Nela Álvarez

Known for ActingBorn 1919-11-09Died 2009-03-06Carigara, Leyte, Philippines

Filipina actress Nela Álvarez’s made her screen debut in 1936 and appeared in about five more movies before World War II brought film production in the Philippines to a halt. In 1948, she continued her film career and worked throughout the next two decades. Álvarez was also the star catcher on one of the first women’s softball teams in the Philippines.Read more