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Maria Menado

Feb 02, 1932 (93 years old) in Manado, Indonesia

Maria Menado (born Liesbet Dotulong; 2 February 1932), also known as Liesje Mandagi, is an Indonesian-born Malay actress, model, and producer. She was known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. At the height of her fame she was voted “Malaya’s Most Beautiful” by Times Magazine and the “Best Dressed Woman in South East Asia” by publisher United Press International. In addition to acting, she also sang and went on to direct and produce films under her own production company, Maria Menado Productions. Menado is Minahasan and was born in Manado, Dutch East Indies (present Indonesia)

Known For

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Sultan Mahmood Mangkat Di-Julang
Wan Anum
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Singapore
Maria
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Singapore Cinema: Between Takes
Self (archive footage)
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Siti Zubaidah
Siti Zubaidah
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Bunga Tanjong
Noraini
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Woman Vampire
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The Pontianak Returns
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Sumpah Pontianak
Chomel
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Son of the Vampire
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Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang (Hilang Gelap Datang Terang)
Rohana

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