Vilma Santos
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Full Name: Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (also known as Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos Vi T).
Birth Date: November 3, 1953.
Birthplace: Tondo, Manila, Philippines.
Professions: Filipina actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician.
Acting Career Start: Child actress at age 9 in the 1963 film Trudis Liit.
Awards: FAMAS Award for Best Child Performer (for Trudis Liit); FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her dual role in Dama de Noche (1972).
Notable Roles: Portrayed the superhero Darna in four films, starting with Lipad, Darna, Lipad! in 1973.
Production: Produced Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (1978).
Other: Known for her versatile work.
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto, born November 3, 1953, in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. Her acting career began as a child actress at age nine in the 1963 film Trudis Liit, a role for which she won a FAMAS Award for Best Child Performer. She later received the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her dual role in the 1972 film Dama de Noche. Santos has portrayed the superhero Darna in four films, beginning with Lipad, Darna, Lipad! in 1973. Additionally, she produced the 1978 film Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak. She is recognized for her versatile work across film and television
Career overview
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Full Name: Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (also Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos Vi T or Recto Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos).
Born: November 3, 1953.
Profession: Filipina actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician.
Acting Start: Child actress, debuted in 1963 film Trudis Liit at age 9.
Awards: Won FAMAS Award for Best Child Performer for Trudis Liit. Won FAMAS Award for Best Actress for dual role in Dama de Noche (1972).
Roles: Portrayed superhero Darna in four films, beginning with Lipad, Darna, Lipad! in 1973.
Production: Produced Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (1978).
Other credits: When I Met You in Tokyo.
Reputation: Considered the most lastingly successful Filipino film and television actress of all time. Adjudged the greatest movie actress of the Philippines for the years 2000 to 2020 by the Philippine Entertainment Portal.
Paragraph 1: Early career and debut.
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. Her acting career began as a child actress at the age of nine when she debuted in the 1963 film Trudis Liit. For her performance in Trudis Liit, she won a FAMAS Award for Best Child Performer.
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Her work as an actress has spanned more than five decades. She won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her dual role in the 1972 film Dama de Noche. Santos also portrayed the superhero Darna in four films, a series that began with Lipad, Darna, Lipad! in 1973. Additionally, she is credited in the film When I Met You in Tokyo. Beyond acting, she produced the 1978 film Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak.
Paragraph 3: Legacy/Recognition.
Santos is widely considered the most lastingly successful Filipino film and television actress of all time. The Philippine Entertainment Portal adjudged her the greatest movie actress of the Philippines for the years 2000 to 2020.
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"Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. Her acting career began as a child actress at the age of nine when she debuted in the 1963 film Trudis Liit. For her performance in Trudis Liit, she won a FAMAS Award for Best Child Performer.
Her career has spanned more than five decades. She won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her dual role in the 1972 film Dama de Noche. Santos also portrayed the superhero Darna in four films, beginning with Lipad, Darna, Lipad! in 1973. She is also credited in the film When I Met You in Tokyo. In 1978, she produced the film Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak.
