Gloria Romero

Gloria Romero

Born to a Spanish American mother and a Filipino father, she was widely remembered as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema" due to her appearances in over 250 films and television shows across various genres. She died on 25 January 2025, at the age of 91, and was survived by her daughter and grandson.

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Known For

TV

Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan

2001 • as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

2003 • as Doña Valeria Valencia

Munting Heredera

Munting Heredera

2011 • as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat

TV

Labs Ko Si Babe

1999 • as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas

Together Again

Together Again

2012 • as Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero

Niño

Niño

2014 • as Violeta

Filmography

2019

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
as Herself
Movie - Released: 10/12/2019

2018

Rainbow's Sunset
Rainbow's Sunset
as Sylvia
Movie - Released: 12/25/2018

2017

My Fairy Grandmother
My Fairy Grandmother
as Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
TV - Released: 4/30/2017
Meant To Be
Meant To Be
as Lola Madj Sta. Maria
TV - Released: 1/9/2017

2016

Juan Happy Love Story
Juan Happy Love Story
as Mameng
TV - Released: 5/16/2016

2015

The Last Pinoy Action King
The Last Pinoy Action King
Movie - Released: 10/22/2015
Movie
Salamat sa Alaala
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/9/2015
The Rich Man's Daughter
The Rich Man's Daughter
as Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
TV - Released: 5/11/2015

2014

Niño
Niño
as Violeta
TV - Released: 5/26/2014

2013

Movie
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
as Lola Flora
Movie - Released: 2/27/2013
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
as Cristina Alperos
TV - Released: 9/9/2013
Forever
Forever
as older Adora Del Prado
TV - Released: 1/21/2013

2012

Just One Summer
Just One Summer
as Lola Meding Reyes
Movie - Released: 8/15/2012
Cielo de Angelina
Cielo de Angelina
as Sor Margaret
TV - Released: 10/22/2012
Together Again
Together Again
as Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero
TV - Released: 6/4/2012

2011

Movie
Silup
as Lola
Movie - Released: 7/11/2011
Munting Heredera
Munting Heredera
as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
TV - Released: 5/9/2011

2010

Petrang Kabayo
Petrang Kabayo
as Lola Edang
Movie - Released: 10/13/2010
Movie
Tarima
Movie - Released: 11/3/2010
TV
Kokey @ Ako
as Barbara Reyes
TV - Released: 9/20/2010

2009

Nobody Nobody But Juan
Nobody Nobody But Juan
as Aida
Movie - Released: 12/25/2009
Movie
Fuschia
as Mameng
Movie - Released: 4/29/2009
Kamoteng Kahoy
Kamoteng Kahoy
as Lola Idang
Movie - Released: 6/10/2009
Tarot
Tarot
as Lola Auring
Movie - Released: 8/26/2009
TV
Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?
as Lola Rosing
TV - Released: 5/2/2009

2008

Paupahan
Paupahan
as Gloria
Movie - Released: 7/2/2008
Palos
Palos
as Alfonsina Riviera
TV - Released: 1/28/2008

2007

Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Movie - Released: 3/21/2007
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
as Ida
Movie - Released: 12/25/2007
Lastikman
Lastikman
as Amon Labao
TV - Released: 9/24/2007

2006

Moments of Love
Moments of Love
as Rosa Santos
Movie - Released: 3/29/2006
I Wanna Be Happy
I Wanna Be Happy
Movie - Released: 1/1/2006

2005

Waterpump
Waterpump
as Lola
Movie - Released: 12/25/2005
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
as Lola (segment "Poso")
Movie - Released: 12/25/2005
Let the Love Begin
Let the Love Begin
as Lola Maring
Movie - Released: 2/9/2005
Bahay ni Lola 2
Bahay ni Lola 2
as Amelia Go
Movie - Released: 4/16/2005

2004

Annie B.
Annie B.
Movie - Released: 3/3/2004
Beautiful Life
Beautiful Life
as Magda
Movie - Released: 7/28/2004

2003

Magnifico
Magnifico
as Lola Magda
Movie - Released: 1/29/2003
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
as Red's Lola
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
as Doña Valeria Valencia
TV - Released: 5/19/2003

2002

Singsing Ni Lola
Singsing Ni Lola
as Lola
Movie - Released: 10/30/2002
I Think I'm In Love
I Think I'm In Love
as Amor
Movie - Released: 6/12/2002
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
as Doña Gracia Imperial
Movie - Released: 6/3/2002

