Nela Álvarez

Born in Carigara, Leyte, Philippines on November 9, 1919 — died March 6, 2009 (aged 89)

Filipina actress Nela Álvarez’s made her screen debut in 1936 and appeared in about five more movies before World War II brought film production in the Philippines to a halt. In 1948, she continued her film career and worked throughout the next two decades. Álvarez was also the star catcher on one of the first women’s softball teams in the Philippines.