Gloria Romero (actress)

Gloria Romero
Born Gloria Galla
(1933-12-16) December 16, 1933
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1952–present
Spouse(s) Juancho Gutierrez (m. 1960–2005)

Gloria Romero (born Gloria Galla; December 16, 1933) is a Filipino actress appearing in film and television. Her career spans 60 years and includes award winning performances in the films Tanging Yaman (FAMAS Best Actress 2001), Nagbabagang Luha (FAMAS Best Supporting Actress 1989) and 1955's Dalagang Ilocana. She is the first recipient of the lifetime achievement award from the MTRCB (Movies and Television Review and Classification Board).

Early life

Born as Gloria Galla to a Filipino father, Pedro Galla, and an American mother, Mary Borrego,[1] she attended school in Mabini, Pangasinan. Her brother was also an actor, Tito Galla. Gloria Galla married Juancho Gutierrez after they met during a movie; they had one child, a daughter, Maritess.

Career in film acting

Her very first movie as an extra was Ang Bahay sa Lumang Gulod under Premiere Productions. Then, she transferred to Sampaguita Pictures and she was introduced by her uncle, Nario Rosales, who was Chief Editor of Sampaguita Studios in Sampaguita Pictures. She was given a role as the daughter of real-life couple Cesar Ramirez and Alicia Vergel, in Madame X (1952), and producers introduced her with a stage name "Gloria Romero". Romero got her first lead role in Monghita (1952) opposite Oscar Moreno. Romero received her first major acting award in Filipino Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) as Best Actress for her role in Dalagang Ilocana (1954).

In the year 2000 she starred in Tanging Yaman as the matriarch who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Television career

After a long run as a movie star she also appeared on TV. She is cast in the television sitcom Palibhasa Lalaki as the drunkard Tita Minerva, and other sitcom such as "Richard Loves Lucy" and "Ok Fine! Whatever" as Lola Barbie. She also appeared in Sa dulo ng walang Hanggan as Lola Carmela, Familia Zaragoza as Donya Amparo Zaragoza, and Sanay wala nang Wakas as Donya Valeria Valencia (DVV).

On April 4, 2008, she was cast with Eddie Garcia in an episode for the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya and received a nomination for the role. She appeared on the primetime drama series, May Bukas Pa, in which she played "Aling Soledad". Romero guested in the shows 30th chapter ("Greed").

Birthday TV special

In December 2008, ABS-CBN broadcast a tribute to her 75th birthday in ASAP, with guests including Dolphy, Susan Roces, German Moreno, Roderick Paulate, Gina Pareno, Christopher De Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Tirso Cruz III, Ricky Davao, and Cherry Pie Picache, among others.

Transfer to GMA Network

On February 11, 2011, Romero transferred to GMA Network after being with ABS-CBN for at least 15 years. She will star in her first teledrama on GMA titled Munting Heredera (previously titled Cassandra).[2]

Honors and recognitions

She received a star in a Philippine walk of fame located at Eastwood City in Libis.

In 2007, she was included in Yes! magazines 100 Most Beautiful Stars in the category "Staying Power" and the magazines 100 Most Beautiful Stars for 2009 issue in the category "The Venerable".

In 2005, she was one of the 31 women awarded with PAMA-AS Gintong Bai Award at Malacañan Palace, by president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

She became the first recipient of the lifetime achievement award from the 1st MTRCB (Movies and Television Review and Classification Board)Award held September 4, 2009, in Gateway Cinema in Quezon City.

On October 18, 2009, at the 57th FAMAS, she was awarded the Huwarang Bituin ng FAMAS Award (FAMAS' Model Movie Star), for her durability as a movie personality.

She was honored as a "Gawad Parangal sa mga Ginintuang Bituin ng Pelikulang Pilipino" at La Consolacion College, Manila on March 15, 2010, in celebration of the National Women's Month.

On the 8th Golden Screen Awards held last April 2, 2011, Romero was awarded and named one of the 13 "Movie Icons of Our Time". Mother Lily Monteverde of Regal Entertainment presented the Movie Icons of Our Time plaque to her.

