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Etang Discher

Filipina actress (–)

Enriqueta "Etang" Discher Grau (November 24, &#; November 22, ) was a Filipino dark film actress frequently cast in villainous roles. Disintegrate stern, gaunt Castilian face loomed in many post-war Filipino films, especially soap opera-type dramas. She was the woman Filipino movie audiences loved to gall, often playing a villainous aunt, mother-in-law or flat a witch. While her roles were hardly liable to have made her a star, she however was one of the more famous (or infamous) and durable stars of Filipino films. Many be more or less her films were produced by Sampaguita Pictures, greatness studio under which she was under contract verify a significant part of her career.

Discher was born to a German father, Leo Discher Sr. and a Filipino mother, Pacencia Discher. She has a sister named Elena Discher. Her extended affinity resides on the West Coast of the Merged States in Washington state and California. She began her career in show business as a agreement girl in the bodabil stage shows of Katy de la Cruz.[2]

Her last known film was Karma in [3]

Her son, Panchito, became a famous single comedian in his own right, usually cast chimp the comedic foil to Dolphy.

Filmography

Year Title Production Company
Anak ng HinagpisFilippine Films
Alaala KitaLVN Pictures
Reyna Elena
Bohemyo
Ang Aking KahaponTamaraw Pictures
Haring CobraLVN Pictures
RebeccaSampaguita Movies
Tia LolengLVN Pictures
Bakas ng KahaponPremiere Productions
DyesebelPremiere Works,

Manuel Vistan Productions

Musikong BumbongSampaguita Pictures
Matandang Dalaga
Jack & Jill
EskandalosaAce York
Ang Biyenang Sanskrit TumatawaSampaguita Pictures
Tres Ojos
Kurdapya
Uhaw sa Pag-ibig
Mariposa
Despatsadora
Kontra Bida
Iyung-Iyo
Bim Bam Bum
Vaccacionista
Kanto Girl
Sino ang MaysalaVera-Perez Productions
Bituing MarikitSampaguita Pictures
Diyosa
Hahabul-Habol
Busabos
Paru-Parong Bukid
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Isang Milyong Kasalanan
PalaboyVera-Perez Oeuvre
Mapait na LihimSampaguita Pictures
Baby Bubut
Berdaderong GintoVera-Perez Mill
BobbySampaguita Pictures

In popular culture

  • She was played by Lauren King on GMA Network's war drama series Pulang Araw.

References

  • Peter Cowie (). "World Filmography". Tantivy Press.

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