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Stella Strada | |
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 From the original theatrical poster of "Malisya" (1984) | |
| Born | Suzette Orate Bishop April 14, 1967 (or 1965/1963)[1][2] |
| Died | December 28, 1984 (aged 17) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1983–1984 |
Suzette Orate Bishop (April 14, 1967 (or 1965/1963)[1][2] – December 28, 1984), better known by her stage name Stella Strada, was a Filipino actress in the Philippines.
Career
[edit]Strada entered the Philippine film industry in 1983, signing as a contract star with Seiko Films under producer Robbie Tan, who regarded her as a prized discovery.[3][4] She made her debut that year in Kirot, a Seiko Films production that launched her career with its sensational success. Strada gained popularity for her bold performances typical of the era's exploitation and "bold star" trend, cementing her status as a sex symbol in an era where such roles were central to many commercial releases from companies like Seiko Films.
In 1985, Strada received a posthumous nomination for the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her performance in her final film, Puri (1984).[5]
Personal life
[edit]Strada’s life behind the scenes was heavily plagued by personal hardships, including a troubled childhood and early exploitation by figures in the movie industry.[6]
Strada sought to transition into mainstream cinema to pursue serious acting roles and distance herself from bomba films, which prompted her conversion to Born-Again Christianity. However, her career declined significantly following this shift. The subsequent loss of film offers precipitated severe financial distress, depression, and alleged substance abuse.[7]
Death
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On December 28, 1984, Strada died by suicide alongside her confidant, Rene Mas, in her rented apartment on Jose Abad Santos Street in San Juan, Metro Manila. She was 17 (or 19/21) years old. Their bodies were discovered hanging from nylon cords by her housemaid, Emma Ordinario, who entered the room using a duplicate key after receiving no response. According to police reports, investigators recovered an unsigned suicide note addressed to Strada’s mother, which detailed feelings of isolation. Wrist cuts from a previous occasion were also noted during the investigation.[8][9]
In her unsigned suicide note, she wrote: "Mommy, walang nagmamahal sa akin at walang nakakaintindi dito. Mahal ko kayong lahat. Isang bagay lang ang hinihiling ko. Pakisunog ninyo lahat ng gamit ko at walang ititira." ('Mommy, no one loves me and no one understands me here. I love you all. I only ask for one thing. Please burn all my things and leave nothing behind.')[10]
Following her death, the local media reported a cluster of copycat suicides by hanging, termed the "Stella Strada Syndrome" in 1985.[11] Reports at that time cited the suicide of Pepsi Paloma and the multiple suicide attempts of Sarsi Emmanuelle as prominent examples of this phenomenon.[12][13]
Her remains were buried at Loyola Memorial Park in Parañaque City.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Movies
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Inside Job | |
| 1983 | Kirot | Rosa |
| 1983 | Angkinin Mo Ako | |
| 1983 | Hanguin Mo Ako Sa Putik | Cely |
| 1984 | Sex Education | |
| 1984 | Malisya | |
| 1984 | Kriminal | |
| 1984 | Puri | Puri/Ligaya/Clara |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Organization | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Puri | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Celia Rodriguez revisits '80s sex symbol Stella Strada tragedy". pep. Retrieved Oct 31, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Young personalities gone too soon". pep. Retrieved Oct 31, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Former sexy star Stella Strada victim of child abuse?". pep. Retrieved Oct 31, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Robbie Tan, inilahad ang pagsisimula at pagsasara ng Seiko Films". pep. Retrieved Oct 31, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Top 10 Bold Stars of the '80s". spot. Jul 28, 2010.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Movie Celebrities Then and Now". Blogger.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Stella Strada: Story of Former Daring Actress whose Life was Like A Movie". newspapers. January 4, 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BOLD STARS OF THE 80s # 5: THE MUDDLED CASE OF STELLA STRADA". Video48. Blogger. March 5, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Stella Strada: '80s sexy star na nagbigti sa kabila ng kanyang kasikatan".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "BOLD STARS OF THE 80s # 5: THE MUDDLED CASE OF STELLA STRADA". Video48. Blogger. March 5, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kuwento ng pagpapakamatay sunud-sunod na naman!". Showbiz. Pilipino Star Ngayon. The Philippine Star. June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Pepsi Paloma, buhay pa rin sa alaala ng publiko 35 taon pagkatapos pumanaw". pep.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Stella Strada's life was 'parang pelikula'". philstar.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Puntod nina FPJ, Daboy, Dolphy, Rico Yan, paboritong 'pasyalan' ng mga fans…". Abante.
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