Nita Javier (1941/42 – April 6, 2012) was a Filipina film actress during the 1950s.
Early life Javier was born in to a Cebuana mother and a Batangueño father. Before entering the film industry, she worked as a teacher in Cebu. A photograph of her was sent to LVN Pictures, where studio head Narcisa de León took interest and invited her to Manila.
Film career Nita Javier became active in Philippine cinema in the 1950s, appearing in romantic and dramatic films opposite well-known male leads of the era. She starred in several LVN productions, including Ay Pepita, Banda Uno, and Conde de Amor.
Other films credited to her include Limang Dalangin, Ikaw Kasi, Bahala Na, and Handang Matodas.
Filmography
Year Film Role References 1954 Galawgaw MN 1955 Salamangkero Banda Uno Ang Ibong Adarna Saydwok bendor 1956 Puppy Love Handang Matodas Charito, I Love You 1957 Bahala na Myrna Krisalis Ester Conde de Amor Cuatro Vidas 1958 Limang Dalangin Casa grande Ay Pepita Villa Milagrosa 1959 Tuko sa Madre Kakaw
Later life Javier retired from acting in 1959. She married architect Rafael Ng after retirement, with their union lasting until the death of his husband in 1998. In the late 1970s, she pursued formal vocal training under Mercedes Matias Santiago and held a solo recital in 1980 at the Philamlife Auditorium.
Death Nita Javier died on April 6, 2012, at the age of 79, after battling breast cancer.
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