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A Very Long Rivalry – 1976

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Pre-1976 – Although Vilma Santos showed great promise the previous year, all with her dramatic projects like “Nakakahiya?” with Eddie Rodriguez; “Karugtong ng Kahapon” with Eddie Garcia and Gloria Romero and “Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw with Christopher de Leon, it was Nora Aunor who owns 1976, at least in terms of notable films.

Landmark Performance – “…Nagkakalaban pa rin sina Nora at Vilma sa FAMAS, pero kapwa sila talunan. Especially Vilma, who didn’t win another FAMAS Best Actress trophy until 1982 (with Elwood Perez’s 1981 meager Pakawalan Mo Ako). In 1976, Nora Aunor’s “landmark performance ” in Mario O’Hara’s Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos won nods from the FAMAS voters as well as from the Gawad Urian critic-jurors bilang Best Actress. Hindi si Vilma ang naging mahigpit na kalaban ni Nora, kundi si Hilda Koronel (for Lino Brocka’s Insiang). Sa MMFF in December 1976, si Hilda ang Best Actress, but Nora’s performance in Lupita Kashiwahara’s Minsa’y Isang Gamugamo was equally acclaimed by the critics. (Minsa’y…won as FAMAS Best Picture in 1977.) It was the first year of the Gawad Urian (organized by film critics collectively known as the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino), at si Nora ang nag-buena-mano as Best Actress. Henceforth, hindi na lamang ang FAMAS ang kinilalang tagapagbigay-parangal sa industriya ng pelikulang lokal. Sa mga sumunod na taon, dumami ang award-giving body sa movie industry. Bukod dito, ang mga filmfest sa iba’t ibang siyudad outside Metro Manila; like in Davao City, where Nora Aunor once won as Best Actress for Tito Sanchez’s Ibilanggo si Neneng Magtanggol…” – William Reyes (READ MORE)

Nora Aunor’s 1976 Films (9): (Ang Bulag, ang Pipi at ang Bingi; Big Ike’s Happening; Kaming Matatapang ang Apog; Magandang Gabi sa Inyong Lahat; Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo; Relaks Lang Mama, Sagot Kita; Sapagka’t Kami’y Mga Misis Lamang; Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos; Wanted: Deb or Alayb Agad-agad) – After “Banaue” of previous year, Nora Aunor produced another memorable film, “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos,” directed by Mario O’Harra where she won all the best actress, from the only two award giving bodies during this time. Aside from this remarkable feat, she also did an equally notable film under Premiere Productions, “Minsa’y Isang Gamo-gamo.”

Vilma Santos’ Films (10): (Bato sa Buhangin; Bertang Kerengkeng; Big Ike’s Happening; Hindi Nakakahiya; Let’s Do the Salsa; Makahiya at Talahib; Mapagbigay ang Mister Ko; Mga Reynang Walang Trono; Mga Rosas sa Putikan; Nag-aapoy na Damdamin) – In terms of notable projects, there was no award deserving films that Vilma did this year but she remained bankable with commercial success of “Bato sa Buhangin,” film with FPJ, Hindi Nakakahiya,” film with Eddie Rodriguez; “Makahiya at Talahib,” film with Rudy Fernandez and “Nag-aapoy na Damdamin,” film with Romeo Vasquez.

Nora Aunor’s 1976 acting recognition (2) – Best Actress from FAMAS; URIAN for “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos.”

Vilma Santos’ 1976 acting recognition (0) – none

Means Business – “…People who used to smile and wink when they talk of Nora Aunor as an actress should see this film, because the lady is determined to show everybody that she means business both as an actress and as a producer. In this film she is successful as both…In the end, Mario O’Hara symbolizes man’s fate as helpless creature buffeted by the winds of adversity but still turning to God by a blind man who lights a candle as a procession enters the church to mark the return of normalcy. The tragic fate of Rosario, Crispin and Masugi goes against the grain if traditional “cine Pilipino” which insists on a happy ending. And for this we must thank conscientious craftsmen like Mario O’Hara and Nora Aunor for their concerted effort. “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos” is without doubt one of the best films of 1976…” – Pio de Castro III, The Times Journal 1976 (READ MORE)

Good Sign – “…Then she did Mga Rosas Sa Putikan for her own VS Films where she played a country girl forced into prostitution in the big city. The movie did fairly well at the tills. Good sign…” – Ricardo F. Lo, Expressweek, Jan 19 1978 (READ MORE)

Post-1976 – After Nora’s triumph in both FAMAS and Gawad Urian, Vilma seems to be reawakened the following year by the success of “Burlesk Queen.”  The film earned her nominations from Famas and Gawad Urian but failed to secure her the trophies. Despite this, 1977 seems to favor Vilma more than Nora in terms of quality output.  Aside from Burlesk Queen, she did “Dalawang Pugad Isang Ibon” directed by Bernal, “Masarap Masakit Ang Umibig” directed by Elwood Perez, “Pulot-gata, Pwede Kaya?” with Romeo Vasquez and “Susan Kelly, Edad 20” with Dante Rivero, these films were smash hits. Meanwhile, Nora did twelve films, her only award worthy film was “Ibilanggo si Neneng Magtanggol” where she won the best actress in Davao Film Festival and a nomination from the Metro Manila Film Festival for “Bakya Mo Neneng.”  Like Vilma in her past year, Nora had a similar run, “high on output and commercial success but low on quality, worthy of acting awards” (“Little Christmas Tree” wirh FPJ and “Bakya Mo Neneng” with Joseph Estrada were both mediocre films).  With Vi and Guy’s careers on fire in term of box office success, the next year would be a test on who will sustain popularity, as more worthy project will come their way.

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The houses that Vilma built (Repost)

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Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos had the first-hand experience of waking up one day only to realize she had lost everything — as in everything: Money, vehicles and even her home.

Ever persevering she worked triply hard — to the point of sacrificing her marriage (she had no choice) — in order to be able to bounce back financially. She did — and recovered her Magallanes home from getting foreclosed by the bank.

Vilma is one of those intelligent and sensible people who know that having your own home is an excellent form of investment. She has wisely invested on real estate through the decades and that has made life a lot more comfortable for her (she could live off the rentals).

Raised in the Sta. Cruz district of Manila, Vilma didn’t really have to work as a child star because both her parents were employed and could very well afford to feed the brood. But what do you do with a precocious daughter loaded with talent and itching to act in the movies? Vilma has never stopped working since she was cast in the title role of Trudis Liit at age nine.

When she was a teen star, she got a house for her and her family in one of those subdivisions (was it Arfel Homes?) off Visayas Avenue. When her residence was featured in one of the fan magazines that time, the readers gushed over her choice of a round bed — as opposed to the conventional rectangular bed of rival Nora Aunor whose own bedroom was featured in the opposite page.

Vilma eventually moved to Magallanes Village where son Luis was eventually born. When he was a kid, Luis decided to raise a pair of pigeons and Vilma was just too happy to see her then only son learning how to be responsible. From two, however, the pigeons multiplied to about 40 and they were all nesting on the roof of the Magallanes home. Some found their way inside the ceiling where they continued to grow in number.

In a scene that could have come straight from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, the residents, Vilma included, were eventually terrorized by the avian creatures because these started pecking on the ceiling of the bedrooms and only heaven knew when the entire roof would collapse (and endanger the lives of the people below) from all that weight. Vilma was left with no choice but to ask Luis to give up this hobby.

