Susan Roces
Date of birth: 1941-07-28
Place of birth: Bacolod City, Philippines
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe, Jesusa L. Sonora, Jesusa Sonora
Biography
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe (July 28, 1941 - May 20, 2022), better known by her screen name Susan Roces, was a Filipina actress and widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr. She is known for being the "Queen of Philippine Movies" in the 1960s and 1970s. She is also known for the main role of Flora "Lola Kap" S. Borja-de Leon from FPJ's Ang Probinsyano which began airing on ABS-CBN from September 28, 2015 to May 20, 2022.
Movie Credits
Si Siyanang at ang 7 Tsikiting
1966-09-26
Amy, Susie and Tessie
1960-07-03
After arguing with their playboy father, teenage sisters Amy, Susie and Tessie decide it's time to b
Joey, Eddie, and Lito
1961-09-16
A 1961 Filipino romantic musical comedy about three musicians who fell in love with three women.
Ubos na ang Luha ko
1991-07-04
A poor girl named Mona was forced to work as a dancer in a night club and the life she led as a cons
The Big Broadcast
1962-01-04
Two teenagers gatecrash a movie studio to see their idols who promised to choose them as their next
Pepe en Pilar
1966-01-21
A gender-bending comedy with Susan Roces as Pepe and Dolphy as Pilar
Kambal Tuko
1988-04-14
Siamese twins are born to a simple couple and they bring both luck and misfortune to their doting pa
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
1990-05-31
After more than a decade of imprisonment, Dolores is ready to start a new life again and rebuild the
Mga Bituin Ng Kinabukasan
1952-02-21
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974-11-15
A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the s
Boksingera Daw!
1956-10-26
A mother gives birth to a baby girl but her father wants a boy, so as the girl grows up her father t
Miss Tilapia
1956-09-01
Kulang Sa Pito
1956-12-20
The Biggest Musical Comedy of 1956, 12 Spectacular songs and dance numbers.
Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak
1957-08-02
A film of three intersecting love stories.
Leron Leron Sinta
1964-06-08
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
1958-03-05
Four women go on a radio show to share their woes.
Tawag Ng Tanghalan
1958-09-01
A film that depicts the radio talent search program on DZBB-AM "Tawag ng Tanghalan" which originated
Sabina
1963-10-28
One fateful day Sabina was buying groceries at the marketplace when she noticed a burglar when she c
Manedyer... si Kumander!
1982-07-23
A 1982 Filipino marriage comedy starring Fernando Poe Jr and Susan Roces.
Rodora
1956-08-07
A story of a mother and daughter separated by fate, the mother who have no memory of the child she b
Sino ang Maysala?
1957-01-01
Bankruptcy drove Don Ramon to commit suicide leaving nothing to the family his wife, Rosa, and four
Mga Anak ng Diyos
1957-04-19
Torkwata
1957-05-14
Ulilang Anghel
1958-09-22
Pasang Krus
1957-04-04
Langit at Lupa
1967-03-25
A love story salvaged from the chaos of war. It tells the drama between two individuals who meet at
Ang Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw
1965-04-25
A story about Roman a truck driver who meets a woman who tries to hitchhike wanting to escape the ma
Kuwintas ng Alaala
1960-04-22
An anthology of four stories that capture love and resilience. Featuring Sampaguita Pictures’ bigges
Dedicated to You
1966-10-28
A musical comedy starring Susan Roces and Eddie Mesa under Jafere Productions.
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987-09-17
The sequel to Manedyer si Kumander sees Susan Roces and Fernando Poe Jr reprising their roles as Ben
Chabacano
1956-02-14
The Whole Town's Out To Meet Him - The Dashing "Toreador" From "Spain" - Who Turns Out To Be A - CHA
Movie Fan
1956-10-02
Pretty Boy
1957-07-18
Madaling Araw
1958-07-03
A musical extravaganza set in Baguio.
Mga Anghel sa Lansangan
1959-09-17
"A young girl's rude awakening to violence in the home, her open defiance and escape into the street
Wedding Bells
1959-12-26
The wedding anthology consists of four stories 'Pamanhikan' (starring Susan Roces and Jose Mari), 'P
Ipinagbili Ko ang Aking Anak
1959-02-09
The 2nd anniversary presentation of Vera-Perez Productions
Handsome
1959-03-06
Dubbed the "first star of 1959", Jose Mari stars in the lead role of the big-screen adaptation of Ma
Kahapon Lamang
1959-05-20
The three movie queens of Sampaguita Pictures lead a star-studded adaptation of the popular CBN prog
Debutante
1959-07-19
Widowed at an early date and threatened by poverty, Donya Loreta (Carmen Rosales) decides to introdu
Beatnik
1960-01-20
A 1960 Filipino musical comedy starring Dolphy, Panchito, and Susan Roces.
Pitong Pagsisisi
1959-03-21
5 Yugto ng Buhay
1961-02-28
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
1965-11-02
A story of a man who joined the guerilla in World War 2.
