- Source: List of awards and honours received by Anita Linda
Anita Linda was a Filipino actress who has received accolades for her contributions to film and television which spanned nearly 80 years. She was one the first woman to win the first official acting race in Philippine movies, Maria Clara Awards, where she was crowned Best Actress for her performance in the film Sisa (1951). At the age of 74, she became the oldest actress to win a FAMAS Award for her performance in the 1998 film Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata.
Linda has also received numerous accolades from various international award giving bodies. In 1980, she was nominated for the coveted Palme d'Or, the highest prize at the Cannes Film Festival. She was hailed Best Actress in the Southeast Asian category at the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival for her portrayal in the titular role Adela (2008). For her indie film Lola (2009), she bagged two Best Actress trophies at the 54th Asia Pacific Film Festival in Taiwan and Fajr International Film Festival in Iran. Her role in the drama film Sta. Niña (2012) also earned her Best Supporting Actress award at the ASEAN International Film Festival in Malaysia.
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External links
Anita Linda at IMDb
Anita Linda at Cannes Film Festival