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Norma Blancaflor (Lydia Jurado Velasco) was born on 27 October, 1919 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, is an Actress. Discover Norma Blancaflor's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Norma Blancaflor networth?
| Popular As |
Lydia Jurado Velasco |
| Occupation |
actress |
| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
27 October, 1919 |
| Birthday |
27 October |
| Birthplace |
Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Date of death |
12 October, 2004 |
| Died Place |
Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines |
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 85 years old group.
Norma Blancaflor Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Norma Blancaflor height not available right now. We will update Norma Blancaflor's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Norma Blancaflor's Husband?
Her husband is John Robert Price (? - ?)
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| Husband |
John Robert Price (? - ?) |
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Norma Blancaflor Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Norma Blancaflor worth at the age of 85 years old? Norma Blancaflor’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Philippines. We have estimated
Norma Blancaflor's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
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Timeline
After the war, she signed an exclusive contract with LVN Pictures, and had leading roles in films such as Aladin (1946), Honeymoon (1946), Victory Joe (1946), The Voice of Freedom (1946), Bagong Manunubos (1947), Miss Philippines (1947), Huling Dalangin (1948), Isang Libong Pisong Kagandahan (1948), Manugang at Biyenan (1948), Sumpaan (1948), Puting Bantayog (1948), and Parola (1849).
Director Carlos Vander Tolosa was so impressed with Lydia's beauty that he promptly wrote a script for her, Dalaga, Isang Ngiti Mo Lamang (1940). She was given the screen name "Norma Blancaflor" for exotic appeal.
Her second film was Sa Dating Pugad (1940), where she played second lead.
Her first lead role came in Hatinggabi (1940).
Her other prewar films include Bawal na Pag-Ibig (1940), where she played the daughter of Angel Esmeralda and Maria Clara Ruíz; Binibini ng Palengke (1941); and Binibiro Lamang Kita (1941). During the Japanese occupation of Manila, Ms Blancaflor appeared in stage shows at the Life, Lyric and Avenue theaters, with heartthrob Rogelio de la Rosa.
Ms Blancaflor was declared Best Actress of 1940 at the awarding rites sponsored by the Bureau of Commerce, held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila.
She won it for Dalaga, Isang Ngiti Mo Lamang (1940), which was also declared Best Picture and its lead, Ely Ramos, as Best Actor. After the war, in a test conducted by Ansco Technicians for LVN Studios, Ms Blancaflor, who possesses one of the most beautiful faces in Filipino cinema, got a perfect score for Complexion Compatibility in color films.
Lydia Jurado Velasco was born October 27, 1919, in Tondo, Manila. The eldest of nine children of Gregorio Velasco and Maria Jurado, she married John Robert Price, an American. She finished high school at the Mapúa Institute of Technology (MIT) and obtained a Pharmacy degree from the Manila College of Pharmacy and Dentistry. It was film actress Lilia Vizconde who brough Lydia to Filippine Films Studio, where she caught the eye of Luis F. Nolasco.
