Elena Jurado

Known for
Acting
Born
May 19, 1901
Died
May 19, 1974 (aged 73)
Birthplace
Cebu, Philippines
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Biography

Elena Jurado (1901–1974) was a pioneering Asian-American actress working primarily in silent films during the 1920s. Upon her retirement from the film industry she became an educator. She is credited with being the first Southeast Asian actress to appear in Hollywood films.

Known For

Filmography