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.
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Metring David | |
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Born | Demetria David (1920-06-20)June 20, 1920 |
Died | July 10, 2010(2010-07-10) (aged 90) Manila, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation | Comedian |
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.
Meltring's last TV appearance was Wish Ko Lang! on GMA Channel 7.
She died on October 7, 2010 in Manila, Philippines.[1]