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.
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.
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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5571456
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Filmography (Movies)
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Character:Herself
Release Date:12/10/2019
Rainbow's Sunset
Character:Sylvia
Release Date:25/12/2018
The Last Pinoy Action King
Character:
Release Date:22/10/2015
Salamat sa Alaala
Character:Self
Release Date:09/08/2015
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Character:Lola Flora
Release Date:27/02/2013
Just One Summer
Character:Lola Meding Reyes
Release Date:15/08/2012
Silup
Character:Lola
Release Date:11/07/2011
Tarima
Character:
Release Date:03/11/2010
Petrang Kabayo
Character:Lola Edang
Release Date:13/10/2010
Nobody Nobody But Juan
Character:Aida
Release Date:25/12/2009
Tarot
Character:Lola Auring
Release Date:26/08/2009
Kamoteng Kahoy
Character:Lola Idang
Release Date:10/06/2009
Fuschia
Character:Mameng
Release Date:29/04/2009
Paupahan
Character:Gloria
Release Date:02/07/2008
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Character:Ida
Release Date:25/12/2007
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Character:
Release Date:21/03/2007
Moments of Love
Character:Rosa Santos
Release Date:29/03/2006
I Wanna Be Happy
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2006
Waterpump
Character:Lola
Release Date:25/12/2005
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Character:Lola (segment "Poso")
Release Date:25/12/2005
Bahay ni Lola 2
Character:Amelia Go
Release Date:16/04/2005
Let the Love Begin
Character:Lola Maring
Release Date:09/02/2005
Beautiful Life
Character:Magda
Release Date:28/07/2004
Annie B.
Character:
Release Date:03/03/2004
Magnifico
Character:Lola Magda
Release Date:29/01/2003
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
Character:Red's Lola
Release Date:01/01/2003
Singsing Ni Lola
Character:Lola
Release Date:30/10/2002
I Think I'm In Love
Character:Amor
Release Date:12/06/2002
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
Character:Doña Gracia Imperial
Release Date:03/06/2002
Bahay ni Lola
Character:Lola
Release Date:25/12/2001
American Adobo
Character:Gerry's Mother
Release Date:29/09/2001
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
Character:Lola Eping
Release Date:29/08/2001
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
Character:Lola Meding
Release Date:03/04/2001
Tanging Yaman
Character:Loleng
Release Date:08/11/2000
Daddy O! Baby O!
Character:Brenda
Release Date:10/06/2000
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Character:Lola Amor
Release Date:01/06/1999
Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1997
Rubberman
Character:Madam Rita
Release Date:25/12/1996
Do Re Mi
Character:Lola of Reggie
Release Date:28/07/1996
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
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Release Date:25/04/1996
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Character:Mrs. Samonte
Release Date:02/08/1995
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
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Release Date:27/07/1995
Rollerboys
Character:Lola Martha
Release Date:31/03/1995
Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi
Character:Josefa
Release Date:14/02/1995
Sana'y Laging Magkapiling
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Release Date:17/08/1994
Kadenang Bulaklak
Character:Mrs. Doctolero
Release Date:06/11/1993
Pulis Patola
Character:
Release Date:14/10/1993
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
Character:Azul
Release Date:15/09/1993
Disgrasyada
Character:
Release Date:09/02/1993
Alabang Girls
Character:Doña Consuelo
Release Date:24/04/1992
Ang Siga At Ang Sosyal
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Release Date:08/01/1992
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
Character:
Release Date:04/12/1991
A Plea to God
Character:Encarnacion
Release Date:24/07/1991
Spark in the Dark
Character:Adela
Release Date:27/06/1991
Joey Boy Munti: 15 anyos ka sa Muntinlupa
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Release Date:30/03/1991
Heaven's Judgment
Character:Octavia Villarroel
Release Date:06/11/1990
I Have 3 Eggs
Character:Donya Concha
Release Date:16/08/1990
Tayo Na Sa Dilim
Character:Fe Vallejo
Release Date:04/07/1990
Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako
Character:
Release Date:07/06/1990
My Other Woman
Character:
Release Date:19/05/1990
Katabi Ko'y Mamaw
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Release Date:11/04/1990
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
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Release Date:28/02/1990
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
Character:
Release Date:22/11/1989
Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo
Character:Lucila
Release Date:01/11/1989
Lady L
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Release Date:19/10/1989
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
Character:
Release Date:11/10/1989
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit
Character:Doña Martina Santos
Release Date:17/08/1989
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
Character:Gemma
Release Date:05/07/1989
Impaktita
Character:Roselia
Release Date:15/06/1989
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
Character:
Release Date:07/12/1988
Sandakot Na Bala
Character:Elena
Release Date:08/11/1988
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
Character:
Release Date:06/10/1988
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
Character:
Release Date:08/09/1988
Nagbabagang Luha
Character:Mrs. Montaire
Release Date:17/07/1988
Kapag Napagod ang Puso
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Release Date:30/06/1988
Love Letters
Character:
Release Date:24/06/1988
Nasaan ka, Inay?
