Dona Drake

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Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters. She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio.

Dona Drake

Filmografi

  1. Valentino (1951)
  2. Without Reservations (1946)
  3. Road to Morocco (1942)
  4. Aloma of the South Seas (1941)
  5. Princess of the Nile (1954)
  6. Kansas Sırları (1952)
  7. Hollywood Victory Caravan (1945)
  8. Son of Belle Starr (1953)
  9. Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950)
  10. Another Part of the Forest (1948)
  11. Strike Me Pink (1936)
  12. Beyond the Forest (1949)
  13. Let's Face It (1943)
  14. The Doolins of Oklahoma (1949)
  15. So This Is New York (1948)
  16. Louisiana Purchase (1941)
  17. Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)
  18. Down Laredo Way (1953)
  19. I Look at You (1941)
  20. The Bandits of Corsica (1953)