Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (born November 3, 1953) is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She is currently serving as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019, and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since 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
Uninvited
2024
as Lilia/Eva
When I Met You In Tokyo
2023
as Azon
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
2023
as Self
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
2023
as Self - Guest
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
2022
as Self
Everything About Her
2016
as Vivian Ribaya
Ekstra
2013
as Loida Malabanan
The Healing
2012
as Seth
In My Life
2009
as Shirley Templo
D' Lucky Ones!
2006
as Self
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
2005
as self (archive footage)
Mano Po III: My Love
2004
as Lilia
The 70s
2002
as Amanda
Anak
2000
as Josie
Lea's Story
1998
as Lea Bustamante
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
1997
as Margot
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
1996
as Miling
One and Only Star
1994
as Cecille
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
1994
as Helen Arandia
Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
1994
Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
as Dolzura Cortez
Ikaw Lang
1993
as Celina
Engkanto
1992
as Inang Kalikasan
Sinungaling Mong Puso
1992
as Clara
Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
as Selina
Heaven's Judgment
1990
All Be Damned
1990
as Lucinda
Immortal
1989
On Borrowed Time
1989
as Juliet Espiritu
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1988
Takot Ako, Eh!
1987
Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?
1987
as Estella
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
1987
Tagos ng Dugo
1987
as Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala
Begging for Love
1986
as Fina
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
1986
as Corina
Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
1985
Muling Buksan Ang Puso
1985
as Cristy
Charot
1984
Alias Baby Tsina
1984
as Baby Tsina
Sister Stella L.
1984
as Sister Stella Legaspi
Adultery
1984
as Aida Macaraeg
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan
1983
as Helen
Broken Marriage
1983
as Ellen
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
1983
as Lisa
Ayaw Kong Maging Querida
1983
Haplos
1982
as Christy
No Other Love
1982
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
1982
as Lily
T-Bird at Ako
1982
as Isabel
Sinasamba Kita
1982
as Divina
The Affair
1982
as Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda
Karma
1981
Pakawalan Mo Ako
1981
as Anna
Iskorokotoy
1981
Langis at Tubig
1980
as Cory
Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang
1980
Miss X
1980
Darna and Ding
1980
as Narda/Darna
Good Morning, Sunshine
1980
Pinay, American Style
1979
as PX
Magkaribal
1979
as Lily
Swing It... Baby!
1979
as Marilen
Rubia Servios
1978
as Rubia Servios
Ikaw ay Akin
1978
as Sandra Aragon
King
1978
Mga Mata ni Angelita
1978
as Worried Wife
Kampus?
1978
as Suzette Sandejas
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
1978
as Julie Monserrat
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
1978
as Angela
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
1978
Burlesk Queen
1977
as Chato / Czarina
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
1977
as Estela
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
1977
as Terry
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
1976
Bato Sa Buhangin
1976
Bertang Karengkeng
1976
as Berta
Darna vs. The Planet Women
1975
as Narda / Darna
Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw
1975
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
1975
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975
as Linda (segment 5)
Ibong Lukaret
1975
Double Terrible
1975
as Maria Teresa 'Maritess' Labrador
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
as Herself
The Creeping Hand
1974
Wild Whirlwind
1974
Batya't Palu-Palo
1974
as Stella
Kampanerang Kuba
1974
as Andang/Sandra
Darna and the Giants
1973
as Darna
Anak ng asuang
1973
Dyesebel
1973
as Dyesebel
Fly, Darna, Fly!
1973
as Darna / Narda
Now and Forever
1973
as Vilma
Leron-Leron Sinta
1972
as Beth
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
1972
Dalagang Nayon
1972
Remembrance
1972
Inspiration
1972
as Gina
Edgar Loves Vilma
1970
Love Letters
1970
as Vilma
Young Love
1970
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
1969
The Longest Hundred Miles
1967
as Maria
This Is a Filipino
1966
Batang Iwahig
1966
Written in Our Destiny
1965
as Imee Marcos
Aninong Bakal
1963
King & Queen for a Day
1963