Gloria Romero

Gloria Romero

Acting
Born 1933-12-16 - Died 2025-01-25Denver, Colorado, USA

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.

Movies (194)

Dalagang Ilocana
4.3

Dalagang Ilocana

1954Movie4.3
Wedding Bells
10.0

Wedding Bells

1959Movie10.0
Pagoda

Pagoda

1958Movie
Silup

Silup

2011Movie
Schoolgirl
9.0

Schoolgirl

1957Movie9.0
Clown
9.0

Clown

1986Movie9.0
Vacacionista
9.0

Vacacionista

1956Movie9.0
Alabang Girls
3.3

Alabang Girls

1992Movie3.3
Mister Kasintahan
7.0

Mister Kasintahan

1953Movie7.0
Serenata

Serenata

1961Movie
Sacred Memories

Sacred Memories

1958Movie
Lady L
4.5

Lady L

1989Movie4.5
Artista
7.0

Artista

1955Movie7.0
Hootsy Kootsy

Hootsy Kootsy

1955Movie
Daddy O! Baby O!
7.3

Daddy O! Baby O!

2000Movie7.3
A Change of Heart
7.0

A Change of Heart

2000Movie7.0
An Indivisible Heaven
6.7

An Indivisible Heaven

1985Movie6.7
Palasig

Palasig

1952Movie
Monghita

Monghita

1952Movie
American Adobo
4.7

American Adobo

2001Movie4.7
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
4.3

Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik

1991Movie4.3
Recuerdo
7.0

Recuerdo

1953Movie7.0
Avenida Boy

Avenida Boy

1971Movie
Madame X
8.0

Madame X

1952Movie8.0
Hercules

Hercules

1953Movie
Do Re Mi
8.0

Do Re Mi

1996Movie8.0
Singsing Ni Lola
8.0

Singsing Ni Lola

2002Movie8.0
Should the Skies Clear
7.8

Should the Skies Clear

1984Movie7.8
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
10.0

Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?

1982Movie10.0
Paula

Paula

1969Movie
Paruparong Bukid

Paruparong Bukid

1958Movie
Once Upon a Time
7.0

Once Upon a Time

1987Movie7.0
Pagdating ng Takip-silim
8.0

Pagdating ng Takip-silim

1956Movie8.0
Magnifico
7.8

Magnifico

2003Movie7.8
The Marriage
6.5

The Marriage

1980Movie6.5
Pitong Pagsisisi
8.0

Pitong Pagsisisi

1959Movie8.0
Tarima
3.5

Tarima

2010Movie3.5
Kahapon Lamang

Kahapon Lamang

1959Movie
I Wanna Be Happy

I Wanna Be Happy

2006Movie
Written in Our Destiny
9.0

Written in Our Destiny

1965Movie9.0
Miguelito
5.6

Miguelito

1985Movie5.6
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
8.0

Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut

2003Movie8.0
Paupahan
1.0

Paupahan

2008Movie1.0
Petrang Kabayo
4.8

Petrang Kabayo

2010Movie4.8
Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?
9.0

Lord, Bakit Ako Pa?

1988Movie9.0
Where Is Love Hiding?
8.0

Where Is Love Hiding?

1987Movie8.0
Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!
7.0

Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!

1997Movie7.0
Alabok sa Ulap
10.0

Alabok sa Ulap

1987Movie10.0
Lagablab sa Silangan

Lagablab sa Silangan

1956Movie
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
10.0

Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang

1958Movie10.0
5 Yugto ng Buhay
9.0

5 Yugto ng Buhay

1961Movie9.0
Flowers of the City Jail
6.2

Flowers of the City Jail

1984Movie6.2
Stardoom
7.5

Stardoom

1971Movie7.5
The Witch

The Witch

1975Movie
Anak ng asuang
10.0

Anak ng asuang

1973Movie10.0
7 Gabi sa Hong Kong
10.0

7 Gabi sa Hong Kong

1966Movie10.0
Grandma's House 2
8.0

Grandma's House 2

2005Movie8.0
Rubberman
10.0

Rubberman

1996Movie10.0
I Have 3 Eggs
8.0

I Have 3 Eggs

1990Movie8.0
A Plea to God
5.3

A Plea to God

1991Movie5.3
Sinner or Saint

Sinner or Saint

1984Movie
Beautiful Life
10.0

Beautiful Life

2004Movie10.0
Sa Libis ng Nayon

Sa Libis ng Nayon

1959Movie
Hamon sa Kampeon
10.0

Hamon sa Kampeon

1964Movie10.0
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang
7.0

Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang

1989Movie7.0
Inday Bote
10.0

Inday Bote

1985Movie10.0
Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa
7.5

Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa

1991Movie7.5
Sana'y Laging Magkapiling
9.0

Sana'y Laging Magkapiling

1994Movie9.0
The Last Pinoy Action King
5.0

The Last Pinoy Action King

2015Movie5.0
My Other Woman
7.0

My Other Woman

1990Movie7.0
Let the Love Begin
7.0

Let the Love Begin

2005Movie7.0
Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi
9.0

Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi

1995Movie9.0
Pepeng Agimat

Pepeng Agimat

1973Movie
Moments of Love
6.8

Moments of Love

2006Movie6.8
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
9.0

Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?

