Elena Jurado

Born: 1901-05-19 in Cebu, Philippines

Died: 1974-05-19

Known For: Acting

Biography

Elena Jurado (1901–1974) was a pioneering Asian-American actress working primarily in silent films during the 1920s. Upon her retirement from the film industry she became an educator. She is credited with being the first Southeast Asian actress to appear in Hollywood films.

Filmography

1928

A Girl in Every Port as Girl #1 in Panama City (uncredited)

1926

What Price Glory as Carmen

1922

White Hands as Local Arabian woman (uncredited)