Vilma Santos-Recto
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈsantɔs ˈrɛktɔ], born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district from 2016 to 2022.
Vilma Santos-Recto | |
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Portrait during the 18th Congress | |
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
| In office August 13, 2019 – June 30, 2022 Serving with 33 others | |
| House Speaker | Alan Peter Cayetano Lord Allan Velasco |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas' 6th district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Recto |
| 22nd Governor of Batangas | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Governor | Jose Antonio Leviste II (2007–2016) |
| Preceded by | Armando Sanchez |
| Succeeded by | Hermilando Mandanas |
| Mayor of Lipa | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Vice Mayor | Fernando Manguera (1998–2003) Lydio Lopez, Jr. (2003–2007) |
| Preceded by | Ruben Umali |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Gozos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos November 3, 1953 Bamban, Tarlac, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2009–2018) Lakas–CMD (1998–2009) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2, including Luis Manzano |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Profession | Politician |
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! (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"[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
Santos is also a prominent politician, and had served as governor of Batangas for three consecutive terms and as mayor of Lipa for also three consecutive terms.[4] She was elected as the Representative for the Lone District of Lipa, Batangas in 2016. She was encouraged by various political parties to run for the Senate in 2019, but refused to do so.[5]
Acting career
Vilma Santos is widely considered as the most lastingly successful Filipino film and television actress of all time.[6] She was adjudged as the greatest movie actress of the Philippines for the years 2000 to 2020 by the Philippine Entertainment Portal for her continued portrayal of a wide range of award-winning roles as well as for being a consistent box-office draw despite being in the industry for nearly six decades.[7] Vilma's venture into politics made her semi-retire from showbusiness in the late 1990's yet she still emerged as the actress with the most number of local best actress awards so far in the 21st century.[8]
She started her acting career when one of her uncles, who was a cameraman at Sampaguita Pictures, convinced her to try out for the movies. Initially, Sampaguita Pictures had planned a child star role for her in Anak, Ang Iyong Ina (1969). When Santos was in the studio, she noticed a long line of little girls. Thinking that that line was the line for her audition, she decided to queue in. The long line turned out to be for an audition for Sampaguita Pictures' offering Trudis Liit (Little Trudis).
When it was her turn to audition, she was asked by the panel to sing, dance and cry on cue. She got the part of "Trudis Liit" for which she received the FAMAS Awards Best Child Performer award for 1963.[9]
She was cast in Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso (1964), Maria Cecilia (1965), Kasalanan Kaya? (1968), Iginuhit ng Tadhana (1965) and later in its sequel Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969).
Political career
Mayor of Lipa City
In 1998, she entered politics and ran for mayor of Lipa City, Batangas where she won three consecutive elections, becoming the city's first female mayor.[10]
In 2005, the University of the Philippines Diliman conferred on her the Gawad Plaridel Award for her achievements and contributions both as an actress and a public servant.[11] In the same year she was conferred an honorary doctorate degree (honoris causa) in humanities by the Lipa City College.[12] She was again honored in 2006 by UP Diliman as one of the four awardees in UP's First Diwata Awards.[13]
Governor of Batangas
In 2007, Santos-Recto was on her third and final term as Mayor of Lipa and was barred for seeking another term. She became a reluctant candidate for Governor of Batangas as her brother-in-law, incumbent Vice Governor Richard Recto, is seeking the governorship.
On March 5, 2007, during the regular flag-raising ceremony at the Lipa City Hall, Santos-Recto ask for a week to decide if she will run or not. This was attended by thousands of her supporters not only in Lipa but from different towns in Batangas. On March 12, 2007, she made her final decision, running for Governor of Batangas despite having her brother-in-law as her rival, including incumbent governor Arman Sanchez and former police chief Nestor Sanares.
On the day of her filing of her candidacy, Richard Recto decided to withdraw his candidacy and run for congress instead.
