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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 Hinagpis | Filippine Films | |
| Alaala Kita | LVN Pictures | |
| Reyna Elena | ||
| Bohemyo | ||
| Ang Aking Kahapon | Tamaraw Pictures | |
| Haring Cobra | LVN Pictures | |
| Rebecca | Sampaguita Movies | |
| Tia Loleng | LVN Pictures | |
| Bakas ng Kahapon | Premiere Productions | |
| Dyesebel | Premiere Works, Manuel Vistan Productions | |
| Musikong Bumbong | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Matandang Dalaga | ||
| Jack & Jill | ||
| Eskandalosa | Ace York | |
| Ang Biyenang Sanskrit Tumatawa | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Tres Ojos | ||
| Kurdapya | ||
| Uhaw sa Pag-ibig | ||
| Mariposa | ||
| Despatsadora | ||
| Kontra Bida | ||
| Iyung-Iyo | ||
| Bim Bam Bum | ||
| Vaccacionista | ||
| Kanto Girl | ||
| Sino ang Maysala | Vera-Perez Productions | |
| Bituing Marikit | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Diyosa | ||
| Hahabul-Habol | ||
| Busabos | ||
| Paru-Parong Bukid | ||
| Mga Reyna ng Vicks | ||
| Isang Milyong Kasalanan | ||
| Palaboy | Vera-Perez Oeuvre | |
| Mapait na Lihim | Sampaguita Pictures | |
| Baby Bubut | ||
| Berdaderong Ginto | Vera-Perez Mill | |
| Bobby | Sampaguita 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.