2001Movie9.0
Heaven's Judgment
8.0

Heaven's Judgment

1990Movie8.0
Dance-O-Rama
9.0

Dance-O-Rama

1963Movie9.0
Nasaan ka, Inay?
9.0

Nasaan ka, Inay?

1988Movie9.0
The Daughters of Waray and Biday
9.0

The Daughters of Waray and Biday

1984Movie9.0
Mariposa
8.0

Mariposa

1955Movie8.0
Anak Sa Panalangin
7.0

Anak Sa Panalangin

1954Movie7.0
Kamoteng Kahoy

Kamoteng Kahoy

2009Movie
Esperanza at Caridad
8.0

Esperanza at Caridad

1963Movie8.0
Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
10.0

Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?

2002Movie10.0
La barrera
7.0

La barrera

1966Movie7.0
Rebecca
9.0

Rebecca

1952Movie9.0
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
8.5

Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw

1989Movie8.5
Destiny of the Living Dead

Destiny of the Living Dead

1972Movie
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
7.0

Dahil May Isang Ikaw

1999Movie7.0
Tarot
4.7

Tarot

2009Movie4.7
Bim, Bam, Bum
10.0

Bim, Bam, Bum

1955Movie10.0
Kadenang Bulaklak
10.0

Kadenang Bulaklak

1993Movie10.0
Fight Batman, Fight!
8.0

Fight Batman, Fight!

1976Movie8.0
Pulis Patola
7.0

Pulis Patola

1993Movie7.0
Happy Days Are Here Again
10.0

Happy Days Are Here Again

1974Movie10.0
Fly, Darna, Fly!
8.0

Fly, Darna, Fly!

1973Movie8.0
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
7.0

Pinagbuklod ng Langit

1969Movie7.0
Kasintahan Sa Pangarap
10.0

Kasintahan Sa Pangarap

1951Movie10.0
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
7.0

Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita

1995Movie7.0
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
10.0

Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko

1995Movie10.0
Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin

Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin

1976Movie
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5
6.0

Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5

2005Movie6.0
Love Letters
10.0

Love Letters

1988Movie10.0
At the Top
8.5

At the Top

1971Movie8.5
Count the Stars in the Sky
9.0

Count the Stars in the Sky

1989Movie9.0
Katabi Ko'y Mamaw
10.0

Katabi Ko'y Mamaw

1990Movie10.0
Rollerboys
10.0

Rollerboys

1995Movie10.0
Salamat sa Alaala

Salamat sa Alaala

2015Movie
Exploitation

Exploitation

1983Movie
The Big Broadcast
8.0

The Big Broadcast

1962Movie8.0
Rainbow's Sunset
4.4

Rainbow's Sunset

2018Movie4.4
To Mama with Love
9.0

To Mama with Love

1983Movie9.0
Kapag Napagod ang Puso
7.0

Kapag Napagod ang Puso

1988Movie7.0
Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak

Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak

1979Movie
Mother Dear
7.0

Mother Dear

1982Movie7.0
Tayo Na Sa Dilim
9.0

Tayo Na Sa Dilim

1990Movie9.0
Why Not Make It Real
9.5

Why Not Make It Real

2001Movie9.5
A World of Horror
9.0

A World of Horror

1976Movie9.0
Grandma's House
6.0

Grandma's House

2001Movie6.0
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli

Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli

2007Movie
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
9.0

Karugtong Ang Kahapon

1975Movie9.0
Nobody Nobody But Juan

Nobody Nobody But Juan

2009Movie
Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story

2013Movie
Despatsadora
8.0

Despatsadora

1955Movie8.0
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
6.0

Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!

2007Movie6.0
Pagpatak ng Ulan

Pagpatak ng Ulan

1960Movie
Condemned
4.3

Condemned

1984Movie4.3
Don't Kiss the Devil
9.0

Don't Kiss the Devil

1989Movie9.0
Fuschia

Fuschia

2009Movie
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang

The Tales of Grandmother Basyang

1985Movie
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
9.0

Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa

1954Movie9.0
Makahiya at Talahib
7.0

Makahiya at Talahib

1976Movie7.0
Tres Muskiteros

Tres Muskiteros

1951Movie
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema

2019Movie
Just One Summer
5.0

Just One Summer

2012Movie5.0
Bloody Mary The Movie
6.0

Bloody Mary The Movie

1987Movie6.0
Spark in the Dark
7.0

Spark in the Dark

1991Movie7.0
Haydee

Haydee

1970Movie
Sandakot na Bala
9.0

Sandakot na Bala

1988Movie9.0
Mother Dearest
8.0

Mother Dearest

1961Movie8.0
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
10.0

Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?

