Laurice Guillen
Date of birth: 1947-01-29
Place of birth: Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines
Known for: Acting
Also known as: لوریس گیلن
Biography
Laurice Guillen (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress and director. Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, before working on a Masters in Mass Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, followed by a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of Mrs. Warren's Profession, before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang, and Corazon Aquino in the drama A Dangerous Life, In 2009 she accepted a role in the indie film Karera, her first role in an independent production. Other credits include in the film Sister Stella L and Moral. Directing career A protégé of Lino Brocka, Guillen began her first major work as a director with Init sa Magdamag. In 1984 she directed Salome, which was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival and described as "the kind of cinematic discovery that single-handedly justifies the festival's existence". Ipagpatawad Mo was also directed by Guillen, as was Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story in 1993, before her retirement from filmmaking. Dedicating herself to the Marian movement, Guillen made pilgrimages to churches and cathedrals throughout the Philippines with her husband, believing that Mary had called on her to experience a spiritual renewal. By 1998 she was thinking about returning to filmmaking, and following a good reception of Ipagpatawad Mo by a group of priests, who encouraged her to back into filmmaking, along with an appearance on Kris Aquino's talk show, she did so.
Movie Credits
Moro
2023-10-06
A single mother, who had an ominous dream about her husband who passed away before her, tries to rec
Bedspacers
1979-11-30
Bedspacers tells the story of three provincial girls set to conquer the unpredicatable college life
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
2019-10-12
A one-of-a-kind legacy project produced by TBA Studios, Habambuhay is a homage to the centennial ann
Crush Ko Si Sir
1971-08-14
Ante
2009-07-23
LV and her family make their living by operating an illegal off track betting outlet. But things hav
Tinik sa Dibdib
1985-11-06
Lando is married to Lorna. He took on the huge responsibility of taking care of his widowed aunt Tri
Moments in a Stolen Dream
1977-12-24
A coming-of-age story of college student Joey, who's lost all sense of direction. His only inspirati
The Guardian of Honor
2024-04-20
“Guardia De Honor” is about a family grappling with a present tragedy and a dark past. A policeman i
Ina, Kapatid, Anak
1979-06-08
After 20 years, Pura returns to her ancestral home to meet her father. However, this soon reignites
A Tired, Angry Moon On a Restless Night
1983-08-03
A story of married couples but leaves their own spouses for their relationship.
Sister Stella L.
1984-07-11
A nun who acts as a counselor in a home for unwed mother undergoes political awakening when her frie
Dark Is the Night
2018-08-15
Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr. returns to the Festival with this timely story of a couple caught
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad
1974-05-10
A trilogy featuring Nora Aunor giving life to the stories of 3 women: Fe - an emerging movie Superst
Babe, I Love You
2010-04-03
Opposites attract in this satisfying Filipino romance, which centers on Nico (Sam Milby), a handsome
Salamat sa Alaala
2015-08-09
The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of
(Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children)
2014-01-29
In 1970s Mindanao, a man and his family take arms to defend the people against those who would oppre
The Wanderer
2008-12-25
"Dayo" follows the adventure of 11-year-old Bubuy as he tries to save his grandparents who have been
Noon At Ngayon
2003-08-14
Joey comes home after nearly a decade of living in the States. With Joey back, the four friends find
Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin
1987-02-19
An intense rivalry has always existed between Gladys and her older sister Maureen whom her parents h
Palimos ng Pag-ibig
1986-05-14
On the outside it looks like a marriage made in heaven. But inside the thick walls of what they call
Gumising Ka... Maruja
1978-09-04
A bride commits suicide on her wedding night. Years later, she is reincarnated as an actress-produce
Bakit Iisa Lamang Ang Puso?
1989-03-08
The death of tycoon Ernesto Benitez left behind two daughters by different mothers.
Abot Hanggang Sukdulan
1989-06-09
The abduction and rape of the eldest daughter Agnes shattered the once happy Paredes household by th
Whistleblower
2016-04-06
Inspired by the much-publicized travails of Benhur Luy and Janet Lim Napoles, the film opens with a
Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?
1985-10-17
When love takes everything you have, will you still fight for it? This drama will take you to the bi
Inay
1977-12-24
Upon her retirement from being a school teacher, a mother slowly realizes that her children are alre
Gabun
1979-10-17
Based on a play by Tony Perez, this drama tackles infidelity and its strain on relationships.
Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid
1989-01-04
Baleleng, an orphan, wished upon a star to find her parents, Little did she know that this same star
Ad Ignorantiam
2012-12-18
When Donna Reyes is robbed in the middle of a bustling Quezon City overpass, she’s hard pressed to f
Init
1979-01-26
A mother and daughter falls madly in love with mysterious stranger Emil Santos.
Moro
2023-10-06
From the music of UK composer Nainita Desai, Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza crafts a story abo
The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
1994-07-13
The 1967 story of young rising actress Maggie De La Riva's abduction and rape, and the trial against
Moral
1982-12-25
The episodically connected lives of four college friends unfold throughout the incipient martial law
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
1990-02-28
Paul and Jenny eloped at the tender age of 17 and overcame their difficulties. Things eventually tak
Bakit Madalas Ang Tibok Ng Puso!
1986-11-06
Nobody can stop them from falling in love.
Circa
2019-09-13
Doña Atang, a once celebrated film producer from the earlier years of Filipino cinema, celebrates he
Return to Manila: Filipino Cinema
2010-10-09
Documentary about the history of Philippine cinema.
Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
1976-10-14
The setting is an Olongapo bar. Lolita Rodriguez is an ex-movie queen trying to earn a living for he
Sa Kuko ng Agila
1989-07-05
Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippine
Weighed But Found Wanting
1974-05-30
A privileged teenager, disillusioned with the hypocrisy he witnesses in his small town, forms a bond
FANEY (The Fan)
2025-05-21
Nora Aunor, the Philippines' one and only Superstar touched and changed their lives forever. They ca
Call My Manager: Pilot Episodes
2025-11-15
Amid the cutthroat world of showbiz, a team of talent agents juggles celebrity egos, industry politi