Si BarbaraSeries, 2008Amanda2006John en ShirleySeries, Encarnacion Ramirez1997Isinakdal Ko ang Aking InaFilm, Esperanza1990Mundo Man ay MagunawFilm, Dolores1988Buy One, Take OneFilm1986ClownFilm1979Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na NamanFilm, Luding1977Satan's SeedFilm, Producer1972Salaginto't SalagubangFilm, Isang Talak1968To Susan With LoveFilm1967Ang Pangarap Ko'y IkawFilm, Mely19615 Yugto ng BuhayFilm, Third Story1959Dr. Ciriaco Santiago Memorial AwardAwardIpinagbili Ko ang Aking AnakFilm, 19591958Madaling ArawFilm1956ChabacanoFilm, (cameo appearance)1941Born28 July 1941

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Filmography 40

113 credits on file

Television 9

Awards

Dr. Ciriaco Santiago Memorial Award1959

About this person

Known for playing wholesome and sweet characters in romantic comedies and musicals during her youth, she dabbled into horror and drama in the succeeding decades. She was dubbed the "Queen of Philippine Movies" and appeared in more than 130 films throughout her career that spanned over six decades.

Country
Philippines
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2022 · aged 80