Filmography

In 59 years in the industry, Romero made nearly 200 films and TV shows for different studios and networks, including Sampaguita Pictures, LVN, Lea Production, Regal Films, GMA Films, and Star Cinema as well as Independent films.

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2017Paskong Kapuso: The GMA Christmas SpecialHerselfGMA Network
Kambal, KaribalAnicia Enriquez
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoGloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
Meant To BeMadonna 'Lola Madj' Sta. Maria
2016Juan Happy Love StoryImelda 'Mameng' Valencia-Dela Costa
2015KalyeseryeDoña Paquita Beveliana Zobeyala / Tiya Bebeng
The Rich Man's DaughterCecilia "Ama" Tanchingco
2014The Half SistersElizabeth McBride
NiñoLola "V" Violeta
2013 Akin Pa Rin Ang BukasDoña Cristina Alperos
Sarap DivaHerself
One Day, Isang ArawGrandma Gracia
ForeverDoña Adora Del Prado
2012Cielo de AngelinaSor Margaret
Makapiling Kang MuliSeñora Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero
2011 Spooky Nights: SingilLinda Rodriguez
Andres de SayaCoring "Mama Coring" Golpe de Oro
Munting HerederaDoña Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
100 Days To HeavenLola Pilar SalviejoABS-CBN
2010Kokey @ AkoBarbara "Madam Barbra" Reyes
Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoBarbara De Jesus
Your Song Presents: My Last RomanceRose Suarez
2009May Bukas PaAling Soledad
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja?Lola Rosing Rivera
2008I Love Betty La FeaDoray
PalosAlfonsina Riviera
2007LastikmanAmon Labao
Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga EngkantaoLola Maria Penduko
2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko
Komiks Presents: MomayAna
Star Magic Presents: Tender Loving CareLola Coring
Crazy For You
Mga Anghel na Walang LangitElena
Ok Fine, Oh Yes!Lola Barbie
2005MaynilaGMA Network
2004Ok Fine 'To Ang Gusto NyoLola BarbieABS-CBN
2003Sana'y Wala Nang WakasDoña Valeria Valencia
2002Ok Fine WhateverLola Barbie
2001Sa Dulo Ng Walang HangganCarmela Estocapio
1999Labs Ko Si BabeAurora Mabuenas
1995Familia ZaragozaDoña Amparo Zaragoza
1991Palibhasa LalakeMinerva Chavez

