Rebecca Gonzales
Acting
Biography
Rebecca Gonzales was a Filipina film actress who rose to prominence in the 1940s under LVN Pictures, known for her versatility and expressive performances. In Waling-Waling (1948), she portrayed a South Sea maiden opposite Angel Esmeralda, who played a violinist—a role that suited her well due to her beautiful singing voice. The following year, she took on one of her most challenging roles in El Diablo (1949), an LVN production inspired by the legend of Faust, the 16th-century magician who sold his soul to the devil. The story, which also influenced the works of Goethe, Heine, Thomas Mann, and Paul Valéry, as well as the musical compositions of Schumann, Berlioz, Gounod, Boito, and Busoni, demanded emotional and dramatic depth from Gonzales.
Known For
It is a supernatural melodrama of a woman's misfortune and suffering interwoven with the legend of the Pasig. The legend itself is inspired by the immortal kundiman of the director's brother, Nicanor Abelardo.
Muse of Pasig
The story deals with the gaieties and frolics of Gypsies led by Ricardo, shown here dancing with Ramona.
Gitano
A story about two sisters who were saved from a carriage mishap by two men during a town festival.
Pista Sa Nayon
Filipino horror movie from 1949.
The Devil
Fresh from the Korean campaign, Roberto saves a boy from a group of bullies. To calm the boy, Roberto assures him he is the boy's long-lost father. Roberto sets out to help the boy and his mother, but complications arise when he falls in love with Lilay, a factory worker at Roberto's new job.
Ito Ang Aming Daigdig
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Si Inday sa Balitaw
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Dearest One: A Million Thanks to You
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Ikaw Ay Akin
St. Peter is exasperated with the antics of Kerubin, a mischievous little angel. So he sends Kerubin to Earth with the proviso that she cannot return to heaven until she makes one sad soul happy. Kerubin settles on Anastacis, a young housewife who wants to have a child but cannot and whose husband is beginning to have a wandering eye.