Santos-Recto was proclaimed Governor-elect of the province of Batangas on May 21, 2007, after garnering 475,740 votes against incumbent Arman Sanchez's 344,969 becoming the first female governor of the province of Batangas. Governor Santos-Recto was reelected Governor of Batangas during the May 2010 elections defeating incumbent Santo Tomas Mayor Edna Sanchez, who substituted her husband Arman Sanchez who died on April 27, 2010, and again, reelected as Governor of Batangas during the May 2013 elections and her last term being a Governor.[14]
Member, House of Representatives
After her election for her third and final term as Governor of Batangas, speculations circulated that Santos-Recto would run for the national level. However, she declined every offer to run for a higher level. She decided to run as the first representative of the newly formed 6th District of Batangas, would comprise only the City of Lipa. Santos-Recto won by a landslide, defeating Bernadette Sabili.[15]
She became chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation. However, she was removed from the post by the House leadership for her rejection of the reimposition of capital punishment. She is the vice chair of the Committee on Globalization and WTO and the Committee on Local Government. She is also a member of the committees on Basic Education and Culture, Cooperatives Development, Information and Communications Technology, Interparliamentary Relations and Diplomacy, Labor and Employment, Poverty Alleviation, Public Works and Highways, Southern Tagalog Development, Ways and Means, Welfare af Children, and Women and Gender Equality.
She is co-author of the SOGIE Equality bill (Anti-discrimination bill), Magna Carta for Day Care Workers, Maternity Leave Increase bill, Cancer Awareness bill, expanded Senior Citizens bill, and Post-graduate Education for Teachers bill.[16]
In September 2018, she switched from the Liberal Party, where she was a member since 2009, to the Nacionalista Party.[17]
On July 10, 2020, she is one of the 11 representatives who voted favor to grant ABS-CBN's legislative franchise.[18] in which she supported the network's cause for the people and culture. ABS-CBN is also responsible for the restoration of some of her films as well as preservation, which includes Kapag Langit ang Humatol, Anak, Haplos, and Dekada '70.
Although she's eligible to run for a third term, and due to speculations that she might run for a national post, Santos-Recto decided not to seek another term, nor run in any position in the 2022 elections, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Personal life
Vilma Santos-Recto is married to Senator Ralph Recto. They have one son, named Ryan Christian.[19] She also has one son, Luis Manzano from her previous marriage to Edu Manzano.[20]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | President |
| 2015 | ASAP 20 | Herself |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Tagabantay |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo | Daisy Hernandez |
| 2009 | Vilma: A Woman for All Seasons (Documentary Special) | Host |
| 2007 | Alay ni Da King: A Fernando Poe Jr. Special | Host |
| 2002 | GMA Telesine Specials: Bugso | |
| 1997 | Kamandag sa Puso | |
| Katuparan | ||
| 1991 | Once There Was a Love | |
| 1988 | Lamat sa Kristal | |
| 1987 | Palibhasa Lalake | Episode Guest |
| 1986–1995 | Vilma | Host |
| 1982-1986 | VIP (Vilma in Person) | Herself |
| 1970's | Dulambuhay ni Rosa Vilma | |
| The Sensations | ||
| Ayan Eh! | ||
| 1963–1964 | Larawan ng Pag-Ibig |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Everything About Her | Dr. Vivian S. Rabaya |
| 2013 | Ekstra: The Bit Player | Loida Malabanan |
| 2012 | The Healing | Seth |
| 2009 | In My Life | Shirley |
| 2006 | Regalo | Daisy Hernandez |
| D' Lucky Ones | Guest: Vilma Santos | |
| 2004 | Mano Po III: My Love | Lilia Chiong-Yang |
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Amanda Bartolome |
| 2000 | Anak: The Movie | Josie Agbisit |
| 1998 | Ang Erpat Kong Astig | Guest: Presiding Judge |
| Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa? | Lea Bustamante | |
| 1997 | Hanggang Ngayon Ika’y Minamahal | Margot |
| 1996 | Ikaw ang Mahal Ko | Miling |
| 1994 | Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita | Atty. Vera Villaverde |
| Nag-iisang Bituin | Cecille | |
| Lipa Arandia Massacre | Helen Arandia | |
| 1993 | Ikaw Lang | Celina |
| Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story | Dolzura Cortez | |
| 1992 | Engkanto | Guest: Inang Kalikasan |
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Clara | |
| 1991 | Ipagpatawad Mo | Celina |
| 1990 | Hahamakin Lahat | Lucinda |
| Kapag Langit Ang Humatol | Florida | |
| Once There Was a Love[21] | ||
| Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako!!! (Hard to Die) | Guest: Lea Bustamante | |
| 1989 | Imortal | Natalia Avila/Alexandra Avila/Lara Alonzo-Lopez |
| Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre | Jocelyn Alih | |
| Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga | Juliet Espiritu | |
| 1988 | Ibulong Mo sa Diyos | Monica Quijano |
| Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw | Guest: Sandra | |
| 1987 | Takot Ako, Eh! | Guest |
| Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? | Estella | |
| Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin | Cathy Santillan | |
| Ibigay Mo sa Akin ang Bukas | Marie | |
| Tagos ng Dugo | Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala | |
| 1986 | Payaso | Guest |
| Palimos ng Pag-ibig | Fina | |
| Yesterday Today & Tomorrow | Corina | |
| 1985 | Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick | Rose |
| Muling Buksan ang Puso | Cristy | |
| 1984 | Charot | Guest |
| Alyas Baby Tsina | Elena Duavit | |
| Sister Stella L. | Sister Stella Legaspi | |
| Adultery (Aida Macaraeg) Case No. 7892 | Aida Macaraeg | |
| 1983 | Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | Helen |
| Broken Marriage | Ellen | |
| Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? | Lisa | |
| Ayaw Kong Maging Querida | ||
| 1982 | Haplos | Cristy |
| Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? | Lily | |
| Never Ever Say Goodbye | ||
| T-Bird at Ako | Isabel | |
| Sinasamba Kita | Divina | |
| No Other Love | Guest Role | |
| Relasyon | Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda | |
| 1981 | Karma | Sarah |
| Hiwalay | ||
| Pakawalan Mo Ako | Anna | |
| Ex-Wife | ||
| 1980 | Langis at Tubig | Cory Jarlego |
| Romansa | ||
| Gusto Kita, Mahal Ko Siya | ||
| Ang Galing-galing Mo, Mrs. Jones | ||
| Yakapin Mo 'Ko, Lalaking Matapang | ||
| Candy | Guest | |
| Miss X | Filomena Cruz | |
| Darna at Ding | Darna / Narda | |
| Good Morning Sunshine | ||
| 1979 | Modelong Tanso | Judy |
| Buhay Artista Ngayon | ||
| Halik sa Paa Halik sa Kamay | Christine | |
| Rock, Baby! Rock! | ||
| Magkaribal | ||
| Pinay, American Style! | PX | |
| Swing It... Baby! | Marilen | |
| Coed | ||
| 1978 | Rubia Servios Case No. 63572 | Rubia Servios |
| Ikaw Ay Akin | Sandra Aragon | |
| Pag-ibig Ko sa Iyo Lang Ibibigay | ||
| Disco Fever | ||
| Promo Girl | ||
| Huwag Hamakin: Hostess | Guest | |
| Mga Mata ni Angelita | Guest | |
| Kampus | Suzette Sandejas | |
| Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak | Julie Monserrat | |
| Nakawin Natin ang Bawat Sandali | ||
| Amorseko Kumakabit, Kumakapit! | ||
| Simula ng Walang Katapusan | ||
| Bakit Kailangan Kita... | ||
| Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig | ||
| 1977 | Burlesk Queen | Chato / Czarina |
| Masarap, Masakit... Ang Umibig | ||
| Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon | Terry | |
| Susan Kelly Edad 20 | Susan Kelly | |
| Pulot-Gata (Pwede Kaya?) | Baby Abueva | |
| 1976 | Makahiya at Talahib | Aurora |
| Nag-aapoy na Damdamin | ||
| Mga Rosas sa Putikan | ||
| Bato sa Buhangin | Barbara "Bamba" Montinola | |
| Bertang Kerengkeng | Berta | |
| Mapagbigay ang Mister Ko | ||
| Let's Do the Salsa | ||
| Big Ike's Happening | Guest | |
| Mga Reynang Walang Trono | ||
| Hindi Nakakahiya Part II | ||
| 1975 | Darna Vs the Planet Women | Darna / Narda |
