Maria Menado
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 2, 1932 in Manado, Indonesia
- Active Years
- 1951–2018 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Maria Menado is a Malay actress, model, and producer born on February 2, 1932, in Manado, Indonesia. She is known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. Menado was voted "Malaya's Most Beautiful" by Times Magazine and "Best Dressed Woman in South East Asia" by United Press International. In addition to acting, she also sang and went on to direct and produce films under her own production company, Maria Menado Productions. Menado is Minahasan and has been active in the film industry with 20 known credits.
Career overview
Maria Menado is an Indonesian-born Malay actress. She was known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. Menado was voted "Malaya's Most Beautiful" by Times Magazine and the "Best Dressed Woman in South East Asia" by publisher United Press International.
In addition to her acting career, Menado also pursued other creative endeavors. She sang and went on to direct and produce films under her own production company, Maria Menado Productions. Menado's acting credits include work in various films, with a total of 20 known credits.
Menado's acting career spanned several decades, with her birth year being 1932. Born in Manado, Dutch East Indies (present Indonesia), Menado is Minahasan.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- Singapore Cinema: Between Takes (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Pontianak Returns (1963)
- Raja Bersiong (1963) as Chomel
- Bunga Tanjong (1963) as Noraini
- Darah Ku (1963)
- Tun Fatimah (1962)
- Siti Zubaidah (1962) as Siti Zubaidah
- Sultan Mahmood Mangkat Di-Julang (1961) as Wan Anum
- Singapore (1960) as Maria
- Mata Hari (1959) as Mata Hari
- Victim of Slander (1959) as Rahimah
- Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang (Hilang Gelap Datang Terang) (1959) as Rohana
- Son of the Vampire (1958)
- Sumpah Pontianak (1958) as Chomel
- Dendam Pontianak (1957)
- Woman Vampire (1957)
- Tas Tangan Wanita (1952)
- Permata Di-Perlimbahan (1952) as Fatimah
- Life (1951) as Halima
- Pulau Mutiara (1951)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria Menado best known for?
Maria Menado is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Pontianak Returns (1963).
When and where was Maria Menado born?
Maria Menado was born on February 2, 1932 in Manado, Indonesia.
How many credits does Maria Menado have?
Maria Menado has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2018.
What is Maria Menado's background in cinema and television?
Maria Menado is a Malay actress, model, and producer born on February 2, 1932, in Manado, Indonesia. She is known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. Menado was voted "Malaya's Most Beautiful" by Times Magazine and "Best Dressed Woman in South East Asia" by United Press International. In a...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Pontianak Returns (1963) — aged about 31
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