Angela Perez Explained

Angela Perez
Birth Name:Rowena Mora
Death Date: (aged 55)
Death Place:Philippines
Occupation:Film actress
Years Active:1983–1988
Spouse:Ronaldo Lim
Children:4

Rowena Mora–Lim,[1] known professionally as Angela Perez, was a Filipino actress.

Career

Rowena Mora was known for her performance in "sexy films" of the 1980s.[2] She was given the screen name of "Angela Perez" by Lily Monteverde due to her resemblance to Italian actress Pier Angeli.[3]

Perez starred in the 1983 film Laruan of Falcon Films.[2] Carmi Martin was her co-star in the film which centered around exploitation in the beauty pageant industry.[4]

Her work in Laruan was followed by stints in other films such as Angela ay Basag ang Pula (1984), Take Home Girls (1984), Hayop Sa Sarap (1984), Makakating Hayop (1984), Manoy Hindi Ka Na Makakaisa (1985), Alexandria (1986), Isa Lang Ang Dapat Mabuhay (1986), Sgt. Villapando: AWOL (1986), and Paligayahin Mo Ako (1986).[4]

Her last film was the 1988 work Akyat Bahay Gang which starred Lito Lapid. She retired from showbiz when she became pregnant and started her own family.[5]

Death

Perez died on March 29, 2023, due to stroke at age 55.[6] She was rushed to a hospital in the Philippines but was declared dead on arrival.[1]

Personal life

Perez was married to Ronaldo Lim and had four children.[3] She also has a sister, Cathy Mora who was also an actress.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Filipina actress Angela Perez, 55, dies following suspected stroke . 8 August 2023 . Gulf News . 31 March 2023 . en.
  2. News: Sexy star Angela Perez passes away . 8 August 2023 . Manila Bulletin . 1 April 2023 . en, fil.
  3. News: Gabinete . Jojo . '80s sexy actresses pay tribute to the late Angela Perez . 8 August 2023 . PEP.ph . 31 March 2023 . en.
  4. News: Gabinete . Jojo . Former actress Angela Perez dies at 55 . 8 August 2023 . PEP.ph . Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. . 30 March 2023 . fil.
  5. News: Bukas . Leo . Angela Perez reveals struggles while shooting ‘Vietnam Rose’ . 8 August 2023 . Push . ABS-CBN . 19 November 2016. fil.
  6. News: Anne. Pasajol . Former actress Angela Perez dies of stroke; 55 . 8 August 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 31 March 2023 . en.