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Gloria Romero
Acting

Gloria Romero

Born 1933-12-16
Denver, Colorado, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

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

Prominent works featuring Gloria Romero

Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
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Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan

2001
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Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
TV
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Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

2003
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Juan Happy Love Story
TV
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Juan Happy Love Story

2016
TMDB3.0
Niño
TV
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Niño

2014
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Munting Heredera
TV
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Munting Heredera

2011
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Palos
TV
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Palos

2008
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My Fairy Grandmother
TV
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My Fairy Grandmother

2017
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Cielo de Angelina
TV
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Cielo de Angelina

2012
TMDB3.5
Dalagang Ilocana
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Dalagang Ilocana

1954
TMDB2.1
Forever
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Forever

2013
TMDB0.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (212 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine CinemaHabambuhay: Remembering Philippine CinemaHerselfMovie2019
Rainbow's SunsetRainbow's SunsetSylviaMovie2018
My Fairy GrandmotherMy Fairy GrandmotherGloria "Lola Goreng" EspinoTV Series2017
Meant To BeMeant To BeLola Madj Sta. MariaTV Series2017
Juan Happy Love StoryJuan Happy Love StoryMamengTV Series2016
The Last Pinoy Action KingThe Last Pinoy Action KingSelf / AppearanceMovie2015
Salamat sa AlaalaSelfMovie2015
The Rich Man's DaughterThe Rich Man's DaughterAma Cecilia TanchingcoTV Series2015
NiñoNiñoVioletaTV Series2014
Akin Pa Rin ang BukasAkin Pa Rin ang BukasCristina AlperosTV Series2013
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold StoryLola FloraMovie2013
ForeverForeverolder Adora Del PradoTV Series2013
Cielo de AngelinaCielo de AngelinaSor MargaretTV Series2012
Just One SummerJust One SummerLola Meding ReyesMovie2012
Together AgainTogether AgainSoledad Vda. de Silvestre-CaballeroTV Series2012
SilupLolaMovie2011
Munting HerederaMunting HerederaAnastacia "Ana" Montereal-LobregatTV Series2011
TarimaSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Petrang KabayoPetrang KabayoLola EdangMovie2010
Kokey @ AkoBarbara ReyesTV Series2010
Nobody Nobody But JuanNobody Nobody But JuanAidaMovie2009
TarotTarotLola AuringMovie2009
Kamoteng KahoyKamoteng KahoyLola IdangMovie2009
Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?Lola RosingTV Series2009
FuschiaMamengMovie2009
PaupahanPaupahanGloriaMovie2008
PalosPalosAlfonsina RivieraTV Series2008
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!IdaMovie2007
LastikmanLastikmanAmon LabaoTV Series2007
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. ShooliAng M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. ShooliSelf / AppearanceMovie2007
Moments of LoveMoments of LoveRosa SantosMovie2006
I Wanna Be HappyI Wanna Be HappySelf / AppearanceMovie2006
WaterpumpWaterpumpLolaMovie2005
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5Lola (segment "Poso")Movie2005
