Gloria Sevilla

Gloria Sevilla (born January 31, 1932) is a Filipina film actress. Sevilla is widely regarded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her contributions in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines in the 1950s and 1960s.[1]

Gloria Sevilla
Born (1932-01-31) January 31, 1932
Cebu City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActress
Years active1954-present
Spouse(s)Mat Ranillo Jr.
Amado Cortez
ChildrenLilibeth Ranillo
Mat Ranillo III
Dandin Ranillo
Jonathan Ranillo
Junius Ranillo
Czareanah

Sevilla received her first FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress in the movie Madugong Paghihiganti (1962). She won the FAMAS Award Best Actress twice for the movies - Badlis Sa Kinabuhi (1969) and Gimingaw Ako (1973).

Sevilla appeared in movies such as Dyesebel (1978), Guhit Ng Palad (1988), Matud Nila (1991), The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002), Lapu-lapu (2002), Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis (2002), and El Presidente (film) (2012).

Sevilla also appeared in Philippine television. During the 1970s she top billed the comedy "Ang Biyenan kong Mangkukulam" with Pancho Magalona and Chichay. She also produced and starred in the sitcom, "Mommy ko si Mayor" with children, Mat, Dandin Lilibeth and Suzette with fellow Cebuana Flora Gasser. Sevilla also lent support in dramas Be Careful With My Heart.[2]

Personal life

Her first husband was Mat Ranillo Jr., a movie actor who died in a plane crash in 1969. They had six children. She got married the second time to Amado Cortez, a movie actor and director who also served as the country's ambassador to the U.S. until his death in 2003. They had one daughter.

She is the mother of actress Suzette Ranillo and Lilibeth Ranillo, actor Mat Ranillo III, and singer-composer Dandin Ranillo.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2002-2003Kay Tagal Kang HinintayDoña Tilda VentaspejoABS-CBN
2003Bida si Mister, Bida si MisisTiya Ina
2008Komiks Presents: Kapitan BoomLola Gretchen
2009May Bukas PaMilagros
2010Your Song Presents: Andi - Habang BuhayEdgar's Lola
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: AlynaSusana
2011 Wansapanataym: Joy's ToysLola Josie
2011-2012BudoyCoring
2012-2014Be Careful with my HeartFelicidad "Manang Fe" Marcelo-Alejo
2013Kailangan Ko'y IkawEsther Dagohoy
2015The Ryzza Mae ShowHerself/GuestGMA Network
2015NathanielRebecca "Lola Becca"ABS-CBN
2015-16Doble KaraManang Anita (seasons 1-4)
2015FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoPurificación Moreno
2016Calle SieteNita "Nitz" MabuhayGMA Network
2018AsintadoPuresa "Puring" DimasalangABS-CBN

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Film

Year Title Role Notes Production Company
1994 Once Upon a Time in Manila Movie Arts Production
1998 Kay Tagal kang Hinintay Manang B Star Cinema
2002 Lapu-Lapu Reyna Bauga Calinauan Cineworks
2006 Pacquiao: The Movie Nanay Parcon Star Cinema
2012 El Presidente Scenema Concept International
Viva Films
2013 Boy Golden, Shoot to Kill: the Arturo Porcuna Story Aling Puring Scenema Concept International
Viva Films
2014 M: Mother's Maiden Love
2015 You're My Boss Lola Star Cinema
2019 Pagbalik [4] Nuances Entertainment Production
Pro Pro
Solar Pictures

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Trivia

Awards and nominations

  • 2014 Won40th Metro_Manila_Film_Festival New Wave Best Supporting Actress:(M Mother's Maiden Name) 2014
  • 2007 Won FAMAS Award Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 1977 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Minsa'y isang Gamu-gamo (1976)
  • 1976 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Banaue: Stairway to the Sky (1975)
  • 1974 Won FAMAS Award Best Actress Gimingaw Ako (I Miss You) (1973)
  • 1971 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Actress Dodong Ko (1970)
  • 1970 Nominated Asia Pacific Film Festival Badlis Sa Kinabuhi (Destiny) (1969)
  • 1970 Won FAMAS Award Best Actress Badlis Sa Kinabuhi (Destiny) (1969)
  • 1967 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Ito ang Pilipino (1966)
  • 1966 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Sapang Palay (1965)
  • 1964 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Actress Kami'y Kaawaan (1963)
  • 1964 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Tatlong Mukha Ni Pandora (1963)
  • 1963 Won FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress Madugong Paghihiganti (Bloody Revenge) (1962)
  • 1955 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Actress May Bakas Ang Lumipas (1954)
  • 1955 Nominated Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actress Ifugao (1954)

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References

  1. Protacio, Romy R. "Gloria Sevilla: The Queen of Visayan Movie Land". Asian Journalusa. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  2. Agustin, Bhenj. "Richard 'Sir Chief' Yap Signs Up With Kapamilya". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  3. "Gloria Sevilla". IMDB. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  4. "Pagbalik (2019) - IMDb". IMDB. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  5. "Gloria Sevilla - IMDb". IMDB. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  6. "Gloria Sevilla, The Swan of Philippine Cinema". Retrieved 10 June 2015.


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