Amalia Fuentes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amalia Fuentes
Born	Amalia Amador Muhlach (1940-08-27)August 27, 1940 Naga, Camarines Sur, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died	October 5, 2019(2019-10-05) (aged 79) St. Luke's Medical Center – Global City, Taguig, Philippines
Resting place	Loyola Memorial Park - Marikina, Philippines
Occupation	Actress, writer, director, producer
Years active	1956–2008, 2013–2017
Spouse(s)	Romeo Vasquez ​ ​ (m. 1965; div. 1969)​ Joey Stevens (divorced)
Children	2 incl. Liezl Sumilang
Parent(s)	Alvaro Muhlach Sr. (father) Concepcion Amador (mother) Isagani Fuentes (stepfather)
Relatives	Aga Muhlach (nephew) Nino Muhlach (nephew) AJ Muhlach (nephew) Alonzo Muhlach (grandnephew) Albert Martinez (son-in-law)
Family	Alvaro Mulach (brother) Alexander Mulach (brother) Alfonzo Martinez (grandson)

Amalia Fuentes (born Amalia Amador Muhlach; August 27, 1940 – October 5, 2019) was a famous Filipino actress. She was known as the "Queen of Philippine Movies" in the 1960s and 1970s. People sometimes called her the "Elizabeth Taylor of the Philippines".

Amalia Fuentes was the aunt of actors Aga Muhlach and Niño Muhlach. She was also the mother of actress Liezl Martinez. She was the first Filipino model for Lux Soap. She produced and starred in her own films from the 1960s to the late 1970s. Her movies made a lot of money, making her the highest-paid actress of her time. She was truly a Movie and Box Office Queen. Later, she appeared in films like My Only Love with Sharon Cuneta and Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin with Vilma Santos.

Becoming a Star

In 1956, Amalia Fuentes and fellow actor Juancho Gutierrez won a contest held by Sampaguita Pictures. This helped them become big stars. They first appeared together in the 1956 film Movie Fan.

They were a popular "love team" in Philippine cinema. A love team is when two actors are often paired together in many movies. Amalia and Juancho starred in films like Rodora (1956) and Sonata (1957). She also formed another famous love team with Romeo Vasquez. They starred in movies such as Pretty Boy (1957) and Bobby (1958).

Her Notable Films

Amalia Fuentes starred in many important films. These include Estela Mondragon (1960) with Carmen Rosales. She also appeared in Amy, Susie, Tessie (1960) and Joey, Eddie, Lito (1961). Another film was Dayukdok (1961) with Luis Gonzales and Barbara Perez.

Amalia Fuentes also wrote screenplays for films like Tatlong Kasaysayan Ng Pag-ibig (1966). She even directed and starred in Mga Reynang Walang Trono (1976). She had her own film company called AM (Amalia Muhlach) Productions. Her company produced movies such as Whisper to the Wind (1966). Her last acting role was in the TV series Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (2013).

Awards and Recognition

Amalia Fuentes won Best Actress Awards from FAMAS, a Filipino film award-giving body. She won in 1966 for Ibulong Mo Sa Hangin. She also won at the 1973 Manila Film Festival for Pagibig Mo Buhay Ko!. She was a member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). This board checks movies and TV shows. She acted in more than 130 films during her career.

Her Life Story

Amalia Amador Muhlach was born in the Bicol area of the Philippines. She went to Catholic schools. Her father passed away during the war. As the oldest child, she helped support her family. Her two younger brothers, Alex and Alvaro, also became actors.

Amalia married fellow actor Romeo Vasquez in 1965. They had a daughter named Liezl Sumilang. Liezl later married actor Albert Martinez. Amalia and Romeo separated in 1969. She later married Joey Stevens, an American businessman. Joey Stevens passed away in 2012. After retiring from films in 2013, she had a stroke while on vacation in South Korea.

Her Passing

Amalia Fuentes passed away on October 5, 2019. She died due to cardiac arrest and multiple organ failures.

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See also

In Spanish: Amalia Fuentes para niños