Grandma's House 2Grandma's House 2Amelia GoMovie2005
Let the Love BeginLet the Love BeginLola MaringMovie2005
Beautiful LifeBeautiful LifeMagdaMovie2004
Annie B.Annie B.Self / AppearanceMovie2004
Sana'y Wala Nang WakasSana'y Wala Nang WakasDoña Valeria ValenciaTV Series2003
MagnificoMagnificoLola MagdaMovie2003
Spirit Warriors: The ShortcutSpirit Warriors: The ShortcutRed's LolaMovie2003
Singsing Ni LolaSingsing Ni LolaLolaMovie2002
I Think I'm In LoveI Think I'm In LoveAmorMovie2002
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?Doña Gracia ImperialMovie2002
Grandma's HouseGrandma's HouseLolaMovie2001
American AdoboAmerican AdoboGerry's MotherMovie2001
Bakit 'Di TotohaninBakit 'Di TotohaninLola EpingMovie2001
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?Lola MedingMovie2001
Sa Dulo Ng Walang HangganSa Dulo Ng Walang HangganLola Carmela "Mameng" EstocapioTV Series2001
A Change of HeartA Change of HeartLolengMovie2000
Daddy O! Baby O!Daddy O! Baby O!BrendaMovie2000
Labs Ko Si BabeAurora "Auring" MabuenasTV Series1999
Dahil May Isang IkawDahil May Isang IkawLola AmorMovie1999
Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!Self / AppearanceMovie1997
RubbermanRubbermanMadam RitaMovie1996
Do Re MiDo Re MiLola of ReggieMovie1996
Ang Misis Kong HoodlumAng Misis Kong HoodlumSelf / AppearanceMovie1996
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love KitaIkaw Pa... Eh Love KitaMrs. SamonteMovie1995
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso KoSana Dalawa Ang Puso KoSelf / AppearanceMovie1995
RollerboysRollerboysLola MarthaMovie1995
Araw Araw, Gabi GabiAraw Araw, Gabi GabiJosefaMovie1995
Sana'y Laging MagkapilingSana'y Laging MagkapilingSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
Kadenang BulaklakKadenang BulaklakMrs. DoctoleroMovie1993
Pulis PatolaPulis PatolaSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
Ayaw Ko Ng MangarapAzulMovie1993
DisgrasyadaDisgrasyadaSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
Alabang GirlsAlabang GirlsDoña ConsueloMovie1992
Ang Siga At Ang SosyalAng Siga At Ang SosyalSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Dinampot Ka Lang sa PutikDinampot Ka Lang sa PutikSelf / AppearanceMovie1991
A Plea to GodA Plea to GodEncarnacionMovie1991
Spark in the DarkSpark in the DarkAdelaMovie1991
Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa MuntinlupaJoey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa MuntinlupaSelf / AppearanceMovie1991
Heaven's JudgmentHeaven's JudgmentOctavia VillarroelMovie1990
I Have 3 EggsI Have 3 EggsDonya ConchaMovie1990
Tayo Na Sa DilimTayo Na Sa DilimFe VallejoMovie1990
Kahit Isumpa Mo AkoSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
My Other WomanMy Other WomanSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
Katabi Ko'y MamawKatabi Ko'y MamawSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?Self / AppearanceMovie1990
Oras-Oras, Araw-ArawOras-Oras, Araw-ArawSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Don't Kiss the DevilDon't Kiss the DevilLucilaMovie1989
Lady LSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si FeSi Aida, si Lorna, o si FeSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Count the Stars in the SkyCount the Stars in the SkyDoña Martina SantosMovie1989
Kung Maibabalik Ko LangKung Maibabalik Ko LangGemmaMovie1989
ImpaktitaImpaktitaRoseliaMovie1989
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?Self / AppearanceMovie1988
Sandakot na BalaSandakot na BalaElenaMovie1988
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?Self / AppearanceMovie1988
Mirror, Mirror On the WallMirror, Mirror On the WallSelf / AppearanceMovie1988
