Gloria Romero (actress)

Gloria Romero
Born	Gloria Galla (1933-12-16) December 16, 1933 (age 87) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1952–present
Spouse(s)	Juancho Gutiérrez ​ ​ (m. 1960⁠–⁠2005)​
Children	1 (Maritess Gutiérrez)

Gloria Romero (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɾɔˈmeɾɔ]; born Gloria Galla; December 16, 1933) is a Filipina 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 Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

Early life[]

Born as Gloria Galla to a Filipino father, Pedro Galla, and a Spanish-American mother, Mary Borrego Miller, she attended school in Mabini, Pangasinan. Her brother Tito Galla (1938–1979), was also an actor. Gloria Galla married Juancho Gutiérrez after they met during a movie; they had one child, a daughter, Maritess.^[1]

Career in film acting[]

Her very first movie as an extra was Ang Bahay sa Lumang Gulod under Premiere Productions.

She was introduced by her uncle, Nario Rosales, who was Chief Editor of Sampaguita Studios to Sampaguita Pictures. She initially portrayed 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. Afterward, Romero constantly topbilled box office hit films. She was often paired with Luis Gonzales in a loveteam. In 1969, the pair starred as Ferdinand Marcos and Imelda Marcos in the movie Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story.^[2]

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 2000, she starred in Tanging Yaman as the matriarch who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.^[3]

Television career[]

After a long run as a movie star she also appeared on TV. She is cast in the television sitcom Palibhasa Lalake as the drunkard landlady 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 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas as Donya Valeria Valencia.^[4]

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 Pareño, Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Tirso Cruz III, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache and among others.

Transfer to GMA Network[]

On February 11, 2011, Romero transferred to GMA Network after being with ABS-CBN for more than 20 years. She starred in her first teledrama on GMA titled Munting Heredera (previously titled Cassandra).

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[]

Year	Title	Role	Network
2017	Paskong Kapuso: The GMA Christmas Special	Herself	GMA Network
	Kambal, Karibal	Anicia Enriquez
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko	Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino[5]
	Meant To Be	Madonna 'Lola Madj' Sta. Maria[5]
2016	Juan Happy Love Story	Imelda 'Mameng' Valencia-Dela Costa
2015	Kalyeserye	Doña Paquita Beveliana Zobeyala / Tiya Bebeng
	The Rich Man's Daughter	Cecilia "Ama" Tanchingco
2014	The Half Sisters	Elizabeth McBride
	Niño	Lola "V" Violeta
2013	Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas	Doña Cristina Alperos
	Sarap Diva	Herself
	One Day Isang Araw	Grandma Gracia
	Forever	Doña Adora Del Prado
2012	Cielo de Angelina	Sor Margaret
	Makapiling Kang Muli	Señora Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero
2011	Spooky Nights: Singil	Linda Rodriguez
	Andres de Saya	Coring "Mama Coring" Golpe de Oro
	Munting Heredera	Doña Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
	100 Days to Heaven	Lola Pilar Salviejo	ABS-CBN
2010	Kokey @ Ako	Barbara "Madam Barbra" Reyes
	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	Barbara De Jesus
	Your Song Presents: My Last Romance	Rose Suarez
2009	May Bukas Pa	Aling Soledad
	Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja?	Lola Rosing Rivera
2008	I Love Betty La Fea	Doray
	Palos	Alfonsina Riviera
2007	Lastikman	Amon Labao
	Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao	Lola Maria Penduko
2006	Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko
	Komiks Presents: Momay	Ana
	Star Magic Presents: Tender Loving Care	Lola Coring
	Crazy for You
	Mga Anghel na Walang Langit	Elena
	Ok Fine, Oh Yes!	Lola Barbie
2005	Maynila		GMA Network
2004	OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo!	Lola Barbie	ABS-CBN
2003	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Doña Valeria Valencia
2002	Ok Fine Whatever	Lola Barbie
2001	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Carmela Estocapio
1999	Labs Ko Si Babe	Aurora Mabuenas
1995	Familia Zaragoza	Doña Amparo Zaragoza
1987-1998	Palibhasa Lalake	Minerva Chavez

