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Tessie Agana
Filipina former child actress
Tessie Agana (born May 16, ) is a Filipina former child actress of the s.
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This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Tessie Agana is known as the Shirley Temple of the Philippines. Her movie career is legendary in the Philippines as she starred in dozens of films, many with her mother, Linda Estrella. A book launch party and signing for the book will take place from 6 to 8 p.She is best known for playing the title role in the film Roberta, which was then the highest grossing Philippine film of all time.[1] Agana was known as the "Shirley Temple of the Philippines".[2] Her mother was the actress Linda Estrella.[3]
On July 26, , Agana moved to the United States with her mother and father.
She enrolled as a sophomore at Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville, Maryland.[4] A year later, the Agana family moved to Lafayette, Indiana, and Tessie attended Lafayette Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School. She graduated in [5]
Filmography
- – 13 Hakbang
- – Kay Ganda Mo Neneng
- – Kasaysayan ni Dr.
Ramon Selga
- – Roberta
- – Anghel ng Pag-ibig
- – Ang Prinsesa at ang Pulubi
- – Batas ng Daigdig
- – Rebecca
- – Kerubin
- – Ulila ng Bataan
- – Munting Koronel'
- – Anak ng Espada
- – Nagkita si Kerubin at si Tulisang Pugot
- – Kung Ako'y Maging Dalaga
- – At sa Wakas
- – Baril o Araro?
- – Amy, Susie, Tessie
- – Eddie Loves Susie
- – Rikitik Loves Rositik
- – 9 Teeners
Awards
In , Agana received the Maria Clara Award for Best Child Star for her performance in Ang Prinsesa at ang Pulubi.[6]
In , Agana earned her own star at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame for her overall contribution to Philippine showbusiness.[7]
In , Agana received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences FAMAS Award.[8]
References
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- "Desperately seeking 'Roberta'". INQ7.Online biography for kids All All. Sign In. Maria Teresa Rigotti Agana. Shirley Temple of the Philippines. She studied at St.Retrieved March 12,
- ^Donato, Jerry (March 7, ). "An intimate portrait of Tessie Agana's life and times". Philippine Star. Retrieved
- ^"RP showbiz aglow with 'Tisoy,' 'Tisay '". Manila Bulletin. April 26, Archived from the original on September 18, Retrieved May 12,
- ^Richardson, Mylene ().Biography for kids amelia earhart All All. Sign In. Tessie Agana Actress. She studied at St. Agana was discovered by Dr.
The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines. p.&#; Retrieved September 20,
- ^Richardson, Mylene (). The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines. p.&#;4 7. Retrieved September 20,
- ^Salumbides, Vicente ().Tessie agana biography for kids Tessie Agana born May 16, is a Filipina former child actress of the s. She is best known for playing the title role in the film Roberta , which was then the highest grossing Philippine film of all time. On July 26, , Agana moved to the United States with her mother and father. She graduated in In , Agana earned her own star at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame for her overall contribution to Philippine showbusiness.
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- ^"Walk of Fame-Philippines honors former child stars". Manila Bulletin. February 19, .
- ^" FAMAS Awards". IMDb. Retrieved August 31,