Smouldering TearsSmouldering TearsMrs. MontaireMovie1988
Kapag Napagod ang PusoNoemiMovie1988
Love LettersLove LettersSelf / AppearanceMovie1988
Nasaan ka, Inay?Nasaan ka, Inay?Mrs. Isabel VillaramaMovie1988
Where Does Love Hide?Where Does Love Hide?CarmenMovie1987
Bloody Mary The MovieBloody Mary The MovieSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Alabok sa UlapAlabok sa UlapMona AbadMovie1987
Palibhasa LalakePalibhasa LalakeTita Minerva ChavezTV Series1987
Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a TimeReyna KamkamMovie1987
ClownClownSelf / AppearanceMovie1986
The Tales of Grandmother BasyangThe Tales of Grandmother BasyangReynaMovie1985
Inday BoteInday BoteMrs. SalamedaMovie1985
MiguelitoMiguelitoChristina MonfortMovie1985
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng BukasKay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng BukasSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
An Indivisible HeavenAn Indivisible HeavenAgnes GrivasMovie1985
Lilac, Bulaklak sa MagdamagLilac, Bulaklak sa MagdamagDoña PetritaMovie1985
Flowers of the City JailFlowers of the City JailPatricia's MotherMovie1984
CondemnedCondemnedConnieMovie1984
The Daughters of Waray and BidayThe Daughters of Waray and BidayIlocano Manang BidayMovie1984
Teenage MarriageTeenage MarriageSelf / AppearanceMovie1984
Dear MamaDear MamaSelf / AppearanceMovie1984
Sinner or SaintSinner or SaintSelf / AppearanceMovie1984
Should the Skies ClearShould the Skies ClearMindaMovie1984
To Mama with LoveTo Mama with LoveAmeliaMovie1983
ExploitationExploitationSelf / AppearanceMovie1983
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?Elsa's MotherMovie1982
Just Say You Love MeJust Say You Love MeSelf / AppearanceMovie1982
Mother DearMother DearElenaMovie1982
Kamay ni HildaKamay ni HildaSelf / AppearanceMovie1981
The MarriageThe MarriageElisaMovie1980
Biyak na ManyikaBiyak na ManyikaSelf / AppearanceMovie1979
Bakit May Putik ang BulaklakBakit May Putik ang BulaklakSelf / AppearanceMovie1979
Makahiya at TalahibMakahiya at TalahibSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Fight Batman, Fight!Fight Batman, Fight!Self / AppearanceMovie1976
A World of HorrorSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Ligaw Tingin, Halik HanginLigaw Tingin, Halik HanginSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
The TenantsThe TenantsDoña ConsueloMovie1976
Karugtong Ang KahaponKarugtong Ang KahaponSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
Niño ValienteSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
The WitchThe WitchSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
Happy Days Are Here AgainHappy Days Are Here AgainHerselfMovie1974
Bad Example: I Have Seven WivesBad Example: I Have Seven WivesAmparoMovie1974
Anak ng asuangAnak ng asuangSelf / AppearanceMovie1973
Fly, Darna, Fly!Fly, Darna, Fly!Babaing ImpaktaMovie1973
Pepeng AgimatPepeng AgimatSelf / AppearanceMovie1973
Destiny of the Living DeadDestiny of the Living DeadSelf / AppearanceMovie1972
My Blue HawaiiMy Blue HawaiiSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
StardoomStardoomSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
Storm Surge!Storm Surge!Czarina RevillaMovie1971
Avenida BoyAvenida BoySelf / AppearanceMovie1971
At the TopAt the TopSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
Even the Angels CriedEven the Angels CriedTinayMovie1971
HaydeeHaydeeSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
Pinagbuklod ng LangitPinagbuklod ng LangitSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
PaulaPaulaSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
La barreraLa barreraMaríaMovie1966
