Narcisa de Leon
Filipino film producer and actress
Born
October 29th, 1877
147 years ago
Died
1966
59 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Philippines
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Born in 1877, a film producer and actress in the Philippine cinema industry. Co-founded the first major film production company in the Philippines, Lvn Pictures, in 1939. Contributed significantly to the development of local cinema. Produced several notable films that showcased Filipino culture and stories. Also acted in various films during the early years of the Philippine film industry.
Co-founded Lvn Pictures
Produced key films in Philippine cinema
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