Manila – Bold 80's Pinays

Liz Alindogan

admin Uncategorized April 11, 2017April 5, 2026Anna Marie Gutierrez, Bold 80s, Company Of Women, Dolphy, Elizabeth Alindogan Kho, Ermita, Escort Girls, Filipina, Heartache City, Liz Alindogan, Manila, Philippines, Pinay 12 Comments

Liz was born in 1963 in Sorsogon. Her real name was Elizabeth Alindogan Kho. She was a model when, at the age of 17, she was discovered by comedian Dolphy in a fashion show in the Manila Hotel in Ermita. Her first movie was the family comedy Dolphy’s Angels in 1980 where she acted alongside another soon-to-be bold icon, Anna Marie Gutierrez. She became an 80’s bold star in films such as Heartache City, Escort Girls, and Company Of Women.

The end of the Bold Era did not end her movie career. To the contrary, it flourished. She has nearly 80 movie and TV acting credits. Most recently she appeared on the TV show Prinsesa ng city jail in 2025. In 2024 she was interviewed by Julius Babao on his Unplugged YouTube channel where she discussed her past life as a bold star. The interview has over 3.6 million views.

She was married to former action star Jess Lapid, Jr. They had two children before divorcing. Liz is now happily married to businessman Benny Kho with whom she has four children. She has a beautiful home in Parañaque.

Last updated 4/2026

Joy Sumilang

admin Uncategorized April 9, 2017April 4, 2026Bold 80s, Bold Star, Filipina, Joy Sumilang, Manila, Pene, Philippines, Pinay, Roland Lerum 5 Comments

Joy Sumilang, who claimed to be the daughter of former matinee idol Romeo Vazquez, was born in 1964. She was a rebellious teenager who left home at the age of 15, finding work as a sexy model/dancer at popular Manila girlie bars like Cafferino’s and Thunderdome. At the age of 21 she was discovered by reporter and eventual manager Roland Lerum in a gay bar in Quezon City. She appeared in her first bold movie, the aptly named Bold Star, in 1986. Joy was one of the most daring actresses of the 80’s era, appearing in many “Pene” scenes in which she engaged in actual sex on camera. Of course, what was shown in theaters was much tamer-

-than what was actually filmed and later released on DVD:

She starred in movies for 10 years, then left the business for good in 1996, traveling to Singapore, Dubai and the UK, and taking jobs as varied as cleaner, caregiver, nanny and food server in order to support her two children. In 2006 GMA Network aired a docudrama about her life entitled Magpakailanman: Sa Muling Pagbangon – The Joy Sumilang Story. The drama depicted Joy’s as “a bold star who has experienced every setback in life, which has taught her everything she needs to know to be strong, especially for her family.” Actress Tanya Garcia portrayed Joy. In 2024 Joy appeared on a “Timeless Beauty” episode of Family Feud Philippines, along with 80’s Pene actresses Amanda Amores and Myra Manibog. That same year, Julius Babao interviewed Joy for his YouTube channel. In the hour-long interview, Ang buhay ngayon ng 80’s Sexy Star Joy Sumilang, Joy discussed her past struggles, previous abusive relationships, and her commitment to her children.

Last updated: 3/2026