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