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Gloria Romero

Acting Born Dec 16, 1933 Died Jan 25, 2025 Denver, Colorado, USA 212 credits
212
Total Credits
1951–2019
69 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
5
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Gloria Romero works in acting. Born December 16, 1933 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Died January 25, 2025. Archytele tracks 212 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Meant To Be

as Lola Madj Sta. Maria

Juan Happy Love Story

as Mameng
Film

The Harder They Come

as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
Film

Bad Company

as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
Film

Dalagang Ilocana

as Biday

Frequent co-stars

Eddie Garcia 1 shared title
Dolphy 1 shared title
Rudy Francisco 1 shared title
Ric Rodrigo 1 shared title
Rebecca Del Rio 1 shared title

Career timeline

Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Rainbow's Sunset
My Fairy GrandmotherMeant To Be
Juan Happy Love Story
The Rich Man's DaughterThe Last Pinoy Action KingSalamat sa Alaala
Niño
Akin Pa Rin ang BukasForeverAlfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Together AgainCielo de AngelinaJust One Summer
Munting HerederaSilup
Kokey @ AkoTarimaPetrang Kabayo
Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?Nobody Nobody But JuanTarotKamoteng KahoyFuschia
PalosPaupahan
LastikmanBahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
I Wanna Be HappyMoments of Love
Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5Let the Love BeginGrandma's House 2Waterpump
Annie B.Beautiful Life
Sana'y Wala Nang WakasMagnificoSpirit Warriors: The Shortcut
Singsing Ni LolaI Think I'm In LoveCass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?
Sa Dulo Ng Walang HangganAmerican AdoboGrandma's HouseNarinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?Why Not Make It Real
A Change of HeartDaddy O! Baby O!
Labs Ko Si BabeDahil May Isang Ikaw
Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!
Do Re MiRubbermanAng Misis Kong Hoodlum
Araw Araw, Gabi GabiSana Dalawa Ang Puso KoRollerboysIkaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
Sana'y Laging Magkapiling
Ayaw Ko Ng MangarapPulis PatolaKadenang BulaklakDisgrasyada
Alabang GirlsAng Siga At Ang Sosyal
A Plea to GodJoey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa MuntinlupaDinampot Ka Lang sa PutikSpark in the Dark
Katabi Ko'y MamawMy Other WomanHeaven's JudgmentBakit Ikaw Pa Rin?I Have 3 Eggs
Oras-Oras, Araw-ArawLady LKung Maibabalik Ko LangDon't Kiss the DevilSi Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe

Full Filmography

212 titles
  • Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema (2019) as Herself
  • Rainbow's Sunset (2018) as Sylvia
  • My Fairy Grandmother (2017) as Gloria "Lola Goreng" Espino
  • Meant To Be (2017) as Lola Madj Sta. Maria
  • Juan Happy Love Story (2016) as Mameng
  • The Rich Man's Daughter (2015) as Ama Cecilia Tanchingco
  • The Last Pinoy Action King (2015)
  • Salamat sa Alaala (2015) as Self
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  • Niño (2014) as Violeta
  • Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas (2013) as Cristina Alperos
  • Forever (2013) as older Adora Del Prado
  • Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story (2013) as Lola Flora
  • Together Again (2012) as Soledad Vda. de Silvestre-Caballero
  • Cielo de Angelina (2012) as Sor Margaret
  • Just One Summer (2012) as Lola Meding Reyes
  • Munting Heredera (2011) as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
  • Silup (2011) as Lola
  • Kokey @ Ako (2010) as Barbara Reyes
  • Tarima (2010)
  • Petrang Kabayo (2010) as Lola Edang
  • Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja? (2009) as Lola Rosing
  • Nobody Nobody But Juan (2009) as Aida
  • Tarot (2009) as Lola Auring
  • Kamoteng Kahoy (2009) as Lola Idang
  • Fuschia (2009) as Mameng
  • Palos (2008) as Alfonsina Riviera
  • Paupahan (2008) as Gloria
  • Lastikman (2007) as Amon Labao
  • Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! (2007) as Ida
  • Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli (2007)
  • I Wanna Be Happy (2006)
  • Moments of Love (2006) as Rosa Santos
  • Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 (2005) as Lola (segment "Poso")
  • Let the Love Begin (2005) as Lola Maring
  • Grandma's House 2 (2005) as Amelia Go
  • Waterpump (2005) as Lola
  • Annie B. (2004)
  • Beautiful Life (2004) as Magda
  • Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003) as Doña Valeria Valencia
  • Magnifico (2003) as Lola Magda
  • Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut (2003) as Red's Lola
  • Singsing Ni Lola (2002) as Lola
  • I Think I'm In Love (2002) as Amor
  • Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? (2002) as Doña Gracia Imperial
  • Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (2001) as Lola Carmela "Mameng" Estocapio
  • American Adobo (2001) as Gerry's Mother
  • Grandma's House (2001) as Lola
  • Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? (2001) as Lola Meding
  • Why Not Make It Real (2001) as Lola Eping
  • A Change of Heart (2000) as Loleng
  • Daddy O! Baby O! (2000) as Brenda
  • Labs Ko Si Babe (1999) as Aurora "Auring" Mabuenas
  • Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999) as Lola Amor
  • Takot Ako sa Darling Ko! (1997)
  • Do Re Mi (1996) as Lola of Reggie
  • Rubberman (1996) as Madam Rita
  • Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum (1996)
  • Araw Araw, Gabi Gabi (1995) as Josefa
  • Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko (1995)
  • Rollerboys (1995) as Lola Martha
  • Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita (1995) as Mrs. Samonte
  • Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
  • Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap (1993) as Azul
  • Pulis Patola (1993)
  • Kadenang Bulaklak (1993) as Mrs. Doctolero
  • Disgrasyada (1993)
  • Alabang Girls (1992) as Doña Consuelo
  • Ang Siga At Ang Sosyal (1992)
  • A Plea to God (1991) as Encarnacion
  • Joey Boy Munti: 15 Anyos Ka sa Muntinlupa (1991)
  • Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik (1991)
  • Spark in the Dark (1991) as Adela
  • Katabi Ko'y Mamaw (1990)
  • My Other Woman (1990)
  • Heaven's Judgment (1990) as Octavia Villarroel
  • Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin? (1990)
  • I Have 3 Eggs (1990) as Donya Concha
  • Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako (1990)
  • Tayo Na Sa Dilim (1990) as Fe Vallejo
  • Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw (1989)
  • Lady L (1989)
  • Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (1989) as Gemma
  • Don't Kiss the Devil (1989) as Lucila
  • Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe (1989)
  • Impaktita (1989) as Roselia
  • Count the Stars in the Sky (1989) as Doña Martina Santos
  • Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? (1988)
  • Nasaan ka, Inay? (1988) as Mrs. Isabel Villarama
  • Smouldering Tears (1988) as Mrs. Montaire
  • Sandakot Na Bala (1988) as Elena
  • Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988) as Noemi
  • Love Letters (1988)
  • Mirror, Mirror On the Wall (1988)
  • Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? (1988)
  • Palibhasa Lalake (1987) as Tita Minerva Chavez