| Tag-Ulan sa Tag-Araw | Nanette | |
| Karugtong ang Kahapon | ||
| Vilma Veinte-Nueve | Vilma | |
| Teribol Dobol | Maria Teresa 'Maritess' Labrador | |
| Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa | Guest: Linda (segment 5) | |
| Ibong Lukaret | Ningning | |
| Nakakahiya? | ||
| Basta't Isipin Mong Mahal Kita | ||
| 1974 | King Khayam and I | Princesa Gracia |
| Happy Days Are Here Again | Guest | |
| Kill... The Carnappers | Guest | |
| Vivian Volta | Vivian Volta | |
| Tok Tok Palatok | ||
| Kamay na Gumagapang | ||
| Mga Tigre ng Sierracruz | ||
| Biktima | Dolores | |
| Twin Fists for Justice | ||
| Batya't Palu-Palo | Stella | |
| Kampanerang Kuba | Andang / Sandra | |
| Phantom Lady | Phantom Lady | |
| Vilma and the Beep Beep Minica | Vilma | |
| 1973 | Darna and the Giants | Darna / Narda |
| Ophelia at Paris | Ophelia | |
| Ang Hiwaga ni Maria Cinderella | Maria | |
| Wonder Vi | Wonder Vi | |
| Anak ng Asuwang | ||
| Dyesebel at ang Mahiwagang Kabibe | Dyesebel | |
| Cariñosa | ||
| Lipad, Darna, Lipad! | Darna / Narda | |
| Now And Forever | Vilma | |
| Tsismosang Tindera | ||
| 1972 | Leron-Leron Sinta | Beth |
| Dalagang Nayon | ||
| Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma | Rosa Vilma | |
| Hatinggabi Na, Vilma! | Vilma | |
| Takbo, Vilma, Dali! | Vilma | |
| Dama de Noche | Rosanna / Armida | |
| Kundoktora | ||
| Sweet Sweet Love | ||
| Remembrance | ||
| Little Darling | Vilma | |
| Dulce Corazon | Dulce Corazon | |
| Inspiration | Vilma | |
| Don't Ever Say Goodbye | ||
| Aloha My Love | ||
| 1971 | I'll Be Loving You... Eternally | |
| Teenage Señorita | ||
| Our Love Affair | ||
| Ikaw Lamang | ||
| Young Lovers | Vilma | |
| The Wonderful World of Music | ||
| Angelica | Angelica | |
| The Sensations | Vilma | |
| My Love at First Sight | ||
| 1970 | Renee Rose | Renee Rose |
| Baby Vi | Vi | |
| May Hangganan ang Pag-ibig! | ||
| Nobody's Child | ||
| Vilma, My Darling | Vilma | |
| Sapagka't Sila’y Aming Mga Anak | ||
| Mother Song | ||
| Edgar Loves Vilma | Vilma | |
| I Love You Honey | ||
| Mga Batang Bangketa | ||
| Give Me Your Love | ||
| Sweethearts | ||
| Ding Dong | ||
| Love Letters | Vilma | |
| Because You Are Mine | ||
| Sixteen | ||
| The Young Idols | Vilma | |
| From the Bottom of My Heart | ||
| Love Is for the Two Of Us | ||
| My Pledge of Love | Vilma | |
| Bulaklak at Paru-Paro | ||
| Songs and Lovers | ||
| I Do Love You | ||
| Young Love | Vilma | |
| Mardy | ||
| Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Patroness of Bicolandia) | Guest | |
| 1969 | The Jukebox King | |
| My Darling Eddie | ||
| Pag-ibig Masdan ang Ginawa Mo | ||
| Pinagbuklod ng Langit | Imee Marcos | |
| 1968 | Sino ang May Karapatan? | |
| Eagle Commandos | ||
| Kasalanan Kaya? | ||
| De Colores | ||
| 1967 | The Longest Hundred Miles | Maria |
| 1966 | Ito Ang Pilipino | |
| Batang Iwahig | ||
| Ito Ang Dahilan | ||
| Hampaslupang Maton | ||
| Hindi Nahahati ang Langit | ||
| 1965 | Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story) | Imee Marcos |
| Kay Tagal ng Umaga | ||
| Morena Martir | ||
| Maria Cecilia | ||
| Sa Baril Magtuos | ||
| 1964 | Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso | |
| Naligaw na Anghel | ||
| Larawan ng Pag-ibig | ||
| Ging | Ging | |
| 1963 | Aninong Bakal | |
| Duwelo sa Sapang Bato | ||
| King & Queen for a Day | ||
| Anak, ang Iyong Ina! | ||
| Trudis Liit | Trudis |
Awards in television
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Emee Awards for TV | Most Effective Actress | Dalambuhay ni Rosa Vilma | Won |
| 1987 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Musical Variety Show Host | Vilma | Won |
| 1988 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Musical Variety Show Host | Vilma | Won |
| 1991 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Special | Once There was a Love (As Producer) | Won |
| 2006 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Actress in a Single TV Performance | Maala-ala Mo Kaya: 'Regalo' | Won |
- 1998 – Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award – Star Awards for TV