In the early ’90s, Vilma felt that it was time to move to another residence and found one in Green Meadows, then a relatively new subdivision. She didn’t sell the Magallanes home, however (she worked hard to recover that, remember?) and used it as storage for pieces of furniture and appliances that couldn’t be accommodated in her new house. The trophies she won for having been proclaimed Box-Office Queen many times over, for instance, had to be left behind in the old residence because compared to the small glass citations being given away now those were huge and bulky back then — some even measuring three feet in height. But in time, Vilma decided to have the Magallanes residence rented out for additional income. Recently, it was torn down and rebuilt and is now being rented out again.

I never saw that Magallanes home, but I’ve been to the one in Green Meadows. In fact, I was there during the blessing where a dinner reception followed. The house on Green Meadows has four rooms, but one had to be turned into Vilma’s dressing room and closet (a star of her stature needs a huge closet space). The other two were divided between sister Emelyn and Luis.

According to the other Green Meadows celebrity residents, they had no problem with Vilma as a neigHBOr. Joey de Leon would even tell me that whenever he and wife Eileen Macapagal would host parties at their home, they would sometimes call Vilma to join them and if she was home and wasn’t doing anything, she’d drive over and join in the celebration until the wee hours of the morning. Vilma, however, is no longer a Green Meadows resident. The house had actually been turned over to Luis, who is now enjoying his independence (he is a responsible kid and I know he can take care of himself).

For the past couple of years now, Vilma, her husband, former Sen. Ralph Recto (now very much in the news), and their son Ryan Christian had been staying in Alabang. No, I haven’t been there. Neither had it been shown to the public in the past.

Tonight, we will be given the chance to finally have a peek at this very private residence because it will be featured — along with Vilma as wife and mother — in Vilma: A Woman for All Seasons after Charo Santos’ Maalaala Mo Kaya on ABS-CBN. (Ai-Ai de las Alas is the guest co-host for this episode.)

The house is said to be tastefully designed by Budji Layug. It’s mostly wood and done in minimalist style. Yes, it is Vilma’s dream house and so don’t miss it for the world. After all, it’s an invitation from no less than the star for all seasons herself. Best of all, you don’t have to travel to far Alabang. – Butch Francisco (telebisyon.net)

2006 Diwata Awards

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The Diwata Awards – “…The Diwata Award recognizes and honors women and bestows this award to women who have successfully contributed original text to the growing materials and narratives on women sensibilities that aim to empower women who have been marginalized in the traditional film text. It also pays tribute to their outstanding contributions to their field of cinema. The Diwata in Philippine folklore is likened to the muse that inspires artists in crystallizing ideas, concepts, and conversations as they interact with their materials…”

March 8, 2006 – “…Vilma Santos had a meeting with her Vilmanians the other Friday at Max’s Libis. She reported that she had finally finished shooting her Maalaala Mo Kaya episode with Ricky Davao and Maja Salvador, directed by Olive Lamasan. “One year in the making ito, bale two episodes, but it’s really worth it and I’m impressed with the work of Direk Olive,” she says. “It’s based on the true story of a woman from Lipa.” She said she got an offer to do a stage play at the CCP. She’s willing to try the theatre but when she was told she has to rehearse for two months, she had to turn it down as she still has her duties as Lipa City mayor to attend to. She revealed she has new movie offers, but most of them are heavy drama. She wants to do something lighter that will be more appealing to the masa. Last March 8, Vilma was given the First Diwata Award in celebration of International Women’s Day. That coincided with the 16th International Women’s Film Festival by the UP Film Institute, the longest-running women’s filmfest in the country. She was cited for her roles in films like Sister Stella L, Relasyon, The Dolzura Cortez Story, Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa? and Dekada ’70, which are about women empowerment. She was honored with Lily Monteverde, Charo Santos-Concio and writer Lualhati Bautista. Vilma was warmly applauded by an adulating crowd and she delivered a very inspirational message, saying: “I strongly believe in these films with strong messages. It’s about time men believe in women empowerment. Don’t underestimate us, women and artists!” Ate Vi left Thursday with husband Sen. Ralph Recto to attend the investiture rites of our new cardinal in Rome (she was personally invited). After that, she will take a cruise with Ralph and meet with her family in Los Angeles…” – Mario Bautista, People’s Journal March 26 2006 (READ MORE)

University of the Philippines – “…In 2005, the University of the Philippines conferred to her the Gawad Plaridel Award for her achievements and contributions both as an actress and a public servant. In the same year, she was conferred an honorary doctorate degree (honoris causa) in humanities by the Lipa City College. She was again honored in 2006 by the University of the Philippines as one of the four awardees in UP’s First Diwata Awards. “Ako’y napakarelihiyosong tao sa maniwala ka o hindi. Sa aking kalooban, inaalay ko sa Diyos ang aking mga tagumpay at mga suliranin. Nagpapasalamat ako sa Kanya sa mga magaganda’t mabubuting nangyari sa akin. Kung hindi naman, iniaalay ko pa rin sa Kanya kung iyon ang kalooban Niya. Ang hinihiling ko lamang sa Kanya’y tamang patnubay (“I’m a very religious person, whether you believe it or not. Deep inside, I offer all my success and problems to God. If they’re beautiful and good, I thank Him. If they aren’t, I still offer them to Him if that is what He wants to happen. What I only ask from Him is proper guidance),” she said…” – Rogelio Constantino Medina (READ MORE)

The Awardees – “…The following are the distinguished women who were awarded the Diwata Award…Ms. Charo Santos-Concio, Ms. Vilma Santos, Ms. Lily Monteverde, Ms. Lualhati Bautista, Ms. Laurice Guillen, Ms. Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Ms. Bella Flores…”

Vilma Santos, is the Philippines’ most awarded and critically acclaimed actress and longest reigning box office queen. One of the original Philippine movie queens, she rose up to become the versatile actress that has been given the fitting title of “Star for All Seasons” and more recently “Woman for all Seasons” because of her capacity to adapt to the changing mores and values of the Filipino woman, giving a face to their plight and struggles. She is currently in politics as the Governor of Batangas province, Philippines. She was also formerly Mayor of Lipa City, Batangas. – Agimat (READ MORE)

Maria Rosario Santos known as Charo Santos-Concio or Charo Santos (born October 27, 1953) is a Filipina television executive, host, actress, and film producer who hosts the network’s longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. She is the President of ABS-CBN Corporation, and plays a powerful role in TV and film production in the Philippines. On March 3, 2008, Ms. Charo Santos-Concio was promoted as 5th president of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and in charge of the company’s total business portfolio, taking over from interim president Eugenio Lopez III. – Wikipedia (READ MORE)

Lily Monteverde – Lily Yu Monteverde (nickname Mother Lily) is a prominent Filipino film producer and businesswoman. Lily Monteverde has produced nearly 300 films in the Philippines since the early 1960s. She operated Regal Films, in the Philippines for many years. In August 1996 she invested much of her substantial wealth into hotels in Quezon City. She opened the Imperial Palace Suites on the site of an old gasoline station at the corner of Tomas Morato and Timog avenues in Quezon. In 2000, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Cinemanila International Film Festival. – Wikipedia (READ MORE)

