Dina Bonnevie
Dina Bonnevie | |
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Bonnevie in 2023 | |
| Born | Geraldyn Schaer Bonnevie January 27, 1962 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
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| Children | 3, including Oyo Sotto |
Geraldyn "Dina" Schaer Bonnevie (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˌbɔnɛˈbi, -vi], formerly Sotto, Penson, and Savellano; born January 27, 1962) is a Filipino actress. She is recognized as the industry's "Drama Queen" of her generation. She has won 2 FAMAS Awards, 2 Luna Awards and multiple 'Best Actress' wins and nominations across all leading award-giving bodies in the country.
Before joining Philippine showbiz, Bonnevie was first runner-up in the 1979 Miss Magnolia beauty contest. Her first film role was in the campy 1980 film Temptation Island. Bonnevie is also best-known for her iconic portrayals in Katorse (1980), Under-age (1980), Magdusa Ka! (1986), Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili (1989), and Gumapang ka sa Lusak (1990).