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
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
2001
as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Doña Valeria Valencia
Munting Heredera
2011
as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
The Rich Man's Daughter
2015
as Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
My Fairy Grandmother
2017
as Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
TV Shows (18)
Labs Ko Si Babe
1999
as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
2001
as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
2003
as Doña Valeria Valencia
Munting Heredera
2011
as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
The Rich Man's Daughter
2015
as Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
My Fairy Grandmother
2017
as Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
Niño
2014
as Violeta
Palos
2008
as Alfonsina Riviera
Lastikman
2007
as Amon Labao
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
2013
as Cristina Alperos
Juan Happy Love Story
2016
as Mameng
Meant To Be
2017
as Lola Madj Sta. Maria
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)
Cofradia
1953
as Cofradia
Rebecca
1952
A Change of Heart
2000
as Loleng
Magnifico
2003
as Lola Magda
Eternally
1957
Inday Bote
1985
as Mrs. Salameda
Do Re Mi
1996
as Lola of Reggie
Tarot
2009
as Lola Auring
Bat-Demon
1989
as Roselia
Clown
1986
Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi
1995
as Josefa
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
2007
as Ida
Moments of Love
2006
as Rosa Santos
Should the Skies Clear
1984
as Minda
Rollerboys
1995
as Lola Martha
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019
as Herself
The Witch
1975
Why Not Make It Real
2001
as Lola Eping
Where Is Love Hiding?
1987
as Carmen
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
as Reyna
Miguelito
1985
as Christina Monfort
An Indivisible Heaven
1985
as Agnes Grivas
How Often Is Sometimes?
1982
as Elsa's Mother
Petrang Kabayo
2010
as Lola Edang
Mother Dear
1982
as Elena
Annie B.
2004
Love Letters
1988
The Last Pinoy Action King
2015
Flowers of the City Jail
1984
as Patricia's Mother
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1999
as Lola Amor
Alabang Girls
1992
as Doña Consuelo
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
as Herself
Just One Summer
2012
as Lola Meding Reyes
I Think I'm In Love
2002
as Amor
Let the Love Begin
2005
as Lola Maring
Paupahan
2008
as Gloria
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
1991
My Other Woman
1990
Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak
1979
Mariposa
1955
as Mariposa
At the Top
1971
Grandma's House 2
2005
as Amelia Go
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
2013
as Lola Flora
Sino ang Maysala?
1957
as Gloria
Paula
1969
Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa
1991
Teenage Marriage
1984
Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!
1997
The Daughters of Waray and Biday
1984
as Ilocano Manang Biday
Dance-O-Rama
1963
I Wanna Be Happy
2006
Written in Our Destiny
1965
as Imelda Marcos
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
1988
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
2003
as Red's Lola
Kadenang Bulaklak
1993
as Mrs. Doctolero
Wedding Bells
1959
The Tenants
1976
as Doña Consuelo
Hongkong Holiday
1957
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
1954
as Trining
Heaven's Judgment
1990
as Octavia Villarroel
To Mama with Love
1983
as Amelia
Siklab sa Batangas
1952
Pepeng Agimat
1973
Count the Stars in the Sky
1989
as Doña Martina Santos
Fight Batman, Fight!
1976
American Adobo
2001
as Gerry's Mother
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
1988
Kurdapya
1954
Anak ng asuang
1973
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
2002
as Doña Gracia Imperial
Fuschia
2009
as Mameng
Don't Kiss the Devil
1989
as Lucila
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
1989
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
1985
Fly, Darna, Fly!
1973
as Babaing Impakta
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
2005
as Lola (segment "Poso")
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
2001
as Lola Meding
Pulis Patola
1993
Kapag Napagod ang Puso
1988
as Noemi
Stardoom
1971
Daddy O! Baby O!
2000
as Brenda
The Marriage
1980
as Elisa
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
1993
as Azul
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
2007
I Have 3 Eggs
1990
as Donya Concha
Rainbow's Sunset
2018
as Sylvia
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
1988
Condemned
1984
as Connie
Singsing Ni Lola
2002
as Lola
Silup
2011
as Lola
Beautiful Life
2004
as Magda
Señorita
1956
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
1989
as Gemma
Spark in the Dark
1991
as Adela
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Kamoteng Kahoy
2009
as Lola Idang
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
1995
as Mrs. Samonte
Alabok sa Ulap
1987
as Mona Abad
Exploitation
1983
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
1989
Pilya
1954
Once Upon a Time
1987
as Reyna Kamkam
Haydee
1970
Smouldering Tears
1988
as Mrs. Montaire
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
1990
Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako
1990
Salamat sa Alaala
2015
as Self
Rubberman
1996
as Madam Rita
Kamay ni Hilda
1981
My Blue Hawaii
1971
Alyas Sakay
1961
Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
1976
Tayo Na Sa Dilim
1990
as Fe Vallejo
Niño Valiente
1975
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
1969
Kahapon Lamang
1959
Biyak na Manyika
1979
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
1974
as Amparo
Dear Mama
1984
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
- Cofradia (1953) — as Cofradia
- Rebecca (1952)
- A Change of Heart (2000) — as Loleng
- Magnifico (2003) — as Lola Magda
- Eternally (1957)
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