Nita Javier


Nita Javier was a Filipina film actress during the 1950s.

Early life

Javier was born in to a Cebuana mother and a Batangueño father. Before entering the film industry, she worked as a teacher in Cebu. A photograph of her was sent to LVN Pictures, where studio head Narcisa de León took interest and invited her to Manila.

Film career

Nita Javier became active in Philippine cinema in the 1950s, appearing in romantic and dramatic films opposite well-known male leads of the era. She starred in several LVN productions, including Ay Pepita, Banda Uno, and Conde de Amor.
Other films credited to her include Limang Dalangin, Ikaw Kasi, Bahala Na, and Handang Matodas.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleReferences
1954Galawgaw
1954MN
1955Salamangkero
1955Banda Uno
1955Ang Ibong Adarna
1955Saydwok bendor
1956Puppy Love
1956Handang Matodas
1956Charito, I Love You
1957Bahala naMyrna
1957KrisalisEster
1957Conde de Amor
1957Cuatro Vidas
1958Limang Dalangin
1958Casa grande
1958Ay Pepita
1958Villa Milagrosa
1959Tuko sa Madre Kakaw

Later life

Javier retired from acting in 1959. She married architect Rafael Ng after retirement, with their union lasting until the death of his husband in 1998. In the late 1970s, she pursued formal vocal training under Mercedes Matias Santiago and held a solo recital in 1980 at the Philamlife Auditorium.

Death

Nita Javier died on April 6, 2012, at the age of 79, after battling breast cancer.