Lualhati Torres Bautista (born Manila, Philippines December 2, 1945) is one of the foremost Filipino female novelists in the history of contemporary Philippine Literature. Her novels include Dekada ’70, Bata, Bata, Pa’no Ka Ginawa?, and ‘GAPÔ. Bautista was born in Tondo, Manila, Philippines on December 2, 1945 to Esteban Bautista and Gloria Torres. She graduated from Emilio Jacinto Elementary School in 1958, and from Torres High School in 1962. She was a journalism student at the Lyceum of the Philippines, but dropped out even before she finished her freshman year. Despite a lack of formal training, Bautista as the writer became known for her honest realism, courageous exploration of Philippine women’s issues, and her compelling female protagonists, who confront difficult situations at home and in the workplace with uncommon grit and strength. – Wikipedia (READ MORE)

Laurice Guillen is a Filipino actress and director. Guillen studied at St. Theresa’s College, Cebu City, before working on a Masters in Mass Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, followed by a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of Mrs. Warren’s Profession, before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang, and Corazon Aquino in the drama A Dangerous Life. In 2009 she accepted a role in the indie film Karera, her first role in an independent production. Other credits include in the film Sister Stella L and Moral. – Wikipedia (READ MORE)

Marilou Diaz-Abaya (March 7, 1955 – October 8, 2012) was a multi-awarded film director in the Philippines. She was the founder and president of the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center, a film school based in Antipolo City, Philippines. She was the director of the 1998 film José Rizal, a biopicture on the Philippines’ national hero. – Wikipedia (READ MORE)

Bella Flores – “…She is Bella Flores and proud that she has played the wicked tormentor of children from Tessie Agana in 1951 in Roberta, to Vilma Santos in Trudis Liit in 1963, to Maricel Soriano in Inday Bote in 1970. “I walk alone. I pray alone. I talk to God na huwag ako pababayaan. There are times I feel lonely, natural lang yun. I know God is always with me.” While she relates her story, of how she distrusts everyone which is why she opts to live alone and refuses to hire a live-in driver, there is something in her demeanor that tells you it is possibly just another role she is playing. “I don’t have close friends. We meet on the set, then go home. But there are people like Susan Roces, Gloria Romero, Pablo Gomez whom I like. Friends are the ballroom dancing friends, although I stopped dancing in 2002 when I became very busy,” she continues sounding much like the sure-fire recipe on how to be hated by an audience…” – Bibsy M. Carballo, The Star, 14 March 2008 (READ MORE)

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TRIVIA

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I will venture into my friend Al’s territory for this issue of V Mag.  Mag-trivia muna tayo para pag may nagtanong sa atin tungkol kay ate Vi ay hindi tayo mapaupo sa last row, sa tabi ng garbage can.

  • Ate Vi was born on a Tuesday, 03 November of 1953 at Galang Hospital in Blumentritt Street, Manila.
  • She weighed 6.5 lbs.
  • Si Mama Milagros Tuazon-Santos ay taga Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, samantalang taga Bamban, Tarlac naman si Papa Amado Constantino Santos.
  • Pinaglihi si ate Vi sa kesong puti.
  • Pangalawa si ate Vi sa limang magkakapatid. Panganay si at Emelyn, sumunod kay ate Vi si Maritess, na sinundan nina Winnie at Sonny.
  • Nag-aral si ate Vi sa St. Mary’s Academy sa Trozo st., Bambang, Manila mula Kinder hanggang High School. Samantala kumuha siya ng special course on Local Governance sa University of the Philippines – Diliman.
  • Takot si ate Vi sa ipis at ayaw niyang nakakarinig ng daing ng babae.
  • Nagtitinda si ate Vi ng minatamis na sampaloc noong nag-aaral pa siya.
  • Marami na ring bahay na natirhan si ate Vi. Una silang tumira sa Trozo St., Bambang. Manila at tumagal sila doon hanggang naging 12 years old siya. Sa la Loma, QC naman sila lumipat hanggang sa mag 17 years old siya. 1970 ng lumipat sila sa Cinnacle Drive, Proj. 6, QC. Mula rito ay lumipat naman sila sa Morado St., Dasmarinas Village, Makati. Sumundo ay tumira naman sila sa Amapola St., Bel Air Village, Makati. Matagal din silang tumira sa Margarita St., Magallanes Village, Makati. 1990 ng lumipat naman sila sa Swallow Drive, GreenMeadows Subd., QC. 2007 ng lumipat sila sa Ayala Alabang Village in Taguig City.  Bukod ditto may bahay pa rin sila sa LPL Compound in Lipa City, Batangas. May rest house rin siya sa Tagaytay. May bahay pa rin siya sa West Covina, CA. Nagkaroon din siya ng bahay sa Monterey Hills, Marikina.
  • Nagkasakit si ate Vi ng pneumonia noong siya ay limang taong gulang. Na-confine siya sa Galang Hospital.
  • Hindi marunong magluto si ate Vi pero may specialty siya. Ito ay ang Meal-in-One na may spaghetti, corned beef, sweet corn at mushroom.
  • Opel record na kulay Silver Blue ang unang kotse niya.
  • Unang bansa na narrating niya ay HongKong.
  • Five feet and half inch ang height niya.
  • May malaking nunal si ate Vi sa likod.
  • Una siyang gumanap sa stage bilang isang madre sa tanghalan ng St. Mary’s noong siyaý nasa Kindergarten. Gumanap rin siya bilang Veronica sa Dulang pam-Mahal na Araw sa Culural Center of the Phils. noong 1971.
  • Tatlong beses niya nakasama si Amalia Fuentes sa pelikula: Bulaklak at Paru-paro (1970), Mga Reynang Walang Trono (1976) at Asawa ko, Huwag Mong Agawin (1986). Samantala, ang karibal ni Amalia na si Susan Roces ay hindi pa niya nakasama sa pelikula.
  • Si Dona Josefa Edralin-Marcos ang nagputong ng kanyang korona bilang Miss Philippine Movies of 1971 at Box Office Queen of Phil. Movies 1978.
  • Magaling mag-drawing si ate Vi, kaya nga binalak niyang kumuha ng Fine Arts kundi lang siya lubhang naging abala sa mga showbiz commitments niya.
  • Special added attraction ang film coverage ng Debut niya sa pelikulang Eternally na ipinalabas noong 1971.
  • Unang pelikula niyang ginawa sa abroad ang Aloha, My Love (1972), sinundan ng mga Don’t Ever Say Goodbye (1972), Pinay, American Style (1979), Miss X (1980), Gusto Kita, Mahal Ko Siya (1980), at Romansa (1980). Samantala may ilang eksenang kinunan sa HongKong ang Anak (2000) at sa Bangkok ang Mano Po 3, My Love (2004).
  • Idinaos ang kanyang debut noong Nov. 3, 1971 sa The Plaza Restaurant sa Makati. Isang sosyal at sikat na restaurant noong panahong iyong ang naturang resto. Dito rin idinaos ang reception ng lasal nina FPJ at Susan Roces noong 1968. Si Ben Farrales ang nagdesenyo at tumahi ng kanyang gown. Si Danilo Franco ang nagburda ng kanyang gown, baguhan pa lamang noon si Danilo at nagtratrabaho kay Mang Ben.
  • Si Auggie Cordero ang gumawa ng wedding gown ni Ate Vi na ginamit sa kanyang Lux Commercial. Samantalang ang National Artist for Film na si Gerry de Leon ang nagdirect ng naturang commercial. Nagkaroon ng Lux and Vi TV special na dinaluhan ng mga nagdaang Lux beauties gaya nina Amalia Fuentes, Susan Roces, Helen Gamboa, Gina Pareno at Hilda Koronel.
  • Jul. 25, 1970 ang initial telecast ng The Sensations sa ABS CBN 3. naging top rate rang nasabing program na nakasama nina Vilma at Edgar ang mga young stars na sina Perla Adea, Romy Mallari, Rhodora Silva, Darius Razon, Baby de Jesus at Tony Santos, Jr. Ginawa pa itong pelikula ng TIIP dahil sa kasikatan nito. Nanatili ito sa ere hanggang ideklara ang Martial law noong Sept 1972.
  • Tumayong maid of Honor si ate Vi sa kasal nina Tony Ferrer at Alice Crisostomo noong 1970 at kian Aurora Salve at Romy Ongpauco noong 1974.
  • Si Ben Farrales rin ang gumawa ng terno ni ate Vi bilang Miss Asian Basketball Confederation of 1973.
  • May magazine na puro Vilma ang news at articles. Ito ay ang Movie Queen magazine.
  • Oleg Casini ang brand ng bikini na suot ni ate Vi sa beach scene ng pelikulang Susan Kelly, Edad 20. Kinunan ang naturang beach scene sa Villamar Beach resort sa Cavite.
  • Hango sa pelikulang The Exorcist ni Linda Blair ang initial telecast ng Dulambuhay ni Rosa Vilma sa BBC2. naging top rater ang naturang programa at nagbigay kay ate Vi ng nomination sa PATAS awards bilang Best TV Actress of 1974.
  • May gagawin sanang pelikula si ate Vi with Lolita Rodriguez (Tigang na Lupa) at Rita Gomez (Mother and Daughter) sa TIIP noong 1974, ngunit parehong hindi niya nagawa. Ang Mother and Daughter ay isinapelikula rin ngunit iba na ang casting. Sina Paraluman at Elizabeth Oropesa na ang gumanap rito.
  • 1974 ng nailathala ang mga nobelang isinulat umano ni ate Vi. Ito ay ang Saksi Ko Ang Diyos, Akoý Birhen (Movie Specials) at Paper Dolls (Kislap). Siya rin ang may akda ng istorya ng pelikulang Biktima na kanyang entry sa 1974 Manila Film Festival.
  • Sinagot ni ate Vi si Edgar Mortiz noong Apr 7, 1971 at nag break sila noong Apr 28, 1974. Si Edgar ang una niyang boyfriend.
  • Nakapag-produce ang VS Films ng limang pelikula. Ito ay ang mgs ss.: Mga Rosas sa Putikan; Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak; Halik sa Paa, Halik sa Kamay, Apoy sa Ilalim, Apoy sa Ibabaw at Coed.
  • Naging judge si Ate Vi sa Miss RP 1976, kung saan nanalo ang nag-artista rin na si Suzanne Gonzales at runner up ang naging super model Anna Bayle. Naging judge rin siya sa Bb. Pilipinas noong 1987.
  • Nagkaroon ng concert si ate Vi sa Folk Arts Theatre noong 1977. Nakasama niya sina Rico J. Puno, Nino Muhlach, Didith Reyes and the late Yolly Samson.
  • Naging official entry ang Masarap, Masakit, ang Umibig (My Brother’s Wife) sa 23rd Asian Film Festival sa Bangkok, Thailand noong 1977.
  • Sa Long Beach Resort, sa Nalinac, La Union nag-celebrate si ate Vi ng kanyang ika 24th birthday. Samantalang sa Paris, France naman nung kanyng ika 26th birthday.
  • Sia te Vi ay ang 1978 Miss Presto at 1980 Miss Crispa sa PBA.
  • Napanalunan lahat ng Burlesk Queen ang mga awards sa 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival maliban sa dalawa (Best Cinematography and Best Production design). Ito rin ang Top Grosser.
  • Super lakas ng pelikulang Miss X. It grossed more than P600,000.00 in its first day of showing just 27 theatres, when normally a P100,000.00 first day gross in the 1980s is already considered a blockbuster. Ito ang unang pelikulang pinagsamahan nina ate Vi at director Gil Portes. The movie was filmed in Amsterdam.

