Nela Álvarez

Acting

Born: November 9, 1919

Birthplace: Carigara, Leyte, Philippines

Filipina actress Nela Álvarez’s made her screen debut in 1936 and appeared in about five more movies before World War II brought film production in the Philippines to a halt. In 1948, she continued her film career and worked throughout the next two decades. Álvarez was also the star catcher on one of the first women’s softball teams in the Philippines.