Vilma Santos
Known for Acting · 112 credits
- Born
- 1953-11-03 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Tondo, Manila, Philippines
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (110)
Broken Marriage
1983
as Ellen
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
2005
as self (archive footage)
The Healing
2012
as Seth
Haplos
1982
as Christy
Dripping Blood
1987
as Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
1994
as Helen Arandia
The '70s
2002
as Amanda
An Affair
1982
as Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda
The Child
2000
as Josie
Ipagpatawad Mo
1991
as Selina
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
2022
as Self
In My Life
2009
as Shirley Templo
Wild Whirlwind
1974
Sister Stella L.
1984
as Sister Stella Legaspi
Because I Love: The Dolzura Cortez Story
1993
as Dolzura Cortez
Karma
1981
Mano Po III: My Love
2004
as Lilia
The Bit Player
2013
as Loida Malabanan
Clown
1986
The Longest Hundred Miles
1967
as Maria
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
1997
as Margot
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
as Linda (segment 5)
Iskorokotoy
1981
Young Love
1970
Where Is Love Hiding?
1987
as Estella
Adultery
1984
as Aida Macaraeg
Lea's Story
1998
as Lea Bustamante
How Often Is Sometimes?
1982
as Lily
Uninvited
2024
as Lilia Capistrano / Eva Candelaria
Darna and Ding
1980
as Narda/Darna
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
1978
as Julie Monserrat
Sinungaling Mong Puso
1992
as Clara
You Are Mine
1978
as Sandra Aragon
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
as Herself
Let's Embrace the Past Once More
1983
as Helen
Everything About Her
2016
as Vivian Ribaya
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
1977
as Estela
Darna and the Giants
1973
as Darna
Baby Tsina
1984
as Baby Tsina
Pinay, American Style
1979
as PX
The Creeping Hand
1974
Engkanto
1992
as Inang Kalikasan
Angelita's Eyes
1978
as Worried Wife
This Is a Filipino
1966
Written in Our Destiny
1965
as Imee Marcos
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
1996
as Miling
Immortal
1989
Begging for Love
1986
as Fina
Heaven's Judgment
1990
as Florida Blanca Guevarra
How Is It to Dream?
1983
as Lisa
Langis at Tubig
1980
as Cory
Charot
1984
Only You
1993
as Celina
Anak ng asuang
1973
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
1986
as Corina
Burlesque Queen
1977
as Chato / Czarina
Batang Iwahig
1966
Darna vs. The Planet Women
1975
as Narda / Darna
One and Only Star
1994
as Cecille
Fly, Darna, Fly!
1973
as Darna / Narda
Remembrance
1972
D' Lucky Ones!
2006
as Self
Unleash the Love Again
1985
as Cristy
No Other Love
1982
All Be Damned
1990
as Lucinda
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1988
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
1987
When I Met You In Tokyo
2023
as Azon
Summer Rains
1975
Inspiration
1972
as Gina
Good Morning, Sunshine
1980
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
2023
as Self
All for You
1982
as Divina
Dyesebel
1973
as Dyesebel
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
1978
Double Terrible
1975
as Maria Teresa 'Maritess' Labrador
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
1976
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
1977
as Terry
Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang
1980
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
1969
Magkaribal
1979
as Lily
Takot Ako, Eh!
1987
To Live Another Day
1989
as Juliet Espiritu
Ibong Lukaret
1975
Aninong Bakal
1963
Kampanerang Kuba
1974
as Andang/Sandra
Rubia Servios
1978
as Rubia Servios
Now and Forever
1973
as Vilma
Dalagang Nayon
1972
Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
1994
T-Bird at Ako
1982
as Isabel
Batya't Palu-Palo
1974
as Stella
Miss X
1980
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
1978
as Angela
King
1978
Pakawalan Mo Ako
1981
as Anna
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
1972
Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
1985
Love Letters
1970
as Vilma
King & Queen for a Day
1963
Kampus?
1978
as Suzette Sandejas
Swing It... Baby!
1979
as Marilen
Ayaw Kong Maging Querida
1983
Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw
1988
as Sandra
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
1975
Bato Sa Buhangin
1976
Leron-Leron Sinta
1972
as Beth
Bertang Karengkeng
1976
as Berta
Edgar Loves Vilma
1970
About Vilma Santos
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 su… With 112 credits spanning from 1963 to 2024, Vilma Santos has appeared in 110 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Vilma Santos Movies
- Broken Marriage (1983) — as Ellen
- Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3 (2005) — as self (archive footage)
- The Healing (2012) — as Seth
- Haplos (1982) — as Christy
- Dripping Blood (1987) — as Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala
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