Acting
Vilma Santos
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.
Filmography
Uninvited
Film · 2024
When I Met You In Tokyo
Film · 2023
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
Film · 2023
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
Series · 2023
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
Film · 2022
Everything About Her
Film · 2016
The Bit Player
Film · 2013
The Healing
Film · 2012
In My Life
Film · 2009
D' Lucky Ones!
Film · 2006
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
Series · 2006
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
Film · 2005
Mano Po III: My Love
Film · 2004
The '70s
Film · 2002
Anak
Film · 2000
Lea's Story
Film · 1998
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
Film · 1997
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
Film · 1996
One and Only Star
Film · 1994
Relaks ka, Lang Sagot Kita
Film · 1994
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
Film · 1994
Because I Love You
Film · 1993
Only You
Film · 1993
Engkanto
Film · 1992
Sinungaling Mong Puso
Film · 1992
Ipagpatawad Mo
Film · 1991
Heaven's Judgment
Film · 1990
All Be Damned
Film · 1990
To Live Another Day
Film · 1989
Immortal
Film · 1989
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Film · 1988
Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw
Film · 1988
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
Film · 1987
Takot Ako, Eh!
Film · 1987
Where Does Love Hide?
Film · 1987
Tagos ng Dugo
Film · 1987
Begging for Love
Film · 1986
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Film · 1986
Clown
Film · 1986
Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
Film · 1985
Unleash the Love Again
Film · 1985
Charot
Film · 1984
Baby Tsina
Film · 1984
Sister Stella L.
Film · 1984
Adultery
Film · 1984
Ayaw Kong Maging Querida
Film · 1983
Broken Marriage
Film · 1983
How Is It to Dream?
Film · 1983
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan
Film · 1983
No Other Love
Film · 1982
An Affair
Film · 1982
T-Bird at Ako
Film · 1982
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
Film · 1982
Haplos
Film · 1982
All for You
Film · 1982
Iskorokotoy
Film · 1981
Karma
Film · 1981
Pakawalan Mo Ako
Film · 1981
Good Morning, Sunshine
Film · 1980
Darna and Ding
Film · 1980
Miss X
Film · 1980
Langis at Tubig
Film · 1980
Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang
Film · 1980
Pinay, American Style
Film · 1979
Swing It... Baby!
Film · 1979
Magkaribal
Film · 1979
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
Film · 1978
Kampus?
Film · 1978
You Are Mine
Film · 1978
King
Film · 1978
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
Film · 1978
Angelita's Eyes
Film · 1978
Rubia Servios
Film · 1978
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
Film · 1978
Burlesque Queen
Film · 1977
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
Film · 1977
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Film · 1977
Makahiya at Talahib
Film · 1976
Bertang Karengkeng
Film · 1976
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
Film · 1976
Bato sa Buhangin
Film · 1976
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Film · 1975
Darna vs. The Planet Women
Film · 1975
Double Terrible
Film · 1975
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Film · 1975
Ibong Lukaret
Film · 1975
Summer Rains
Film · 1975
Happy Days Are Here Again
Film · 1974
Batya't Palu-Palo
Film · 1974
The Creeping Hand
Film · 1974
Wild Whirlwind
Film · 1974
Kampanerang Kuba
Film · 1974
Now and Forever
Film · 1973
Darna and the Giants
Film · 1973
Dyesebel
Film · 1973
Anak ng asuang
Film · 1973
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Film · 1973
Dalagang Nayon
Film · 1972
Inspiration
Film · 1972
Leron-Leron Sinta
Film · 1972
Remembrance
Film · 1972
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
Film · 1972
Young Love
Film · 1970
Love Letters
Film · 1970
Edgar Loves Vilma
Film · 1970
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
Film · 1969
The Longest Hundred Miles
Film · 1967
Batang Iwahig
Film · 1966
This Is a Filipino
Film · 1966
Written in Our Destiny
Film · 1965
King & Queen for a Day
Film · 1963
Aninong Bakal
Film · 1963