Awards in film
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress | Trudis Liit | Won |
| 1968 | San Beda College Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Kasalanan Kaya? | Won |
| 1972 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Dama de Noche | Won |
| 1975 | Bacolod City Film Festival | Best Actress | Nakakahiya? | Won |
| 1977 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Burlesk Queen | Won |
| 1978 | FAMAS Awards | Best Picture | Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (as Producer) | Won |
| Gawad Urian | Best Picture | Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (as Producer) | Won | |
| 1981 | Cebu City Film Festival | Best Actress | Karma | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Karma | Won | |
| FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Pakawalan Mo Ako | Won | |
| 1982 | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Actress | Relasyon | Won |
| FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Relasyon | Won | |
| FAP Awards | Best Actress | Relasyon | Won | |
| Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Relasyon | Won | |
| Let's Talk Movies Awards | Best Actress | Relasyon | Won | |
| 1983 | Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Broken Marriage | Won |
| 1984 | Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Sister Stella L. | Won |
| 1987 | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Actress | Tagos ng Dugo | Won |
| FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Tagos ng Dugo | Won | |
| Movie Magazine Awards | Best Actress | Tagos ng Dugo | Won | |
| Cinemascoop Awards | Best Actress | Tagos ng Dugo | Won | |
| 1988 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Ibulong Mo sa Diyos | Won |
| 1989 | PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress | Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga | Won |
| Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga | Won | |
| Movie Magazine Awards | Best Actress | Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga | Won | |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Imortal | Won | |
| Channel 2 Viewers' Choice Award | Best Actress | Imortal | Won | |
| 1991 | Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Ipagpatawad Mo | Won |
| Movie Magazine Awards | Best Actress | Ipagpatawad Mo | Won | |
| Intrigue Magazine Reader's Choice Award | Best Actress | Ipagpatawad Mo | Won | |
| 1992 | New Fame Magazine Readers' Choice Award | Best Actress | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Won |
| FAMAS Awards | Circle of Excellence | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Won | |
| 1993 | Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Dolzura Cortez Story | Won |
| Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Dolzura Cortez Story | Won | |
| FAP Awards | Best Actress | Dolzura Cortez Story | Won | |
| Movie Magazine Awards | Best Actress | Dolzura Cortez Story | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress | Dolzura Cortez Story | Won | |
| Intrigue Magazine Readers' Choice Award | Best Actress | Dolzura Cortez Story | Won | |
| New Fame Magazine Readers' Choice Award | Best Actress | Dolzura Cortez Story | Won | |
| FAMAS Awards | Circle of Excellence | Dolzura Cortez Story | Won | |
| 1998 | Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle | Best Actress | Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa? | Won |
| Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa? | Won | |
| FAP Awards | Best Actress | Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa? | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress | Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa? | Won | |
| Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards | Best Actress | Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa? | Won | |
| Siasi, Jolo Critics Awards | Best Actress | Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa? | Won | |
| 1999 | Brussels International Film Festival | Best Actress | Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa? | Won |