Character:Mrs. Isabel Villarama
Release Date:05/05/1988
Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?
Character:Carmen
Release Date:02/09/1987
Bloody Mary The Movie
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Release Date:08/07/1987
Alabok sa Ulap
Character:Mona Abad
Release Date:26/03/1987
Once Upon a Time
Character:Reyna Kamkam
Release Date:04/01/1987
Payaso
Character:
Release Date:25/12/1986
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Character:Reyna
Release Date:28/11/1985
Inday Bote
Character:Mrs. Salameda
Release Date:15/08/1985
Miguelito
Character:Christina Monfort
Release Date:14/06/1985
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
Character:
Release Date:17/04/1985
An Indivisible Heaven
Character:Agnes Grivas
Release Date:07/03/1985
Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag
Character:Doña Petrita
Release Date:25/01/1985
Bulaklak sa City Jail
Character:Patricia's Mother
Release Date:25/12/1984
Condemned
Character:Connie
Release Date:19/10/1984
Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday
Character:Ilocano Manang Biday
Release Date:12/10/1984
Teenage Marriage
Character:
Release Date:16/08/1984
Dear Mama
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Release Date:03/05/1984
Sinner or Saint
Character:
Release Date:01/03/1984
Should the Skies Clear
Character:Minda
Release Date:19/01/1984
To Mama with Love
Character:Amelia
Release Date:06/05/1983
Exploitation
Character:
Release Date:21/01/1983
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
Character:Elsa's Mother
Release Date:25/11/1982
Just Say You Love Me
Character:
Release Date:24/09/1982
Mother Dear
Character:Elena
Release Date:04/06/1982
Kamay ni Hilda
Character:
Release Date:16/02/1981
Kasal?
Character:Elisa
Release Date:19/06/1980
Biyak Na Manyika
Character:
Release Date:16/03/1979
Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak
Character:
Release Date:16/02/1979
Makahiya at Talahib
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Release Date:25/12/1976
Fight Batman, Fight!
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Release Date:05/12/1976
A World of Horror
Character:
Release Date:12/11/1976
Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
Character:
Release Date:01/10/1976
The Tenants
Character:Doña Consuelo
Release Date:20/02/1976
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Character:
Release Date:21/09/1975
Niño Valiente
Character:
Release Date:12/09/1975
The Witch
Character:
Release Date:22/03/1975
Happy Days Are Here Again
Character:Herself
Release Date:15/11/1974
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
Character:Amparo
Release Date:01/11/1974
Anak ng asuang
Character:
Release Date:06/09/1973
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Character:Babaing Impakta
Release Date:23/03/1973
Pepeng Agimat
Character:
Release Date:09/02/1973
Destiny of the Living Dead
Character:
Release Date:28/07/1972
My Blue Hawaii
Character:
Release Date:24/12/1971
Stardoom
Character:
Release Date:07/10/1971
Storm Surge!