  • Alabok sa Ulap (1987) as Mona Abad
  • Where Is Love Hiding? (1987) as Carmen
  • Once Upon a Time (1987) as Reyna Kamkam
  • Bloody Mary The Movie (1987)
  • Clown (1986)
  • Miguelito (1985) as Christina Monfort
  • An Indivisible Heaven (1985) as Agnes Grivas
  • The Tales of Grandmother Basyang (1985) as Reyna
  • Inday Bote (1985) as Mrs. Salameda
  • Lilac, Bulaklak sa Magdamag (1985) as Doña Petrita
  • Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas (1985)
  • Flowers of the City Jail (1984) as Patricia's Mother
  • Sinner or Saint (1984)
  • Teenage Marriage (1984)
  • Condemned (1984) as Connie
  • Should the Skies Clear (1984) as Minda
  • The Daughters of Waray and Biday (1984) as Ilocano Manang Biday
  • Dear Mama (1984)
  • To Mama with Love (1983) as Amelia
  • Exploitation (1983)
  • Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982) as Elsa's Mother
  • Mother Dear (1982) as Elena
  • Just Say You Love Me (1982)
  • Kamay ni Hilda (1981)
  • The Marriage (1980) as Elisa
  • Bakit May Putik ang Bulaklak (1979)
  • Biyak na Manyika (1979)
  • Fight Batman, Fight! (1976)
  • The Tenants (1976) as Doña Consuelo
  • A World of Horror (1976)
  • Makahiya at Talahib (1976)
  • Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin (1976)
  • Niño Valiente (1975)
  • The Witch (1975)
  • Karugtong Ang Kahapon (1975)
  • Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives (1974) as Amparo
  • Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) as Herself
  • Anak ng asuang (1973)
  • Pepeng Agimat (1973)
  • Fly, Darna, Fly! (1973) as Babaing Impakta
  • Destiny of the Living Dead (1972)
  • Avenida Boy (1971)
  • Stardoom (1971)
  • At the Top (1971)
  • Storm Surge! (1971) as Czarina Revilla
  • My Blue Hawaii (1971)
  • Even the Angels Cried (1971) as Tinay
  • Haydee (1970)
  • Paula (1969)
  • Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969)
  • 7 Gabi sa Hong Kong (1966)
  • La barrera (1966) as María
  • Written in Our Destiny (1965) as Imelda Marcos
  • Alaala ng lumipas (1965)
  • Hamon sa Kampeon (1964)
  • Jukebox Jamboree (1964)
  • Esperanza at Caridad (1963)
  • Dance-O-Rama (1963)
  • The Big Broadcast (1962)
  • Serenata (1961)
  • 5 Yugto ng Buhay (1961) as Third Story
  • Mother Dearest (1961) as segement 'The Novice'
  • Alyas Sakay (1961)
  • Lupa sa Lupa (1960) as Nora
  • Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero (1960)
  • Lawiswis Kawayan (1960)
  • Pagpatak ng Ulan (1960)
  • Wedding Bells (1959)
  • Kahapon Lamang (1959)
  • Sa Libis ng Nayon (1959)
  • Vicky (1959)
  • Ikaw Ang Aking Buhay (1959)
  • Pitong Pagsisisi (1959)
  • Pagoda (1958)
  • Sacred Memories (1958)
  • Paruparong Bukid (1958)
  • Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (1958)
  • Mga Reyna ng Vicks (1958)
  • Palaboy (1958)
  • Beloved (1958) as A blind woman
  • Dewey Boulevard (1958)
  • Schoolgirl (1957) as Camilla
  • Sino ang Maysala? (1957) as Gloria
  • Hongkong Holiday (1957)
  • Mga Anak ng Diyos (1957) as Fe
  • Eternally (1957)
  • Pagdating ng Takip-silim (1956)
  • Vacacionista (1956)
  • Lagablab sa Silangan (1956)
  • Teresa (1956) as Teresa
  • Señorita (1956)
  • Miss Tilapia (1956)
  • Artista (1955)
  • Bim, Bam, Bum (1955)
  • Hootsy Kootsy (1955)
  • Hindi Basta-basta (1955)
  • Despatsadora (1955)
  • Mariposa (1955) as Mariposa
  • Dalagang Ilocana (1954) as Biday
  • Anak Sa Panalangin (1954) as Nita/Lita
  • Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa (1954) as Trining
  • Kurdapya (1954)
  • Pilya (1954)
  • Hercules (1953)
  • Mister Kasintahan (1953)
  • Recuerdo (1953)
  • Apat na Taga (1953)
  • May Umaga Pang Darating (1953)
  • Cofradia (1953) as Cofradia
  • Musikong Bumbong (1953)
  • Palasig (1952) as Florinda
  • Madame X (1952)
  • Monghita (1952)
  • Siklab sa Batangas (1952)
  • Rebecca (1952)
  • Kasintahan Sa Pangarap (1951)
  • Tres Muskiteros (1951)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Gloria Romero best known for?

Gloria Romero is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Meant To Be (2017), Juan Happy Love Story (2016), The Harder They Come (1972), Bad Company (1972).

When and where was Gloria Romero born?

Gloria Romero was born on December 16, 1933 in Denver, Colorado, USA. They passed away on January 25, 2025.

How many credits does Gloria Romero have?

Gloria Romero has accumulated over 212 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2019.

What is Gloria Romero's background in cinema and television?

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 ...

Gloria Romero by the numbers

212credits
194films
18TV series
1951–2019active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (212) Born on December 16 In memoriam 2025

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