Lollie Mara
Lollie Mara | |
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| Born | Gloria Pichel Mara June 26, 1939 |
| Died | October 17, 2025 (aged 86) |
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Gloria "Lollie" Pichel Mara (June 26, 1939 – October 17, 2025), was a Filipino actress.
Early life
Gloria Pichel Mara was born on June 26, 1939.[1]
Career
Lollie Mara's acting career began in the 1980s. Due to her mestiza features, Mara was typically cast as a wealthy character in film, television, and theater.[1]
Among her feature film credits are Iiwan Mo (1993), Forevermore (2002), Milan (2004), Shake Rattle & Roll X (2008), The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin (2011), and Ang Bagong Pamilya Ni Ponching (2016). She is a co-winner of the best supporting actress at the Cinemalaya for her role in Bagong Pamilya.[1]
She also appeared in television series such as Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas (2013), Maria Mercedes (2013–2014), Be Careful with My Heart (2013), Rhodora X (2014), Princess in the Palace (2016), and Kambal Karibal (2018).[1]
Government involvement
When director-producer Maria Montelibano was made to head of state-owned Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM) by President Corazon Aquino, Montelibano included Mara as part of he staff.[2]
Mara was promoted as head of the Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM) during the administration of President Fidel V. Ramos she had to put her acting career on a hiatus.[1] He role continued during the presidency of Joseph Estrada before retiring from government work and retuning to acting.[3]
Death
Mara died on October 17, 2025, with her surviving relatives confirming her death the following day.[1][4][5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Organisation | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Poching | Cinemalaya | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [4] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Santiago, Erwin (October 19, 2025). "Veteran actress Lollie Mara dies at 86". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ Cervantes, Behn (October 7, 2011). "Lollie Mara is a vivacious and accomplished actress". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ Torre, Nestor (March 15, 2003). "Lollie Mara returns to TV-film acting". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. D4. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ a b Licsi, Ayie (October 19, 2025). "Veteran Actress Lollie Mara Passes Away at 86". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (October 19, 2025). "Screen veteran Gloria 'Loly' Mara dies at 86". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
External links
- Lollie Mara at IMDb