| Birth name | Rowena Mora |
|---|---|
| Death date | March 29, 2023 (aged 55) |
| Death place | Philippines |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1983–1988 |
| Spouse | Ronaldo Lim |
Rowena Mora–Lim,[1] known professionally as Angela Perez, was a Filipino actress.
Career
Rowena Mora was known for her performance in "sexy films" of the 1980s.[2] She was given the screen name of "Angela Perez" by Lily Monteverde due to her resemblance to Italian actress Pier Angeli.[3]
Perez starred in the 1983 film Laruan of Falcon Films.[2] Carmi Martin was her co-star in the film which centered around exploitation in the beauty pageant industry.[4]
Her work in Laruan was followed by stints in other films such as Angela 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), and Paligayahin Mo Ako (1986).[4]
Her last film was the 1988 work Akyat Bahay Gang which starred Lito Lapid. She retired from showbiz when she became pregnant and started her own family.[5]
Death
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]
Personal life
Perez was married to Ronaldo Lim and had four children.[3] She also has a sister, Cathy Mora who was also an actress.[4]
References
- ^ "Filipina actress Angela Perez, 55, dies following suspected stroke". Gulf News. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Sexy star Angela Perez passes away" (in en, Filipino). Manila Bulletin. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (31 March 2023). "'80s sexy actresses pay tribute to the late Angela Perez". PEP.ph. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (30 March 2023). "Former actress Angela Perez dies at 55" (in Filipino). PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ Bukas, Leo (19 November 2016). "Angela Perez reveals struggles while shooting 'Vietnam Rose'" (in Filipino). Push. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (31 March 2023). "Former actress Angela Perez dies of stroke; 55". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 8 August 2023.