Maria Menado
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)
Known For
16 titles
Singapore
Raja Bersiong
Singapore Cinema: Between Takes
Son of the Vampire
Sumpah Pontianak
Siti Zubaidah
Revenge of Pontianak
Woman Vampire
Victim of Slander
Mata Hari
Jewel in the Slum
Sultan Mahmood Mangkat Di-Julang
Bunga Tanjong
Life
Darah Ku
Tun Fatimah