
Acting
Gloria Sevilla
Born — Died
1932-01-01 — 2022-04-16
Place of birth
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Known for
Acting
Credits
66 titles
Gloria Sevilla was an award-winning Filipino film actress. Sevilla is widely regarded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her contributions in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines in the 50’s and 60’s. Sevilla received her first FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress in the movie Madugong Paghihiganti (1962). She won the FAMAS Award Best Actress for the movie Badlis Sa Kinabuhi (1969). Sevilla appeared in movies such as Dyesebel (1978), Guhit Ng Palad (1988), Matud Nila (1991), The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002), Lapu-lapu (2002), Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis (2002), and El Presidente (film) (2012). Sevilla also appeared in the Philippine television drama…
Known for
7.0Be Careful With My Heart is a 2012 Philippine daytime television drama which premiered on ABS-CBN on July 9, 2012 airing before It's Showtime. It is also broadcast worldwide on The Filipino Channel. It is topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. It is one of the most successful teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is the first television drama in the Philippines made by ABS-CBN to be filmed and broadcast in high definition.
Be Careful With My Heart
2012
Recuerdo de Amor is a Philippine afternoon drama series which aired on ABS-CBN in 2001-2003. It starred Carmina Villaroel and Diether Ocampo in successful roles. The TV Series was delayed on May 14 to May 15,2001 and ended on its original end date Worldwide on TFC series also nominated Isabel Rivas for Best Actress in a Drama Series by the PMPC in 2002 alongside Seasoned Actress Pinky De Leon who was also part of the series was also known to use fast paced TV Filmography in its 45 Min Premiere of its Pilot Episode the series was also known for getting outstanding reviews throughout its run to Filipino Customers who had The Filipino Channel Internationally because of its memorable storyline and breathtaking Visual Effects similar to a U.S Soap Opera. The series was also Pinky De Leons last TV Series as she decided to retire from TV and Film Work. The Afternoon Series was also competing with Dramas such as Pangako Sa ’Yo and GMA-7s Rival Soap Kung Mawawala Ka.
Recuerdo de Amor
2001
NRAlyna is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 13th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series is based on the pocket book Dominic by Martha Cecilia. It is directed by FM Reyes.
Alyna
2010
Fantastic Man is a television serialization of the box office film of the same name. The series originally starred by Vic Sotto stars Mark Herras as Fantastic Man with Ryza Cenon as her leading lady-turned sidekick Wena aka Fantastic Girl. The series refurbishes and reintroduces Fantastic Man as a crime-busting superhero. The series lasted for two seasons and had a special episode after the series ended.
Fantastic Man
2007
8.0Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is a 2013 Philippine television drama aired on ABS-CBN from January 21 to July 5, 2013. It stars Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis, and Robin Padilla. The drama is scheduled to run for 13 weeks with a total of 63 episodes.
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
2013
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Calle Siete
2016
Film credits
2010s · 12 titles
7.3A woman who is looking for acceptance, who's looking for love, who wants to be appreciated and who wants to belong find what she's looking for from her personal assistant.
You're My Boss
2015
NRThe silent witness to the life and love of Juanita. It is her sanctuary, the place where she creates dishes for her family, her friends, even enemies and strangers. Through cooking, she gets to know the people around her, and in return, reveal herself to them.
Kusina
2016
6.0The film is very, very loosely based on the life of Arturo Porcuna (Jeorge Estregan). Once upon a time, he was known as Boy Anino, notorious leader of the Bahala Na gang. But rival gangster Tony Razon (John Estrada) attacked him in his home, leaving his entire gang and his family dead in the ruins. But Porcuna survived, and now he returns under a new alias, Boy Golden, and he seeks revenge against those that did him wrong. Along the way, he meets Marla D (KC Concepcion), a dancer who also has a bone to pick with Razon. Together, the two carry out a dangerous plan to take on Manila’s toughest gangsters.
Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill
2013
6.5The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite
El Presidente
2012
8.0An ordinary taxi ride takes Jun, a young executive, into the unusual story of Ben, a 35 year-old taxi driver in Manila on how he became a lanzones farmer in Camiguin island, Mindanao.
Kakampi
2016
5.0A troubled Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is forced to return home and come to terms with the family she left behind.
Return
2019
NRThis is the story of Visayans coming to the MetroManila area in search of greener pastures. Dodong Valderama, a jack-of-trades orphan, and Santo Nino devotee, sis among them, trying his luck in a different place. He meets Inday and her Lola Angeling, also Visayan immigrants, who are fish vendors. Angeling dreams for her daughter to become a popular singer , and hopefully one day, this will get them out of the slums. Angeling is pursued by town widower Max. Dodong, whose idol is the late Flash Elorde, eventually finds a full time job as janitor in a boxing gym. Inday fails to win the town singing contest, much to the disappointment of Lola Angeling.With the help of friend Lao, Dodong pursues Inday until they become sweethearts, then husband and wife.
Palad ta ang Nagbuot
2013
Madam Bella (Zsa Zsa Padilla) has pancreatic cancer, stage 4 and it's treatable but not curable. She asks her son Joven (Nico Antonio), who is outwardly detached, to be with her throughout the medication. In the midst of chemotherapy sessions, Joven begins to realize his mother’s behavior and disposition. Aside from being a stern owner of the Monteclaro Law Firm and a strict mother, Bella is a woman of courage, fighting predicaments not just for herself but most especially for her son. As Joven understands his mother’s personality, he finds his own identity. And as they shape individuality, we get a glimpse of the image of the ailing health care system in and outside the hospital.
M. (Mother's Maiden Name)
2014
NRAfter a bank robbery gone wrong, the Gang drives out of town to hide but they run out of gas on a deserted road and go on foot deep into the woods. There they find an old dilapidated house occupied by a mysterious young Woman and her Grandmother. As they insist on staying, the Grandmother tells them that it is the night if Ang Kumakatok (Those Who Knock), a mythical being who takes away a soul from the occupants of the house they knock in. As the dead of night unfolds, we realize who they all really are and when the knock comes, none of them can run away from an evil that stays in their soul.
In Darkness We Live
2014
The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of his Centennial Year. “Salamat sa Alaala.” is inspired by the music composed by the late film director when he was a teenager playing background music for silent movies in Manila theatres. The video opens up with a capsulated history of the birth of the Filipino movies followed by a series of shots of veteran actresses, the academe and the young generation of filmmakers affirming his unique qualities as a world-class film figure. Then we unravel his private life as a family man. The documentary is one way of thanking him for his lasting legacy in the art form he left behind.
Salamat sa Alaala
2015
NRThree generations of teachers. Three stories of dedication, struggle, and inspiration interweaved. Iah, Espie, and Gennie will prove that being an educator does not end inside the four walls of their classrooms.
An Educator
2017
NRA film based on a real life story of children ages 10-15 years old being used by a syndicate for underground wrestling.
Children's Show
2014
2000s · 2 titles
4.8Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become a champion and national hero. Yet when the pressures of his sport, his personal life and the high expectations of his countrymen take their toll, he falls from grace. With the help of his wife (Bea Alonzo), will he be able to rise once more to be worthy of being called "the People's Champion"?
Pacquiao: The Movie
2006
4.8A film showing the struggles of Lapu-Lapu and how he defended Mactan, Cebu from the invading Spanish forces.
Lapu-Lapu
2002
1990s · 12 titles
8.7The story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film that operates on various personal, social, and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.
The Flor Contemplacion Story
1995
10.0Ana and Alex fall in love in nostalgic Ilocos. But their individual dreams and responsibilities get in the way of their relationship.
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
1998
NRThe story is about an orphan named Anna who searched for her long-lost father. With the guardian angel Barbiel's help, Anna was able to see the latter's father even for a moment.
Wansapanataym: The Movie
1999
4.3No synopsis available yet.
