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
My Fairy Grandmother
2017
as Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Doña Valeria Valencia
Munting Heredera
2011
as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
Juan Happy Love Story
2016
as Mameng
Meant To Be
2017
as Lola Madj Sta. Maria
TV Shows (18)
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
2001
as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
My Fairy Grandmother
2017
as Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Doña Valeria Valencia
Munting Heredera
2011
as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
Juan Happy Love Story
2016
as Mameng
Meant To Be
2017
as Lola Madj Sta. Maria
Lastikman
2007
as Amon Labao
Together Again
2012
as Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
Kokey @ Ako
2010
as Barbara Reyes
Forever
2013
as older Adora Del Prado
The Rich Man's Daughter
2015
as Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013
as Cristina Alperos
Cielo de Angelina
2012
as Sor Margaret
Niño
2014
as Violeta
Palos
2008
as Alfonsina Riviera
Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?
2009
as Lola Rosing
Palibhasa Lalake
1987
as Tita Minerva Chavez
Movies (194)
A Change of Heart
2000
as Loleng
Dalagang Ilocana
1954
as Biday
Alabang Girls
1992
as Doña Consuelo
Madame X
1952
Avenida Boy
1971
Schoolgirl
1957
as Camilla
Sacred Memories
1958
Artista
1955
Rubberman
1996
as Madam Rita
Tarima
2010
Wedding Bells
1959
Paula
1969
Do Re Mi
1996
as Lola of Reggie
Paruparong Bukid
1958
Vacacionista
1956
Pagdating ng Takip-silim
1956
Hootsy Kootsy
1955
Serenata
1961
Palasig
1952
as Florinda
Nobody Nobody But Juan
2009
as Aida
Katabi Ko'y Mamaw
1990
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
1988
Lady L
1989
Sa Libis ng Nayon
1959
Miguelito
1985
as Christina Monfort
Mister Kasintahan
1953
Pagoda
1958
I Wanna Be Happy
2006
Recuerdo
1953
Fight Batman, Fight!
1976
Hercules
1953
Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi
1995
as Josefa
Silup
2011
as Lola
Written in Our Destiny
1965
as Imelda Marcos
Monghita
1952
Kahapon Lamang
1959
Anak ng asuang
1973
Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak
1979
Esperanza at Caridad
1963
Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!
1997
Singsing Ni Lola
2002
as Lola
Bim, Bam, Bum
1955
Moments of Love
2006
as Rosa Santos
Sana'y Laging Magkapiling
1994
Just One Summer
2012
as Lola Meding Reyes
5 Yugto ng Buhay
1961
as Third Story
Anak Sa Panalangin
1954
as Nita/Lita
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
1989
as Gemma
My Other Woman
1990
Tarot
2009
as Lola Auring
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
1958
Magnifico
2003
as Lola Magda
Petrang Kabayo
2010
as Lola Edang
Annie B.
2004
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
1969
7 Gabi sa Hong Kong
1966
Nasaan ka, Inay?
1988
as Mrs. Isabel Villarama
La barrera
1966
as María
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
1989
American Adobo
2001
as Gerry's Mother
At the Top
1971
Kadenang Bulaklak
1993
as Mrs. Doctolero
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
1954
as Trining
Clown
1986
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
1990
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
1993
as Azul
Hamon sa Kampeon
1964
Grandma's House 2
2005
as Amelia Go
Lagablab sa Silangan
1956
Don't Kiss the Devil
1989
as Lucila
Daddy O! Baby O!
2000
as Brenda
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
2007
as Ida
Sandakot Na Bala
1988
as Elena
Stardoom
1971
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
as Lola (segment "Poso")
Once Upon a Time
1987
as Reyna Kamkam
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
2003
as Red's Lola
Alabok sa Ulap
1987
as Mona Abad
Heaven's Judgment
1990
as Octavia Villarroel
Kasintahan Sa Pangarap
1951
Let the Love Begin
2005
as Lola Maring
Apat na Taga
1953
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Herself
Paupahan
2008
as Gloria
Sinner or Saint
1984
Ang Siga At Ang Sosyal
1992
Flowers of the City Jail
1984
as Patricia's Mother
A Plea to God
1991
as Encarnacion
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
1995
Where Is Love Hiding?
1987
as Carmen
Pepeng Agimat
1973
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1999
as Lola Amor
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
2001
as Lola Meding
Inday Bote
1985
as Mrs. Salameda
Count the Stars in the Sky
1989
as Doña Martina Santos
Why Not Make It Real
2001
as Lola Eping
The Marriage
1980
as Elisa
An Indivisible Heaven
1985
as Agnes Grivas
Dance-O-Rama
1963
Should the Skies Clear
1984
as Minda
Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako
1990
Condemned
1984
as Connie
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
1988
The Witch
1975
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
1989
Beautiful Life
2004
as Magda
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
2002
as Doña Gracia Imperial
Niño Valiente
1975
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
1974
as Amparo
Destiny of the Living Dead
1972
Spark in the Dark
1991
as Adela
Rollerboys
1995
as Lola Martha
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
1988
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
as Reyna
Smouldering Tears
1988
as Mrs. Montaire
The Last Pinoy Action King
2015
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
1991
Rebecca
1952
The Tenants
1976
as Doña Consuelo
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
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
- A Change of Heart (2000) — as Loleng
- Dalagang Ilocana (1954) — as Biday
- Alabang Girls (1992) — as Doña Consuelo
- Madame X (1952)
- Avenida Boy (1971)
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