Lilia Dizon (real name Claire Strauss) was a postwar Filipina Actress. She was born in 1928 (Her date of birth is not confirmed). She is the only daughter of Regina Dizon, the Filipina and Abe Strauss, an American. But one year before the 2nd world war, her father left in 1940 and went to the United States. Since then she along with her mother. She was the wife of LVN Pictures actor Gil De Leon with whom she has three children Pinky De Leon, Christopher De Leon, and M Elissa De Leon. She had a second husband Antonio V.Abad with whom she has two daughters Toni Abad and Cori Abad.
Recently, Veteran Actress Lilia Dizon died on June 15, 2020. When she was 92 years old. The news was confirmed by Lilia’s daughter’s Toni Abad and granddaughter pinky de Leon via social media post.
“The angels are rejoicing! Mom is now worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ not by faith, but by sight. She is now with our father God in heaven. No more pain, no more tears, no more suffering. She left us at exactly 8:20 this morning,” Toni said in her Facebook post.
Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon Wiki/Profile
Full/Real Name | Claire Strauss |
Nickname | Lilia Dizon |
Occupation/Profession | Actress |
Famous For/As | Acting on Films, Television & Stage |
Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon Biography/Personal Life Information
Date of Birth | 01-Jan-1928 (Date of Birth not sure but the year is) |
Date of Death | 15-June-2020 |
Death Cause | A complication of Lung Cancer (According to Manilla Times) |
Age (as in 2020) | 92 years |
Birthplace/Hometown | Pampanga, Philippines |
Residence | Taguig City, Philippines |
School | Not Known |
College/University | Not Known |
Education/Qualification | Not Known |
Nationality | Philippine |
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Cast | Not Known |
Religion | Jewish |

Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon’s Height, Weight, Body Measurements / Physical Stats
Height (approximate) | Feet & Inches: 5ft 8inch Centimeters: 177 cm Meters: 1.77 m |
Weight (approximate) | Kilogram: 84Kg Pounds: 185.18 lbs |
Body Measurements (Breast-Waist-Hips) | Not Known |
Shoe Size | Not Known |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Brown |
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Family Members Information of Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon
Father | Abe Strauss |
Mother | Regina Dizon |
Husband | Antonio V.Abad |
Son | Christopher De Leon |
Daughter | Toni.Abad, Cori Abad, Pinky De Leon, and M Elissa De Leon |
Marital Status, Affairs & Boyfriends of Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon
Sexuality | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Favourites, Likes & Hobby of Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon
Favourite Actors | Not Known |
Favourite Actresses | Not Known |
Dream Holiday Destination | Not Known |
Favourite Movie | Not Known |
Favourite Color | Not Known |
Love to Do/Hobbies | Not Known |
Awards & Honors of Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon
- Dizon rose to fame in the 1950s with LVN Pictures’ “Bathaluman,” “Sanda Wong” and “Kandelerong Pilak” among others.
- Claire Strauss won the best actress award in the Asian Filmfest held in Cambodia in the 1950s.
- The film became the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 34th Academy Awards.
- She is also known for her movies, Pusong Bakal(1961) and Sakdalista(1962).
Net Worth & Salary Information of Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon
Estimated Current Net Worth | $67.8 Million |
Source of Income | Movies, Shows, Radio etc |
Some Interesting Facts & Information of Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon
- Lilia started her career in showbiz after World War II. She retired from showbiz during the 1980s.
- Claire Strauss was 15, at this age she began performing as a singer at Lotus Theater.
- At the age of 16, she was discovered by writer-director Susana de Guzman.
- The Moises Padilla Story (1961), which starred Joseph Estrada and Leopoldo Salcedo.
- The film became the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 34th Academy Awards.
- when Claire Strauss was 17 years old, Lilia married LVN director and actor Gil de Leon, with whom she had three children—Pinky, Christopher, and Lara Melissa.
- She later remarried to Antonio Abad and had two kids—Toni and Cori Abad.
Does Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon Dead or Alive?
As per our current Database, Claire Strauss/Lilia Dizon is dead. (This information updated As per Wikipedia, News & Google search results as 30-June-2020)
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Lilia dizon first appeared in the movie Probinsyana in 1946. It was a film top billed by Jose Padilla, Jr. and Carmen Rosales. Lilia Dizon started her career at an early age. At 15, she became a stage singer at Lotus Theater and when she turned 16, she ventured into movies after being discovered by Susana de Guzman, a writer-director. And at 17, she entered married lif, And In Conclusion Lilia Dizon, the mother of actor Christopher de Leon is considered as one of the phenomenal stars in the year 1950s.
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