Dolores Vera
Born
Dolores Morato Honrado
Died(1980-05-15)May 15, 1980
NationalityFilipino
Other namesMommy Vera
Spouse
(died 1956)
ChildrenNene Vera
AwardsPresidential Medal of Merit and Citation

Dolores Morato Honrado Vera[1] was a Filipino film studio executive.

Career

She would head Sampaguita Pictures as its president and executive producer from 1956, the death of her husband José O. Vera. She would introduce a "morality clause" for Sampaguita's contract stars where signees had to adhere to moral standards or risk suspension or expulsion. She would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit and Citation from President Carlos P. Garcia for her work.[2]

Death

Vera died on May 15, 1980. Her daughter Marichu Maceda would take over Sampaguita.[3]

Personal life

Vera was married to José O. Vera who was also a Senate of the Philippines.[2]

References

  1. Olivares, John Paul (January 30, 2018). "Works of National Artists in public spaces". CNN Philippines. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Lo, Ricky (August 30, 2013). "The Glorious Sampaguita Days". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  3. Pareja, Lynn S. (June 14, 2014). "Well-loved Sampaguita matriarch's life had its cinematic twists and turns". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
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