I hope you enjoyed reading this trivia. Addition lang to the info mentioned, November 1962 ng unang mag shooting si ate Vi for Trudis Liit, kaya it’s her 45th Showbiz anniversary. – Eric Nadurata,  December  2007,  V magazine (READ MORE)

  • The only actress who won three consecutive years as best actress in the Urian awards (the country’s film critics) for her movies, Relasyon (1982), Broken Marriage (1983), and Sister Stella L. (1984).
  • She has never won a single best actress award from her movies directed by an ace director, the late Lino Brocka.
  • The first actress in Philippine movies to score a grand slam in 1983 as best actress for her performance in Relasyon (1982) from Catholic Mass Media, Urian, Film Academy and FAMAS award giving bodies.
  • Her mother is Mila Tuazon Santos.
  • Mother of Luis Manzano.
  • Currently serving as mayor of Lipa City in the Philippines. Her husband, Ralph Recto, is an incumbent Philippine Senator.
  • Children (Edu Manzano) and Ryan Christian (with Ralph Recto).
  • Siblings: Emelyn and Sonny.
  • Her Girl Friday Aida Fandialan is girlfriend of her brother Sonny.
  • She is the winner of the most Gawad URIANs (from the country’s top film critics), tallying 8 wins, 5 additional nominations (all for Best Actress) and 2 special awards for being the best actress of the ’80s and the ’90s.
  • She is also currently the most awarded actress in the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS Awards) with 6 wins (5 Best Actress, 1 Child Actress), a Hall of Fame Award, two Circles of Excellence awards (the highest award of the FAMAS), a Lifetime Achievement Award and 9 other nominations (1 Best Supporting Actress, 8 Best Actress). She also holds the record of having the longest string of consecutive FAMAS nominations for performers; she had 12 consecutive nominations from 1977-1989.
  • She is also the most awarded actress in the Film Academy Awards (along with Nora Aunor) with 4 wins for Best Actress, 8 other nominations and 1 Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • The other half of the very controversial FAMAS Best Actress tie in 1972. She shared the Best Actress honors with Boots Anson-Roa. It is the first tie in Philippine movie awards history.
  • The only actress in the history of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences to have won back-to-back acting awards twice (1981 and 1982, 1987 and 1988).
  • The only actress to have scored 4 grand slams in Philippine movie history (Caveat: a Grand Slam means that the actor/actress has won the Philippines’ FAMAS Awards, Gawad URIAN, Film Academy Awards and Star Awards). She scored grand slams in Relasyon (1982), Dahil mahal kita (1993), Bata bata paano ka ginawa? (1998) and Dekada ’70 (2002).
  • An advocate-endorser of a nationwide milk education campaign called “Laki Sa Gatas,” in partnership with Bear Brand, the Philippines’ leading milk brand by sales. The campaign aims to promote, primarily among mothers, the nutritional importance of milk in light of declining milk consumption in the Philippines.
  • Elder sister of Winnie Santos.
  • At the Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2009, she received the Cinema One Legend Award. – telebisyon.net (READ MORE)

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Ang Pinakamahirap na Pelikula ni Vilma!

