MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: ELSA ORIA IN "NASAAN KA IROG" (1937)

It is a pity that no movies or even short clips of pre-war star Elsa Oria ever existed where we can watch her act, dance and sing. Ms. Oria, dubbed as the singing sweetheart of the Philippines, was a box-office queen during her time and most of her movies were sensational hits. She was also known as the "Jeanette McDonald" of Philippine movies and best remembered in musical hit movies like Nasaan Ka Irog, Bituing Marikit and Madaling Araw.

"Nasaan Ka Irog" (1937)

Parlatone Hispano-Filipino Inc.
Release Date: March 11, 1937/ Fox Theater

Music the late Nicanor Abelardo, Miguel Velarde, Jr., Leon Ignacio, Juan Silos, Jr., and Benito Trapaga
Director Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Elsa Oria, Angel Esmeralda, Tito Arevalo, Prima Vera and the SSS Trio, Bimbo, Moonlight Troubadours, Parlatone Symphony Orchestra, etc.


Elsa Oria