7 Gabi sa Hong Kong7 Gabi sa Hong KongSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Written in Our DestinyImelda MarcosMovie1965
Alaala ng lumipasAlaala ng lumipasSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
Jukebox JamboreeJukebox JamboreeSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
Hamon sa KampeonHamon sa KampeonSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
Esperanza at CaridadEsperanza at CaridadSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
Dance-O-RamaDance-O-RamaSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
The Big BroadcastThe Big BroadcastSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
Alyas SakayAlyas SakaySelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Mother DearestMother Dearestsegement 'The Novice'Movie1961
5 Yugto ng Buhay5 Yugto ng BuhayThird StoryMovie1961
SerenataSerenataSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Lawiswis KawayanLawiswis KawayanSelf / AppearanceMovie1960
Pagpatak ng UlanPagpatak ng UlanSelf / AppearanceMovie1960
Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria RomeroAng Inyong Lingkod, Gloria RomeroSelf / AppearanceMovie1960
Lupa sa LupaLupa sa LupaNoraMovie1960
Wedding BellsWedding BellsMaria (segment "Honeymoon")Movie1959
VickyVickySelf / AppearanceMovie1959
Sa Libis ng NayonSa Libis ng NayonSelf / AppearanceMovie1959
Kahapon LamangKahapon LamangSelf / AppearanceMovie1959
Pitong PagsisisiPitong PagsisisiSelf / AppearanceMovie1959
Ikaw Ang Aking BuhayIkaw Ang Aking BuhaySelf / AppearanceMovie1959
Mga Kuwento ni Lola BasyangMga Kuwento ni Lola BasyangSelf / AppearanceMovie1958
Paruparong BukidParuparong BukidSelf / AppearanceMovie1958
Dewey BoulevardDewey BoulevardSelf / AppearanceMovie1958
Sacred MemoriesSacred MemoriesSelf / AppearanceMovie1958
PalaboyPalaboySelf / AppearanceMovie1958
BelovedBelovedA blind womanMovie1958
Mga Reyna ng VicksMga Reyna ng VicksSelf / AppearanceMovie1958
PagodaPagodaSelf / AppearanceMovie1958
EternallyEternallySelf / AppearanceMovie1957
SchoolgirlSchoolgirlCamillaMovie1957
Mga Anak ng DiyosMga Anak ng DiyosFeMovie1957
Hongkong HolidayHongkong HolidaySelf / AppearanceMovie1957
Sino Ang Maysala?Sino Ang Maysala?GloriaMovie1957
Pagdating ng Takip-silimPagdating ng Takip-silimSelf / AppearanceMovie1956
Miss TilapiaMiss TilapiaSelf / AppearanceMovie1956
SeñoritaSeñoritaSelf / AppearanceMovie1956
TeresaTeresaTeresaMovie1956
VacacionistaVacacionistaSelf / AppearanceMovie1956
Lagablab sa SilanganLagablab sa SilanganSelf / AppearanceMovie1956
Bim, Bam, BumBim, Bam, BumSelf / AppearanceMovie1955
Hootsy KootsyHootsy KootsySelf / AppearanceMovie1955
Hindi Basta-bastaHindi Basta-bastaSelf / AppearanceMovie1955
DespatsadoraDespatsadoraSelf / AppearanceMovie1955
MariposaMariposaMariposaMovie1955
ArtistaArtistaSelf / AppearanceMovie1955
KurdapyaKurdapyaSelf / AppearanceMovie1954
Anak Sa PanalanginAnak Sa PanalanginNita/LitaMovie1954
Ang Biyenang Hindi TumatawaAng Biyenang Hindi TumatawaTriningMovie1954
Dalagang IlocanaDalagang IlocanaBidayMovie1954
PilyaPilyaSelf / AppearanceMovie1954
RecuerdoRecuerdoSelf / AppearanceMovie1953
Mister KasintahanMister KasintahanSelf / AppearanceMovie1953
May Umaga Pang DaratingMay Umaga Pang DaratingSelf / AppearanceMovie1953
Apat na TagaApat na TagaSelf / AppearanceMovie1953
Musikong BumbongMusikong BumbongSelf / AppearanceMovie1953
CofradiaCofradiaCofradiaMovie1953
HerculesHerculesSelf / AppearanceMovie1953
Siklab sa BatangasSiklab sa BatangasSelf / AppearanceMovie1952
PalasigPalasigFlorindaMovie1952
Madame XMadame XSelf / AppearanceMovie1952
RebeccaRebeccaSelf / AppearanceMovie1952
MonghitaMonghitaSelf / AppearanceMovie1952
Tres MuskiterosTres MuskiterosSelf / AppearanceMovie1951
Kasintahan Sa PangarapKasintahan Sa PangarapSelf / AppearanceMovie1951