Vilma Santos
Acting
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.
TV Shows(2)
Movies(110)
Uninvited
Lilia Capistrano / Eva Candelaria
2024
When I Met You In Tokyo
Azon
2023
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
Self
2023
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
Self
2022
Everything About Her
Vivian Ribaya
2016
The Bit Player
Loida Malabanan
2013
The Healing
Seth
2012
In My Life
Shirley Templo
2009
D' Lucky Ones!
Self
2006
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
self (archive footage)
2005
Mano Po III: My Love
Lilia
2004
The '70s
Amanda
2002
The Child
Josie
2000
Lea's Story
Lea Bustamante
1998
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
Margot
1997
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
Miling
1996
One and Only Star
Cecille
1994
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
Helen Arandia
1994
Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
1994
Because I Love: The Dolzura Cortez Story
Dolzura Cortez
1993
Only You
Celina
1993
Engkanto
Inang Kalikasan
1992
Sinungaling Mong Puso
Clara
1992
Ipagpatawad Mo
Selina
1991
Heaven's Judgment
Florida Blanca Guevarra
1990
All Be Damned
Lucinda
1990
Immortal
1989
To Live Another Day
Juliet Espiritu
1989
Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw
Sandra
1988
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1988
Takot Ako, Eh!
1987
Where Is Love Hiding?
Estella
1987
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
1987
Dripping Blood
Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala
1987
Clown
1986
Begging for Love
Fina
1986
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Corina
1986
Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
1985
Unleash the Love Again
Cristy
1985
Charot
1984
Baby Tsina
Baby Tsina
1984
Sister Stella L.
Sister Stella Legaspi
1984
Adultery
Aida Macaraeg
1984
Let's Embrace the Past Once More
Helen
1983
Broken Marriage
Ellen
1983
Paano Ba ang Mangarap?
Lisa
1983
Ayaw Kong Maging Querida
1983
Haplos
Christy
1982
How Often Is Sometimes?
Lily
1982
T-Bird at Ako
Isabel
1982
All for You
Divina
1982
No Other Love
1982
An Affair
Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda
1982
Karma
1981
Pakawalan Mo Ako
Anna
1981
Iskorokotoy
1981
Langis at Tubig
Cory
1980
Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang
1980
Miss X
1980
Darna and Ding
Narda/Darna
1980
Good Morning, Sunshine
1980
Pinay, American Style
PX
1979
Magkaribal
Lily
1979
Swing It... Baby!
Marilen
1979
Rubia Servios
Rubia Servios
1978
You Are Mine
Sandra Aragon
1978
King
1978
Angelita's Eyes
Worried Wife
1978
Kampus?
Suzette Sandejas
1978
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
Julie Monserrat
1978
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
Angela
1978
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
1978
Burlesque Queen
Chato / Czarina
1977
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Estela
1977
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
Terry
1977
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
1976
Bato Sa Buhangin
1976
Bertang Karengkeng
Berta
1976
Darna vs. The Planet Women
Narda / Darna
1975
Summer Rains
1975
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
1975
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Linda (segment 5)
1975
Ibong Lukaret
1975
Double Terrible
Maria Teresa 'Maritess' Labrador
1975
Happy Days Are Here Again
Herself
1974
The Creeping Hand
1974
Wild Whirlwind
1974
Batya't Palu-Palo
Stella
1974
Kampanerang Kuba
Andang/Sandra
1974
Darna and the Giants
Darna
1973
Anak ng asuang
1973
Dyesebel
Dyesebel
1973
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Darna / Narda
1973
Now and Forever
Vilma
1973
Leron-Leron Sinta
Beth
1972
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
1972
Dalagang Nayon
1972
Remembrance
1972
Inspiration
Gina
1972
Edgar Loves Vilma
1970
Love Letters
Vilma
1970
Young Love
1970
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
1969
The Longest Hundred Miles
Maria
1967
This Is a Filipino
1966
Batang Iwahig
1966
Written in Our Destiny
Imee Marcos
1965
Aninong Bakal
1963
King & Queen for a Day
1963