
Maria Menado
- Date of Birth: 1932-02-02
- Place of Birth: Manado, Indonesia
Biography
Maria Menado (born Liesbet Dotulong; 2 February 1932), also known as Liesje Mandagi, is an Indonesian-born Malay actress, model, and producer. She was known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema i... Maria Menado (born Liesbet Dotulong; 2 February 1932), also known as Liesje Mandagi, is an Indonesian-born Malay actress, model, and producer. She was known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. At the height of her fame she was voted “Malaya’s Most Beautiful” by Times Magazine and the “Best Dressed Woman in South East Asia” by publisher United Press International. In addition to acting, she also sang and went on to direct and produce films under her own production company, Maria Menado Productions. Menado is Minahasan and was born in Manado, Dutch East Indies (present Indonesia)

Pulau Mutiara
• 1951 May

Siti Zubaidah
Drama, History • 1962 January

Bunga Tanjong
• 1963 January

Singapore Cinema: Between Takes
Documentary • 2018 December

Woman Vampire
Horror • 1957 April

The Pontianak Returns
Horror • 1963 February

Life
• 1951 May

Tas Tangan Wanita
Drama • 1952 June

Sumpah Pontianak
Horror, Music • 1958 January

Jewel in the Slum
Drama, Music, Romance • 1952 May