Paraluman
Acting
Biography
Sigrid Sophia Agatha de Torres von Giese, better known by her screen name Paraluman (December 14, 1923 – April 27, 2009), was an award-winning Filipina German actress. Her contemporaries include the likes of Fernando Poe, Sr. and Carmen Rosales. She was a major contract star of Sampaguita Pictures.
Born: December 14, 1923
Place of Birth: Tayabas, Quezon
Known For
Hongkong Holiday
A story about Anna a daughter of a Chinese royalty who was going to be betrothed; escaped, hid and lived with a poor boat rowing family.
Lilet
An unstable young woman finally blows the cover of her repressive family's dark secrets when her memories where unlocked with the help of an ardent suitor.
Because of a Flower
A humble provincial girl, Lily, ekes out a living selling flowers in bustling Manila when she musters the courage to present a single bloom to Miguel, a kind-hearted young architect. Their innocent romance blossoms amid family disapproval and the temptations of city life, but when a jealous rival schemes to tear them apart, Lily and Miguel must fight to protect the fragile beauty of their love “because of a flower.”
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five segments with an all-star cast, directed by five directors with a running time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Alat!
Three Mothers, One Child
Close friends Belle, Au and Claire are forced to take care of Baby Doll, a child borne of an affair between their friend and a club worker, after her mother unexpectedly passes away.
Daughters of Satan
A man buys a painting depicting witches being burned at the stake, one of whom bears an uncanny resemblance to his wife.
Moro Witch Doctor
The murders of two American plantation owners leads an Interpol agent into a battle with Filipino drug smugglers and violent religious fanatics.
Stoney
Barbara Bouchet (Casino Royale) and Mike Preston (Metalstorm, Road Warrior) are caught in an international mishmash of espionage and double crosses in the Philippines. Michael Rennie (The Day The Earth Stood Still), Richard Jaeckel (Grizzly) and Filipino heartthrob Vic Diaz also star!
The Big Broadcast
Two teenagers gatecrash a movie studio to see their idols who promised to choose them as their next leading lady.
Filmography
as Luz Tuazon
as Vicente's Wife (segment 4)
as Anna
as Juana Rios
as Amanda
as Margaret Suwono
as Selisa Noble
as Fifth Story
as Pilar
as Dolores
as Veronica
as Carmen
as Rodora