Nida Blanca

Born: 1936-01-06

Dorothy Acueza Jones, (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001) popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career. She was named one of 15 Best Actress of all Time by YES magazine. Born as Dorothy Acueza Jones in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines (then a U.S. territory) to an American soldier father and a Filipina mother, she appeared in her first film at age 14. Actress Delia Razon successfully urged the head of LVN Pictures, Doña Sisang de Leon to hire Blanca. She was screen tested on October 6, 1950 by LVN Pictures where she reigned as queen for more than a decade, doing mostly comedies opposite the late Nestor de Villa. In the movies, she has played everything from a guy-punching lesbian to a nun. She also starred in the hit TV comedy series, John En Marsha, where she played the wife who sticks by her poor husband despite her rich mother's constant harping. In 1958, she appeared opposite her contemporary, noted singer/actress Sylvia La Torre, and Leroy Salvador, in the LVN movie Tuloy ang Ligaya. Blanca was married twice. She separated from her first husband, Victorino Torres when their daughter Kaye was only two years old. She later married her second husband Roger Lawrence Strunk (1940-2007), an American singer and actor, known by his screen name, Rod Lauren in Las Vegas in 1979. The couple relocated to Manila.


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Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure

as Lola Binyang
Released: 1996-10-02

A fantasy story about a group of kids who are fond of listening to fairy tales, their favorite...

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Darna

as Isabel
Released: 1991-12-25

A girl is granted a magical stone by an angel to become the superheroine Darna to combat evil...

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If You Were a Dream

as Fairy
Released: 2002-01-30

Rosalie rides the MRT everyday and she becomes infatuated with the handsome man on the...

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The Stepmother

as Fides
Released: 1996-08-14

The loving and nurturing Mariel marries Edward after his first wife abandons him and their three...

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Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

as uncredited
Released: 1988-02-04

When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does...

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Digmaan Ng Damdamin

as uncredited
Released: 1952-09-23

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Magdusa Ka!

as Aling Toyang
Released: 1986-10-22

An illegitimate daughter of a maid is welcomed by her rich father to live with him in the...

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Waray-Waray

as Upeng
Released: 1954-04-02

A young woman takes up a job as a cook in a wealthy couple's residence. Her employer, an elderly...

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Family Tree

as Nitang
Released: 1987-01-01

A magical tree has a 7 dwarves taking care of it. The tree is bearing money and only good people...

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Batang PX

as uncredited
Released: 1997-01-01

Former nightclub singer Tessie is a single mother living with her son Christopher, a teenager...

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Kadenang Bulaklak

as Elsa Abolencia
Released: 1993-11-06

Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.

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John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya

as uncredited
Released: 1985-01-18

When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong...

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Ang Ibong Adarna

as uncredited
Released: 1955-07-04

In this retelling by Manuel Conde, this film follows the in search of three princes for a...

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Too Young

as Mama Andeng
Released: 1990-04-19

A story about a young girl caught in the crossfire when his father plans to testify against a...

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Love Letters

as uncredited
Released: 1988-06-24

A 1988 Filipino romantic drama anthology film starring the hottest love teams of the time:...

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Yakapin Mo ang Umaga

as uncredited
Released: 2000-09-27

A young teenager from a dysfunctional family, gets led into forbidden activities of juvenile...

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Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk

as Dorie
Released: 1994-02-10

The resemblance between Urot (Andrew E) and Berto (Chiquito) is undeniable that people cannot...

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Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie

as Magda
Released: 1995-03-29

The melding together of two separate stories that share a similar premise - each detail the...

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Casa Grande

as Third Story
Released: 1958-08-13

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Abakada.. Ina

as uncredited
Released: 2001-04-14

An illiterate parent faces the challenge of attending to her children's academic needs.

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Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)

as uncredited
Released: 1993-11-25

An action and romantic movie starred by Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta.

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John en Marsha ngayon '91

as uncredited
Released: 1991-01-16

Shirley's unplanned bundle of joy strains her relationship with her father John, who accepted an...

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The Teacher

as Dean Leticia Bautista
Released: 1992-12-25

Mr. Zerrudo is the newest teacher at Jodie’s school. Unfortunately, Jodie discovers that her...

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Limbo Rock

as uncredited
Released: 1963-03-15

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Happy Days Are Here Again

as Herself
Released: 1974-11-15

A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of...

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Geron Olivar

as Aling Corazon
Released: 1994-02-10

A story of a good and dedicated policeman who, in his devotion to duty, gets himself at odds...

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Tayong Dalawa

as uncredited
Released: 1992-03-15

Carol is a career woman determined to prove herself in a male-dominated corporate world. Her...

