Vilma Santos
Date of birth: 1953-11-03
Place of birth: Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Known for: Acting
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.
Movie Credits
Iskorokotoy
1981-02-13
Batanguenong Iskorokotoy ventured to Manila to continue selling mosquito nets and blankets. Can he g
No Other Love
1982-08-13
A lover's vow of eternal love is vigorously tested by time.
Engkanto
1992-12-25
As modern man continues to plunder our environment, the Engkantos prepare for a battle to protect wh
Ayaw Kong Maging Querida
1983-02-18
A young woman finds herself falling for a married man against her better judgment.
Makahiya at Talahib
1976-12-25
Love story in the midst of politics and contreversy and envy. Two lovers fought through all obstacle
Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story
1993-06-24
Dolzura Cortez has had several men in her life. One returns to her as an AIDS researcher and unwitti
In My Life
2009-09-16
Shirley is a woman who wants to be in control of everything. Working as a librarian in a public scho
Pinay, American Style
1979-06-29
PX, short for Paula Xavier (Vilma Santos) was an illegal alien in New York City. She’s broke and wai
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975-06-12
The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five seg
Lea's Story
1998-08-26
A fiercely independent and unflinchingly candid woman connected with a women's crisis and survival c
The Healing
2012-07-25
A community rushes to a faith healer after learning that one of them was miraculously healed from a
Dalagang Nayon
1972-12-03
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974-11-15
A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the s
Batya't Palu-Palo
1974-05-04
A story about a rich heiress, Estella, who disguises as a lowly washerwoman in order to find out for
The Bit Player
2013-07-26
A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as
When I Met You In Tokyo
2023-12-25
Azon, a feisty and bubbly woman known for the generosity of her heart, meets Joey, a divorcee who st
Charot
1984-11-16
A young family breadwinner witnesses a crime and assumes a female identity to elude the criminals wh
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
2023-02-18
To celebrate her 60th anniversary in showbiz, Vilma Santos sits down with Boy Abunda to look back an
Burlesk Queen
1977-12-24
To support her paralytic father, Chato works as a utility girl for a burlesque star Virgie Nite. But
Inspiration
1972-05-27
Gina, a pleasant and witty young lady and Danny a suave, attractive young lad live parallel lives nu
Now and Forever
1973-02-14
Young Love
1970-01-01
A story about two young singers who fell in love when they both auditioned in a singing contest.
Good Morning, Sunshine
1980-02-01
This musical-drama revolves around a widower who lived in the US with his only daughter. They return
Pagputi ng Uwak... Pag-itim ng Tagak
1978-07-15
"Pag-puti ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak" is a pulsating love story that recaptures the nostalgic fiftie
An Affair
1982-07-02
In a time in the Philippines when the concept of divorce does not exist, a young woman has an affair
Batang Iwahig
1966-11-05
A story about a man who buried a money cache and went to jail, rehabilitated, and wanted to change h
Kampus?
1978-07-21
Suzette thinks she’s liberated woman who doesn’t believe in marriage. On the other hand her boyfrien
Leron-Leron Sinta
1972-12-23
In this film that fuses music and film perfectly, witness these people explore the world of love and
Darna vs. The Planet Women
1975-12-25
Crippled girl Narda finds her boyfriend paralyzed by a mysterious beam shot from a UFO. Together wit
Darna and Ding
1980-02-08
Narda receives superhuman powers and becomes Darna. Darna and her child brother Ding start by fighti
Darna and the Giants
1973-12-22
The Filipino superheroine and her little brother Ding must defend their village from alien-controlle
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
2022-08-12
Vizconde Massacre -the trial of the century, Flor Contemplacion's story, the case that outraged Fili
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
1987-08-14
Two couples find themselves in a complicated love triangle.
Karma
1981-12-25
Sarah is assaulted by Eric on the eve of her wedding. Years later, their paths cross again, and the
Double Terrible
1975-01-01
Maritess asked for help from Frankie a private investigator to investigate her father, who's foolish
Mano Po III: My Love
2004-12-25
Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husban
T-Bird at Ako
1982-09-02
Stern, intelligent Sylvia, a lawyer, finally met her match. Only that the person is a woman, and was
Love Letters
1970-06-14
Film-Am Edgar falls in love with Vilma. The two had a set back that ended with Edgar returning all V
Dyesebel
1973-06-17
Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character in the Philippines. The comic book character was originally
Swing It... Baby!
1979-03-09
a film by Al Quinn.
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
1982-11-25
They are two women in love with one man. One is the wife, the other is the mistress. And between the
Miss X
1980-02-22
The 70s
2002-12-25
Amanda and Julian are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of
Heaven's Judgment
1990-11-06
An oppressed housemaid has transformed herself into a wealthy and powerful business mogul through sh
Anak
2000-05-10
A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in
Alias Baby Tsina
1984-10-18
Baby Tsina a famous underworld figure during the 50's who acquired the nickname because of her ivory
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
1975-09-21
King & Queen for a Day
1963-07-03
The Longest Hundred Miles
1967-01-21
During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, an assorted group of refugees, including an America
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
2005-01-02
This is the 3rd volume of the sought after flesh fest video. Hosted by Jobert Sucaldito the video fe
Haplos
1982-12-25
Al is a balikbayan who returns to his former hometown where his mother is buried. There he meets his
Remembrance
1972-06-18
Takot Ako, Eh!
1987-11-06
A story about a family whose mother passed away and the father whose an inventor who built a time ma
Edgar Loves Vilma
1970-09-27
Daughter of a nightclub singer, Vilma met Edgar whose father, like Vilma’s mother is also single par
All Be Damned
1990-08-23
A corrupt, lonely couple manipulates a naive, young couple using money, power, and lies.