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Sa paggawa ng pelikula, kung maringgan man ng pagdaing si Vilma Santos ay bihirang-bihira. Nangyayari lang ito kung ipagpalagay nating siya’y may dinaramdam, hapong-hapo at talagang hindi na makaya ng katawang humarap sa kamera kahit ibigin niya. Gayon man, kung nagkataong napakahalaga ng eksena at kinakailangang gawin niya, kahit anong sama ng pakiramdam niya’y humaharap siya sa kamera. At sa pagtungo niya sa set o location, lagi siyang nasa oras. Kung maatraso ma’y saglit lang. Ganyan ka-professional si Vilma Santos. Ngunit sa Lipad, Darna, Lipad ay dumaraing siya. Hindi sa hindi siya enjoy gawin ito. Ang tutoo’y sa pelikulang ito lang siya na-involved. Ibig na niyang matapos na ito’t makita ang pinagpaguran niya. Talaga palang mahirap gumawa ng costume picture. Lalo pa’t kung tulad nito! Una, ang naging suliranin namin ay ang Darna Costume ko. Kasi, kinakailangang maging maliksi ang kilos ko bilang Darna, kaya kailangang alisin na ang padding. Kaso nga, lilitaw naman ang malaking bahagi ng aking katawan. Mabuti na lang at sumang-ayon ang aking fans.

“Pangalawa, nag-aalala ako sa mga eksenang bakbakan namin nina Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez, Liza Lorena. Kasi, baka masaktan ko sila nang di sinasadya. “Ang pangatlo ay ang likas na pagkatakot ko…sa mga ahas. Kasi, may bahagi roong tungkol sa Babaing Ahas, si Valentina. Dito, laging kinakailangan ang ahas sa mga eksena. Mga sari-saring ahas. Maliliit at malalaki. At makamandag! “Ang pinakamahirap sa lahat ay ang pagsu-shooting. Kailangan naming tapusin ito anuman ang mangyari. Kaya nasasagap ko ang lamig ng gabi at init ng araw. At ang suot ko nga’y labas ang malaking bahagi ng katawa! At alam n’yo namang kailan lang ay na-ospital ako dahil sa respiratory defects! Ito ang mga daing ni Vilma Santos sa pinakamahirap niyang pelikula, ang Lipad, Darna, Lipad. Ngunit mahihinuha naman ninyo na ang pagdaing niya’y parang palalambing lang. Dinaraan pa nga niyang lahat sa biro. Pagka’t ang tutoo, mahal na mahal niya ang pelikulang ito. Dahil ito nga ang pinaka-mahirap. At sa isang artista, kung alin ang pinakamahirap ay siya namang pinakamasarap! – Cleo Cruz, Love Story Illustrated Weekly Magazine, No. 78, 23 Mar 1973

Cleo Cruz was Vilma Santos’ publicist in the early part of her movie career. Vi normally calls her, “Mommy” or Mommy Cleo. Now retired from entertainment journalism, Cleo Cruz is reportedly now living in the United States. She referred Vi’s followers in many of her columns and articles as “Luvs.” – RV

Body Talk with Vilma Santos

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If you want to spoil Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos’ day, enumerate to her the symptoms of an illness, any illness, and she’ll feel sick the whole day. Yes, she’s hypochondriac. Once, Perla Bautista (another hypochondriac) related to Vilma how her (Perla’s) friend suffered from an ailment and guess what Vilma did the next day – yes, she called in sick.

But discuss showbiz and politics with her and she perks up. Graduating from being Lipa City with a sterling record as the province’s governor, Vilma is now rumored to be the probable running mate of MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando in the 2010 presidential race. Asked if she discussed that “possibility” when Fernando recently paid her a visit at the Batangas provincial capitol, Vilma insisted that he did not. “He just met with the department heads,” she said, adding, “but we didn’t talk about 2010. Hindi sa ayaw kong magsilbi sa iba but I know when I’m prepared.”

What she’s prepared for is her yet untitled movie (to be directed by Olivia Lamasan) for Star Cinema with John Lloyd Cruz for which they’re going to New York in November to start shooting (to catch the first snowfall). John Lloyd plays the lover of Vilma’s son (her own son, Luis/Lucky Manzano, is being eyed for the role but he might not be “ready” for love/kissing scenes with another guy). “My son in the movie will die at kami ni John Lloyd ang mag-i-enkuwentro,” she said. Gov. Vilma stands five-foot-flat, weighs 105 lbs., and wears medium/large shirts and size-6 shoes (her feet grew bigger after she gave birth to Ryan Christian).

You used to be insomniac, weren’t you?
“Yes. It was terrible! Hindi ako inaantok hangga’t hindi ako makakita ng araw, kahit konting liwanag lang. But while it was dark, I was awake.”

How long did you suffer from insomnia?
“It lasted while I was busy doing movies. Nag-iba lang ang body clock ko when I became a mayor. But before that, bago nabago ang sistema ng katawan ko, I was hospitalized for three weeks. My doctor said that my body had to adjust to my new schedule.”

So you sleep well now?
“When I go home from work, as early as 11:30 p.m., I go to bed na and then I wake up at 5 a.m. Six hours of sleep are good enough for me. More than that, I feel sluggish, para akong nilalagnat.”

What’s your favorite sleep wear?
“Loose shorts with a pajama top. The aircon has to be turned on full blast because I want to wrap myself in a thick blanket.”

What about Ralph?
“Naku, mahilig din sa very cold temperature, pati anak namin (Ryan Christian).”

Do you snore?
“According to Ralph, yes. When I’m tired daw, heavy ang breathing ko, may sound.”

Do you talk in your sleep?
“I don’t think so. I hope not! But when I’m too tired, kapag kinakausap daw ako habang natutulog, sagot ako nang sagot. They would ask me daw about my schedule the next day at tama naman daw ang sagot ko.”

Do you sleepwalk?
“No, I don’t.”

How many pillows do you sleep with?
“I’m fine with two pillows. Ganoon din si Luis (Lucky). One under my head and the other I hug.”

What about Ralph? Don’t you hug him?
“Ay, mahilig sa maraming unan, like Ryan. Unan ang yakap-yakap ni Ralph when he sleeps.”

Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
“Left side. I’m comfortable sa left side. Nasa right side si Ralph.”

Do you and Ralph talk about politics in bed?
“Yes. At least we can discuss a topic close to our hearts.”

Do you bring work to the bedroom?
“As much as possible, I don’t. I see to it that I finish the paper work in my office even if it means staying up late, so that when I go home all I have to do is read and relax with my family.”

What’s the last thing that you do before you go to sleep?
“I drink a glass of water and then I pray. But for me to fall asleep easily, kailangan i-massage ang paa ko, gentle lang. Basta gusto ko lang kina-caress ang mga paa ko.”

Who does the massaging, Ralph?
“No. ‘Yung maid namin.”

First thing that you do when you wake up?
“I make the Sign of the Cross and then derecho ligo if it’s a working day. Kapag rest day, I take my time and read the newspapers and then I exercise.”

What kind of exercise do you do?
“I do taebo, I do the treadmill, and I dance. I do it at least one hour every day. I do it in a room with the aircon turned off para pawisan ako. And then nagsa-sauna ako.”

Aside from exercising, how else do you unwind?
“I just stay home, make kuwento with my children and watch TV, and eat the food that I like. That is, after exercising. Aside from the gentle massage every night, I have hard massage twice a week.”

What part of your body is most vulnerable?
“My stomach. Sakit ‘yan ng mga Scorpio. When I’m tense, sumasakit kaagad ang sikmura ko.”

How’s your sex life?
“Ay, highly-satisfactory. Hahahaha! Mas magana kami ni Ralph when we are abroad. No pressure. We take our time. Heaven!”

