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