Salaginto't Salagubang
1972-05-14
Sorrento
1968-04-30
Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin
1974-11-08
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
1969-12-28
Kulay Rosas Ang Pagibig
1968-01-01
Magpakailan Man
1968-03-15
Lab na Lab Kita
1962-09-01
A 1962 Filipino romantic comedy starring Susan Roces and Lito Legaspi.
Maligno
1977-06-23
A blood-curdling motion picture about witchcraft, Satan's disciples, witches and warlocks to steal a
Susanang Daldal
1962-03-15
Pag-ibig, Ikaw ang Maysala
1965-02-05
Buhay sa Buhay!
1965-11-30
Mariang Kondesa
1966-03-22
A story about a young feisty female street vendor who undergoes a change when she became a helper of
Dandansoy
1965-08-13
Langit, Lupa at Impiyerno (Pandemonium)
1976-11-21
Sweet Valentines
1963-02-08
Susanang Twist
1962-05-03
Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara
1974-08-16
Barbara has always been overly indulgent of her little sister, Ruth's every whim. Her past comes bac
Sapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang
1976-10-22
To Susan With Love
1968-12-07
Bilangguang Puso
1972-09-15
Here Comes the Bride
1989-04-01
The approaching marriage of a young daughter brings back memories of how her parents fought for thei
Viva Ranchera
1966-12-05
Karnabal
1973-05-11
Carling is a skilled mechanic who falls for Trining, the daughter of a carnival owner. Their budding
Sa Bilis, Walang Kaparis
1964-04-18
Jukebox Jamboree
1964-07-17
Mano Po 2: My Home
2003-12-25
Antonio Chan, a prominent Chinese businessman, has three women in his life Sol, a Filipina; Lu Shui,
Salamat sa Alaala
2015-08-09
The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of
Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman
1979-06-19
Sequel to "Mahal... Saan ka nanggaling kagabi?". Johnny, the loving and obedient husband of Luding,
Mahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?
1979-06-30
Swanie
1966-07-16
A musical comedy starring Susan Roces
Ang Pangarap Ko’y Ikaw
1967-01-01
A romance film directed by Mar S. Torres. It features Eddie Gutierrez, Susan Roces, and a cameo role
Gumising Ka... Maruja
1978-09-04
A bride commits suicide on her wedding night. Years later, she is reincarnated as an actress-produce
1 + 1 = 12 + 1
1987-12-25
A 1987 Filipino family comedy film starring Susan Roces and Eddie Gutierrez.
Buy One, Take One
1988-06-18
Salve and Sion is a sister living with their grandparents. Trying to make ends meet, they take in an
Ang Lahat Ng Ito Pati Na Ang Langit
1989-02-14
A famous dress designer who adopted the illegitimate daughter of one of her models. The little girl
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
1986-09-18
A young woman, Cristy, must reconcile the choices she makes for her future with the demands of her o
Perlas ng Silangan
1969-05-17
Set at the backdrop of the colonization of pre-Hispanic Philippine, this historical epic revovles ar
Florinda
1973-02-01
As Rolando comes to work for the household his mother works for, he meets Florinda, the wife of Rodr
Divina Gracia
1970-05-30
Two identical sisters vying for the attention of one man they both love.
Tanging Ikaw
1968-02-06
A driver hits a feisty strong headed woman's bike and fate draws them closer when the man was fired
Paano Kung Wala Ka Na?
1987-09-23
A wife finally realizes that there is life after her separation from her husband and devotes her tim
Bunsong kerubin
1987-05-01
Bunsong kerubin is a 1987 Tagalog-language Drama film written by Pablo S. Gomez and Jose Javier Reye
Dance-O-Rama
1963-04-14
In this Filipino comedy inspired by the daily 60s live TV dance show, Susan Roces plays Adoracion Lu
Zamboanga
1966-05-20
Unfolding on the Screen all the Enchantment, Romance and Adventure in a Quaint and Exotic Land.
Tulisan
1962-07-03
This film is about the warring women bandits. Roberta leads a group that will rescue her kidnapped t
Hoy! Wala Kang Paki
1984-07-30
Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina
1997-01-01
Esperanza is a wealthy doctor searching for her long lost son. She surprisingly discovers that her s
Prinsesa Gusgusin
1957-10-21
It's a fairy tale romance when a modern Cinderella meets her handsome lover prince.
Inday Inday sa Balitaw
1986-08-28
Abandoned by her mother, Inday suffers many hardships during her childhood. She tries to despise her
Love Boat: Mahal, Trip Kita
1988-02-11
A 1988 romantic comedy starring Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, and Lotlot De Leon.
Tanikala
1980-02-21
Newly trusted to take over the management of a rich family's business, a poet rekindles his love for
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
1979-05-08
Angelita continues her journey in finding her real parents.
Payaso
1986-12-25
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Celso Ad. Castillo and st
Hamon sa Kampeon
1964-01-01
All together for the first time! Four champion stars! Two champion love-teams! In the year's champio