Demetria "Metring" David (June 20, 1920 – October 7, 2010) was a Filipina comedian, famous for her "big feet" as she was called by her colleagues.

Early life and later career

Born in 1920, she first appeared as a comedian in the dramas '' Malapit sa Diyos'' (Near to God), and '' Walang Hanggan'', both under Lebran Pictures. In that same year she was included in the comedy film entitled '' Babaing Kalbo'' starring Eleanor Medina. She made films for other companies including LVN Pictures, ''Galawgaw'', a Nida Blanca movie, Fremel Pictures and a small role in '' Sapagka't Mahal Kita'' (Because, I Love You) to name a few. In the years that followed, Metring David rose to popularity as a comedian in the 1960s a decade in which she made some three dozen films and many television appearances.

Return to television

Meltring's last TV appearance was ''

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'' on GMA Channel 7.

Death

She died on October 7, 2010, in Manila, Philippines.

Selected filmography

*1953 - '' Malapit sa Diyos'' *1953 - '' Walang Hanggan'' *1953 - '' Babaing Kalbo'' *1954 - '' Galawgaw'' *1955 - '' Sapagka't Mahal Kita'' *1986 - ''

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'' *1988 - ''

Rosa Mistica ''Rosa Mistica'' is a 1988 Filipino romantic fantasy anthology film directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza and written by Orlando B. Nadres. Based on the Pilipino Klasiks comic by Pablo S. Gomez, the film is composed of three segments, with Snooky ...

'' *1988 - ''

Bobo Cop ''Bobo Cop'' () is a 1988 Filipino Action film#Action comedy, action comedy film directed by Tony Y. Reyes and starring Joey Marquez as the titular cop, alongside Alice Dixson, Matet de Leon, Matet, Kristina Paner, Cris Villanueva, Atoy Co, Amy Pe ...

'' *1988 - ''

Puso sa Puso ''Puso sa Puso'' () is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza and starring Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Helen Vela, Ricky Belmonte, Liza Lorena, Perla Bautista, Cesar Montano, Jaime Castillo, Jennifer Sevilla, and ...

'' *1988 - ''

One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor ''One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor'' () is a 1988 Filipino comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Ben Feleo and starring Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Eddie Garcia, Sylvia La Torre, Romy Diaz, Ian Veneracion, Harlene Bautista, Michael Locs ...

'' *1988 - '' Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?'' *1988 - ''

Pik Pak Boom ''Pik Pak Boom'' is a 1988 Filipino anthology comedy film directed by Leroy Salvador and starring Herbert Bautista, Lea Salonga, Lilet, Bing Loyzaga, Regine Velasquez, and Dingdong Avanzado. The film consists of two segments: "Manyika" () and " ...

'' *1992 - '' Mahirap Maging Pogi'' *2000 - ''

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw ''Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw'' is a 2000 Filipino romantic comedy film edited and directed by Joyce E. Bernal and written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario. Produced by Viva Films and RCP Productions, it stars Regine Velasquez as a popular singer and Robin Pad ...

Television

*''Buhay Artista'' (ABS-CBN) *''Tarangtang-tangtang'' (ABS-CBN) *''Dance-O-Rama'' (TV5) *''Gorio En His Jeepney'' (TV5) *''Dancetime with Chito'' (GMA Network) *''Eskwelahang Munti'' (GMA Network) *''Principe Abante'' (GMA Network) *''

'' (GMA Network) - her last TV appearance

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:David, Metring 1920 births 2010 deaths 20th-century Filipino actresses Filipino women comedians Filipino film actresses Filipino television actresses