2001

American Adobo
American Adobo
as Gerry's Mother
Movie - Released: 9/29/2001
Bahay ni Lola
Bahay ni Lola
as Lola
Movie - Released: 12/25/2001
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
as Lola Meding
Movie - Released: 4/3/2001
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
as Lola Eping
Movie - Released: 8/29/2001
TV
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
TV - Released: 3/26/2001

2000

Tanging Yaman
Tanging Yaman
as Loleng
Movie - Released: 11/8/2000
Daddy O! Baby O!
Daddy O! Baby O!
as Brenda
Movie - Released: 6/10/2000

1999

Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
as Lola Amor
Movie - Released: 6/1/1999
TV
Labs Ko Si Babe
as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
TV - Released: 7/26/1999

1997

Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!
Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

1996

Do Re Mi
Do Re Mi
as Lola of Reggie
Movie - Released: 7/28/1996
Rubberman
Rubberman
as Madam Rita
Movie - Released: 12/25/1996
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Movie - Released: 4/25/1996

1995

Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
as Mrs. Samonte
Movie - Released: 8/2/1995
Movie
Rollerboys
as Lola Martha
Movie - Released: 3/31/1995
Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi
Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi
as Josefa
Movie - Released: 2/14/1995
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
Movie - Released: 7/27/1995

1993

Pulis Patola
Pulis Patola
Movie - Released: 10/14/1993
Movie
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
as Azul
Movie - Released: 9/15/1993
Kadenang Bulaklak
Kadenang Bulaklak
as Mrs. Doctolero
Movie - Released: 11/6/1993
Movie
Disgrasyada
Movie - Released: 2/9/1993

1992

Alabang Girls
Alabang Girls
as Doña Consuelo
Movie - Released: 4/24/1992
Ang Siga At Ang Sosyal
Ang Siga At Ang Sosyal
Movie - Released: 1/8/1992

1991

Makiusap sa Diyos
Makiusap sa Diyos
as Encarnacion
Movie - Released: 7/24/1991
Joey Boy Munti: 15 anyos ka sa Muntinlupa
Joey Boy Munti: 15 anyos ka sa Muntinlupa
Movie - Released: 3/30/1991
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
Movie - Released: 12/4/1991
Spark in the Dark
Spark in the Dark
as Adela
Movie - Released: 6/27/1991

1990

Katabi Ko'y Mamaw
Katabi Ko'y Mamaw
Movie - Released: 4/11/1990
Tayo Na Sa Dilim
Tayo Na Sa Dilim
as Fe Vallejo
Movie - Released: 7/4/1990
I Have 3 Eggs
I Have 3 Eggs
as Donya Concha
Movie - Released: 8/16/1990
Heaven's Judgment
Heaven's Judgment
as Octavia Villarroel
Movie - Released: 11/6/1990
Movie
Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako
Movie - Released: 6/7/1990
Movie
My Other Woman
Movie - Released: 5/19/1990
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
Movie - Released: 2/28/1990

1989

Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
Movie - Released: 10/11/1989
Impaktita
Impaktita
as Roselia
Movie - Released: 6/15/1989
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit
as Doña Martina Santos
Movie - Released: 8/17/1989
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
as Gemma
Movie - Released: 7/5/1989
Movie
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
Movie - Released: 11/22/1989
Don't Kiss the Devil
Don't Kiss the Devil
as Lucila
Movie - Released: 11/1/1989

1988

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
Movie - Released: 9/8/1988
Nasaan ka, Inay?
Nasaan ka, Inay?
as Mrs. Isabel Villarama
Movie - Released: 5/5/1988
Sandakot Na Bala
Sandakot Na Bala
as Elena
Movie - Released: 11/8/1988
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
Movie - Released: 10/6/1988
Nagbabagang Luha
Nagbabagang Luha
as Mrs. Montaire
Movie - Released: 7/17/1988
Movie
Kapag Napagod ang Puso
Movie - Released: 6/30/1988
Love Letters
Love Letters
Movie - Released: 6/24/1988

1987

Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
as Reyna Kamkam
Movie - Released: 1/4/1987
Bloody Mary The Movie
Bloody Mary The Movie
Movie - Released: 7/8/1987
Alabok sa Ulap
Alabok sa Ulap
as Mona Abad
Movie - Released: 3/26/1987
Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?
Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?
as Carmen
Movie - Released: 9/2/1987
Palibhasa Lalake
Palibhasa Lalake
as Tita Minerva Chavez
TV - Released: 3/3/1987

