Nida Blanca
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 6, 1936 in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
- Died
- November 7, 2001
- Active Years
- 1951–2002 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 122 credits in database
Biography
Nida Blanca, whose birth name was Dorothy Acueza Jones and who was also known as Dorothy Guinto Jones, was a Filipina actress born on January 6, 1936, in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Her career spanned five decades. She was the child of Inocencia Acueza and an American national named John. Blanca appeared in her first film at age 14 after actress Delia Razon successfully urged LVN Pictures head Doña Sisang de Leon to hire her, leading to a screen test on October 6, 1950. Blanca passed away on November 7, 2001, at the age of 65. Throughout her extensive film and television career, she starred in numerous movies and television shows and received multiple awards.
Career overview
Nida Blanca was the stage name of Filipina actress Dorothy Acueza Jones, who was born on January 6, 1936, in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Her film career spanned five decades, during which she starred in numerous movies and television shows. She appeared in her first film at the age of 14 after actress Delia Razon successfully urged the head of LVN Pictures, Doña Sisang de Leon, to hire her. Blanca was subsequently screen tested by LVN Pictures on October 6, 1950.
Throughout her extensive career in the entertainment industry, Blanca received numerous accolades for her work in both film and television. Recognized as a prominent figure in Philippine cinema, her acting credits included roles in productions such as Magdusa ka! Her professional life encompassed acting across more than a hundred known credits on film and television platforms.
Blanca passed away on November 7, 2001, at the age of 65. Her legacy remains tied to her decades-long dedication to acting, establishing her enduring reputation as a notable Filipina actress of stage and screen.
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122 titles- If You Are But a Dream (2002) as Fairy
- Luv Text (2001) as Cielito
- Ano Bang Meron Ka? (2001) as Mother Tering
- Abakada... Ina (2001) as Matilda
- Yakapin Mo ang Umaga (2000)
- Mula sa Puso (1999) as Carmen
- Soltera (1999) as Sandra's Mother
- Mother Ignacia: Ang Uliran (1998) as Mother Superior
- Enter Love (1998) as Linda Perez
- Wish (1998) as Lola Melyang
- Batang PX (1997) as Cedes
- Minsan Lamang Magmamahal (1997) as Auring
- Babae (1997)
- Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure (1996) as Lola Binyang
- The Stepmother (1996) as Fides
- April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako (1996)
- Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita (1995) as Karina's aunt
- Redeem Her Honor (1995) as Magda de Castro
- Hataw Na! (1995) as Connie Tejeros
- Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk (1994) as Dorie
- Vampira (1994)
- Geron Olivar (1994) as Aling Corazon
- Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na (1993)
- Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (1993)
- Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?) (1993)
- Kadenang Bulaklak (1993) as Elsa Abolencia
- Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na ang Diyos (1993)
- Mahal Kita, Walang Iba (1992) as Fidela
- Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992) as Dean Bautista (segment "Ang Guro")
- The Teacher (1992) as Dean Leticia Bautista
- The Two of Us (1992) as Purita
- Kamay ni Cain (1992)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991) as Dolores
- John en Marsha: Ngayong '91 (1991) as Marsha J. Puruntong
- Darna (1991) as Isabel
- Mundo Man ay Magunaw (1990) as Lydia
- Hot Summer (1990) as Sonia
- Too Young (1990) as Mama Andeng
- Pangako ng Puso (1990)
- Impaktita (1989) as Aling Clara
- Rosenda (1989) as Mameng
- Sa Akin pa rin ang Bukas (1988) as Crising
- Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1988)
- Guhit Ng Palad (1988) as Leila Salas
- Love Letters (1988)
- Tatak Avellana (1988) as Self
- I'm Kiko, I'm Kikay (1987)
- Family Tree (1987) as Nitang
- Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko (1987)
- The Dirty Princess (1987)
- John en Marsha '86: TNT sa Amerika (1986) as Marsha Puruntong
- Magdusa Ka! (1986) as Aling Toyang
- Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two (1985) as Waray
- Miguelito (1985) as Auring
- Like Father, Like Son (1985) as Emily
- John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya (1985)
- Through Thick and Thin (1984) as Miss Amor
- The Daughters of Waray and Biday (1984) as Visayan Inday Waray
- Da Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula (1984)
- Always in My Heart (1983)
- Where Will the Morning Come? (1983) as Lorrie Rodrigo
- My Heart Belongs To Daddy (1982)
- Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection (1982)
- Forgive and Forget (1982) as Nelly
- Dolphy's Angels (1980)
- The Quick Brown Fox (1980)
- John & Marsha '80 (1980) as Marsha J. Puruntong
- Dancing Master (1979)
- Annie Batungbakal (1979) as Gilda
- Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto? (1977) as Lagring
- John & Marsha '77 (1977) as Marsha J. Puruntong
- Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw (1976)
- Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa! (1976)
- Kisame Street (1976) as Nena
- Batu-Bato sa Langit (Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit..!) (1975) as Idang Lindaya
- Ang Darling ko'y Aswang (1975)
- John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two) (1975) as Marsha J. Puruntong
- Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) as Herself
- John & Marsha (1974) as Marsha J. Puruntong
- Maginoong Karatisa (1972)
- Laugh Story (1971)
- Family Planting (1971)
- Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib (1970)
- Ayaw ni Mayor (1967)
- Together Again (1967)
- Wow Na Wow!! (1966)
- Mabilis... Paa at Kamay (1964)
- Bumunot ka't lumaban (1964)
- Sa Atin Ang Daigdig (1963)
- Limbo Rock (1963)
- Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha! (1963)
- Isputnik vs. Darna (1963) as Isputnik
- Si Adiang Waray (1963) as Adiang Waray
- Bulung-Bulungan (1962)
- Jam Session (1962)
- Pitong Gabi sa Paris (1961) as Lillia
- Walang Sisihan (1961)
- Anak ni Waray (1958) as Luping
- Wala Kang Paki (1958)
- Tuloy ang Ligaya (1958)
- Casa Grande (1958) as Third Story
- Sebya, Mahal Kita (1957)
- Kalyehera (1957) as Nora
- Handang Matodas (1956) as Luping
- Talusaling (1955) as Julieta
- Ikaw Kasi (1955)
- Darling Ko (1955)
- Ang Ibong Adarna (1955)
- Galawgaw (1954) as Pilar
- Waray-Waray (1954) as Upeng
- Luneta (1954)
- Tumbalik Na Daigdig (1953)
- Batangueña (1953)
- Squatters (1953)
- Hijo de Familia (1953)
- Tia Loleng (1952)
- Korea (1952)
- Babaing Hampas-lupa (1952)
- Digmaan Ng Damdamin (1952)
- Haring Solomon at Reyna Sheba (1952)
- Tenyente Carlos Blanco (1952)
- Venus (1951)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nida Blanca best known for?
Nida Blanca is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992), Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991), Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025).
When and where was Nida Blanca born?
Nida Blanca was born on January 6, 1936 in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. They passed away on November 7, 2001.
How many credits does Nida Blanca have?
Nida Blanca has accumulated over 122 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2002.
What is Nida Blanca's background in cinema and television?
Nida Blanca, whose birth name was Dorothy Acueza Jones and who was also known as Dorothy Guinto Jones, was a Filipina actress born on January 6, 1936, in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Her career spanned five decades. She was the child of Inocencia Acueza and an American national named John. Blanca appeared in h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992) as Dean Bautista (segment "Ang Guro") — aged about 56
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991) as Dolores — aged about 55
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