Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

December 16, 1933

Died

January 25, 2025 (age 91)

Place of Birth

Denver, Colorado, USA

Also Known As

Gloria Anne Borrego Galla

گلوریا رومرو

グロリア • ロメロ

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Gloria Romero

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.

Filmography

2019FilmHabambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinemaas Herself 2018FilmRainbow's Sunsetas Sylvia 2017TVMy Fairy Grandmotheras Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino 2017TVMeant To Beas Lola Madj Sta. Maria 2016TVJuan Happy Love Storyas Mameng 2015FilmThe Last Pinoy Action King 2015FilmSalamat sa Alaalaas Self 2015TVThe Rich Man's Daughteras Ama Cecilia Tanchingco 2014TVNiñoas Violeta 2013TVAkin Pa Rin ang Bukasas Cristina Alperos 2013FilmAlfredo S. Lim: The Untold Storyas Lola Flora 2013TVForeveras older Adora Del Prado 2012TVCielo de Angelinaas Sor Margaret 2012FilmJust One Summeras Lola Meding Reyes 2012TVTogether Againas Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero 2011FilmSilupas Lola 2011TVMunting Herederaas Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat 2010FilmTarima 2010FilmPetrang Kabayoas Lola Edang 2010TVKokey @ Akoas Barbara Reyes 2009FilmNobody Nobody But Juanas Aida 2009FilmTarotas Lola Auring 2009FilmKamoteng Kahoyas Lola Idang 2009TVKomiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?as Lola Rosing 2009FilmFuschiaas Mameng 2008FilmPaupahanas Gloria 2008TVPalosas Alfonsina Riviera 2007FilmBahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!as Ida 2007TVLastikmanas Amon Labao 2007FilmAng M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli 2006FilmMoments of Loveas Rosa Santos 2006FilmI Wanna Be Happy 2005FilmWaterpumpas Lola 2005FilmShake Rattle & Roll 2k5as Lola (segment "Poso")2005FilmGrandma's House 2as Amelia Go 2005FilmLet the Love Beginas Lola Maring 2004FilmBeautiful Lifeas Magda 2004FilmAnnie B.2003TVSana'y Wala Nang Wakasas Doña Valeria Valencia 2003FilmMagnificoas Lola Magda 2003FilmSpirit Warriors: The Shortcutas Red's Lola 2002FilmSingsing Ni Lolaas Lola 2002FilmI Think I'm In Loveas Amor 2002FilmCass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?as Doña Gracia Imperial 2001FilmGrandma's Houseas Lola 2001FilmAmerican Adoboas Gerry's Mother 2001FilmWhy Not Make It Realas Lola Eping 2001FilmNarinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?as Lola Meding 2001TVSa Dulo Ng Walang Hangganas Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio 2000FilmA Change of Heartas Loleng 2000FilmDaddy O! Baby O!as Brenda 1999TVLabs Ko Si Babeas Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas 1999FilmBecause There Is Only One Youas Lola Amor 1997FilmTakot Ako sa Darling Ko!1996FilmRubbermanas Madam Rita 1996FilmDo Re Mias Lola of Reggie 1996FilmAng Misis Kong Hoodlum 1995FilmIkaw Pa... Eh Love Kitaas Mrs. Samonte 1995FilmSana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko 1995FilmRollerboysas Lola Martha 1995FilmAraw Araw, Gabi Gabias Josefa 1994FilmSana'y Laging Magkapiling 1993FilmKadenang Bulaklakas Mrs. Doctolero 1993FilmPulis Patola 1993FilmAyaw Ko Ng Mangarapas Azul 1993FilmDisgrasyada 1992FilmAlabang Girlsas Doña Consuelo 1992FilmAng Siga At Ang Sosyal 1991FilmDinampot Ka Lang sa Putik 1991FilmA Plea to Godas Encarnacion 1991FilmSpark in the Darkas Adela 1991FilmJoey Boy Munti: 15 anyos ka sa Muntinlupa 1990FilmHeaven's Judgmentas Octavia Villarroel 1990FilmI Have 3 Eggsas Donya Concha 1990FilmTayo Na Sa Dilimas Fe Vallejo 1990FilmKahit Isumpa Mo Ako 1990FilmMy Other Woman 1990FilmKatabi Ko'y Mamaw 1990FilmBakit Ikaw Pa Rin?1989FilmOras-Oras, Araw-Araw 1989FilmDon't Kiss the Devilas Lucila 1989FilmLady L 1989FilmSi Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe 1989FilmCount the Stars in the Skyas Doña