1986

Payaso
Payaso
Movie - Released: 12/25/1986

1985

Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag
Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag
as Doña Petrita
Movie - Released: 1/25/1985
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
Movie - Released: 4/17/1985
Miguelito
Miguelito
as Christina Monfort
Movie - Released: 6/14/1985
Inday Bote
Inday Bote
as Mrs. Salameda
Movie - Released: 8/15/1985
An Indivisible Heaven
An Indivisible Heaven
as Agnes Grivas
Movie - Released: 3/7/1985
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
as Reyna
Movie - Released: 11/28/1985

1984

Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday
Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday
as Ilocano Manang Biday
Movie - Released: 10/12/1984
Condemned
Condemned
as Connie
Movie - Released: 10/19/1984
Should the Skies Clear
Should the Skies Clear
as Minda
Movie - Released: 1/19/1984
Flowers of City Jail
Flowers of City Jail
as Mother of Patricia
Movie - Released: 12/25/1984
Dear Mama
Dear Mama
Movie - Released: 5/3/1984
Teenage Marriage
Teenage Marriage
Movie - Released: 8/16/1984
Sinner or Saint
Sinner or Saint
Movie - Released: 3/1/1984

1983

To Mama with Love
To Mama with Love
as Amelia
Movie - Released: 5/6/1983
Exploitation
Exploitation
Movie - Released: 1/21/1983

1982

Just Say You Love Me
Just Say You Love Me
Movie - Released: 9/24/1982
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
as Elsa's Mother
Movie - Released: 11/25/1982
Mother Dear
Mother Dear
as Elena
Movie - Released: 6/4/1982

1981

Kamay ni Hilda
Kamay ni Hilda
Movie - Released: 2/16/1981

1980

Kasal?
Kasal?
as Elisa
Movie - Released: 6/19/1980

1979

Biyak Na Manyika
Biyak Na Manyika
Movie - Released: 3/16/1979
Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak
Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak
Movie - Released: 2/16/1979

1976

Makahiya at Talahib
Makahiya at Talahib
Movie - Released: 12/25/1976
Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
Movie - Released: 10/1/1976
The Tenants
The Tenants
as Doña Consuelo
Movie - Released: 2/20/1976
Fight Batman, Fight!
Fight Batman, Fight!
Movie - Released: 12/5/1976
Movie
A World of Horror
Movie - Released: 11/12/1976

1975

Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Movie - Released: 9/21/1975
The Witch
The Witch
Movie - Released: 3/22/1975
Movie
Niño Valiente
Movie - Released: 9/12/1975

1974

Happy Days Are Here Again
Happy Days Are Here Again
as Herself
Movie - Released: 11/15/1974
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
as Amparo
Movie - Released: 11/1/1974

1973

Anak ng asuang
Anak ng asuang
Movie - Released: 9/6/1973
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Fly, Darna, Fly!
as Babaing Impakta
Movie - Released: 3/23/1973
Pepeng Agimat
Pepeng Agimat
Movie - Released: 1/1/1973

1972

Destiny of the Living Dead
Destiny of the Living Dead
Movie - Released: 7/28/1972

1971

My Blue Hawaii
My Blue Hawaii
Movie - Released: 12/24/1971
Avenida Boy
Avenida Boy
Movie - Released: 7/1/1971
Storm Surge!
Storm Surge!
as Czarina Revilla
Movie - Released: 9/1/1971
Lumuha Pati mga Anghel
Lumuha Pati mga Anghel
as Tinay
Movie - Released: 5/21/1971
At the Top
At the Top
Movie - Released: 6/10/1971
Stardoom
Stardoom
Movie - Released: 10/7/1971

1970

Haydee
Haydee
Movie - Released: 8/17/1970

1969

Paula
Paula
Movie - Released: 1/2/1969
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
Movie - Released: 7/27/1969

1966

La barrera
La barrera
as María
Movie - Released: 5/16/1966
7 Gabi sa Hong Kong
7 Gabi sa Hong Kong
Movie - Released: 3/10/1966

1965

Movie
Written in Our Destiny
as Imelda Marcos
Movie - Released: 9/7/1965

1964

Jukebox Jamboree
Jukebox Jamboree
Movie - Released: 7/17/1964

1963

Dance-O-Rama
Dance-O-Rama
Movie - Released: 4/14/1963
Esperanza at Caridad
Esperanza at Caridad
Movie - Released: 10/11/1963

1962

The Big Broadcast
The Big Broadcast
Movie - Released: 1/4/1962

1961

5 Yugto ng Buhay
5 Yugto ng Buhay
as Third Story
Movie - Released: 2/28/1961
Serenata
Serenata
Movie - Released: 1/29/1961
Mother Dearest
Mother Dearest
as segement 'The Novice'
Movie - Released: 3/25/1961
Alyas Sakay
Alyas Sakay
Movie - Released: 7/21/1961

