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.
Acted in 195
2010s
- 2018
Rainbow's Sunset
Sylvia
- 2017
Meant To Be
Lola Madj Sta. Maria · 118 episodes
- 2016
Juan Happy Love Story
Mameng · 80 episodes
- 2015
The Last Pinoy Action King
Movie
The Rich Man's Daughter
Ama Cecilia Tanchingco · 65 episodes
- 2014
Niño
Violeta · 80 episodes
- 2013
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Cristina Alperos · 79 episodes
Forever
older Adora Del Prado · 63 episodes
- 2012
Cielo de Angelina
Sor Margaret · 55 episodes
Just One Summer
Lola Meding Reyes
Together Again
Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero · 70 episodes
- 2011
- 2010
Petrang Kabayo
Lola Edang
2000s
- 2009
Nobody Nobody But Juan
Aida
Tarot
Lola Auring
Kamoteng Kahoy
Lola Idang
- 2008
Paupahan
Gloria
Palos
Alfonsina Riviera · 63 episodes
- 2007
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Ida
Lastikman
Amon Labao · 89 episodes
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Movie
- 2006
Moments of Love
Rosa Santos
I Wanna Be Happy
Movie
- 2005
Waterpump
Lola
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Lola (segment "Poso")
Grandma's House 2
Amelia Go
Let the Love Begin
Lola Maring
- 2004
Beautiful Life
Magda
Annie B.
Movie
- 2003
Magnifico
Lola Magda
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
Red's Lola
- 2002
Singsing Ni Lola
Lola
I Think I'm In Love
Amor
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
Doña Gracia Imperial
- 2001
Grandma's House
Lola
American Adobo
Gerry's Mother
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
Lola Eping
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
Lola Meding
- 2000
A Change of Heart
Loleng
Daddy O! Baby O!
Brenda
1990s
- 1999
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Lola Amor
- 1997
Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!
Movie
- 1996
Rubberman
Madam Rita
Do Re Mi
Lola of Reggie
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Movie
- 1995
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Mrs. Samonte
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
Movie
Rollerboys
Lola Martha
Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi
Josefa
- 1994
Sana'y Laging Magkapiling
Movie
- 1993
Kadenang Bulaklak
Mrs. Doctolero
Pulis Patola
Movie
Disgrasyada
Movie
- 1992
Alabang Girls
Doña Consuelo
Ang Siga At Ang Sosyal
Movie
- 1991
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
Movie
A Plea to God
Encarnacion
Spark in the Dark
Adela
Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa
Movie
- 1990
Heaven's Judgment
Octavia Villarroel
I Have 3 Eggs
Donya Concha
Tayo Na Sa Dilim
Fe Vallejo
My Other Woman
Movie
Katabi Ko'y Mamaw
Movie
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
Movie
Don't Kiss the Devil
Lucila
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
Movie
Count the Stars in the Sky
Doña Martina Santos
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
Gemma
Impaktita
Roselia
- 1988
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
Movie
Sandakot na Bala
Elena
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
Movie
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
Movie
Smouldering Tears
Mrs. Montaire
Love Letters
Movie
Nasaan ka, Inay?
Mrs. Isabel Villarama
- 1987
Where Does Love Hide?
Carmen
Bloody Mary The Movie
Movie
Alabok sa Ulap
Mona Abad
Palibhasa Lalake
Tita Minerva Chavez · 1 episode
Once Upon a Time
Reyna Kamkam
- 1986
Clown
Movie
- 1985
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
Reyna
Inday Bote
Mrs. Salameda
Miguelito
Christina Monfort
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
Movie
An Indivisible Heaven
Agnes Grivas
Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag
Doña Petrita
- 1984
Flowers of the City Jail
Patricia's Mother
Condemned
Connie
The Daughters of Waray and Biday
Ilocano Manang Biday
Teenage Marriage
Movie
Dear Mama
Movie
Sinner or Saint
Movie
Should the Skies Clear
Minda
- 1983
To Mama with Love
Amelia
Exploitation
Movie
- 1982
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
Elsa's Mother
Just Say You Love Me
Movie
Mother Dear
Elena
- 1981
Kamay ni Hilda
Movie
- 1980
The Marriage
Elisa
1970s
- 1979
Biyak na Manyika
Movie
Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak
Movie
- 1976
Makahiya at Talahib
Movie
Fight Batman, Fight!
Movie
Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
Movie
The Tenants
Doña Consuelo
- 1975
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Movie
The Witch
Movie
- 1974
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
Amparo
- 1973
Anak ng asuang
Movie
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Babaing Impakta
Pepeng Agimat
Movie
- 1972
Destiny of the Living Dead
Movie
- 1971
My Blue Hawaii
Movie
Stardoom
Movie
Storm Surge!
Czarina Revilla
Avenida Boy
Movie
At the Top
Movie
Even the Angels Cried
Tinay
- 1970
Haydee
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
Movie
Paula
Movie
- 1966
La barrera
María
7 Gabi sa Hong Kong
Movie
- 1965
Alaala ng lumipas
Movie
- 1964
Jukebox Jamboree
Movie
Hamon sa Kampeon
Movie
- 1963
Esperanza at Caridad
Movie
Dance-O-Rama
Movie
- 1962
The Big Broadcast
Movie
- 1961
Alyas Sakay
Movie
Mother Dearest
segement 'The Novice'
5 Yugto ng Buhay
Third Story
Serenata
Movie
- 1960
Lawiswis Kawayan
Movie
Pagpatak ng Ulan
Movie
Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero
Movie
Lupa sa Lupa
Nora
1950s
- 1959
Wedding Bells
Maria (segment "Honeymoon")
Vicky
Movie
Sa Libis ng Nayon
Movie
Kahapon Lamang
Movie
Pitong Pagsisisi
Movie
Ikaw Ang Aking Buhay
Movie
- 1958
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Movie
Paruparong Bukid
Movie
Dewey Boulevard
Movie
Sacred Memories
Movie
Palaboy
Movie
Beloved
A blind woman
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Movie
Pagoda
Movie
- 1957
Eternally
Movie
Schoolgirl
Camilla
Mga Anak ng Diyos
Fe
Hongkong Holiday
Movie
Sino Ang Maysala?
Gloria
- 1956
Pagdating ng Takip-silim
Movie
Miss Tilapia
Movie
Señorita
Movie
Teresa
Teresa
Vacacionista
Movie
Lagablab sa Silangan
Movie
- 1955
Bim, Bam, Bum
Movie
Hootsy Kootsy
Movie
Hindi Basta-basta
Movie
Despatsadora
Movie
Mariposa
Mariposa
Artista
Movie
- 1954
Kurdapya
Movie
Anak Sa Panalangin
Nita/Lita
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
Trining
Dalagang Ilocana
Biday
Pilya
Movie
- 1953
Recuerdo
Movie
Mister Kasintahan
Movie
May Umaga Pang Darating
Movie
Apat na Taga
Movie
Musikong Bumbong
Movie
Hercules
Movie
Cofradia
Cofradia
- 1952
Siklab sa Batangas
Movie
Palasig
Florinda
Madame X
Movie
Rebecca
Movie
Monghita
Movie
- 1951
Tres Muskiteros
Movie
Kasintahan Sa Pangarap
Movie
Appearances2
2010s
- 2019
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Herself
1970s
- 1974
Happy Days Are Here Again
Herself