Thalia
1997
8.0A winning lottery ticket leads to trouble and romance for an indebted man.
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
1995
7.0A 1995 Filipino action comedy film starring Robin Padilla and Andrew E.
P're Hanggang Sa Huli
1995
7.0In the hope of landing a job that will eventually enable her to pay for her sister's operation Tinay leaves her small fishing village and heads for Manila. With only her dreams accompanying her she arrives in the big city and how! She gets hit by a car but that proves to be a blessing in disguise because the accident leads her to her employment. She then meets Randy the son of her boss whose girlfriend Sylvia has been goading that they get married. But Randy feels that he's not yet ready to settle down and when he refuses to marry her Sylvia hooks up with another guy in a desperate attempt to make him change his mind.
I'm Sorry, My Love
1998
7.0A rich old lady, who was dying, hired a detective agency to go in search of her long lost granddaughter. Lacking the manpower for the job, janitor Andrew was passed off as a private detective. He located the missing girl who was working as a sales lady.
Megamol
1994
10.0A 1997 Filipino action movie starring Monsour del Rosario, Alma Concepcion and Mike Gayoso.
Haragan: Masahol Pa Sa Bala
1997
8.0Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks from dangerous situations at the right moment. Cynthia Luster (Yukari Oshima) is Lt. Cynthia Wang, is a Royal Hong Kong Police on the look-out for Nikita, the infamous gang leader. Amparo Lagman (played by Gloria Sevilla), working as a domestic helper, becomes the unwitting target of the Nikita's gang when she comes into possession of some important documents. Nikita follows her to the Philippines, along with Lt. Cynthia Wang who is in pursuit of Nikita. - Written by ledster
Once Upon a Time in Manila
1994
9.0This is another look at the brief and violent life of 60's hoodlum Ben Tumbling, This version is from the point of view of Boy Chico, the dedicated cop who killed him.
Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling
1997
6.0A soldier returns to his hometown and takes the fight to corrupt Governor.
Kapag Dumanak ang Dugo: Buenavista
1997
1980s · 5 titles
6.5Two teen stories in one movie. "Dear Partyline" tells the story of Badong who falls in love with a girl in a Coke commercial who happens to be the other half of their telephone party line. "Dear Killer" tells the story of Lenny and the mysterious disappearance of a girl who was considered the school's best Soprano singer.
Dear Diary
1989
NRGet a convulsion, in this unique revolution, here in our nation with this exposition with the wasteful Asiong! In another super presentation of Chiquito! Chiquito reprises his role as a free-spending and flamboyant Pinoy in this farce that adopts for its title a popular anti-Marcos slogan.
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
1986
10.0The bitter-sweet love affairs of four sisters with different outlooks and temperaments end in simultaneous weddings.
Apat Na Maria
1980
9.0Dim-witted Pilar flies to the US after winning the Miss California Soy Sauce contest. Excited to find her long lost sister, Pilar finds herself helpless upon her arrival in the land of milk and honey until she meets Pepe, her handsome "flight mate."
Pepe en Pilar
1983
7.0Arman was often beaten by his father-in-law and had a series of misfortunes in his life when he found out that he had just been adopted. When will he feel that someone cares about her?
Guhit Ng Palad
1988
1970s · 11 titles
9.5Living near the American military-controlled Clark Air Base, Corazon dreams of a better life in America until the unspeakable happens.
Once a Moth
1976
NRA love story about a guy with and a broken family a girl who slept with her professor.
Iskandalo
1979
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Basta Bisaya
1970
6.5Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.
Angelita's Eyes
1978
7.0Amidst the background of the rice terraces, the story of an Igorota and daughter of a chieftain is told as she underwent trials to keep another tribe from conquering her own.
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
1975
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Si Inday sa Balitaw
1970
8.0Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.
Dyesebel
1978
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Boy Pana
1978
6.0Angelita continues her journey in finding her real parents.
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
1979
NRThe story of an indigenous Igorot woman who traverses the complex path of life to the playful line of destiny.