1960

Lupa sa Lupa
Lupa sa Lupa
as Nora
Movie - Released: 1/10/1960
Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero
Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero
Movie - Released: 3/5/1960
Pagpatak ng Ulan
Pagpatak ng Ulan
Movie - Released: 5/24/1960
Lawiswis Kawayan
Lawiswis Kawayan
Movie - Released: 8/20/1960

1959

Wedding Bells
Wedding Bells
Movie - Released: 12/26/1959
Kahapon Lamang
Kahapon Lamang
Movie - Released: 5/20/1959
Ikaw Ang Aking Buhay
Ikaw Ang Aking Buhay
Movie - Released: 1/20/1959
Pitong Pagsisisi
Pitong Pagsisisi
Movie - Released: 3/21/1959
Sa Libis ng Nayon
Sa Libis ng Nayon
Movie - Released: 7/4/1959
Vicky
Vicky
Movie - Released: 10/27/1959

1958

Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Movie - Released: 12/21/1958
Beloved
Beloved
as A blind woman
Movie - Released: 3/28/1958
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
Movie - Released: 3/5/1958
Pagoda
Pagoda
Movie - Released: 1/28/1958
Paruparong Bukid
Paruparong Bukid
Movie - Released: 12/15/1958
Sacred Memories
Sacred Memories
Movie - Released: 10/12/1958
Palaboy
Palaboy
Movie - Released: 5/4/1958
Dewey Boulevard
Dewey Boulevard
Movie - Released: 11/21/1958

1957

Schoolgirl
Schoolgirl
as Camilla
Movie - Released: 7/8/1957
Hongkong Holiday
Hongkong Holiday
Movie - Released: 1/28/1957
Eternally
Eternally
Movie - Released: 10/6/1957
Sino ang Maysala?
Sino ang Maysala?
as Gloria
Movie - Released: 1/1/1957
Mga Anak ng Diyos
Mga Anak ng Diyos
as Fe
Movie - Released: 4/19/1957

1956

Miss Tilapia
Miss Tilapia
Movie - Released: 9/1/1956
Señorita
Señorita
Movie - Released: 6/28/1956
Vacacionista
Vacacionista
Movie - Released: 3/15/1956
Pagdating ng Takip-silim
Pagdating ng Takip-silim
Movie - Released: 11/10/1956
Lagablab sa Silangan
Lagablab sa Silangan
Movie - Released: 3/14/1956
Teresa
Teresa
as Teresa
Movie - Released: 5/4/1956

1955

Bim, Bam, Bum
Bim, Bam, Bum
Movie - Released: 12/21/1955
Mariposa
Mariposa
as Mariposa
Movie - Released: 5/20/1955
Hootsy Kootsy
Hootsy Kootsy
Movie - Released: 11/16/1955
Despatsadora
Despatsadora
Movie - Released: 7/9/1955
Hindi Basta-basta
Hindi Basta-basta
Movie - Released: 10/26/1955
Artista
Artista
Movie - Released: 1/1/1955

1954

Dalagang Ilocana
Dalagang Ilocana
as Biday
Movie - Released: 7/4/1954
Anak Sa Panalangin
Anak Sa Panalangin
as Nita/Lita
Movie - Released: 9/22/1954
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
as Trining
Movie - Released: 8/28/1954
Pilya
Pilya
Movie - Released: 3/23/1954
Kurdapya
Kurdapya
Movie - Released: 12/31/1954

1953

Apat na Taga
Apat na Taga
Movie - Released: 2/10/1953
Recuerdo
Recuerdo
Movie - Released: 11/1/1953
Musikong Bumbong
Musikong Bumbong
Movie - Released: 2/3/1953
May Umaga Pang Darating
May Umaga Pang Darating
Movie - Released: 4/10/1953
Mister Kasintahan
Mister Kasintahan
Movie - Released: 9/17/1953
Hercules
Hercules
Movie - Released: 1/1/1953
Cofradia
Cofradia
as Cofradia
Movie - Released: 1/1/1953

1952

Rebecca
Rebecca
Movie - Released: 1/1/1952
Madame X
Madame X
Movie - Released: 2/10/1952
Palasig
Palasig
as Florinda
Movie - Released: 4/15/1952
Monghita
Monghita
Movie - Released: 1/1/1952
Siklab sa Batangas
Siklab sa Batangas
Movie - Released: 7/19/1952

1951

Kasintahan Sa Pangarap
Kasintahan Sa Pangarap
Movie - Released: 9/3/1951
Tres Muskiteros
Tres Muskiteros
Movie - Released: 11/27/1951