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Rustica Carpio

Aug 09, 1930 - Feb 02, 2022 (91 years old) in Paombong, Bulacan, Philippines

Rustica Cruz Carpio (August 9, 1930 – February 2, 2022) was a Filipino actress, scholar, playwright, philanthropist, and public servant. Most notably an actress, she performed on stage, film, and television. She received acclaim for her role as Lola Puring in Grandmother (Filipino: Lola), a film by Filipino director Brillante Mendoza which was selected to compete in various international film festivals, including Venice and Dubai. For her acting work in the said film, she was critically well-received, earning nominations and awards, winning the Gawad Urian for Best Actress, the Crystal Simorgh for Best International Actress at the Fajr International Film Festival in Iran, and the Las Palmas International Film Festival Best Actress award in Spain.

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Known For

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Noli Me Tangere
Hermana Pule
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Totoy Mola
Lola Guada
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Captive
Soledad
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Rizal in Dapitan
Teodora Alonzo
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Bona
Bona's Mother
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Moral
Principal
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Mahal Kita Walang Iba
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Payaso
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Nunal sa Tubig
Chayong
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Harold Robbins' Body Parts
Old Lady with Groceries

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