Angela Perez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rowena Mora 1967 or 1968 |
| Died | (2023-03-29)March 29, 2023 (aged 55) Philippines |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1983–1988 |
| Spouse | Ronaldo Lim |
| Children | 4 |
Rowena Mora–Lim,[1] known professionally asAngela Perez, was a Filipino actress.
Rowena Mora was known for her performance in "sexy films" of the 1980s.[2] She was given the screen name of "Angela Perez" byLily Monteverde due to her resemblance to Italian actressPier Angeli.[3]
Perez starred in the 1983 filmLaruan of Falcon Films.[2]Carmi Martin was her co-star in the film which centered around exploitation in thebeauty pageant industry.[4]
Her work inLaruan was followed by stints in other films such asAngela ay Basag ang Pula (1984),Take Home Girls (1984),Hayop Sa Sarap (1984),Makakating Hayop (1984),Manoy Hindi Ka Na Makakaisa (1985),Alexandria (1986), Isa Lang Ang Dapat Mabuhay (1986),Sgt. Villapando: AWOL (1986), andPaligayahin Mo Ako (1986).[4]
Her last film was the 1988 workAkyat Bahay Gang which starredLito Lapid. She retired from showbiz when she became pregnant and started her own family.[5]
Perez died on March 29, 2023, due to stroke at age 55.[6] She was rushed to a hospital in the Philippines but was declared dead on arrival.[1]
Perez was married to Ronaldo Lim and had four children.[3] She also has a sister, Cathy Mora who was also an actress.[4]