Biography
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (born November 3, 1953) is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She has currently serving as Governor of Batangas since 2025, which she previously served from 2007 to 2016. Her career as an actress has spanned more than five decades, beginning when she debuted as a child actress in the 1963 film Trudis Liit, for which she won her first FAMAS Award (Best Child Performer). She won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her dual role in "Dama de Noche" (1972). She has portrayed the superhero Darna in four films beginning with "Lipad, Darna, Lipad!" in 1973. Santos produced "Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak" (1978), which won both the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and the Gawad Urian for Best Film. In local media, she has been referred to as "Star for All Seasons" for the varied genres of her films and holds the titles of Grand Slam Queen, Queen of Queens, and the Longest Reigning Box Office Queen of Philippine Cinema. She was hailed as the enduring Grand Dame of the Philippine Film Industry by a foreign critic at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, the first Filipina actress to be bestowed such a tile.
Acted in 99
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
When I Met You In Tokyo
Azon
2010s
- 2016
Everything About Her
Vivian Ribaya
- 2013
The Bit Player
Loida Malabanan
- 2012
The Healing
Seth
2000s
- 2009
In My Life
Shirley Templo
- 2004
Mano Po III: My Love
Lilia
- 2002
The '70s
Amanda
- 2000
Anak
Josie
1990s
- 1998
Lea's Story
Lea Bustamante
- 1997
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
Margot
- 1996
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
Miling
- 1994
One and Only Star
Cecille
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
Helen Arandia
Relaks ka, Lang Sagot Kita
Movie
- 1993
Because I Love You
Dolzura Cortez
Only You
Celina
- 1992
Engkanto
Inang Kalikasan
Sinungaling Mong Puso
Clara
- 1991
Ipagpatawad Mo
Selina
- 1990
Heaven's Judgment
Florida Blanca Guevarra
All Be Damned
Lucinda
1980s
- 1989
Immortal
Movie
To Live Another Day
Juliet Espiritu
- 1988
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Movie
- 1987
Takot Ako, Eh!
Movie
Where Does Love Hide?
Estella
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
Movie
- 1986
Clown
Movie
Begging for Love
Fina
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Corina
- 1985
Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
Movie
Unleash the Love Again
Cristy
- 1984
Charot
Movie
Baby Tsina
Baby Tsina
Sister Stella L.
Sister Stella Legaspi
Adultery
Aida Macaraeg
- 1983
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan
Helen
Broken Marriage
Ellen
How Is It to Dream?
Lisa
Ayaw Kong Maging Querida
Movie
- 1982
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
Lily
T-Bird at Ako
Isabel
All for You
Divina
No Other Love
Movie
An Affair
Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda
- 1981
Karma
Movie
Pakawalan Mo Ako
Anna
Iskorokotoy
Movie
- 1980
Langis at Tubig
Cory
Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang
Movie
Darna and Ding
Narda/Darna
Good Morning, Sunshine
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Pinay, American Style
PX
Magkaribal
Lily
Swing It... Baby!
Marilen
- 1978
Rubia Servios
Rubia Servios
You Are Mine
Sandra Aragon
King
Movie
Angelita's Eyes
Worried Wife
Kampus?
Suzette Sandejas
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
Julie Monserrat
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
Angela
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
Movie
- 1977
Burlesque Queen
Chato / Czarina
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Estela
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
Terry
- 1976
Makahiya at Talahib
Movie
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
Movie
Bato sa Buhangin
Movie
Bertang Karengkeng
Berta
- 1975
Darna vs. The Planet Women
Narda / Darna
Summer Rains
Movie
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Movie
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Linda (segment 5)
Ibong Lukaret
Movie
- 1974
Wild Whirlwind
Movie
Batya't Palu-Palo
Stella
Kampanerang Kuba
Andang/Sandra
- 1973
Darna and the Giants
Darna
Anak ng asuang
Movie
Dyesebel
Dyesebel
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Darna / Narda
Now and Forever
Vilma
- 1972
Leron-Leron Sinta
Beth
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
Movie
Dalagang Nayon
Movie
Remembrance
Movie
Inspiration
Gina
- 1970
Edgar Loves Vilma
Movie
Young Love
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
Movie
- 1967
The Longest Hundred Miles
Maria
- 1966
This Is a Filipino
Movie
Batang Iwahig
Movie
- 1963
Aninong Bakal
Movie
King & Queen for a Day
Movie
Produced 1
2010s
- 2013
The Bit Player
Executive Producer
Appearances7
2020s
- 2023
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
Self
- 2022
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
Self
2000s
- 2006
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
Self - Celebrity Contestant · 1 episode
D' Lucky Ones!
Self
- 2005
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
self (archive footage)
1970s
- 1974
Happy Days Are Here Again
Herself