Martina Santos 1989FilmKung Maibabalik Ko Langas Gemma 1989FilmBat-Demonas Roselia 1988FilmLord, Bakit Ako Pa?1988FilmSandakot Na Balaas Elena 1988FilmPaano Tatakasan ang Bukas?1988FilmMirror, Mirror On the Wall 1988FilmFlames of Loveas Mrs. Montaire 1988FilmKapag Napagod ang Pusoas Noemi 1988FilmLove Letters 1988FilmNasaan ka, Inay?as Mrs. Isabel Villarama 1987FilmWhere Is Love Hiding?as Carmen 1987FilmBloody Mary The Movie 1987FilmAlabok sa Ulapas Mona Abad 1987TVPalibhasa Lalakeas Tita Minerva Chavez 1987FilmOnce Upon a Timeas Reyna Kamkam 1986FilmClown 1985FilmThe Tales of Grandmother Basyangas Reyna 1985FilmInday Boteas Mrs. Salameda 1985FilmMiguelitoas Christina Monfort 1985FilmKay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas 1985FilmAn Indivisible Heavenas Agnes Grivas 1985FilmLilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamagas Doña Petrita 1984FilmFlowers of the City Jailas Patricia's Mother 1984FilmCondemnedas Connie 1984FilmThe Daughters of Waray and Bidayas Ilocano Manang Biday 1984FilmTeenage Marriage 1984FilmDear Mama 1984FilmSinner or Saint 1984FilmShould the Skies Clearas Minda 1983FilmTo Mama with Loveas Amelia 1983FilmExploitation 1982FilmHow Often Is Sometimes?as Elsa's Mother 1982FilmJust Say You Love Me 1982FilmMother Dearas Elena 1981FilmKamay ni Hilda 1980FilmThe Marriageas Elisa 1979FilmBiyak Na Manyika 1979FilmBakit May Putik ang Bulaklak 1976FilmMakahiya at Talahib 1976FilmFight Batman, Fight!1976FilmA World of Horror 1976FilmLigaw Tingin, Halik Hangin 1976FilmThe Tenantsas Doña Consuelo 1975FilmKarugtong Ang Kahapon 1975FilmNiño Valiente 1975FilmThe Witch 1974FilmHappy Days Are Here Againas Herself 1974FilmBad Example: I Have Seven Wivesas Amparo 1973FilmAnak ng asuang 1973FilmFly, Darna, Fly!as Babaing Impakta 1973FilmPepeng Agimat 1972FilmDestiny of the Living Dead 1971FilmMy Blue Hawaii 1971FilmStardoom 1971FilmStorm Surge!as Czarina Revilla 1971FilmAvenida Boy 1971FilmAt the Top 1971FilmEven the Angels Criedas Tinay 1970FilmHaydee 1969FilmPinagbuklod ng Langit 1969FilmPaula 1966FilmLa barreraas María 1966Film7 Gabi sa Hong Kong 1965FilmWritten in Our Destinyas Imelda Marcos 1965FilmAlaala ng lumipas 1964FilmJukebox Jamboree 1964FilmHamon sa Kampeon 1963FilmEsperanza at Caridad 1963FilmDance-O-Rama 1962FilmThe Big Broadcast 1961FilmAlyas Sakay 1961FilmMother Dearestas segement 'The Novice'1961Film5 Yugto ng Buhayas Third Story 1961FilmSerenata 1960FilmLawiswis Kawayan 1960FilmPagpatak ng Ulan 1960FilmAng Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero 1960FilmLupa sa Lupaas Nora 1959FilmWedding Bells 1959FilmVicky 1959FilmSa Libis ng Nayon 1959FilmKahapon Lamang 1959FilmPitong Pagsisisi 1959FilmIkaw Ang Aking Buhay 1958FilmMga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang 1958FilmParuparong Bukid 1958FilmDewey Boulevard 1958FilmSacred Memories 1958FilmPalaboy 1958FilmBelovedas A blind woman 1958FilmMga Reyna ng Vicks 1958FilmPagoda 1957FilmEternally 1957FilmSchoolgirlas Camilla 1957FilmMga Anak ng Diyosas Fe 1957FilmHongkong Holiday 1957FilmSino ang Maysala?as Gloria 1956FilmPagdating ng Takip-silim 1956FilmMiss Tilapia 1956FilmSeñorita 1956FilmTeresaas Teresa 1956FilmVacacionista 1956FilmLagablab sa Silangan 1955FilmBim, Bam, Bum 1955FilmHootsy Kootsy 1955FilmHindi Basta-basta 1955FilmDespatsadora 1955FilmMariposaas Mariposa 1955FilmArtista 1954FilmKurdapya 1954FilmAnak Sa Panalanginas Nita/Lita 1954FilmAng Biyenang Hindi Tumatawaas Trining 1954FilmDalagang Ilocanaas Biday 1954FilmPilya 1953FilmRecuerdo 1953FilmMister Kasintahan 1953FilmMay Umaga Pang Darating 1953FilmApat na Taga 1953FilmMusikong Bumbong 1953FilmHercules 1953FilmCofradiaas Cofradia 1952FilmSiklab sa Batangas 1952FilmPalasigas Florinda 1952FilmMadame X 1952FilmRebecca 1952FilmMonghita 1951FilmTres Muskiteros 1951FilmKasintahan Sa Pangarap