10 Facts About Paraluman

Sigrid Sophia Agatha de Torres von Giese, known professionally as Paraluman, was a Filipino actress whose career spanned four decades.

Paraluman has received two FAMAS Awards and has been inducted at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.

Paraluman was born in Tayabas to Lothar von Giese, and Tecla de Torres, who was herself from Tayabas.

Paraluman's curiosity yielded positive results because Noble's younger sister, Lily, noticed her and they soon became friends.

Paraluman was rechristened "Paraluman" by Fernando Poe, Sr.

Paraluman then became a famous leading lady in romantic movies, but when she made a comeback, her image was repackaged by Sampaguita Pictures owner Dr Jose "Doc" Perez.

Paraluman was given character roles, playing nemesis to Gloria Romero in Hongkong Holiday, then as a disabled woman in Tanikalang Apoy.

Paraluman was nominated by FAMAS four times: twice in 1959 for Best Actress for the movies Bobby and Anino ni Bathala, in 1972 as Best Supporting Actress for Lilet, and in 1976 as Best Supporting Actress for Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko.

Paraluman remarried in December 1949 in Manila to airline pilot Anthony Joseph "Tony" Barretto O'Brien, the son of Peter O'Brien and Dolores Barretto y Barretto of Zambales.

Paraluman died of cardiac arrest from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases complications on 27 April 2009 at her home in Paranaque.