Aliw-iw
1979
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Dodong Ko
1970
1960s · 13 titles
NRNo synopsis available yet.
North Harbor
1961
NRUnraveling the fantastical orgins of lizards, bats, monkeys, and water lilies.
Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig
1960
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pitong Pasiklab sa Bahay na Tisa
1963
Filipino horror anthology from 1967.
4 Worlds of Horror
1967
7.0This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.
This Is a Filipino
1966
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Mga Daing sa Libingan
1961
NRA True-To-Life Story of "Adiong" The Terror of Tondo...A Story of Bravery in Action.
Adiong Sikat ng Tondo
1962
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ang Asawa Kong Barat
1963
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Sa Dulo ng Ating Landas
1966
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Tatlong Baraha
1961
8.0Gloria Sevilla plays a woman who works hard to tend to her child and sick husband in the seaside town of Danao, Cebu. After an incident, the woman must face the court in this classic Visayan melodrama from 1969.
Line of Life
1969
NRTwo aspiring singers try their luck in Manila, meeting another aspiring singer, the Waray tomboy Adiang, along the way.
Si Adiang Waray
1963
NRSee the wrath of a vengeance. Feel the inferno of a smoldering hate. This picture is hot as hell.
Umaapoy na Bakal
1962
1950s · 4 titles
9.0No synopsis available yet.
May Bakas Ang Lumipas
1954
NRFresh from the Korean campaign, Roberto saves a boy from a group of bullies. To calm the boy, Roberto assures him he is the boy's long-lost father. Roberto sets out to help the boy and his mother, but complications arise when he falls in love with Lilay, a factory worker at Roberto's new job.
Ito Ang Aming Daigdig
1955
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Papa Loves Mambo
1955
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Mister Dupong
1954
Series credits
7.0Be Careful With My Heart is a 2012 Philippine daytime television drama which premiered on ABS-CBN on July 9, 2012 airing before It's Showtime. It is also broadcast worldwide on The Filipino Channel. It is topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. It is one of the most successful teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is the first television drama in the Philippines made by ABS-CBN to be filmed and broadcast in high definition.
Be Careful With My Heart
2012
Recuerdo de Amor is a Philippine afternoon drama series which aired on ABS-CBN in 2001-2003. It starred Carmina Villaroel and Diether Ocampo in successful roles. The TV Series was delayed on May 14 to May 15,2001 and ended on its original end date Worldwide on TFC series also nominated Isabel Rivas for Best Actress in a Drama Series by the PMPC in 2002 alongside Seasoned Actress Pinky De Leon who was also part of the series was also known to use fast paced TV Filmography in its 45 Min Premiere of its Pilot Episode the series was also known for getting outstanding reviews throughout its run to Filipino Customers who had The Filipino Channel Internationally because of its memorable storyline and breathtaking Visual Effects similar to a U.S Soap Opera. The series was also Pinky De Leons last TV Series as she decided to retire from TV and Film Work. The Afternoon Series was also competing with Dramas such as Pangako Sa ’Yo and GMA-7s Rival Soap Kung Mawawala Ka.
Recuerdo de Amor
2001
NRAlyna is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 13th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series is based on the pocket book Dominic by Martha Cecilia. It is directed by FM Reyes.
Alyna
2010
Fantastic Man is a television serialization of the box office film of the same name. The series originally starred by Vic Sotto stars Mark Herras as Fantastic Man with Ryza Cenon as her leading lady-turned sidekick Wena aka Fantastic Girl. The series refurbishes and reintroduces Fantastic Man as a crime-busting superhero. The series lasted for two seasons and had a special episode after the series ended.
Fantastic Man
2007
8.0Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is a 2013 Philippine television drama aired on ABS-CBN from January 21 to July 5, 2013. It stars Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis, and Robin Padilla. The drama is scheduled to run for 13 weeks with a total of 63 episodes.
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
2013
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Calle Siete
2016

