Susan Roces

(1941-2022)

Filipino actress

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Susan Roces (born Jesusa Purificación Levy Sonora; July 28, 1941 – May 20, 2022) was a Filipino actress. She rose to fame in mid-1950s and became the biggest box-office star of the 1960s. Known for playing wholesome and sweet characters in romantic comedies and musicals during her youth, she dabbled into horror and drama in the succeeding decades. She was dubbed the "Queen of Philippine Movies" and appeared in more than 130 films throughout her career that spanned seven decades.

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Born	Jesusa Purificación Levy Sonora-Poe 28 July 1941 Bacolod, Philippines
Died	20 May 2022 (aged 80) San Juan City. Metro Manila. Philippines
Zodiac	Leo
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Fernando Poe Jr. 1939-2004 · Filipino actor, film director, and politician · m. 1968 info edit

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Rosemarie Sonora · Sister · 1948- · Filipino actress edit info

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Renzo Cruz · Nephew · Filipino actor edit info

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Fernando Poe · Father In Law · 1916-1951 · Filipino actor edit info

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Grace Poe · Adopted Daughter · 1968- · Filipino politician edit info

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