Former actress Vilma Valera passes away at 73 | ABS-CBN
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Former actress Vilma Valera passes away at 73
Former actress Vilma Valera passes away at 73
Henni Espinosa,
ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Published Sep 22, 2018 03:50 PM PHT
MANILA - Vilma Valera, a popular Filipino actress in the 1960s, passed away in Roseville, California on Friday. She was 73.
MANILA - Vilma Valera, a popular Filipino actress in the 1960s, passed away in Roseville, California on Friday. She was 73.
Donnie Quintero Pestrana, a friend and neighbor of Valera, told ABS-CBN News that Valera died in her sleep due to complications from diabetes around 6:50 a.m. on September 21.
Donnie Quintero Pestrana, a friend and neighbor of Valera, told ABS-CBN News that Valera died in her sleep due to complications from diabetes around 6:50 a.m. on September 21.
She was reportedly staying at a care facility.
She was reportedly staying at a care facility.
Valera was known for her roles in Salambao (1964), Duelo sa Sapang Bato (1963) and Nag-uumpugang Bato (1961).
Valera was known for her roles in Salambao (1964), Duelo sa Sapang Bato (1963) and Nag-uumpugang Bato (1961).
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She also recorded several albums before she retired from show business in the early 1970s.
She also recorded several albums before she retired from show business in the early 1970s.
Valera is survived by two children.
Valera is survived by two children.
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