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Nida Blanca

Nida Blanca

Actor · Died November 7, 2001, aged 65 · Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Dorothy Acueza Jones, (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001) popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career. She was named one of 15 Best Actress of all Time by YES magazine. Born as Dorothy Acueza Jones in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines (then a U.S. territory) to an American soldier father and a Filipina mother, she appeared in her first film at age 14. Actress Delia Razon successfully urged the head of LVN Pictures, Doña Sisang de Leon to hire Blanca. She was screen tested on October 6, 1950 by LVN Pictures where she reigned as queen for more than a decade, doing mostly comedies opposite the late Nestor de Villa. In the movies, she has played everything from a guy-punching lesbian to a nun. She also starred in the hit TV comedy series, John En Marsha, where she played the wife who sticks by her poor husband despite her rich mother's constant harping. In 1958, she appeared opposite her contemporary, noted singer/actress Sylvia La Torre, and Leroy Salvador, in the LVN movie Tuloy ang Ligaya. Blanca was married twice. She separated from her first husband, Victorino Torres when their daughter Kaye was only two years old. She later married her second husband Roger Lawrence Strunk (1940-2007), an American singer and actor, known by his screen name, Rod Lauren in Las Vegas in 1979. The couple relocated to Manila.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 6, 1936
Died
November 7, 2001 (aged 65)
From
Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
4 on MovieCove · 120 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 51% in 30 days

What are Nida Blanca's films like?

Across a limited sample of 4 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
53%
Self
26%
Society
13%
Survival
8%
Family bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 4 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 0 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Ally
1 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
3
Bittersweet
2
Tense
2
Hopeful
3
Romantic
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Nida Blanca's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 1 of their 4 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Nida Blanca's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

120 credits, 4 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • If You Are But a Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Fairy

  • Ano Bang Meron Ka? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mother Tering

  • Luv Text (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Cielito

  • Abakada... Ina(2001)

    as Matilda

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Yakapin Mo ang Umaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Soltera(1999)

    as Sandra's Mother

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Mula sa Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Carmen

  • Wish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Lola Melyang

  • Enter Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Linda Perez

  • Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mother Superior

  • Babae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Batang PX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Cedes

  • Minsan Lamang Magmamahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Auring

  • Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Lola Binyang

  • Madrasta(1996)

    as Fides

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Hataw Na! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Connie Tejeros

  • Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Karina's aunt

  • Redeem Her Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Magda de Castro

  • Vampira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Geron Olivar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Aling Corazon

  • Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Dorie

  • Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na ang Diyos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Kadenang Bulaklak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Elsa Abolencia

  • Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dean Bautista (segment "Ang Guro")

  • The Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dean Leticia Bautista

  • Mahal Kita, Walang Iba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Fidela

  • The Two of Us (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Purita

  • Kamay ni Cain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Darna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Isabel

  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Dolores

  • John en Marsha: Ngayong '91 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Marsha J. Puruntong

  • Mundo Man ay Magunaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Lydia

  • Too Young (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Mama Andeng

  • Pangako ng Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Hot Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sonia

  • Rosenda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mameng

  • Impaktita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Aling Clara

  • Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Crising

  • Guhit Ng Palad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Leila Salas

  • Love Letters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • The Dirty Princess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Family Tree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Nitang

  • Magdusa Ka! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Aling Toyang

  • John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Marsha Puruntong

  • Like Father, Like Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Emily

  • Miguelito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Auring

  • Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Waray

  • John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Sa hirap at ginhawa(1984)

    as Miss Amor

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Daughters of Waray and Biday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Visayan Inday Waray

  • Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Where Will the Morning Come? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lorrie Rodrigo

  • Always in My Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Forgive and Forget (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Nelly

  • My Heart Belongs To Daddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • The Quick Brown Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • John & Marsha '80 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Marsha J. Puruntong

  • Dolphy's Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Annie Batungbakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Gilda

  • Dancing Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • John & Marsha '77 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Marsha J. Puruntong

  • Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Lagring

  • Kisame Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Nena

  • Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Idang Lindaya

  • Ang Darling ko'y Aswang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Marsha J. Puruntong

  • John & Marsha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Marsha J. Puruntong

  • Maginoong Karatisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Laugh Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Family Planting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Together Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Ayaw ni Mayor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Wow Na Wow!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Mabilis... Paa at Kamay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Bumunot ka't lumaban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Isputnik vs. Darna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Isputnik

  • Si Adiang Waray (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Adiang Waray

  • Limbo Rock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Sa Atin Ang Daigdig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Bulung-Bulungan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Jam Session (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Walang Sisihan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Pitong Gabi sa Paris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Lillia

  • Anak ni Waray (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Luping

  • Wala Kang Paki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Casa Grande (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Third Story

  • Tuloy ang Ligaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Kalyehera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Nora

  • Sebya, Mahal Kita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Handang Matodas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Luping

  • Ang Ibong Adarna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Darling Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Ikaw Kasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Talusaling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Julieta

  • Galawgaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Pilar

  • Waray-Waray (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Upeng

  • Luneta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Squatters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Batangueña (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Tumbalik Na Daigdig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Hijo de Familia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Digmaan Ng Damdamin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Korea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Tia Loleng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Babaing Hampas-lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Tenyente Carlos Blanco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Venus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 120 titles from 1951 to 2002.

Highest rated

Madrasta (1996)

Midcredits 81st

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting120 of 120: 120 only acting, 0 with another role

By decade

1950s25 · acting1960s14 · acting1970s15 · acting1980s27 · acting1990s34 · acting2000s5 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it.

How do Nida Blanca's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 4; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 70th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Approval · how many liked their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Reach · how many have seen their films

15thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Midcredits score across 4 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th3

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 4 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic3

Most divisive · actor

Soltera (1999)

97th percentile spread · 42% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Madrasta (1996)

Midcredits 81st · 69% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Nida Blanca work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nida Blanca's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Alicia Alonzo shares the most, 2.

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers