Spanning five decades with 197 films credits and almost two hundred awards, Vilma Santos’ filmography is a kaleidoscope picture of changes in times. Different genres, from teen musicals, folksy fantasies, campy horrors, animated actions to mature adult dramas, her films demonstrated her inner acting talents honed by directors, maneuvered by film producers/benefactors (who some are no longer with us) and supported by her ever loyal fanatics. The results were a long list of film titles that covered several social relevance that capture each decades. A long list of record-breaking box office returns that gave her the title, “the longest reigning box office queen of all time.” A long list of films that sustained her career to different transformation, ensuring her longevity no other Filipino movie queen ever enjoyed. We have painstakingly choose the best of the best. Basing our selection with three criteria. First, the financial success of the film. Cliche it maybe, financial success sustained her bankability and longevity. Second is the critical recognitions the film received. Third, is the other factors that contribute to the overall success of the film, namely, relevance, entertainment value, and the question of, is this film a career milestone or is this film contributed to her popularity. Here are Vilma Santos’ top 100 films.

Total score consists of (A) 10 points for box office records, (B) 10 points for critics recognitions, (C) 10 relevance/longevity, (D) “other factors” that contribute to overall success, gives us total score of 30 points.

RANK, MOVIE TITLE, YR, DIRECTOR’S NAME, SCORE = (A) + (B) + (C) + (D)

60.  Mga Mata Ni Angelita 1978
SCORE: 6(A) + 10(B) + 5(C) + 0.08(D) = 21.08(T)
Directed by Lauro Pacheco, starring: Julie Vega, Gloria Sevilla, Boots Anson-Roa, Alma Moreno, Rosanna Ortiz, Nora Aunor, Trixia Gomez, Marissa Delgado, Etang DischerMat Ranillo III, Roldan Rodrigo, Christopher De Leon, German Moreno, Rez Cortez, Eddie Rodriguez, Dolphy, Fernando Poe Jr. Vilma’s segments made this film in our list of memorable non-lead role. – MORE INFO

59.  Rock, Baby, Rock 1979
SCORE: 6(A) + 10(B) + 5(C) + 0.09(D) = 21.09(T)
Directed by Oscar Miranda, starring: Leah Navarro, Lorli Villanueva, Geleen EugenioJunior, Rolly Quizon, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Val Sotto, VST & Company – MORE INFO

58.  Hiwalay 1981
SCORE: 7(A) + 8(B) + 6(C) + 0.1(D) = 21.1(T)
Directed by Romy Susara, starring: Dindo Fernando, Eddie Rodriguez – MORE INFO (no available video)

57.  Susan Kelly, Edad 20 1977
SCORE: 6(A) + 10(B) + 5(C) + 0.2(D) = 21.2(T)
Directed by Maria Saret, starring: Laila Dee, Dante Rivero, Anthony Alonzo, Romeo Enriquez, Chito Ponce Enrile, Cloyd Robinson, Sandy Garcia, Laila Dee, Ramon Zamora – MORE INFO (no available video)

56.  Hindi Nahahati ang Langit 1966
SCORE: 7(A) + 8(B) + 6(C) + 0.3(D) = 21.3(T)
Directed by Lauro Pacheco, starring: Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden, Eddie Rodriguez – MORE INFO (no available video)

55.  Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig 1977
SCORE: 7(A) + 8(B) + 6(C) + 0.4(D) = 21.4(T)
Directed by Elwood Perez, co-starring: Christopher De Leon, Mat Ranillo III with Anita Linda, Ma-An Hontiveros, Lillian Laing, Laila Dee, Amado Cortez, Sandy Garcia, Cloyd Robinson. Official Philippines’ entry to the 1981 ASEAN Film Festival and Sydney Film Festival. Official entry to 1978 Asia-Pacific Film Festival in Taipei. – MORE INFO

54.  Minsan pa Natin Hagkan Ang Nakaraan 1983
SCORE: 7(A) + 7(B) + 7(C) + 0.5(D) = 21.5(T)
Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, co-starring: Christopher De Leon, Eddie Garcia. – MORE INFO

53.  Halik sa Kamay, Halik sa Paa 1979
SCORE: 7(A) + 7(B) + 7(C) + 0.6(D) = 21.6(T)
Directed by Luis Enriquez, co-starring: Rosemarie Gil, Ester Chavez, Angie Ferro, Angge, Virginia Montez, Aurora SalveRonald Corveau, Eddie Rodriguez, Jose Vergara, Roderick Paulate. Vilma recieved a best actress nominationf from 1979 FAMAS. – MORE INFO

52.  Alyas Baby Tsina 1984
SCORE: 7(A) + 7(B) + 7(C) + 0.7(D) = 21.7(T)
Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, co-starring: Phillip Salvador, Dindo Fernando withZeny Zabala, Cecille Castillo, Chanda Romero, Raquel Villavicencio, Caridad Sanchez, Maria Isabel Lopez, Dexter Doria, Mary Walter, Vangie Labalan, Harlene Bautista, Rez Cortez, Rolando Tinio, Len Santos, Johnny Delgado – MORE INFO (no available video)

51.  T-Bird at Ako 1982
SCORE: 7(A) + 7(B) + 7(C) + 0.8(D) = 21.8(T)
Directed by Danny Zialcita, co-starring: Nora Aunor, Baby Delgado, Rosemarie Gil, Suzanne Gonzales, Odette Khan, Anita Linda, Liza Lorena, Adul de Leon, Rustica Carpio, Anita LindaDindo Fernando, Tommy Abuel, Tony Carreon, Alvin Enriquez. Written by Portia Ilagan. – MORE INFO

RECAP:
60. Mga Mata Ni Angelita 1978
59. Rock, Baby, Rock 1979
58. Hiwalay 1981
57. Susan Kelly, Edad 20 1977
56. Hindi Nahahati ang Langit 1966
55. Masarap, Masakit ang Umibig 1977
54. Minsan pa Natin Hagkan Ang Nakaraan 1983
53. Halik sa Kamay, Halik sa Paa 1979
52. Alyas Baby Tsina 1984
51. T-Bird at Ako 1982

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Spanning five decades with 197 films credits and almost two hundred awards, Vilma Santos’ filmography is a kaleidoscope picture of changes in times. Different genres, from teen musicals, folksy fantasies, campy horrors, animated actions to mature adult dramas, her films demonstrated her inner acting talents honed by directors, maneuvered by film producers/benefactors (who some are no longer with us) and supported by her ever loyal fanatics. The results were a long list of film titles that covered several social relevance that capture each decades. A long list of record-breaking box office returns that gave her the title, “the longest reigning box office queen of all time.” A long list of films that sustained her career to different transformation, ensuring her longevity no other Filipino movie queen ever enjoyed. We have painstakingly choose the best of the best. Basing our selection with three criteria. First, the financial success of the film. Cliche it maybe, financial success sustained her bankability and longevity. Second is the critical recognitions the film received. Third, is the other factors that contribute to the overall success of the film, namely, relevance, entertainment value, and the question of, is this film a career milestone or is this film contributed to her popularity. Here are Vilma Santos’ top 100 films.

Total score consists of (A) 10 points for box office records, (B) 10 points for critics recognitions, (C) 10 relevance/longevity, (D) “other factors” that contribute to overall success, gives us total score of 30 points.

RANK, MOVIE TITLE, YR, DIRECTOR’S NAME, SCORE = (A) + (B) + (C) + (D)

20.  Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw 1975
SCORE: 8(A) + 10(B) + 7(C) + 0.4(D) = 25.4(T)
Directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, co-starring:  Christopher De Leon, Eddie Garcia, Joseph Sytangco, Lorli Villanueva, Odette Khan, Alma Moreno, Eva Darren, Edna Diaz, Nympha Bonifacio, Joonee Gamboa, Rez Cortez, Soxy Topacio.  The first film of Christopher Deleon and Vilma Santos, as of 2008, total 23 films. – MORE INFO

19.  Sinasamba Kita 1982
SCORE: 7(A) + 10(B) + 8(C) + 0.5(D) = 25.5(T)
Directed by Eddie Garcia, co-starring:  Christopher Deleon, Philip Salvador, Lorna Tolentino, Irene Celebre, Loleta Abesamis, Norma Blancaflor, Moody Diaz, Luz Fernandez, Kristina Paner, Yvonne, Ramil Rodriguez, Danny De Cordova, Larry Leviste, Fanny Serrano.  Written by Gilda Olvidado.  1982 Top Box Office Record Breaker.  The original film became a TV movie in 2007 by GMA Network, directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Sheryl Cruz as Divina and Valerie Concepcion as Nora. – MORE INFO

18.  Paano Ba ang Mangarap? 1983
SCORE: 7(A) + 10(B) + 8(C) + 0.6(D) = 25.6(T)
Directed by Eddie Garcia, co-starring:  Christopher Deleon, Jay Ilagan, Amy Austria, Perla Bautista, Armida Siguion Reyna, Vic Silayan.  Written by Nerissa Cabral.  Broke box office record of 1983 – MORE INFO

17.  Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? 1982
SCORE: 8(A) + 10(B) + 7(C) + 0.7(D) = 25.7(T)
Directed by Danny Zialcita, co-starring:  Dindo Fernando, Hilda Koronel, Chanda Romero, Suzanne Gonsales, Tommy Abuel, Mark Joseph Enriquez.  Broke box office record of 1982, Earned P7.3 million during its first day of showing in Metro Manila – MORE INFO

16.  Trudis Liit 1963
SCORE: 7(A) + 10(B) + 8(C) + 0.8(D) = 25.8(T)
Directed by Jose De Villa, co-starring: Luis Gonzales, Lolita Rodriguez, Connie Angeles, Bella Flores, Charlie Davao, Ramon D’Salva.  Written by Mars Ravelo.  This film is immortalized in small screen in 2010 by GMA 7 .  A remake was filmed in the 1990s.  Vilma Sanots won a FAMAS Best Child Actress.  – MORE INFO (no available video)

15.  Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak 1978
SCORE: 10(A) + 5(B) + 10(C) + 0.9(D) = 25.9(T)
Directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, co-starring:  Bembol Roco, Angie Ferro, Olivia O’Hara, Mona Lisa, Robert Talabis, Joonee Gamboa, Mario Escudero.  As the film producer, Vilma received the highest recognition for best film of the year FAMAS and Gawad URIAN.  She also received a nomination for best actress from FAMAS. – MORE INFO

14.  Adultery: Aida Macaraeg 1984
SCORE: 10(A) + 8(B) + 8(C) + 0.6(D) = 26.6(T)
Directed by Lino Brocka, co-starring:  Phillip Salvador, Anita Linda, Deborah Sun, Alvin Enriquez, Mario Montenegro.  Vilma received best actress nomination from PMPC Star Awards. – READ MORE

13.  Tagos ng Dugo  1987
SCORE: 8(A) + 10(B) + 8(C) + 0.7(D) = 26.7(T)
Directed by Maryo J. De los Reyes, co-starring:  Caridad Sanchez, Lucita Soriano, Alicia Alonzo, Mia Gutierrez, Raquel VillavicencioMichael De Mesa, Miguel Rodriguez, Francis Arnaiz, Richard Gomez, Mark Joseph, Lito Pimentel, Joey Hipolito, Joey Marquez, Tony Santos Sr.  Vilma Santos won the 1987 FAMAS and CMMA Best Actress awards.  She also received nomination from FAP. – MORE INFO

12.  Anak 2000
SCORE: 8(A) + 10(B) + 8(C) + 0.8(D) = 26.8(T)
Directed by Rory B. Quintos, co-starring: Claudine Barretto, Amy Austria, Cherry Pie Picache, Sheila Mae Alvero, Tess Dumpit, Jodi Sta. Maria Joel Torre, Baron Geisler, Leandro Muñoz, Gino Paul Guzman, Cris Michelena.  Philippines’ official entry to 73rd best foreign language OSCAR.  Philippines’ official entries to 2001 international film festivals including Fukuoka, San Francisco.  Vilma received the 2000 PMPC STAR award for best actress as well as the 2000 PASADO and nomination from FAP.  She was also crowned the 2000 GMMSF Box Office Queen.  – MORE INFO

11.  Imortal 1989
SCORE: 8(A) + 10(B) + 8(C) + 0.9(D) = 26.9(T)
Directed by Eddie Garcia, co-starring:  Christopher De Leon, Tommy Abuel, Ricky Davao, Gelli De Belen, Cherie Gil, Jacklyn Jose, Liza Lorena Richard Reynoso, Roi Vinzon.  Written by Orlando Nadres.  Vilma won the 1989 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress. –  MORE INFO

RECAP:
20. Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw 1975
19. Sinasamba Kita 1982
18. Paano Ba ang Mangarap? 1983
17. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? 1982
16. Trudis Liit 1963
15. Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak 1978
14. Adultery: Aida Macaraeg 1984
13. Tagos ng Dugo 1987
12. Anak 2000
11. Imortal 1989

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