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
1972-12-12
A Vilma Santos and Edgar Mortiz film
Aninong Bakal
1963-10-19
Broken Marriage
1983-09-02
Trapped in a world of hectic schedules, pressure, and little time for each other, married couple Ell
Ikaw ay Akin
1978-12-08
Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been t
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
Ibong Lukaret
1975-04-25
A story about a mentally impaired girl in a seaside province.
Bertang Karengkeng
1976-06-25
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
1976-09-10
Vilma Santos did Mga Rosas Sa Putikan for her own VS Films where she played a country girl forced in
King
1978-10-12
Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
1985-11-14
Expect the unexpected when dramatic actress Vilma Santos tried her hand at comedy and joined the wac
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
1978-01-19
Mina is a commercial model struggling to provide financial assistance to her ill mother when she mee
Mga Mata ni Angelita
1978-08-11
Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
1983-06-09
The story of Lisa & Eric and how they fought for their love. Lisa got pregnant with Benny, Eric's br
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
Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan
1983-11-07
Rod leaves Helen for his career and she falls in love with another. Rod becomes successful and goes
To Live Another Day
1989-02-23
A determined single parent, she manages to raise a child while remaining successful in her career as
Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?
1987-09-02
Made pregnant by Ric, Estella was forced to marry his mentally disabled younger brother, Val, to sav
Sinasamba Kita
1982-08-19
Strong-willed and sophisticated, Divina takes over the business of her late father Don Ferrer who ha
Muling Buksan Ang Puso
1985-05-29
Cristy’s persistence and Jim’s longing for a child leads to an illicit relationship. But too much lo
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1988-02-04
When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not se
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
1977-10-07
A fashion model is torn between two men: her young boyfriend who is a self-centered fashion model an
Written in Our Destiny
1965-09-07
Chronicling the life of Ferdinand Marcos. the film highlights his colorful years growing up in a pol
One and Only Star
1994-08-31
Miggy is not an ordinary boy. He grows up as a learning, mentally challenged person. He becomes the
Everything About Her
2016-01-27
Powerful but ill-stricken business woman, Vilma Santos navigates her complicated relationship with h
Rubia Servios
1978-12-25
A woman becomes the object of obsession of a man who will stop at nothing to possess her.
Langis at Tubig
1980-12-25
After his secret crush, Connie discovers her boyfriend is married, Bobby steals her away and gives h
Sinungaling Mong Puso
1992-08-17
An endearing romantic drama that tells of a very curious affair between Clara, an older woman and Ja
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
1997-04-29
Restaurant owner Margot often reproaches her dentist husband Leo for his irresponsible and disorgani
Ipagpatawad Mo
1991-10-23
A married couple who try to make their marriage work despite the fact that both of them are career-o
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
1978-05-28
Two desperate lovers snatching every bit of forbidden time.
Anak ng asuang
1973-09-06
Filipino horror movie from 1973.
Ikaw Lang
1993-01-12
A librarian's husband and mother-in-law turn out to be psychotically abusive. When the husband mista
Tagos ng Dugo
1987-01-15
A young Pina was traumatized when her family was murdered while she had her first menstruation. She
The Creeping Hand
1974-07-26
Involves a killer disembodied hand.
Adultery
1984-06-01
Dreaming to be released from her miserable life of poverty, Aida, a waitress, abandons her bedridden
Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw
1975-10-24
A young co-ed falls in love with her first-degree cousin, who stays with her family while studying i
Fly, Darna, Fly!
1973-03-23
The first Darna movie featuring Vilma Santos.
This Is a Filipino
1966-12-30
This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.
Wild Whirlwind
1974-06-06
Following Tung's death in a mysterious plane crash, a police investigator replaces him to investigat
Bato Sa Buhangin
1976-08-13
Immortal
1989-12-25
Vilma Santos and Christopher De Leon portray two star crossed lovers, meeting each other across seve
Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
1994-03-02
CIS agent Gerry Paz is accused of a crime and takes Atty. Vera Villaverde hostage as he escapes from
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
1994-04-11
After her husband goes to work abroad, Helen Arandia and her daughter must handle her jealous neighb
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
1986-01-30
After a string of unsuccessful relationships, Corina married Teddy, an old widow whose daughter, Ana
Magkaribal
1979-06-05
A story of a woman whose closest friend became her worst rival. They were once very close to each ot
Kampanerang Kuba
1974-03-29
Vilma Santos is Andang, a kind, honest, and devout hunchback who lives in the church's bell tower.
D' Lucky Ones!
2006-04-15
Tina and Lea are best friends who are also avid fans of Vilma Santos. They were inseparable until Le
Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang
1980-05-01
An heiress and her driver/bodyguard fall in love despite the desparity of their social status. See w
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
1996-01-01
Pilo, a mild-mannered bodyguard meets Miling, an old-fashioned girl who stows away when she learns t
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
1969-07-27
The movie chronicles the lives of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and his family in their Pala
Pakawalan Mo Ako
1981-05-29
A female escort's fiance rejects her when her profession is revealed.
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
1977-10-21
A wealthy couple’s sacrificing adopted son, Alonzo (Christopher de Leon) and wayward biological son,
Uninvited
2024-12-25
Eva seeks revenge on billionaire Guilly for killing her daughter. Disguised, she attends his party w
Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw
1988-03-17
An ambitious young man marries up, abandoning the woman he loves. Tensions rise in the workplace as
Payaso
1986-12-25
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Celso Ad. Castillo and st