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Vilma Santos
Also known as: Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos, Vi, The Star for All Seasons, Vilma Santos-Recto
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
November 3, 1953
Age
72 years old
Place of Birth
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Popularity Score
0.6
Filmography
Uninvited
Lilia Capistrano / Eva Candelaria
2024Movie
When I Met You In Tokyo
Azon
2023Movie
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
Self
2023Movie
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
Self - Guest
2023TV
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
Self
2022Movie
Everything About Her
Vivian Ribaya
2016Movie
The Bit Player
Loida Malabanan
2013Movie
The Bit Player
Executive Producer
2013Movie
The Healing
Seth
2012Movie
In My Life
Shirley Templo
2009Movie
D' Lucky Ones!
Self
2006Movie
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
Self - Celebrity Contestant
2006TV
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
self (archive footage)
2005Movie
Mano Po III: My Love
Lilia
2004Movie
The '70s
Amanda
2002Movie
The Child
Josie
2000Movie
Lea's Story
Lea Bustamante
1998Movie
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
Margot
1997Movie
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
Miling
1996Movie
One and Only Star
Cecille
1994Movie
Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
1994Movie
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
Helen Arandia
1994Movie
Because I Love You
Dolzura Cortez
1993Movie
Only You
Celina
1993Movie
Engkanto
Inang Kalikasan
1992Movie
Sinungaling Mong Puso
Clara
1992Movie
Ipagpatawad Mo
Selina
1991Movie
Heaven's Judgment
Florida Blanca Guevarra
1990Movie
All Be Damned
Lucinda
1990Movie
To Live Another Day
Juliet Espiritu
1989Movie
Immortal
1989Movie
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1988Movie
Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw
Sandra
1988Movie
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
1987Movie
Takot Ako, Eh!
1987Movie
Where Is Love Hiding?
Estella
1987Movie
Tagos ng Dugo
Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala
1987Movie
Begging for Love
Fina
1986Movie
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Corina
1986Movie
Clown
1986Movie
Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
1985Movie
Unleash the Love Again
Cristy
1985Movie
Charot
1984Movie
Baby Tsina
Baby Tsina
1984Movie
Sister Stella L.
Sister Stella Legaspi
1984Movie
Adultery
Aida Macaraeg
1984Movie
Ayaw Kong Maging Querida
1983Movie
Broken Marriage
Ellen
1983Movie
How Is It to Dream?
Lisa
1983Movie
Let's Embrace the Past Once More
Helen
1983Movie
No Other Love
1982Movie
An Affair
Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda
1982Movie
T-Bird at Ako
Isabel
1982Movie
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
Lily
1982Movie
Haplos
Christy
1982Movie
All for You
Divina
1982Movie
Iskorokotoy
1981Movie
Karma
1981Movie
Pakawalan Mo Ako
Anna
1981Movie
Good Morning, Sunshine
1980Movie
Darna and Ding
Narda/Darna
1980Movie
Miss X
1980Movie
Langis at Tubig
Cory
1980Movie
Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang
1980Movie
Pinay, American Style
PX
1979Movie
Swing It... Baby!
Marilen
1979Movie
Magkaribal
Lily
1979Movie
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
Julie Monserrat
1978Movie
Kampus?
Suzette Sandejas
1978Movie
You Are Mine
Sandra Aragon
1978Movie
King
1978Movie
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
1978Movie
Angelita's Eyes
Worried Wife
1978Movie
Rubia Servios
Rubia Servios
1978Movie
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
Angela
1978Movie
Burlesque Queen
Chato / Czarina
1977Movie
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
Terry
1977Movie
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Estela
1977Movie
Makahiya at Talahib
1976Movie
Bertang Karengkeng
Berta
1976Movie
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
1976Movie
Bato Sa Buhangin
1976Movie
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Linda (segment 5)
1975Movie
Darna vs. The Planet Women
Narda / Darna
1975Movie
Double Terrible
Maria Teresa 'Maritess' Labrador
1975Movie
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
1975Movie
Ibong Lukaret
1975Movie
Summer Rains
1975Movie
Happy Days Are Here Again
Herself
1974Movie
Batya't Palu-Palo
Stella
1974Movie
The Creeping Hand
1974Movie
Wild Whirlwind
1974Movie
Kampanerang Kuba
Andang/Sandra
1974Movie
Now and Forever
Vilma
1973Movie
Darna and the Giants
Darna
1973Movie
Dyesebel
Dyesebel
1973Movie
Anak ng asuang
1973Movie
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Darna / Narda
1973Movie
Dalagang Nayon
1972Movie
Inspiration
Gina
1972Movie
Leron-Leron Sinta
Beth
1972Movie
Remembrance
1972Movie
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
1972Movie
Young Love
1970Movie
Love Letters
Vilma
1970Movie
Edgar Loves Vilma
1970Movie
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
1969Movie
The Longest Hundred Miles
Maria
1967Movie
Batang Iwahig
1966Movie
This Is a Filipino
1966Movie
Written in Our Destiny
Imee Marcos
1965Movie
King & Queen for a Day
1963Movie
Aninong Bakal
1963Movie