Santos is widely considered the most last
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Full Filmography
113 titles- Uninvited (2024) as Lilia Capistrano / Eva Candelaria
- Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2023) as Self - Guest
- When I Met You In Tokyo (2023) as Azon
- Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA (2023) as Self
- Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90 (2022) as Self
- Everything About Her (2016) as Vivian Ribaya
- The Bit Player (2013) as Loida Malabanan
- The Bit Player (2013) Executive Producer
- The Healing (2012) as Seth
- In My Life (2009) as Shirley Templo
- Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (2006) as Self - Celebrity Contestant
- D' Lucky Ones! (2006) as Self
- Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3 (2005) as self (archive footage)
- Mano Po III: My Love (2004) as Lilia
- The '70s (2002) as Amanda
- Anak (2000) as Josie
- Lea's Story (1998) as Lea Bustamante
- Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal (1997) as Margot
- Ikaw ang Mahal Ko (1996) as Miling
- Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre (1994) as Helen Arandia
- Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita (1994)
- One and Only Star (1994) as Cecille
- Because I Love You (1993) as Dolzura Cortez
- Only You (1993) as Celina
- Sinungaling Mong Puso (1992) as Clara
- Engkanto (1992) as Inang Kalikasan
- Ipagpatawad Mo (1991) as Selina
- Heaven's Judgment (1990) as Florida Blanca Guevarra
- All Be Damned (1990) as Lucinda
- To Live Another Day (1989) as Juliet Espiritu
- Immortal (1989)
- Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1988)
- Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw (1988) as Sandra
- Where Does Love Hide? (1987) as Estella
- Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin (1987)
- Tagos ng Dugo (1987) as Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala
- Takot Ako, Eh! (1987)
- Begging for Love (1986) as Fina
- Clown (1986)
- Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1986) as Corina
- Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick (1985)
- Unleash the Love Again (1985) as Cristy
- Baby Tsina (1984) as Baby Tsina
- Charot (1984)
- Sister Stella L. (1984) as Sister Stella Legaspi
- Adultery (1984) as Aida Macaraeg
- Ayaw Kong Maging Querida (1983)
- How Is It to Dream? (1983) as Lisa
- Broken Marriage (1983) as Ellen
- Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan (1983) as Helen
- An Affair (1982) as Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda
- Haplos (1982) as Christy
- Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982) as Lily
- T-Bird at Ako (1982) as Isabel
- All for You (1982) as Divina
- No Other Love (1982)
- Pakawalan Mo Ako (1981) as Anna
- Karma (1981)
- Iskorokotoy (1981)
- Miss X (1980)
- Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang (1980)
- Langis at Tubig (1980) as Cory
- Darna and Ding (1980) as Narda/Darna
- Good Morning, Sunshine (1980)
- Pinay, American Style (1979) as PX
- Magkaribal (1979) as Lily
- Swing It... Baby! (1979) as Marilen
- Angelita's Eyes (1978) as Worried Wife
- Rubia Servios (1978) as Rubia Servios
- Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig (1978)
- When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black (1978) as Julie Monserrat
- You Are Mine (1978) as Sandra Aragon
- Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali (1978) as Angela
- Kampus? (1978) as Suzette Sandejas
- King (1978)
- Burlesque Queen (1977) as Chato / Czarina
- Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig (1977) as Estela
- Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon (1977) as Terry
- Bertang Karengkeng (1976) as Berta
- Bato sa Buhangin (1976)
- Mga Rosas sa Putikan (1976)
- Makahiya at Talahib (1976)
- Darna vs. The Planet Women (1975) as Narda / Darna
- Blood and Love on a Piece of Land (1975) as Linda (segment 5)
- Summer Rains (1975)
- Double Terrible (1975) as Maria Teresa 'Maritess' Labrador
- Karugtong Ang Kahapon (1975)
- Ibong Lukaret (1975)
- Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) as Herself
- Batya't Palu-Palo (1974) as Stella
- The Creeping Hand (1974)
- Wild Whirlwind (1974)
- Kampanerang Kuba (1974) as Andang/Sandra
- Dyesebel (1973) as Dyesebel
- Darna and the Giants (1973) as Darna
- Anak ng asuang (1973)
- Fly, Darna, Fly! (1973) as Darna / Narda
- Now and Forever (1973) as Vilma
- Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma (1972)
- Remembrance (1972)
- Inspiration (1972) as Gina
- Leron-Leron Sinta (1972) as Beth
- Dalagang Nayon (1972)
- Edgar Loves Vilma (1970)
- Young Love (1970)
- Love Letters (1970) as Vilma
- Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969)
- The Longest Hundred Miles (1967) as Maria
- This Is a Filipino (1966)
- Batang Iwahig (1966)
- Written in Our Destiny (1965) as Imee Marcos
- King & Queen for a Day (1963)
- Aninong Bakal (1963)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vilma Santos best known for?
Vilma Santos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Uninvited (2024), Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2023), Dazzling (2026), Sohag Chand (2022).
When and where was Vilma Santos born?
Vilma Santos was born on November 3, 1953 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines.
How many credits does Vilma Santos have?
Vilma Santos has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2024.
What is Vilma Santos's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Vilma Santos (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Source Material: Provided TMDB bio, Wikipedia snippet, IMDb bio, and other sources. Full Name: Rosa Vilma Tuazon Sa...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fast Talk with Boy Abunda (2023) as Self - Guest — aged about 69
- Uninvited (2024) as Lilia Capistrano / Eva Candelaria — aged about 70
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