1988Movie10.0
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?
8.0

Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?

1990Movie8.0
Annie B.
3.5

Annie B.

2004Movie3.5
Apat na Taga
9.0

Apat na Taga

1953Movie9.0
Beloved
9.0

Beloved

1958Movie9.0
Storm Surge!

Storm Surge!

1971Movie
Kamay ni Hilda

Kamay ni Hilda

1981Movie
Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag

Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag

1985Movie
Teenage Marriage
9.0

Teenage Marriage

1984Movie9.0
Kurdapya
9.0

Kurdapya

1954Movie9.0
Jukebox Jamboree

Jukebox Jamboree

1964Movie
The Tenants
3.0

The Tenants

1976Movie3.0
Hongkong Holiday
8.5

Hongkong Holiday

1957Movie8.5
My Blue Hawaii
9.0

My Blue Hawaii

1971Movie9.0
Niño Valiente

Niño Valiente

1975Movie
Biyak na Manyika

Biyak na Manyika

1979Movie
Siklab sa Batangas
7.0

Siklab sa Batangas

1952Movie7.0
Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako

Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako

1990Movie
Sino ang Maysala?
9.0

Sino ang Maysala?

1957Movie9.0
Teresa
9.0

Teresa

1956Movie9.0
Mga Reyna ng Vicks
10.0

Mga Reyna ng Vicks

1958Movie10.0
Smouldering Tears
8.0

Smouldering Tears

1988Movie8.0
Lawiswis Kawayan
9.0

Lawiswis Kawayan

1960Movie9.0
Pilya
10.0

Pilya

1954Movie10.0
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
10.0

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall

1988Movie10.0
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
10.0

Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

1996Movie10.0
Impaktita
7.5

Impaktita

1989Movie7.5
Ikaw Ang Aking Buhay
7.0

Ikaw Ang Aking Buhay

1959Movie7.0
I Think I'm In Love
4.7

I Think I'm In Love

2002Movie4.7
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
9.0

Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap

1993Movie9.0
Alyas Sakay
9.0

Alyas Sakay

1961Movie9.0
Palaboy

Palaboy

1958Movie
Dewey Boulevard

Dewey Boulevard

1958Movie
Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero

Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero

1960Movie
Dear Mama
8.0

Dear Mama

1984Movie8.0
Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe
8.0

Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe

1989Movie8.0
Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives
8.0

Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives

1974Movie8.0
Disgrasyada

Disgrasyada

1993Movie
Mga Anak ng Diyos
7.0

Mga Anak ng Diyos

1957Movie7.0
Cofradia

Cofradia

1953Movie
Just Say You Love Me
10.0

Just Say You Love Me

1982Movie10.0
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
10.0

Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas

1985Movie10.0
Lupa sa Lupa
7.0

Lupa sa Lupa

1960Movie7.0
Even the Angels Cried
10.0

Even the Angels Cried

1971Movie10.0
Señorita

Señorita

1956Movie
Hindi Basta-basta
9.5

Hindi Basta-basta

1955Movie9.5
Musikong Bumbong

Musikong Bumbong

1953Movie
Ang Siga At Ang Sosyal
8.0

Ang Siga At Ang Sosyal

1992Movie8.0
Eternally

Eternally

1957Movie
Miss Tilapia

Miss Tilapia

1956Movie
May Umaga Pang Darating
10.0

May Umaga Pang Darating

1953Movie10.0
Alaala ng lumipas
9.0

Alaala ng lumipas

1965Movie9.0
Vicky
9.0

Vicky

1959Movie9.0
Waterpump

Waterpump

2005Movie

TV Shows (18)

Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
8.0

Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan

2001Series8.0
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
7.0

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

2003Series7.0
Labs Ko Si Babe

Labs Ko Si Babe

1999Series
My Fairy Grandmother
8.0

My Fairy Grandmother

2017Series8.0
Munting Heredera
6.0

Munting Heredera

2011Series6.0
Niño

Niño

2014Series
Palos

Palos

2008Series
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas

2013Series
Meant To Be
9.0

Meant To Be

2017Series9.0
Juan Happy Love Story
6.0

Juan Happy Love Story

2016Series6.0
Lastikman

Lastikman

2007Series
The Rich Man's Daughter
8.8

The Rich Man's Daughter

2015Series8.8
Together Again

Together Again

2012Series
Forever

Forever

2013Series
Kokey @ Ako

Kokey @ Ako

2010Series
Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?

Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?

2009Series
Cielo de Angelina
7.0

Cielo de Angelina

2012Series7.0
Palibhasa Lalake
9.0

Palibhasa Lalake

1987Series9.0