Etang Discher
Template:Short description Template:More citations needed Template:Use Philippine English Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Main otherScript error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters".Template:Wikidata image 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 had 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.[1]
Her last known film was Karma in 1981.[2]
Her son, Panchito, became a famous film comedian in his own right, usually cast as the comedic foil to Dolphy.
Filmography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1939 | Anak ng Hinagpis |
| 1946 | Alaala Kita |
| 1951 | Reyna Elena |
| Bohemyo | |
| Ang Aking Kahapon | |
| Haring Cobra | |
| 1952 | Rebecca |
| Tia Loleng | |
| Bakas ng Kahapon | |
| 1953 | Dyesebel |
| 1954 | Musikong Bumbong |
| Matandang Dalaga | |
| Jack & Jill | |
| Eskandalosa | |
| Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa | |
| Tres Ojos | |
| Kurdapya | |
| 1955 | Uhaw sa Pag-ibig |
| Mariposa | |
| Despatsadora | |
| Kontra Bida | |
| Iyung-Iyo | |
| Bim Bam Bum | |
| 1956 | Vaccacionista |
| Kanto Girl | |
| 1957 | Sino ang Maysala |
| Bituing Marikit | |
| Diyosa | |
| Hahabul-Habol | |
| Busabos | |
| Paru-Parong Bukid | |
| 1958 | Mga Reyna ng Vicks |
| Isang Milyong Kasalanan | |
| Palaboy | |
| Mapait na Lihim | |
| Baby Bubut | |
| Berdaderong Ginto | |
| Bobby |
In popular culture
- She was played by Lauren King on GMA Network's 2024 war drama series Pulang Araw.
References
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Notes
External links
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- ↑ Fine Film, Bob Castillo, People's Journal, 12 December 1981 Template:Webarchive