You used to be a hypochondriac, right?
“Up to now! Matapang ako, pero pagdating sa sakit duwag ako. That’s why I don’t want to go to hospitals because the moment nalaman ko ‘yung symptoms, parang nararamdaman kong mayroon ako.”

How often do you see your doctor?
“Ay, very rarely. The last check-up I had was two years ago. But I advise women to undergo a mammogram once a year. Ang daming may breast cancer ngayon, di ba?”

How’s your diet?
“I eat five to six small meals every day, but never busog na busog. I eat anything in moderation. I eat mostly fish and vegetables. But my favorite is Japanese food. My favorite fruit is banana, the latondan variety.”

Are you really a milk drinker?
“Oh yes, ever since I was young. Ask my mom. Palagi kong baon ay pandesal with cheese and milk or Choco Vim. I’ve been drinking Bear Brand from way, way back.”

How much water do you take per day?
“I should take eight glasses of water per day but the most I take is six glasses. But I also take lots of green tea. After eating, I take a glass of hot water or hot tea for digestion.”

How do you take care of your skin? (She used to endorse Eskinol.)
“Wala akong masyadong beauty regimen. All I do is take off my make-up with cream. Before I sleep, I wash my face with warm water. And before I put on my make-up, I wash my face with cold water. Unless I appear on TV, hindi ako naglalagay ng makapal na make-up. Exercise helps. You sweat a lot and it’s good for the skin.”

Name three women you think have nice, healthy bodies.
“Dawn Zulueta. Charlene Gonzalez. Lorna Tolentino. Mga mothers na pero marunong mag-alaga ng katawan.”

And three men…
“Piolo Pascual. Ralph is fatherly sexy. And, of course, ang anak ko, si Luis.” – Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, Aug 29 2008 (READ MORE)

Vilma Santos: The Big Girl With a Big Heart!

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She was not to thrive on controversies. ‘Yan si Vilma Santos. Dala ito marahil ng kanyang napakaagang pagkakapasok sa paga-artista. Gayon pa man she has not been spared with some. Near-clashes with issues affecting her standing in the field of entertainment ay dumarating din sa kanya. Sa paminsan-minsang pagkanti sa kanyang enviable na katayuan bilang artista, unconclusive para sabihin nating she does it with tact…sa dahilang di na niya kailangan. She does not have to crade issues for reasons na wala naman siyang dapat ipaliwanang sa ibang mga puna sa kanya. Having maintained her “sweet image” personality sa kanyang mga followers and foes alike, isang napakalaking achievement ito para sa isang artistang naging katungali sa larangan ng popularidad ang isang kinikilalang very formidable showbiz supergirl. Much too busy before the camera, tutoong napakahirap magkaroon ng pagkakataong makapanayam siya within ultimate gusto. But we have always been broadminded about such perchance happenings. Kahit na between “breaks,” ni hindi namin siya ginambala. Knowing fully well the gruelling eksena na katatapos lang niyang harapin, its but fair na kinakailangan niya ang magpahinga, though momentarily.

However we came upon a beautiful idea kahit na di namin siya masyadong nakakuwentuhan. Her showbiz life was an open book. Di kailangan ang manaliksik. Appraisal was well at hand, Gayunman, we sidetracked to dwell on mere heresays. Facts ang maing pinagbabasihan, mostly emanating from people close to her al gayon din sa mga taong naging asiwa sa kanyang pagiging that popular. It is an accepted tenet na kapag ang isang tao ay naging successful sa kanyang hanapbuhay, the natural trend ay ang pagiging usual target ng mga puna…nakasisira ang otherwise. In her little more than a decade of involvement with showbiz, isang bagay ang naging very obvious sa kanya. Ang vigorous growth niya sa pagiging artista didn’t flourish through controversy. However, she has had near-clashes with some. To mention some of those ‘drop-in-the-bucket’ napag-uusapan, napagtapunan namin ng pansin ang kanyang closeness sa kanyang reel and real ka-loveteam na si Edgar Mortiz. Ang dalawa raw are more than just mag-ka-loveteam. That they have been married daw in some off-Philippine shore. Ang nasabing rumor however died a natural death. On its own, din na kailangan pang ikaila ito by either Vi or Bot kung totoo which it is not.

They look it as just one of those laughing matters among showbiz people. Now the talk has taken its own course, to oblivion. Action speaks louder than words, at naipakita nina Vilma na with a slight dash of denial, they have proved themselves capable of being burdened with the untruth. Time justified it for them. At kamakailan lamang ay nagkaroon ng issue ang kanyang pagsusuot ng very “unsweet” attire sa kanyang latest vehicle na “Lipad, Darna, Lipad.” Nagkaroon ng divided concern ang iba’t ibang panig na nakapaligid kay Vilma. Dapat daw ba niyang tanggapin itong role na ito? Ang if so, kailangan daw ba niyang magsuot ng tights o hindi? Trifling matter possibly, but definitely, ikinabahala ng marami. However, this issue has been resolved upon. Sinusulat namin ito’y nasa finishing touches na ang “Lipad…” Realism has been injected sa kapasiyahan na rin Vilma. She didn’t wear tights nor body-fits. Naging acceptable na rin sa kanyang mga fans ang inaakala nilang taamang desisyon ng kanilang idol. Vilma on the other hand is one girl na di man lang namin nakitang unsmiling. She had a ready smile for everyone. Winsome in everyway, very enjoyable to talk with ang young actress na ito.

Recently, nagkaroon siya ng kaunting problems with a certain press release. However it has been threshed out even before it has magnified itself into harmful proportions. Nuong huli namin siyang nakaharap sa shooting ng “Lipad…” sa mismong El Dorado Subdivision sa Antipolo, kapuna-puna ang kasipagan ni Vilma. And she can take risks too. Immeasurable ang kanyang industry at dedikasyon sa kanyang propesyon. Di niya alintana ang pagod. Sa kabila ng matinding pagod sa panayang shooting, she finds time to smilingly greet her many well-wishers who flocks daily to the set. We wonder not. Kung naipaparis man si Vilma kay Susan Roces sa ngayon. Vilma can well be placed as having started her career at an earlieer age while Susan had started hers at a blooming age. However, the comparison ends there. Susan had maintained her sweet stature as Vilma had up to now. Vilma definitely has a long, long way to travel sa kanyang career. Marami pang trivalities ang kanyang harapin. At kailangang maging handa siya. Knowing Vi, we are sure she can pass at with flying colors. For one Vilma never has panicked sa harap ng mga problema. Hindi niya kailanman maging ugali na takasan ang ano mang problema. She faces them squarely. – Tito Nards, Kislap, No. 273, 22 Mar 1973

Tito Nards is a Filipino movie reporter, writer, columnist who were part of Vilma Santos’ circle of movie supporter in the early part of her film career. Although he was not identified fully with Vilma Santos, he regularly reports about the latest Vilma Santos news. His weekly colum and articles, mostly written in Tagalog were published by Mars Ravelo magazine, an illustrated comics-magazine. – RV

Vilma Santos – Child Actress (Videos)

