Anita Linda

thumb|Anita Linda Anita Linda (born Alice Bueñaflor Lake; November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020) was a Filipino actress whose career spanned nearly eight decades and who appeared in 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 received numerous accolades from international film festivals and domestic award-giving bodies. Quotes Life has been good to me. Matanda na 'ko, malabo na ang mga mata ko, hindi na ako masyadong makarinig. Pero hanggang ngayon, nandito pa rin ako. Ayokong iwanan ang buhay dahil masarap mabuhay. (Life has been good to me. I am old now, my eyesight is blurry, and I can no longer hear very well. But until now, I am still here. I do not want to leave this life because it is wonderful to live.) Remembering Anita Linda and her "hindi na mabilang" film and TV credits, awards'. PEP.ph. 10 June 2020 “I don’t want to die,” I want to live forever.” Anita Linda: Truly a legend. The Philippine Star. 12 June 2020 Hindi ko alam kung kailan…you know what I mean. Mahal ko ang buhay kaya ayokong…Life is beautiful!” (I don't know when… you know what I mean. I love life, so I don't want to...Life is beautiful!”) Anita Linda: Truly a legend. The Philippine Star. 12 June 2020 Category:1924 births Category:2020 deaths Category:Actresses from the Philippines