Maria Menado, an Indonesian actress and model known for her role in “Pontianak,” died on April 30, 2026, at the age of 94.
Born Liesbet Dotulong on February 2, 1932, in Tondano, Manado Residency, Dutch East Indies, she was also known as Liesje Mandagi. Her career spanned from 1951 to 2015, and additional credits included work as a producer.
Menado was known for her contributions to Malaysian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s.
Maria Menado, 94, Indonesian actress (Pontianak) and model.