Nida Blanca

Nida Blanca
Blanca in 1954
Born	Dorothy Guinto Jones (1936-01-06)January 6, 1936 Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died	November 7, 2001(2001-11-07) (aged 65) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Cause of death	Murder (stab wounds)
Occupations	Actress Comedian
Years active	1951–2001
Spouses	Victorino Torres ​ (separated)​ Rod Lauren ​ (m. 1979)​
Children	1

Dorothy Guinto Jones (January 6, 1936 – November 7, 2001), known professionally as Nida Blanca, was a Filipino actress and comedian. In a career spanning five decades, she is known for her dramatic and comedic roles in film and television in the Philippines. After signing with LVN Pictures, she starred in films during the 1950s; in most of the films, she co-starred alongside Nestor de Villa. She gained further prominence in the television sitcom John en Marsha (1973–1990). Blanca was found dead at the Atlanta Centre in San Juan City on November 7, 2001.