Gloria Romero
Acting
Gloria Romero (born Gloria Anne Borrego Galla; December 16, 1933 – January 25, 2025) was an American-born Filipino actress. Regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema", she has appeared in more than 300 film and television productions throughout her career that spanned seven decades. She was Philippines' highest paid movie star of the 1950s and became the biggest box-office draw of the period. Romero began appearing as a background actor at the age of 16. She made her feature film debut with a secondary role in Madame X (1952) and won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her performance as a tobacco-smoking maiden in Dalagang Ilocana (1954). She was posthumously conferred with the Presidential Medal of Merit in 2025 and has been the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award from government agencies and major award-giving bodies, including the Luna Awards in 2002, FAMAS, Gawad Urian (both in 2004), the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) in 2009 and Film Development Council of the Philippines in 2024.
Known for
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tvMy Fairy Grandmother
2017
Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
tvMeant To Be
2017
Lola Madj Sta. Maria
tvThe Rich Man's Daughter
2015
Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
tvNiño
2014
Violeta
tvAkin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013
Cristina Alperos
tvForever
2013
older Adora Del Prado
tvCielo de Angelina
2012
Sor Margaret
movieJust One Summer
2012
Lola Meding Reyes
tvTogether Again
2012
Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero
tvMunting Heredera
2011
Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
moviePetrang Kabayo
2010
Lola Edang
Kokey @ Ako
2010
Barbara Reyes
movieTarot
2009
Lola Auring
movieKamoteng Kahoy
2009
Lola Idang
Fuschia
2009
Mameng
moviePaupahan
2008
Gloria
tvPalos
2008
Alfonsina Riviera
tvLastikman
2007
Amon Labao
movieMoments of Love
2006
Rosa Santos
movieShake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
Lola (segment "Poso")
movieGrandma's House 2
2005
Amelia Go
movieLet the Love Begin
2005
Lola Maring
tvSana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
Doña Valeria Valencia
movieMagnifico
2003
Lola Magda
movieSpirit Warriors: The Shortcut
2003
Red's Lola
movieCass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
2002
Doña Gracia Imperial
movieAmerican Adobo
2001
Gerry's Mother
movieWhy Not Make It Real
2001
Lola Eping
movieNarinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
2001
Lola Meding
tvSa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
2001
Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
movieDahil May Isang Ikaw
1999
Lola Amor
movieRubberman
1996
Madam Rita
movieDo Re Mi
1996
Lola of Reggie
movieIkaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
Mrs. Samonte
movieRollerboys
1995
Lola Martha
movieKadenang Bulaklak
1993
Mrs. Doctolero
movieAlabang Girls
1992
Doña Consuelo
movieA Plea to God
1991
Encarnacion
movieHeaven's Judgment
1990
Octavia Villarroel
movieI Have 3 Eggs
1990
Donya Concha
movieTayo Na Sa Dilim
1990
Fe Vallejo
movieCount the Stars in the Sky
1989
Doña Martina Santos
movieImpaktita
1989
Roselia
movieSmouldering Tears
1988
Mrs. Montaire
movieNasaan ka, Inay?
1988
Mrs. Isabel Villarama
movieAlabok sa Ulap
1987
Mona Abad
tvPalibhasa Lalake
1987
Tita Minerva Chavez
movieOnce Upon a Time
1987
Reyna Kamkam
movieInday Bote
1985
Mrs. Salameda
movieMiguelito
1985
Christina Monfort
movieAn Indivisible Heaven
1985
Agnes Grivas
movieLilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag
1985
Doña Petrita
movieFlowers of the City Jail
1984
Patricia's Mother
movieCondemned
1984
Connie
movieThe Daughters of Waray and Biday
1984
Ilocano Manang Biday
movieGaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
1982
Elsa's Mother
movieMother Dear
1982
Elena
movieThe Tenants
1976
Doña Consuelo
movieFly, Darna, Fly!
1973
Babaing Impakta
movieStorm Surge!
1971
Czarina Revilla
movieLa barrera
1966
María
movieMother Dearest
1961
segement 'The Novice'
movie5 Yugto ng Buhay
1961
Third Story
movieBeloved
1958
A blind woman
movieSchoolgirl
1957
Camilla
movieTeresa
1956
Teresa
movieMariposa
1955
Mariposa
movieAnak Sa Panalangin
1954
Nita/Lita
movieCofradia
1953
Cofradia
moviePalasig
1952
Florinda