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The Quick Brown Fox

as uncredited
Released: 1980-06-11

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Squatters

as uncredited
Released: 1953-09-12

A story about a grandfather who is a landowner and a granddaughter whos an aspiring writer who...

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Hiling

as Lola Melyang
Released: 1998-12-18

Anna is an ordinary girl who receives an extraordinary birthday gift from a mysterious old...

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Mula Sa Puso

as Carmen
Released: 1999-02-10

Via, the only daughter of Don Fernando, was raised as his darling princess. On her eighteenth...

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Hataw Na

as Connie Tejeros
Released: 1995-09-13

Robbie Mallorca and Anna Alvarado are teachers from an exclusive school headed by the ever...

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Sebya, Mahal Kita

as uncredited
Released: 1957-03-30

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Kalyehera

as Nora
Released: 1957-05-09

A story about Nora a rich young woman from the province who made a vow along with another...

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Ano Bang Meron Ka?

as Mother Tering
Released: 2001-11-14

Ano Bang Meron Ka is a tightly woven modern love story between two of most unlikely lovers...

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Bulung-Bulungan

as uncredited
Released: 1962-09-11

A Luis Gonzales-Nida Blanca vehicle

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Hot Summer

as Sonia
Released: 1990-01-01

A plot of love, lust, lies and revenge intertwine in one hot summer where multiple fates...

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Sana Pag-ibig Na

as Linda Perez
Released: 1998-12-02

When Mike's father died, it was a surprise to find out that not only did he leave a family in...

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Dancing Master

as uncredited
Released: 1979-05-31

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Miguelito

as Auring
Released: 1985-06-14

This is the story of Miguelito, his estranged mother Auring and the quest for justice against a...

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Tumbalik Na Daigdig

as uncredited
Released: 1953-03-21

A story about a young architect and his friend who goes to the province to build a church Upon...

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Pangako ng Puso

as uncredited
Released: 1990-02-19

Although her father loves her, a girl leaves their home when her boyfriend is trapped by her...

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Sa Hirap at Ginhawa

as Miss Amor
Released: 1984-11-29

A young couple eloped, got married and then must cope with problems like money, living on their...

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Humanda Ka Mayor! Bahala Na Ang Diyos

as uncredited
Released: 1993-11-15

Crime action film based on the murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez and the arrest of...

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Family Planting

as uncredited
Released: 1971-04-18

A 1971 film starring Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Panchito

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Tatak Avellana

as Self
Released: 1988-12-31

The musings and works of artist Lamberto V. Avellana.

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Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

as Dean Bautista (segment "Ang Guro")
Released: 1992-12-25

Three unrelated stories of horror include: a substitute teacher who preys on a small school;...

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Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

as uncredited
Released: 1993-04-11

Last part of the trilogy movie starred by Rene Requiestas.

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Tia Loleng

as uncredited
Released: 1952-02-20

A story about a young man who disguises himself as middle-aged matron in order to woo a young...

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Mahal Kita Walang Iba

as Fidela
Released: 1992-04-21

Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be...

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Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection

as uncredited
Released: 1982-09-18

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Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday

as Visayan Inday Waray
Released: 1984-10-12

a film by Maryo J. De Los Reyes.

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Talusaling

as Julieta
Released: 1955-01-01

An experienced archer meets a rich man who helps her settle in the city.

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Soltera

as Sandra's Mother
Released: 1999-07-28

Sandra, a 35-year-old wedding coordinator who sees her uneventful life turned upside down when...

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Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?

as Lagring
Released: 1977-04-02

A love story set in the blissful serenity of a small barrio laced with comical situations as...

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Impaktita

as Aling Clara
Released: 1989-06-15

The people of a small Indonesian village believe they have an evil creature called an Impaktita...

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Wow Na Wow!!

as uncredited
Released: 1966-05-29

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Tomorrow Is Still Mine

as Crising
Released: 1988-08-04

A story about three girls struggling to find a better life in the city by working as maids in a...

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Ayaw ni Mayor

as uncredited
Released: 1967-02-18

A story about brothers who became police officers, one of them falls in love with a neatery...

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Ako Si Kiko, Ako Si Kikay

as uncredited
Released: 1987-08-28

Filipino comedy starring Roderick Paulate as twins. One macho, one gay. Directed by Mike Relon...

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Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two

as Waray
Released: 1985-05-16

A story about a man who has lots of different women and families.

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Yeba!!! Chi! Qui! Cha!

as uncredited
Released: 1963-12-20

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Batangueña

as uncredited
Released: 1953-08-29

A female mosquito net vendor's life changes when she meets the boss of an office and makes her...

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John & Marsha

as uncredited
Released: 1974-06-23

John and Marsha first movie.

