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Naty Bernardo (born 25 April 1911 – 4 January 1987) was a Filipino actress with a more than 40 year career. She is known for a variety of roles including as a martyr, character actress,[1] and villain.[2] Singer-songwriter JoAnne Lorenzana is her granddaughter.[1]
Naty Bernardo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 April 1911 Philippines |
| Died | 4 January 1987 (aged 75) Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Film and Stage Actress; Singer |
Naty Bernardo was born on April 25, 1911, in the Philippines.
Bernardo began her career at age 14 as a substitute singer for Sarswela Gabriel in Manila.[1] She became a soloist at the Lotus Theater and had bit parts in Malayan and Filippine movies until 1934 when she received a "second lead" role to Carlos Padilla, Sr. and Ana del Rosario in Sa Tawag ng Diyos (At God’s Call). She also had a major role in Ina (Mother) 1935, Ang Birheng Walang Dambana (Virgin Without a Shrine) in 1937, Siya’y Aking Anak (That Child Is Mine), Tunay na Ina (Real Mother) in 1939, and Mayroon Nga Bang Dios? in 1939. She had "martyr roles" and character roles.
During the Japanese occupation of World War II she performed in theater before continuing her film career with dozens of films for LVN Studios.[1] Naty's last movie was "Ang Mata Ni Angelita" with the late former child turned teen singer actress Julie Vega in 1978. Naty was retired from showbiz in 1979 up to her sudden death in 1987.
Naty's granddaughter was Joanne Lorenzana who's become a successful singer, songwriter, and TV host of GMA Supershow on kapuso TV station GMA Channel 7.
Naty Bernardo died on January 4, 1987, in Manila, Philippines at the age of 76.
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1934 | Sa Tawag ng Diyos |
| 1935 | Ina |
| 1935 | Kalbario |
| 1936 | Ang Birheng Walang Dambana |
| 1939 | Siya'y Aking Anak [Sampaguita] |
| 1939 | Tunay na Ina (Excelsior) |
| 1939 | Mayroon Nga Bang Diyos? |
| 1940 | Pakiusap [Excelsior] |
| 1940 | Ave Maria [Excelsior] |
| 1941 | Ibong Sawi [Excelsior] |
| 1946 | Garrison 13 [Lvn] |
| 1946 | Barong-Barong [Palaris] |
| 1946 | Angelus [Lvn] |
| 1948 | Labi ng Bataan [Premiere] |
| 1948 | Sa Tokyo Ikinasal (LVN) |
| 1948 | Manugang at Biyenan (LVN) |
| 1948 | Puting Bantayog (LVN) |
| 1949 | Parola [Lvn] |
| 1949 | El Diablo [Lvn] |
| 1949 | Virginia [Lvn] |
| 1950 | Ang Bombero [Lvn] |
| 1951 | Ang Tapis Mo Inday [Lvn] |
| 1951 | Bohemyo [Lvn] |
| 1951 | Pag-asa [Lvn] |
| 1952 | Harana sa Karagatan [Lvn] |
| 1954 | 3 Sisters [Premiere] |
| 1955 | Pilipino Kostum No Touch [Lvn] |
| 1956 | Handang Matodas [Lvn] |
| 1956 | Puppy Love [Lvn] |
| 1956 | Higit sa Korona [Lvn] |
| 1957 | Phone Pal [Lvn] |
| 1957 | Basta Ikaw [Lvn] |
| 1957 | Lelong Mong Panot [Lvn] |
| 1958 | Combo Festival [Lvn] |
| 1976 | Iniibig Kita... Father Salvador |
| 1979 | Ang Mata ni Angelita |
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