Maria Menado

Born: 1932-02-02

Maria Menado (born Liesbet Dotulong; 2 February 1932), also known as Liesje Mandagi, is an Indonesian-born Malay actress, model, and producer. She was known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. At the height of her fame she was voted “Malaya’s Most Beautiful” by Times Magazine and the “Best Dressed Woman in South East Asia” by publisher United Press International. In addition to acting, she also sang and went on to direct and produce films under her own production company, Maria Menado Productions. Menado is Minahasan and was born in Manado, Dutch East Indies (present Indonesia)


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Sultan Mahmood Mangkat Di-Julang

as Wan Anum
Released: 1961-01-01

Based on the royal and political events during the heyday of the Malacca Sultanate. A member of...

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Singapore Cinema: Between Takes

as Herself (Archival Footage)
Released: 2018-12-01

From Crazy Rich Asians (2018) to 12 Storeys (1997) to Sumpah Pontianak (The Curse of Pontianak)...

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Raja Bersiong

as Chomel
Released: 1963-01-01

Based on a Malay folklore, it tells the story of a King who carve the blood of men after his...

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Revenge of Pontianak

as uncredited
Released: 1957-09-27

After the success of Pontianak, Balakrishna Narayana Rao (B. N. Rao) directed and released a...

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Son of the Vampire

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-01

"Anak Pontianak" aka "Son of Pontianak' in 1958 starring the Shaw studio's leading lady Hashimah...

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Singapore

as Maria
Released: 1960-01-01

When his employee disappears in Singapore, Shyam travels from India to investigate the absence...

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Sumpah Pontianak

as Chomel
Released: 1958-01-01

The original "Pontianak" was made in 1957 directed by B.N. Rao and starred Maria Menado.The film...

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Tun Fatimah

as uncredited
Released: 1962-01-01

Based on a historical figure recorded in the 17th century Malay Annals. Political intrigue and...

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Bunga Tanjong

as Noraini
Released: 1963-01-01

Aminah and her step daughter Noraini embark on a journey to seek a better life and to find her...

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Victim of Slander

as Rahimah
Released: 1959-01-01

Husein is brought to trial after trying to commit suicide. He refuses to give an explanation...

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Darah Ku

as uncredited
Released: 1963-01-01

A Cathay-Keris films produced in 1963. Maria Menado ... Publisher by Maria Menado Production ......

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The Rape of Malaya

as Mata Hari
Released: 1959-08-31

'Mata Hari' was Malay Film Productions’ second war movie based on the Japanese invasion of...

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Life

as Halima
Released: 1951-05-23

In the Katong area, in eastern Singapore, lives Jaafar, a rich man, together with his wife...

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Pontianak

as uncredited
Released: 1957-04-27

1957 Vampire/ghost horror/drama from Malaysia

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Jewel in the Slum

as Fatimah
Released: 1952-05-18

Fatima lives with her mother, working with her as a seamstress. Disappointed by her mother’s...

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