| 2000 | Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards | Best Actress | Anak | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress | Anak | Won | |
| 2002 | Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle | Best Actress | Dekada '70 | Won |
| Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Dekada '70 | Won | |
| FAP Awards | Best Actress | Dekada '70 | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress | Dekada '70 | Won | |
| Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards | Best Actress | Dekada '70 | Won | |
| Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Actress | Dekada '70 | Won | |
| Cinema One's RAVE Awards Critic's Choice | Best Performer | Dekada '70 | Won | |
| Cinema One's RAVE Awards People's Choice | Best Performer | Dekada '70 | Won | |
| CineManila International Film Festival | Best Actress | Dekada '70 | Won | |
| 2004 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Mano Po 3 | Won |
| Gawad Suri Awards | Best Actress | Mano Po 3 | Won | |
| Gawad Tanglaw | Best Actress | Mano Po 3 | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress | Mano Po 3 | Won | |
| 2009 | MTRCB Film Awards | Best Actress | In My Life | Won |
| Gawad Suri Awards | Best Actress | In My Life | Won | |
| Gawad Tanglaw | Best Actress | In My Life | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress | In My Life | Won | |
| Gawad Genio | Best Actress | In My Life | Won | |
| GMMSF | Best Actress | In My Life | Won | |
| 2013 | Cinemalaya Film Festival | Best Actress | Ekstra | Won |
| Gawad Tanglaw | Best Actress | Ekstra | Won | |
| Golden Screen Awards | Best Actress | Ekstra [22] | Won | |
| 2014 | Dhaka International Film Festival | Best Actress | Ekstra | Won |
| 2015 | International Indie Fest | Award of Merit Special Mention as Lead Actress | Ekstra | Won |
| New York Film and TV Festival | Bronze World Medal | Ekstra (As Producer) | Won | |
| Worldfest Houston International Film Festival | Platinum Remi (Comedy) | Ekstra (As Producer) | Won | |
| Worldfest Houston International Film Festival | Best Foreign Language Film | Ekstra (As Producer) | Won | |
| 2017 | PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress | Everything About Her | Won |
| Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards | Best Actress | Everything About Her | Won | |
| GEMS (Guild Of Educators, Mentors And Students) | Best Actress | Everything About Her | Won | |
| EDDYS Entertainment Editors' Awards | Best Actress | Everything About Her | Won | |
| GMMSF | Best Actress | Everything About Her | Won | |
| EdukCircle Awards | Most Influential Film Actress of the Year | Everything About Her | Won | |
| PEP | Female Movie Star of the Year | Everything About Her | Won |
- 1983 – FAMAS Medallion of Excellence (Child Actress)
- 1983 – FAMAS Medallion of Excellence (Lead Actress)
- 1983 – FAMAS Medallion of Excellence (Producer)
- 1989 – FAMAS Hall of Fame
- 1990 – PMPC Star Awards Darling of the Press
- 1990 – Gawad Urian Aktres ng Dekada '80 (Actress of the Decade '80)
- 1997 – FAP Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1998 – FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1999 – PMPC Star Awards Special Citation for winning at the Brussels Int'l Film Festival
- 1999 – Natatanging Artista ng Taon
- 2000 – Gawad Urian Aktress ng Dekada '90(Actress of Decade '90)
- 2000 – Cinemanila Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2000 – Pelikula At Lipunan Special Award
- 2002 – Cinemanila Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2003 – S Magazine's Actress of The Year
- 2004 – Natatanging Gawad Tanglaw
- 2005 – PMPC Star Dekada Award in Acting
- 2005 – Feminist Centennial Filmfest – Outstanding Achievement in Film Acting
- 2005 – GAWAD PLARIDEL for Outstanding Achievement in Film
- 2005 – GMMSF All-Time Favorite Actress
- 2005 – Gawad Suri Award for Exemplary Film Practitioner
- 2006 – First Pioneer Filipino Animation Awards – for Darna, given by the United Animation Inc. and United Staffing Registry Inc.