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Handang Matodas

as Luping
Released: 1956-03-10

When a daredevil taxi driver meets a pampered heiress... what a fracas!

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Vampira

as uncredited
Released: 1994-10-26

Cara is on a mission to break the curse that has haunted her family for generations. During her...

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Together Again

as uncredited
Released: 1967-04-28

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Anak ni Waray

as Luping
Released: 1958-12-31

Your favourite love team plus the Philippines' newest heart-throb and the scree's most seductive...

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Saan Darating Ang Umaga?

as Lorrie Rodrigo
Released: 1983-08-11

After years of trying to have a son, a couple finally decides to adopt one. While Shayne their...

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Tuloy ang Ligaya

as uncredited
Released: 1958-05-24

The most impossible dreams of a great musical come true with the nation's to radio stars, stage...

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John & Marsha '77

as uncredited
Released: 1977-10-17

John en Marsha movie.

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April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako

as uncredited
Released: 1996-03-02

Popular singing duo, Vingo and Jimmy, collectively known as the April Boys, brought the real...

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My Heart Belongs To Daddy

as uncredited
Released: 1982-02-18

A teen-aged daughter who idolizes her father finds it difficult to get attracted to guys of her age.

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Batu-Bato sa Langit

as Idang Lindaya
Released: 1975-09-21

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Korea

as uncredited
Released: 1952-03-31

Korea is a 1952 Philippine war film about the Korean War directed by Lamberto V. Avellana....

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Isputnik vs. Darna

as Isputnik
Released: 1963-08-12

The fourth Darna movie and second featuring Liza Moreno, she is now fighting against Isputnik.

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Like Father, Like Son

as Emily
Released: 1985-08-29

Two families with different characters swap lives to realize that all they need is a healthy...

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Walang Sisihan

as uncredited
Released: 1961-10-06

A newlywed couple's misadventures.

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Jam Session

as uncredited
Released: 1962-05-19

4 big stars and your favorite combos do the TWIST, the FLY, and the PACHANGA in the MOST JOYOUS...

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Laugh Story

as uncredited
Released: 1971-08-15

A comedy film starring Nida Blanca, Chiquito, Nova Villa, and Rod Navarro

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Luneta

as uncredited
Released: 1954-01-01

A story about a tomboyish girl who sells street foods and a vagrant boy who met each other at...

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Mundo Man Ang Magunaw

as Lydia
Released: 1990-05-31

After more than a decade of imprisonment, Dolores is ready to start a new life again and rebuild...

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Always in My Heart

as uncredited
Released: 1983-06-01

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Darling Ko

as uncredited
Released: 1955-03-06

A marriage story of a young couple.

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Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan

as uncredited
Released: 1993-03-17

A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.

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Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita

as Karina's aunt
Released: 1995-08-02

A man who vows to fight for justice (Lito Lapid) and a hard-hitting TV reporter (Maricel...

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John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)

as uncredited
Released: 1975-04-12

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Minsan Lamang Magmamahal

as uncredited
Released: 1997-01-01

A single mom struggles to raise her son.

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Kamay ni Cain

as uncredited
Released: 1992-01-14

Director: Jose N. Carreon Writers: Jose N. Carreon (story and screenplay), Ricardo Lee...

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Woman

as uncredited
Released: 1997-12-25

Three generations of women whose lives are connected by blood and fate as they cope with...

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Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko

as uncredited
Released: 1987-07-02

Once a renowned karateka, Sawi veers to a quiet life, teaching karate to a handful of slum kids.

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Hijo de Familia

as uncredited
Released: 1953-01-01

A story about a son and his rich overbearing widow mother who's a vocal coach, one day he finds...

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Galawgaw

as Pilar
Released: 1954-12-16

A story about Estelito who went to the province to hunt game, after the hunt he went swimming...

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Maginoong Karatisa

as uncredited
Released: 1972-12-07

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Sa Kisame Street

as Nena
Released: 1976-12-25

In Kisame Street, Bart juggles his life by taking care of his senile mother; adopting the...

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Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw

as uncredited
Released: 1976-06-25

A teacher and garbage collector fall in love.

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Si Adiang Waray

as Adiang Waray
Released: 1963-04-12

Two aspiring singers try their luck in Manila, meeting another aspiring singer, the Waray tomboy...

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John en Marsha Tnt sa Amerika

as uncredited
Released: 1986-02-28

Struggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States,...

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Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa!

as uncredited
Released: 1976-06-11

A 1976 Filipino film starring Nida Blanca and Eddie Rodriguez.

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Wala Kang Paki

as uncredited
Released: 1958-09-06

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Sa Atin Ang Daigdig

as uncredited
Released: 1963-03-07

Out of the gutter, the din, the squalor of the big city - A rousing story of 6 people seeking...

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