Film[]

Year	Title	Role	Film Company
2018	Rainbow's Sunset	Sylvia	Heaven's Best Entertainment
2017	Ang Panday	Rosa Batungbakal	Star Cinema & CCM Productions
2013	Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story)	Lola Flora	CM Films Viva Films
2012	Just One Summer	Lola Meding Reyes	GMA Films
2010	Petrang Kabayo	Lola Idang	Viva Films
2010	Tarima	Lola Imang	Indie Film
2009	Nobody, Nobody But... Juan	Aida	Viva Films
2009	Tarot	Lola Auring	Regal Films
2009	Kamoteng Kahoy	Lola Idang	APT Entertainment
2009	Fuchsia	Mameng	Indie Films
2008	Paupahan	Gloria	ATD Entertainment
2007	Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!	Lola Ida	Regal Films
2007	M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks obda neyson address Yata) ni Mr. Shooli	-	Indie Films
2006	Moments of Love	Rosa Santos/Old Divina	GMA Films
2006	Tulay	-	Unitel Pictures
2006	I Wanna Be Happy	-	Seiko Films
2005	Bahay ni Lola 2	Amelia Go	Regal Films
2005	Let the Love Begin	Lola	GMA Films
2004	Beautiful Life	Magda	Regal Films
2004	Annie B.	-	Viva Films
2003	Magnifico	Lola Magda	Violett Films
2003	Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut	Red's grandmother	MAQ Productions
2002	Singsing ni Lola	Lola	Regal Films
2002	I Think I'm In Love	Amor	Regal Films
2002	Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?	Donya Gracia Imperial	Violett Films
2001	Bahay Ni Lola	Lola	Regal Films
2001	American Adobo	Gerry's Mom	Star Cinema & Unitel Pictures
2001	Bakit 'Di Totohanin	Lola Eping	Star Cinema
2001	Narinig Mo Na Ba ang L8est?	Lola Meding	Star Cinema
2000	Tanging Yaman	Dolores "Lola Loleng" Rosales	Star Cinema
2000	Daddy O, Baby O!	Brenda	Star Cinema/RVQ Productions
1997	Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!	Doña Medusa	Neo Films
1996	A. E. I. O. U.	Lola Julia	Merdeka Films
1996	Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum	Olympia	Neo Films
1996	Rubberman	Madam Rita	OctoArts Films
1995	Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita!	Mrs. Samonte	Regal Films
1994	Kadenang Bulaklak	Mrs. Doctolero	Viva Films
1992	Alabang Girls	Doña Consuelo	Viva Films
1990	Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?	Cora	Viva Films
1989	Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo	Lucila	Regal Films
1989	Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit	Doña Martina Santos	Regal Films
1989	Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang	Gemma	Regal Films
1989	Impaktita	Roselia	Regal Films
1988	Sandakot Na Bala	Elena	Regal Films
1988	Mirror, Mirror on the Wall	Esperanza / Panchang	Seiko Films
1988	Nagbabagang Luha	Mrs. Montaire	Regal Films
1988	Kapag Napagod ang Puso		VH Films
1987	Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?	Carmen	Viva Films
1987	Alabok sa Ulap	Mona Abad	Viva Films
1985	Hindi Nahahati ang Langit	Agnes Grivas	Vanguard Films
1984	Condemned	Connie	Golden Dragon Films
1984	Teenage Marriage	Mrs. Alonzo	Regal Films
1984	Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap	Minda Acuesta	Viva Films
1976	Sakada	Doña Consuelo Montemayor	Sagisag Films
	Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?
1971	Robina	Auring	Vera-Perez Pictures

• 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)
• Madame 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	Won
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	Won
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
2020		Manay Ichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award	Won
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
• 2003 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[]

External links[]

• Gloria Romero at IMDb