- 2006 – University of the Philippines Diwata Awards
- 2008 – 25th PMPC Star Awards Lifetime Achievement Awardee
- 2008 – Fil-Am Visionary Legend Award
- 2009 – 7th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Awardee
- 2009 – FAMAS Exemplary Achievement Awardee
- 2009 – Cinema One Original Filmfest Legend Award
- 2011 – Golden Screen Awards Movie Icon of our Time Awardee
- 2011 – Gawad Tanglaw Artista Ng Dekada
- 2012 – Yahoo Awards Major Impact
- 2014 – Cinema One Numero Uno Icon Award
- 2015 – NCCA Ani ng Dangal for Ekstra
- 2016 – FAMAS Presidential Award
- 2016 – FAP Golden Reel Award
- 2017 – PMPC Star Awards for Movies Ginintuang Bituin ng Penikulang Pilipino
- 2017 – Natatanging Gawad Urian
- 2019 – Gawad Pasado Best Actress Hall of Famer (Films Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?,(1998), Anak (2000), Dekada 70 (2002), Everything About Her (2017)
- 2019 – PMPC Star Awards for Movies Natatanging Bituin ng Siglo
- 2019 – SPEED Awards for Movies – Eddys Icon Awards
- 2021 – PEP Greatest Movie Actress for the Years 2000-2021
Discography
Albums
- 2000 – Anak Soundtrack
- 2005 – Vilma (CD, collection of 23 songs)
Songs/covers
- 1969 – "Sixteen"
- 1969 – "Da Doo Ron Ron"
- 1969 – "Wonderful to Be in Love"
- 1969 – "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
- 1970 – "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"
- 1970 – "Something Stupid"
- 1970 – "Bring Back Your Love"
- 1970 – "You're All I Want for Christmas"
- 1970 – "I Wonder Why"
- 1971 – "Abadaba Honeymoon"
- 1971 – "Bobby, Bobby, Bobby"
- 1971 – "Dry Your Eyes"
- 1971 – "Love, Love"
- 1971 – "It's Been a Long Long Time"
- 1971 – "Baby Cakes"
- 1971 – "I Love You Honey"
- 1971 – "Then Along Came You, Edgar"
- 1971 – "Mandolin in the Moonlight"
- 1971 – "Sealed with a Kiss"
- 1971 – "Tweddle Dee"
- 1971 – "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"
- 1971 – "Don't You Break My Heart"
- 1971 – "Wonderful World of Music"
- 1971 – "You Made Me Love You"
- 1971 – "The Birds and the Bees"
- 1972 – "Rick Tick Song"
- 1972 – "Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)"
- 1972 – "My Boy Lollipop"
- 1973 – "Palung-Palo Ako"
- 1973 – "Walang Umiibig"
- 1974 – "Tok Tok Palatok"
- 1974 – "Isipin Mong Basta't Mahal Kita"
- 1974 – "Batya't Palu Palo"
- 1974 – "Mamang Kutsero"
- 1976 – "Mga Rosas sa Putikan"
Awards in music
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Awit Awards | Best Single | "Sixteen" | Won |
| Best Mini-Album | "Something Stupid" with Edgar Mortiz | Won |
References
- ^ Francisco, Butch (August 1, 2009). "The Seasons in Vilma's Life". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Vilma Santos: The triumph of the 'bit player'". The Manila Times. August 10, 2013.
- ^ ""EKSTRA" LEADS FILIPINO ENTRIES AT THE 38TH INT'L TORONTO FILMFEST".
- ^ "Governor Vilma Santos Recto". starforallseasons.com.
- ^ Dioquino, Rose-An Jessica (October 14, 2015). "Vilma Santos running for Congress, to file candidacy on Thursday". GMA News. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
- ^ Lifestyle, Inquirer. "Vilma Santos, most successful Filipino actor of all time, receives NCCA award". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "15 Greatest Movie Actresses in Leading Roles, 2000-2020: No.1 - No.5". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ "Get to know the Local Actresses with the Most Best Actress Wins since 2000". May 3, 2021.
- ^ "VILMA SANTOS: REMARKABLE CHILD STAR". The Weekly Nation. December 31, 1965.
- ^ "League of Provinces of the Philippines". LP.gov.ph.
- ^ "Recognizing Vilma Santos: The Thespian and the Nationalist". The Manila Times. July 8, 2005.
- ^ "Awards and Recognitions". Lipa City Government Website. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Governor's Profile". League of Provinces of the Philippines. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ Luistro, Marlon Alexander (May 21, 2007). "Vilma Santos proclaimed Batangas governor". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "'Recount' sought vs Batangas Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto, ally". Inquirer.net.
- ^ "House of Representatives". congress.gov.ph.
- ^ "Yellow no more! Vilma Santos joins hubby Ralph Recto in Nacionalista Party". Latest Philippine News Today. September 21, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ "WATCH: Ryan Christian Recto touches netizens with video greeting for brother Luis Manzano". ABS CBN.
- ^ "Vilma Santos on secret marriage to Edu Manzano: "Pati kay mama ko, nakalihim yun."".
- ^ Villanueva, Nena (November 15, 1990). "Gretchen's well-programmed career". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 17. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ "Joel Torre, Vilma Santos Lead Winners in the 11th Golden Screen Awards". The Philippine Star. October 5, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
External links
- Vilma Santos at IMDb