Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
July 28, 1941
Died
May 20, 2022 (age 80)
Place of Birth
Bacolod City, Philippines
Also Known As
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe
Jesusa L. Sonora
Jesusa Sonora
Susan Roces
Biography
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe (July 28, 1941 - May 20, 2022), better known by her screen name Susan Roces, was a Filipina actress and widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr. She is known for being the "Queen of Philippine Movies" in the 1960s and 1970s. She is also known for the main role of Flora "Lola Kap" S. Borja-de Leon from FPJ's Ang Probinsyano which began airing on ABS-CBN from September 28, 2015 to May 20, 2022.
Known For
TV
Brothers
Lola Flora Borja
2015
TV
Walang Hanggan
Virginia "Henya" Cruz
2012
TV
Babaeng Hampaslupa
Helena See / Helena See Wong
2011
TV
Iisa Pa Lamang
Lola Aurora "Aura" Castillejos
2008
TV
Muling Buksan Ang Puso
Doña Adelina Laurel-Beltran
2013
TV
Sana Ngayong Pasko
Remedios Dionisio
2009
TV
Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara
Amanda
2008
Film
Wedding Bells
Rosana (segment "Pamamanhikan")
1959
Film
Pasang Krus
1957
Film
Pretty Boy
(guest appearance)
1957
Film
Florinda
Florinda
1973
Film
Rodora
1956
Film
Movie Fan
(guest appearance)
1956
Film
Kahapon Lamang
1959
Film
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
Rosa
1986
Film
Mga Bituin Ng Kinabukasan
1952
Film
Mariang Kondesa
Mariang Kondesa
1966
Film
Chabacano
(cameo appearance)
1956
Film
5 Yugto ng Buhay
Third Story
1961
Film
Mano Po 2: My Home
Sol - present
2003
Filmography
2023FilmNitrate: To the Ghosts of the 75 Lost Philippine Silent Films (1912-1933)as Herself (archival footage)2015TVBrothersas Lola Flora Borja2015FilmSalamat sa Alaalaas Herself2013TVMuling Buksan Ang Pusoas Doña Adelina Laurel-Beltran2012TVWalang Hangganas Virginia "Henya" Cruz2011TVBabaeng Hampaslupaas Helena See / Helena See Wong2009TVSana Ngayong Paskoas Remedios Dionisio2008TVIisa Pa Lamangas Lola Aurora "Aura" Castillejos2008TVPatayin Sa Sindak Si Barbaraas Amanda2006TVJohn en Shirleyas Encarnacion Ramirez2003FilmMano Po 2: My Homeas Sol - present1997FilmIsinakdal Ko ang Aking Inaas Esperanza1991FilmUbos na ang Luha koas Medeng1990FilmMundo Man ay Magunawas Dolores1989FilmHere Comes the Bride1989FilmAng Lahat Ng Ito Pati Na Ang Langit1988FilmBuy One, Take One1988FilmKambal Tukoas Mely1988FilmLove Boat: Mahal, Trip Kitaas Grace Santos1987Film1 + 1 = 12 + 11987FilmPaano Kung Wala Ka Na?1987FilmNo Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumanderas Benita1987FilmBunsong kerubin1986FilmClown1986FilmNasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kitaas Rosa1986FilmInday Inday sa Balitawas Monina1984FilmHoy! Wala Kang Paki1982FilmManedyer... si Kumander!1980FilmChain1979FilmMahal... Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?as Luding1979FilmMahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Namanas Luding1979FilmAngelita... Ako Ang Iyong Inaas Jeanette1978FilmWake Up... Marujaas Nina Concepcion / Maruja Isabel Sevilla1977FilmSatan's Seedas Angela Cortez1976FilmLangit, Lupa at Impiyerno (Pandemonium)1976FilmSapagka't Kami'y mga Misis Lamang1974FilmHappy Days Are Here Againas Herself1974FilmDalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akinas Lulu1974FilmKill Barbara With Panicas Barbara1973FilmKarnabalas Trining1973FilmFlorindaas Florinda1972FilmBilangguang Puso1972FilmSalaginto't Salagubangas Isang Talak1970FilmDivina Graciaas Lorna/Lorena1969FilmIkaw ang Lahat sa Akin1969FilmPerlas ng Silanganas Dayang Mahalina1968FilmTo Susan With Love1968FilmSorrentoas Maria Teresa Grande/Maria Luisa Ybarra1968FilmMagpakailan Man1968FilmOnly You1968FilmKulay Rosas Ang Pagibig1967FilmLangit at Lupa1967FilmAng Pangarap Ko’y Ikawas Mely1966FilmViva Ranchera1966FilmDedicated to You1966FilmSi Siyanang at ang 7 Tsikitingas Siyanang1966FilmSwanieas Swanie1966FilmZamboanga1966FilmMariang Kondesaas Mariang Kondesa1966FilmPepe en Pilaras Pepe1965FilmBuhay sa Buhay!1965FilmPilipinas Kong Mahalas Sion1965FilmDandansoy1965FilmAng Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw1965FilmPag-ibig, Ikaw ang Maysala1964FilmJukebox Jamboree1964FilmLeron Leron Sinta1964FilmSa Bilis, Walang Kaparis1964FilmHamon sa Kampeon1963FilmSabinaas Sabina / Vina1963FilmDance-O-Ramaas Adoracion Luna1963FilmSweet Valentinesas First Story: Some Enchanted Evening1962FilmLab na Lab Kitaas Susan Montes1962FilmTulisanas Senyang / Roberta1962FilmSusanang Twist1962FilmSusanang Daldalas Susanang Daldal1962FilmThe Big Broadcast1961FilmJoey, Eddie, and Lito1961Film5 Yugto ng Buhayas Third Story1960FilmAmy, Susie and Tessie1960FilmKuwintas ng Alaala1960FilmBeatnik1959FilmWedding Bellsas Rosana (segment "Pamamanhikan")1959FilmMga Anghel sa Lansanganas Linda1959FilmDebutanteas Cely1959FilmKahapon Lamang1959FilmPitong Pagsisisi1959FilmHandsome1959FilmIpinagbili Ko ang Aking Anak1958FilmUlilang Anghel1958FilmTawag Ng Tanghalanas Inday Laforteza1958FilmMadaling Araw1958FilmMga Reyna ng Vicks1957FilmPrinsesa Gusgusin1957FilmMga Ligaw na Bulaklak1957FilmPretty Boyas (guest appearance)1957FilmTorkwataas Torkwata1957FilmMga Anak ng Diyos1957FilmPasang Krus1957FilmSino Ang Maysala?1956FilmKulang Sa Pito1956FilmBoksingera Daw!as Bregida1956FilmMovie Fanas (guest appearance)1956FilmMiss Tilapiaas Introducing1956FilmRodora1956FilmChabacanoas (cameo appearance)1952FilmMga Bituin Ng Kinabukasan