Gloria Romero
Known for Acting · 212 credits
- Born
- 1933-12-16
- Died
- 2025-01-25
- Place of birth
- Denver, Colorado, USA
- Also known as
- Gloria Anne Borrego Galla · گلوریا رومرو · グロリア • ロメロ
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.
Known For
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
2001
as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Doña Valeria Valencia
The Rich Man's Daughter
2015
as Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
My Fairy Grandmother
2017
as Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
Munting Heredera
2011
as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
TV Shows (18)
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
2001
as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Doña Valeria Valencia
The Rich Man's Daughter
2015
as Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
My Fairy Grandmother
2017
as Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
Munting Heredera
2011
as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
Niño
2014
as Violeta
Lastikman
2007
as Amon Labao
Palos
2008
as Alfonsina Riviera
Meant To Be
2017
as Lola Madj Sta. Maria
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013
as Cristina Alperos
Juan Happy Love Story
2016
as Mameng
Together Again
2012
as Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero
Kokey @ Ako
2010
as Barbara Reyes
Cielo de Angelina
2012
as Sor Margaret
Forever
2013
as older Adora Del Prado
Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?
2009
as Lola Rosing
Palibhasa Lalake
1987
as Tita Minerva Chavez
Movies (194)
Eternally
1957
Bat-Demon
1989
as Roselia
Cofradia
1953
as Cofradia
Rebecca
1952
A Change of Heart
2000
as Loleng
Rollerboys
1995
as Lola Martha
Salamat sa Alaala
2015
as Self
Magnifico
2003
as Lola Magda
Do Re Mi
1996
as Lola of Reggie
Condemned
1984
as Connie
Clown
1986
Flowers of the City Jail
1984
as Patricia's Mother
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Herself
Waterpump
2005
as Lola
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
as Mrs. Samonte
Paula
1969
American Adobo
2001
as Gerry's Mother
Mariposa
1955
as Mariposa
Love Letters
1988
At the Top
1971
Stardoom
1971
Petrang Kabayo
2010
as Lola Edang
Pepeng Agimat
1973
Written in Our Destiny
1965
as Imelda Marcos
Alabok sa Ulap
1987
as Mona Abad
Hercules
1953
Dance-O-Rama
1963
Tayo Na Sa Dilim
1990
as Fe Vallejo
The Last Pinoy Action King
2015
An Indivisible Heaven
1985
as Agnes Grivas
Pagoda
1958
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
2007
as Ida
A Plea to God
1991
as Encarnacion
Alabang Girls
1992
as Doña Consuelo
Heaven's Judgment
1990
as Octavia Villarroel
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
1993
as Azul
Fuschia
2009
as Mameng
Inday Bote
1985
as Mrs. Salameda
Miguelito
1985
as Christina Monfort
How Often Is Sometimes?
1982
as Elsa's Mother
Tarot
2009
as Lola Auring
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
1988
Sandakot Na Bala
1988
as Elena
Miss Tilapia
1956
Tarima
2010
Jukebox Jamboree
1964
Paupahan
2008
as Gloria
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
as Lola (segment "Poso")
Serenata
1961
Moments of Love
2006
as Rosa Santos
Alyas Sakay
1961
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
Annie B.
2004
Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa
1991
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
1988
Anak Sa Panalangin
1954
as Nita/Lita
Don't Kiss the Devil
1989
as Lucila
Storm Surge!
1971
as Czarina Revilla
I Have 3 Eggs
1990
as Donya Concha
Fly, Darna, Fly!
1973
as Babaing Impakta
Should the Skies Clear
1984
as Minda
Grandma's House
2001
as Lola
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
Once Upon a Time
1987
as Reyna Kamkam
Dear Mama
1984
Nobody Nobody But Juan
2009
as Aida
Kadenang Bulaklak
1993
as Mrs. Doctolero
The Witch
1975
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1999
as Lola Amor
Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak
1979
Anak ng asuang
1973
Mga Anak ng Diyos
1957
as Fe
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
1989
Beautiful Life
2004
as Magda
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
1989
as Gemma
Wedding Bells
1959
Daddy O! Baby O!
2000
as Brenda
Let the Love Begin
2005
as Lola Maring
The Marriage
1980
as Elisa
Sino ang Maysala?
1957
as Gloria
Recuerdo
1953
Why Not Make It Real
2001
as Lola Eping
Mother Dear
1982
as Elena
Lawiswis Kawayan
1960
Where Is Love Hiding?
1987
as Carmen
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
1954
as Trining
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Dalagang Ilocana
1954
as Biday
Exploitation
1983
Smouldering Tears
1988
as Mrs. Montaire
The Tenants
1976
as Doña Consuelo
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
as Reyna
Bloody Mary The Movie
1987
Pulis Patola
1993
Beloved
1958
as A blind woman
Vicky
1959
Count the Stars in the Sky
1989
as Doña Martina Santos
Spark in the Dark
1991
as Adela
Rainbow's Sunset
2018
as Sylvia
My Other Woman
1990
Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
1976
Haydee
1970
Pitong Pagsisisi
1959
Teenage Marriage
1984
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
1969
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
1990
The Daughters of Waray and Biday
1984
as Ilocano Manang Biday
Just One Summer
2012
as Lola Meding Reyes
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
1989
I Wanna Be Happy
2006
Nasaan ka, Inay?
1988
as Mrs. Isabel Villarama
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
1991
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
1988
I Think I'm In Love
2002
as Amor
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
2002
as Doña Gracia Imperial
Grandma's House 2
2005
as Amelia Go
Silup
2011
as Lola
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
1958
Just Say You Love Me
1982
Siklab sa Batangas
1952
About Gloria Romero
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 FAM… With 212 credits spanning from 1951 to 2019, Gloria Romero has appeared in 194 films and 18 TV shows.
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Most Popular Gloria Romero Movies
- Eternally (1957)
- Bat-Demon (1989) — as Roselia
- Cofradia (1953) — as Cofradia
- Rebecca (1952)
- A Change of Heart (2000) — as Loleng
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