Movies

YearTitleRoleProduction
2017Ang PandayRosa BatungbakalStar Cinema & CCM Productions
2012Just One SummerLola Meding ReyesGMA Films
2010Petrang KabayoLola IdangViva Films
2010TarimaLola ImangIndie Film
2009Nobody, Nobody But... JuanAidaViva Films
2009TarotLola AuringRegal Films
2009Kamoteng KahoyLola IdangAPT Entertainment
2009FuchsiaMamengIndie Films
2008PaupahanGloriaATD Entertainment
2007Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!Lola IdaRegal Films
2007M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks obda neyson address Yata) ni Mr. Shooli-Indie Films
2006Moments of LoveRosa Santos/Old DivinaGMA Films
2006Tulay-Unitel Pictures
2006I Wanna Be Happy-Seiko Films
2005Bahay ni Lola 2Amelia GoRegal Films
2005Let the Love BeginLolaGMA Films
2004Beautiful LifeMagdaRegal Films
2004Annie B.-Viva Films
2003MagnificoLola MagdaViolett Films
2003Spirit Warriors: The ShortcutRed's grandmotherMAQ Productions
2002Singsing ni LolaLolaRegal Films
2002I Think I'm In LoveAmorRegal Films
2002Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?Donya Gracia ImperialViolett Films
2001Bahay Ni LolaLolaRegal Films
2001American AdoboGerry's MomStar Cinema & Unitel Pictures
2001Bakit 'Di TotohaninLola EpingStar Cinema
2001Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?Lola MedingStar Cinema
2000Tanging YamanLola LolengStar Cinema
2000Daddy O, Baby O!BrendaStar Cinema/RVQ Productions
  • Dahil may isang ikaw (1999)
  • Maldita (1999)
  • Laging naroon ka (1997)
  • DoReMi (1997)
  • Takot ako sa darling ko (1997)
  • Rubberman (1996)
  • Ang misis kong hoodlum (1996)
  • Rollerboys (1995)
  • Araw-araw, gabi-gabi (1995)
  • Ikaw pa, mahal kita (1995)
  • Sana dalawa ang puso ko (1995)
  • Forever (1994)
  • Sana'y laging magkapiling (1994)
  • Pulis patola (1993)
  • Ayaw ko ng mangarap (1993)
  • Kadenang bulaklak (1993)
  • Bakit labis kitang mahal (1992)
  • Alabang Girls (1992)
  • Kislap sa dilim (1991)
  • Dinampot ka lang sa putik (1991)
  • Joey Boy Munti, 15 anyos ka sa Muntilupa (1991)
  • Kapag langit ang humatol (1990)
  • I Have 3 Eggs (1990)
  • Tayo na sa dilim (1990)
  • Kahit isumpa mo ako (1990)
  • Atorni Agaton: Abogadong de kampanilya (1990)
  • Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990)
  • My Other Woman (1990)
  • Oras-oras, araw-araw (1989)
  • Huwag kang hahalik sa diablo (1989)
  • Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe (1989)
  • Bilangin mo ang bituin sa langit (1989)
  • Impaktita (1989)
  • Sandakot na bala (1988)
  • Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (1988)
  • Nagbabagang luha (1988)
  • Lord, bakit ako pa? (1988)
  • Nasaan ka inay (1988)
  • Once Upon a Time (1987)
  • AlAbok sa ulap (1987)
  • Saan nagtatago ang pag-ibig? (1987)
  • Payaso (1986)
  • Inday bote (1985)
  • Miguelito: Batang rebelde (1985)
  • Hindi nahahati ang langit (1985)
  • Kay dali ng kahapon, ang bagal ng bukas (1985)
  • Mga kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985)
  • Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984)
  • Condemned (1984)
  • Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday (1984)
  • Teenage Marriage (1984)
  • Dear Mama (1984)
  • Kung mahawi man ang ulap (1984)
  • Sinner or Saint (1984)
  • To Mama with Love (1983)
  • Mother Dear (1982)
  • Kasal (1980)
  • Nasa lupa ang langit at imperyno (1978)
  • Makahiya at Talahib (1976)
  • Daigdig ng lagim (1976)
  • Karugtong ang kahapon (1975)
  • Niño Valiente (1975)
  • Happy Days Are Here Again (1975/I)
  • Shazam boom (1974)
  • Lipad, Darna, lipad! (1973)
  • Pepeng Agimat (1973)
  • Fight Batman Fight! (1973)
  • Anak ng aswang (1973)
  • Nardong Putik (1972)
  • My Blue Hawaii (1972)
  • Just Married, Do Not Disturb (1972)
  • Lumuha pati mga anghel (1971)
  • Pagdating sa dulo (1971)
  • Daluyong! (1971)
  • Robina (1971)
  • Haydee (1970)
  • For You, Mama
  • Paula (1969)
  • Patria adorada (Dugo ng bayani) (1969)
  • Pinagbuklod ng langit (1969)
  • De colores (1968)
  • Liku-likong landas (1968)
  • Kamatayan ko ang ibigin ka (1968)
  • Hinango kita sa lusak (1967)
  • Anong ganda mo! (1967)
  • Kaibigan ko'ng Sto. Niño (1967)
  • Miranda: Ang lagalag na sirena (1966)
  • 7 gabi sa Hong Kong (1966)
  • Bakit pa ako isinilang? (1966)
  • Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965)
  • Eskuwelahang munti (1965)
  • Paano kita lilimutin (1965)
  • Alaala ng lumipas (1965)
  • Hamon sa kampeon (1965)
  • Ang rosaryo at ang tabak (1964)
  • Fighting Warays sa Ilokos (1964)
  • Jukebox Jamboree (1964)
  • Show of Shows (1964)
  • Esperanza at Caridad (1963)
  • Haliging bato (1963)
  • Dance-O-Rama (1963)
  • Sinisinta kita (1963)
  • Anak, ang iyong ina! (1963)
  • Mga anak ng Diyos (1962)
  • Tugtuging bukid (1962)
  • Hampaslupang anghel (1962)
  • Alyas Sakay (1961)
  • Apat na yugto ng buhay (1961)
  • Hani-hanimun (1961)
  • Lawiswis kawayan (1960)
  • Lupa sa lupa (1960)
  • Kahapon lamang (1959)
  • Vicky (1959)
  • Wedding Bells (1959)
  • Ikaw ang aking buhay (1959)
  • Pangarap Ko'y Sa'yo Lamang (1959) Lorraine Paredes
  • Pitong pagsisisi (1959)
  • Bakit may putik ang bulaklak (1959)
  • Kasintahan sa pangarap (1959)
  • Mga reyna ng Vicks (1958)
  • Beloved (1958)
  • Mga kuwento ni Lola Basyang (1958)
  • Alaalang banal (1958)
  • Eternally (1957)
  • Hong Kong Holiday (1957)
  • Colegiala (1957)
  • Sino ang maysala (1957)
  • Miss Tilapia (1956)
  • Vacacionista (1956)
  • Pagdating ng takipslim (1956)
  • Teresa (1956)
  • Hootsy kootsy (1955)
  • Mariposa (1955)
  • Artista (1955)
  • Bim, Bam, Bum (1955)
  • Kurdapya (1955)
  • Despatsadora (1955)
  • Hindi basta basta (1955)
  • Pilya (1954)
  • Musikong Bumbong (1954)
  • Anak sa panalangin (1954)
  • Ang biyenang Hindi tumatawa (1954)
  • Dalagang Ilocana (1954)
  • Cofradia (1953)
  • Mister Kasintahan (1953)
  • Apat na taga (1953)
  • Recuerdo (1953)
  • May umaga pang darating(1953)
  • Palasig (1952)
  • Madam X (1952)
  • Tulisanag Pugot (1951)
  • Bernardo Carpio (1952)
  • Ang Lumang Bahay sa Gulod (1949)