Character:Czarina Revilla
Release Date:01/09/1971
Avenida Boy
Character:
Release Date:01/07/1971
At the Top
Character:
Release Date:10/06/1971
Lumuha Pati mga Anghel
Character:Tinay
Release Date:21/05/1971
Haydee
Character:
Release Date:17/08/1970
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
Character:
Release Date:27/07/1969
Paula
Character:
Release Date:02/01/1969
La barrera
Character:María
Release Date:16/05/1966
7 Gabi sa Hong Kong
Character:
Release Date:10/03/1966
Written in Our Destiny
Character:Imelda Marcos
Release Date:07/09/1965
Alaala ng lumipas
Character:
Release Date:23/05/1965
Jukebox Jamboree
Character:
Release Date:17/07/1964
Hamon sa Kampeon
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1964
Esperanza at Caridad
Character:
Release Date:11/10/1963
Dance-O-Rama
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Release Date:14/04/1963
The Big Broadcast
Character:
Release Date:04/01/1962
Alyas Sakay
Character:
Release Date:21/07/1961
Mother Dearest
Character:segement 'The Novice'
Release Date:25/03/1961
5 Yugto ng Buhay
Character:Third Story
Release Date:28/02/1961
Serenata
Character:
Release Date:29/01/1961
Lawiswis Kawayan
Character:
Release Date:20/08/1960
Pagpatak ng Ulan
Character:
Release Date:24/05/1960
Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero
Character:
Release Date:05/03/1960
Lupa sa Lupa
Character:Nora
Release Date:10/01/1960
Wedding Bells
Character:
Release Date:26/12/1959
Vicky
Character:
Release Date:27/10/1959
Sa Libis ng Nayon
Character:
Release Date:04/07/1959
Kahapon Lamang
Character:
Release Date:20/05/1959
Pitong Pagsisisi
Character:
Release Date:21/03/1959
Ikaw Ang Aking Buhay
Character:
Release Date:20/01/1959
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Character:
Release Date:21/12/1958
Paruparong Bukid
Character:
Release Date:15/12/1958
Dewey Boulevard
Character:
Release Date:21/11/1958
Sacred Memories
Character:
Release Date:12/10/1958
Palaboy
Character:
Release Date:04/05/1958
Beloved
Character:A blind woman
Release Date:28/03/1958
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Character:
Release Date:05/03/1958
Pagoda
Character:
Release Date:28/01/1958
Eternally
Character:
Release Date:06/10/1957
Schoolgirl
Character:Camilla
Release Date:08/07/1957
Mga Anak ng Diyos
Character:Fe
Release Date:19/04/1957
Hongkong Holiday
Character:
Release Date:28/01/1957
Sino ang Maysala?
Character:Gloria
Release Date:01/01/1957
Pagdating ng Takip-silim
Character:
Release Date:10/11/1956
Miss Tilapia
Character:
Release Date:01/09/1956
Señorita
Character:
Release Date:28/06/1956
Teresa
Character:Teresa
Release Date:04/05/1956
Vacacionista
Character:
Release Date:15/03/1956
Lagablab sa Silangan
Character:
Release Date:14/03/1956
Bim, Bam, Bum
Character:
Release Date:21/12/1955
Hootsy Kootsy
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Release Date:16/11/1955
Hindi Basta-basta
Character:
Release Date:26/10/1955
Despatsadora
Character:
Release Date:09/07/1955
Mariposa
Character:Mariposa
Release Date:20/05/1955
Artista
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1955
Kurdapya
Character:
Release Date:31/12/1954
Anak Sa Panalangin
Character:Nita/Lita
Release Date:22/09/1954
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
Character:Trining
Release Date:28/08/1954
Dalagang Ilocana
Character:Biday
Release Date:04/07/1954
Pilya
Character:
Release Date:23/03/1954
Recuerdo
Character:
Release Date:01/11/1953
Mister Kasintahan
Character:
Release Date:17/09/1953
May Umaga Pang Darating
Character:
Release Date:10/04/1953
Apat na Taga
Character:
Release Date:10/02/1953
Musikong Bumbong
Character:
Release Date:03/02/1953
Hercules
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1953
Cofradia
Character:Cofradia
Release Date:01/01/1953
Siklab sa Batangas
Character:
Release Date:19/07/1952
Palasig
Character:Florinda
Release Date:15/04/1952
Madame X
Character:
Release Date:10/02/1952
Rebecca
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1952
Monghita
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1952
Tres Muskiteros
Character:
Release Date:27/11/1951
Kasintahan Sa Pangarap
Character:
Release Date:03/09/1951
Television Appearances
My Fairy Grandmother
Character:Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
Meant To Be
Character:Lola Madj Sta. Maria
Juan Happy Love Story
Character:Mameng
The Rich Man's Daughter
Character:Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
Niño
Character:Violeta
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Character:Cristina Alperos
Forever
Character:older Adora Del Prado
Cielo de Angelina
Character:Sor Margaret
Together Again
Character:Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero
Munting Heredera
Character:Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
Kokey @ Ako
Character:Barbara Reyes
Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?
Character:Lola Rosing
Palos
Character:Alfonsina Riviera
Lastikman
Character:Amon Labao
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Character:Doña Valeria Valencia
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
Character:Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
Labs Ko Si Babe
Character:Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
Palibhasa Lalake
Character:Tita Minerva Chavez
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