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“Nakihalo lang ako doon sa mga nag-a-audition sa Trudis Liit [1963],” pagbabalik-tanaw ng aktres kung paano siya napasok sa showbiz at naging bida nga kaagad sa nabanggit niyang proyektong iyon. Hindi ako dapat talaga doon [sa audition na iyon]. Nakipila lang ako. Pagpila ko, tinatawag ako ng mommy ko na, ‘Hindi ka diyan! Sabi ko, ‘Andito na, e!’ Makulit na ako no’ng time na ‘yon! So, anyway, tinawag ako ni Doc Perez [of Sampaguita Pictures] at that time. Pinaarte ako. Nag-adlib-adlib pa ako. Nakuha naman ako. So, when I started, dalawa kaagad ang pelikula ko—Trudis Liit at Anak, Ang Iyong Ina [1963]. Ang naaalala ko lang tungkol sa maaga kong pagpasok sa pag-aartista, parang laro lang sa akin iyon. Parang naglalaro lang ako noon kaya hindi trabaho sa akin iyon, e. So, very-very memorable sa akin iyon. At saka no’ng Trudis Liit, every lunch, lagi akong may apple. Lagi akong may chicken. Every lunch talaga ‘yon. Parang… Siguro bata, so ibibigay nila ‘yong gano’ng ano sa ‘yo. Parang may prize ka, gano’n. So, memorable sa akin iyon.” – Vilma Santos (READ MORE)

YEAR FILMS
1963 Anak, ang Iyong Ina
1963 Aninong Bakal
1963 Duelo sa Sapang Bato
1963 King & Queen for a Day
1963 Trudis Liit
1964 Ging
1964 Larawan ng Pag-ibig
1964 Naligaw na Anghel
1964 Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso
1965 Iginuhit ng Tadhana
1965 Kay Tagal ng Umaga
1965 Maria Cecilia
1965 Morena Martir
1965 Sa Baril Magtutuos
1966 Batang Iwahig
1966 Hampaslupang Maton
1966 Hindi Nahahati ang Langit
1966 Ito ang Dahilan
1967 Ito ang Pilipino
1967 Longest Hundred Miles
1968 De Colores
1968 Eagle Commandos
1968 Kasalanan Kaya?
1968 Sino ang may Karapatan?

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Special Film: Iginuhit ng Tadhana The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965)

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“…Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965) (Carved by Destiny) is a movie based on the life of Ferdinand Marcos prior to his ascendancy as President of the Philippines. The movie was chronological in setting, featuring Marcos as a young boy in his hometown, as a brilliant student, and up to the time that he was unjustly imprisoned as a suspect in the murder of the political rival of his father. The movie then moves up to his acquittal, his career as a young congressman and senator, and up to the time that he married Imelda Marcos. The movie was shown in Manila as additional campaign material for Marcos’ candidacy for the Presidential race, which he eventually won. The movie portrayed Marcos as a person who is more than just a politician…” – Wikipilipinas (READ MORE)

“…Marcos knew the power of the medium of film. Earlier on, Marcos produced a film biography using the most popular stars for his first presidential campaign. He ran against Macapagal who also came up with a film biography to boost his reelection bid. Marcos would also use another film Iginuhit ng Tadhana (Written by Destiny, 1965) to campaign for a second term. The two Marcos film bios would be the only successful political films—commercial and election wise—as other film biographies in the post-Marcos period by senatorial and presidential aspirants would prove dismal, unhelpful for election bids. The post-Marcos period liberalized the political and economic scene. It conventionalized and intensified the election of movie and sports stars, and even television news hosts to national politics. Television stations were sequestered by the government, the largest of which, however, was returned to its pre-martial law owners. ABS-CBN would become the leading television station until after 2000, allowing two of its news anchors to become senators…” – Rolando Tino (READ MORE)

Source: Ganito Sila Noon

FAIR USE NOTICE (NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE): This site contains copyrighted materials the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to preserve the film legacies of actress, Vilma Santos, and to make her career information available to future generations. We believe this is NOT an infringement of any such copyrighted materials as in accordance to the the fair dealing clauses of both the Canadian and U.S. Copyright legislation, both of which allows users to engage in certain activities relating to research, private study, criticism, review, or news reporting. We are making an exerted effort to mention the source of the material, along with the name of the author, performer, maker, or broadcaster for the dealing to be fair, again in accordance with the allowable clauses. – Wikipedia (READ MORE)