Awards

FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards)
Year Nominated work Category Result
2009 Huwarang Bituin Won
2004 Lifetime Achievement Award Won
2001 Tanging Yaman Best Actress Won
1990 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Best Supporting Actress Nominated
1989 Nagbabagang Luha Won
1988 Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig Nominated
1985 Condemned Nominated
1966 Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story Best Actress Nominated
1960 Ikaw ang Buhay Ko Nominated
1959 Ala-alang Banal Nominated
1955 Dalagang Ilocana Won
Gawad Urian Award
Year Nominated work Category Result
2004 Magnifico Best Supporting Actress Won
Lifetime Achievement Award Nominated
2001 Tanging Yaman Best Actress Won
Luna Award
Year Nominated work Category Result
2011 Tarima Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2005 Beautiful Life Nominated
2004 Magnifico Won
2002 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominated
2001 Tanging Yaman Best Actress Won
1988 Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Golden Screen Awards (ENPRESS)
Year Nominated work Category Result
2011 Tarima Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated
2009 Fuschia Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role- Musical or Comedy Won
2007 I Wanna be Happy Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Year Nominated work Category Result
2011 Tarima Best supporting Nominated
2009 Fuschia Best Actress Nominated
Paupahan Best Supporting Actress Nominated
1988 Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig Won
Gawad Tanglaw
Year Nominated work Category Result
2011 Tarima Best Supporting Actress Won
Metro Manila Film Festival
Year Nominated work Category Result
2000 Tanging Yaman Best Actress Won
Young Critics Circle
Year Nominated work Category Result
2001 Tanging Yaman Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role WonI
Nominated

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards

  • 2001 All-Time Favorite Actress,Winner

TV Awards

  • 1988 PMPC Star Award for Best Comedy Actress-(Palibhasa Lalake),Winner

Lifetime Achievement Awards

  • 2001 Cinemanila International Film Festival
  • 2009 MTRCB Awards
  • 2010 Pasado Awards
  • 2011 Movie Icons of Our Time Award
  • 2012 PMPC Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award

Notes

^I Shared with the cast of Tanging Yaman.

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 24, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
  2. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7871/gma-7-launches-2011-%26%2339%3bhalo-halo-ang-summer-saya%26%2339%3b-omnibus-tv-commercial
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