Etang Discher Explained

Etang Discher
Birth Name:Enriqueta Discher Grau
Birth Date:24 November 1906
Birth Place:Manila, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Manila, Philippines
Occupation:Filipino comedian and actor
Yearsactive:1939–1981
Children:Panchito Alba
Awards:FAMAS Best Supporting Actress
1955 Lupang Kayumanggi

Enriqueta "Etang" Discher Grau (November 24, 1906  - November 22, 1991) was a Filipino character film actress frequently cast in villainous roles. Her stern, gaunt Castilian face loomed in many post-war Filipino films, especially soap opera-type dramas. She was the woman Filipino movie audiences loved to hate, often playing a villainous aunt, mother-in-law or even a witch. While her roles were hardly predisposed to have made her a star, she nonetheless was one of the more famous (or infamous) and durable stars of Filipino films. Many of her films were produced by Sampaguita Pictures, the studio under which she was under contract for a significant part of her career.

Discher was born to a German father, Leo Discher Sr. and a Filipino mother, Pacencia Discher. She has a sister named Elena Discher. Her extended family resides on the West Coast of the United States in Washington state and California. She began her career in show business as a chorus girl in the bodabil stage shows of Katy de la Cruz.[2]

Her last known film was Karma in 1981.[3]

Her son, Panchito, became a famous film comedian in his own right, usually cast as the comedic foil to Dolphy.

Filmography

YearTitleProduction Company
1939Anak ng HinagpisFilippine Films
1946Alaala KitaLVN Pictures
1951Reyna Elena
Bohemyo
Ang Aking KahaponTamaraw Pictures
Haring CobraLVN Pictures
1952RebeccaSampaguita Pictures
Tia LolengLVN Pictures
Bakas ng KahaponPremiere Productions
1953DyesebelPremiere Productions,Manuel Vistan Productions
1954Musikong BumbongSampaguita Pictures
Matandang Dalaga
Jack & Jill
EskandalosaAce York
Ang Biyenang Hindi TumatawaSampaguita Pictures
Tres Ojos
Kurdapya
1955Uhaw sa Pag-ibig
Mariposa
Despatsadora
Kontra Bida
Iyung-Iyo
Bim Bam Bum
1956Vaccacionista
Kanto Girl
1957Sino ang MaysalaVera-Perez Productions
Bituing MarikitSampaguita Pictures
Diyosa
Hahabul-Habol
Busabos
Paru-Parong Bukid
1958Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Isang Milyong Kasalanan
PalaboyVera-Perez Productions
Mapait na LihimSampaguita Pictures
Baby Bubut
Berdaderong GintoVera-Perez Productions
BobbySampaguita Pictures

In popular culture

References

Notes and References

  1. , Graveyard Pinoy TV, 19 May 2021
  2. Encyclopedia: Ma. Lourdes Maniquis . . CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art . Philippine Theater . 1st . 1994 . Cultural Center of the Philippines. V . Manila . 287 . 971-8546-30-8 .
  3. http://www.vilmasantos.net/html/karma_review.htm Fine Film, Bob Castillo, People's Journal, 12 December 1981