Awards and Recognitions in Entertainment Industry

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Awards and Recognitions in Entertainment Industry
1963
FAMAS
Best Child Actress – Trudis Liit
1968
San Beda College
Best Sup Actress – Kasalanan Kaya?
1968
FAMAS
Best Sup Actress Nom – Kasalanan Kaya?
1970
Willears
Golden Record – Sixteen
1970
Liwayway Publications
Most Popular Movie, TV, Radio Loveteam
1971
(Citation Needed)
Miss Philippine Movies
1972
FAMAS
Best Actress – Dama de Noche
1972
(Citation Needed)
Reyna ng Pelikulang Pilipino
1973
BAMCI Promotions
Queen of Phil. Movies
1973
PMPC
1973 Most Cooperative Star
1974
Vicor Records
Golden Record – Palong-Palo
1974
Manila Overseas Press Club
Box Office Queen of Phil. Movies
1974
Life Publishing
Queen of Movie Stars
1974
BAMCI Promotions
Miss R.P. Movies
1974
Vicor Records
Golden Record – Palong-palo
1974
(Citation Needed)
Best Dressed Actress
1974
EMEE
Most Effective TV Actress
1975
Bacolod City Film Festival
Best Actress – Nakakahiya?
1975
(Citation Needed)
Miss RP Movies
1975
(Citation Needed)
Queen of Southern Luzon Movies
1975
FPBA
Fiesta Filipina Reyna Elena
1976
(Citation Needed)
Most Appealing Star
1977
Metro Manila Film Festival
Best Actress – Burlesk Queen
1977
FAMAS
Best Actress Nom – Burlesk Queen
1977
Gawad Urian
Best Actress Nom – Burlesk Queen
1978
PD Promotions
Phil. Movie Box-Ofice Queen
1978
Grand Total Productions
Box Office Champion
1978
Big Ike’s Happening
Box Office Champion
1978
FAMAS
Best Actress Nom – Pagputi ng Uwak
1978
Gawad Urian
Best Actress Nom – Ikaw ay Akin
1979
Mecca Promotions
Box Office Queen of Phil. Movies
1979
FAMAS
Best Actress Nom – Halik sa Kamay sa Paa
1980
PD Promotions
Box Office Queen of Phil. Movies
1980
PD Promotions
Miss Philippine Movies
1980
PMPC
Paborito ng Press
1980
FAMAS
Best Actress Nom – Langis at Tubig
1981
Metro Manila Film Festival
Best Actress – Karma
1981
Cebu City Film Festival
Best Actress – Karma
1981
FAMAS
FAMAS Best Actress – Pakawalan Mo Ako
1981
(Citation Needed)
Miss Phil. Movies-USA
1981
Geebees Productions
Box Office Queen of Phil. Movies
1981
(Citation Needed)
One of Ten Loveliest Actress
1982
FAMAS
Best Actress – Relasyon
1982
Gawad Urian
Best Actress – Relasyon
1982
FAP
Best Actress – Relasyon
1982
CMMA
Best Actress – Relasyon
1982
RPN 9 Lets Talk Movies
Best Actress – Body of Work
1982
GMMSF
Box Office Queen of Phil. Movies
1982
Metro Manila Theaters Association
Cinehan Awards Box Office Queen
1982
KASIPIL
Top Female Star – Takilya Award
1983
Gawad Urian
Best Actress – Broken Marriage
1983
Prime International Promotions
RP Movies’ Queen of Queens
1983
Catholic Womens League
Her Highness Queen of Phil. Movies
1983
PMPC
Most Popular Star
1983
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Broken Marriage
1983
FAMAS
Best Actress Nom – Broken Marriage
1984
Gawad Urian
Best Actress – Sister Stella L.
1984
GMMSF
Box Office Queen of Phil. Movies
1984
(Citation Needed)
Star Poll Loveliest Star – The Big, Big show
1984
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Sister Stella L.
1984
FAMAS
Best Actress Nom – Sister Stella L.
1984
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Alyas Baby Tsina
1984
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Sister Stella L.
1985
FAMAS
Best Actress Nom – Muling Buksan ang Puso
1985
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Muling Buksan ang Puso
1986
GMMSF
Hall of Fame Box Office Queen
1986
FAMAS
Best Actress Nom – Palimos ng Pag-ibig
1986
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Palimos ng Pag-ibig
1987
FAMAS
Best Actress – Tagos ng Dugo
1987
CMMA
Best Actress – Tagos ng Dugo
1987
Movie Magazine
Best Actress – Tagos ng Dugo
1987
Cinemascoop
Best Actress – Tagos ng Dugo
1987
GMMSF
Most Popular Entertainment – Vilma!
1987
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Musical Variety Show Host – Vilma!
1987
CMMA
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1987
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Tagos ng Dugo
1987
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Tagos ng Dugo
1988
FAMAS
Best Actress – Ibulong mo sa Diyos
1988
Star Publishing
Queen of Philippine Movies
1988
Jingle Clan
Most Popular Senior Star
1988
Star Ngayon
Most Popular Senior Loveteam – Vi & Boyet
1988
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Musical Variety Show Host – Vilma!
1988
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1988
CMMA
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1988
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Ibulong mo sa Diyos
1988
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Ibulong mo sa Diyos
1989
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress – Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
1989
Gawad Urian
Best Actress – Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
1989
Movie Magazine
Best Actress – Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
1989
Metro Manila Film Festival
Best Actress – Immortal
1989
Channel 2 Viewers Choice
Best Actress – Immortal
1989
FAMAS
Best Actress Hall of Fame
1989
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1989
CMMA
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1989
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
1990
Gawad Urian
Actress of the Decade – 1980s
1990
Bongga magazine
Pinakabonggang Aktres
1990
PMPC – Star for Movies
Darling of the Press
1990
PMPC – Star for TV
Most Glamorous Star
1990
CMMA
Hall of Fame Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1990
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1990
New York International Awards for TV
Best Musical Variety Show Finalist – Vilma!
1990
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Hahamakin Lahat
1990
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Hahamakin Lahat
1990
Gawad Urian
Best Actress Nom – Kapag Langit ang Humatol
1991
Gawad Urian
Best Actress – Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
Intrigue Peoples Choice
Best Actress – Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
Movie Magazine
Best Actress – Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1991
Dove Awards
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1991
YCC
Best Performer Nom – Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Ipagpatawad Mo
1992
Fame Magazine Peoples Choice
Best Actress – Sinungaling Mong Puso
1992
FAMAS
Circle of Excellence – Sinungaling Mong Puso
1992
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1992
YCC
Best Performer Nom – Sinungaling Mong Puso
1992
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Sinungaling mong Puso
1992
Gawad Urian
Best Actress Nom – Sinungaling mong Puso
1993
Gawad Urian
Best Actress – Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
FAP
Best Actress – Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress – Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
Movie Magazine
Best Actress – Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
Manila Film Festival
Best Actress – Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
Intrigue Peoples Choice
Best Actress – Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
Fame Magazine Peoples Choice
Best Actress – Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
FAMAS
Circle of Excellence
1993
YCC
Best Performer – Dolzura Cortez Story
1994
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Musical Variety Show – Vilma!
1994
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Nag-iisang Bituin
1996
City of Manila
Longest reigning Box Office Queen
1996
PMPC – Star for TV
Star of the Night
1997
FAP
Lifetime Achievement Award
1997
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress Nom – Hanngang Ngayon Ika’y
1998
YCC
Best Performer – Bata, Bata…Paano ka Ginawa?
1998
Gawad Urian
Best Actress – Bata, Bata… Paano ka Ginawa?
1998
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress – Bata, Bata… Paano ka Ginawa?
1998
PASADO
Best Actress – Bata, Bata… Paano ka Ginawa?
1998
Jolo Critics
Best Actress – Bata, Bata… Paano ka Ginawa?
1998
FAMAS
Lifetime Acievement Award
1998
FAP
Best Actress – Bata, Bata… Paano ka Ginawa?
1998
GMMSF
Lifetime Acievement Award
1998
PMPC – Star for Movies
Ading Fernando Lifetime Acievement Award
1999
Brussles International Film Festival
Best Actress – Bata, Bata… Paano ka Ginawa?
1999
PASADO
Natatanging Artista ng Taon
1999
Asia Pacific Film Festival
Best Actress Nom – Bata, Bata…Paano ka
1999
Brussles International Film Festival
Best Actress – Bata, Bata… Paano ka Ginawa?
2000
PASADO
Best Actress – Anak
2000
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress – Anak
2000
Gawad Urian
Actress of the Decade -1990s
2000
National Commission for Culture & Arts
Pelikula at Lipunan – Special Recognition
2000
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Anak
2000
Gawad Urian
Best Actress Nom – Anak
2001
GMMSF
Box Office Queen of Phil. Movies
2002
5th CineManila Int’l Film Festival
Lifetime Achievement Award
2002
YCC
Best Performer – Dekada’70
2002
PASADO
Best Actress – Dekada’70
2002
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress – Dekada’70
2002
FAP
Best Actress – Dekada’70
2002
Gawad Urian
Best Actress – Dekada’70
2002
Gawad Tanglaw
Best Actress – Dekada’70
2002
Cinema One’s RAVE Crictic Choice
Best Performer – Dekada’70
2002
CineManila Int’l Film Festival
Best Actress – Dekada’70
2002
FAP
Best Actress – Dekada’70
2003
S Magazine
Peoples Choice Hottest Actress
2004
Metro Manila Film Festival
Best Actress – Mano Po 3
2004
Gawad Suri
Best Actress – Mano Po 3
2004
Gawad Tanglaw
Best Actress – Mano Po 3
2004
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress – Mano Po 3
2004
PMPC – Star for Movies
Dekada Award in Acting
2004
Gawad Tanglaw
Natatanging Gawad Tanglaw
2004
FAP
Best Actress Nom – Mano Po 3
2004
Gawad Urian
Best Actress Nom – Mano Po 3
2005
Feminist Centennial Filmfest
Outstanding Achievement in Film Acting
2005
Gawad Plaridel
utstanding Achievement in Film Acting
2005
GMMSF
All-Time Favorite Actress
2005
Gawad Suri
Exemplary Film Practitioner
2006
UAI & United Staffing Registry Inc.
First Pioneer Filipino Animation – Darna
2006
U. P. Diwata Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
2006
PMPC – Star for TV
Best Single Perf by an Actress – MMK Regalo
2008
PMPC – Star for Movies
Lifetime Achievement Award
2009
ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
2009
Gawad Tanglaw
Best Actress – In My Life
2009
Gawad Suri
Best Actress – In My Life
2009
PMPC – Star for Movies
Best Actress – In My Life
2009
GMMSF
Film Actress of the Year – In My Life
2009
MTRCB Film Awards
Best Actress – In My Life
2010
Gawad Genio Awards
Best Actress – In My Life
2011
Gawad TANGLAW
Artista ng Dekada

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