
Acting
Vilma Santos
Born
1953-11-03 (72)
Place of birth
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Known for
Acting
Credits
62 titles
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…
Known for
9.5The latest multi-platform showbiz news and talk show, where the hottest issues in Philippine showbiz will be revealed one by one, as well as amazing hot seat interviews with celebrities including the so-called King of Talk.
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
2023
NRKapamilya, Deal or No Deal is the Philippine franchise of Deal or No Deal, premiered on June 5, 2006 on ABS-CBN.
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
2006
6.6A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.
Anak
2000
8.0An oppressed housemaid has transformed herself into a wealthy and powerful business mogul through sheer dint of talent, ambition and driving need to avenge herself on her tormentors.
Heaven's Judgment
1990
5.8Stern, intelligent Sylvia, a lawyer, finally met her match. Only that the person is a woman, and was convicted of murder.
T-Bird at Ako
1982
NRThis is the 3rd volume of the sought after flesh fest video. Hosted by Jobert Sucaldito the video features the ultimate Filipino sex goddesses in their most memorable and daring roles.Details here
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
2005
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
NRAzon, a feisty and bubbly woman known for the generosity of her heart, meets Joey, a divorcee who still harbors the scars of his ex-wife's infidelity in this romance-family drama tackling unconditional love, sacrifices and aging from the perspective of two elderly overseas Filipino workers in the winter of their lives.
When I Met You In Tokyo
2023
6.5A woman plots to take down the billionaire responsible for her daughter's death. She decides to attend his lavish party disguised as a charming wealthy donor.
Uninvited
2024
2010s · 3 titles
8.2Powerful but ill-stricken business woman, Vilma Santos navigates her complicated relationship with her caregiver, Angel Locsin and her estranged son, Xian Lim in this story about acceptance, love and forgiveness.
Everything About Her
2016
6.8A community rushes to a faith healer after learning that one of them was miraculously healed from a deadly disease by the same person. They are torn apart afterwards as the healing brings them a terrible curse that wreaks harm and death.
The Healing
2012
7.4A single mother working as a film extra dreams of landing bigger roles while struggling with the harsh realities of the entertainment industry.
The Bit Player
2013
2000s · 6 titles
6.6A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.
Anak
2000
NRThis is the 3rd volume of the sought after flesh fest video. Hosted by Jobert Sucaldito the video features the ultimate Filipino sex goddesses in their most memorable and daring roles.Details here
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
2005
5.2A headstrong woman moves to New York and must come to terms with her estranged gay son and his partner.
In My Life
2009
6.0Set in the Philippines during martial law, the film follows the Bartolome family’s struggles over several years.
The '70s
2002
7.9Tina and Lea are best friends who are also avid fans of Vilma Santos. They were inseparable until Lea decides to leave the country and go to Korea. They promise that someday they will really become one big happy family when their children get married. Years after, by virtue of an old vow, Lucky Girl and Lucky Boy are forced to be together by their mothers. Problem is, they hate each other's guts. But, just when they're falling for each other, love plays a trick on the meddling moms which threatens to bring the young lovers apart.
D' Lucky Ones!
2006
5.8Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husband who pampers her; children whom any parent would be proud of; and the respect & admiration of the most powerful people in the land. But just as Lilia prepares for her 25th wedding anniversary celebration, a chance encounter in Thailand with her first love Michael throws Lilia's life into chaos. So begins the resumption of a relationship that threatens to unravel the delicate threads connecting Lilia to the other people in her life. - Written by regalfilms
Mano Po III: My Love
2004
1990s · 7 titles
8.0An oppressed housemaid has transformed herself into a wealthy and powerful business mogul through sheer dint of talent, ambition and driving need to avenge herself on her tormentors.
Heaven's Judgment
1990
8.0Dolzura Cortez has had several men in her life. One returns to her as an AIDS researcher and unwittingly, Dolzura becomes his subject. He encouraged her to come out in public so she can dispel the social stigma that comes with the disease.
Because I Love You
1993
9.0A fiercely independent and unflinchingly candid woman connected with a women's crisis and survival center has to raise her two kids with different fathers. Her first husband has left her when their career options failed to converge. She is now stuck in an extramarital arrangement with another man who cannot bring himself to respect and commit to their quite unorthodox relationship.
Lea's Story
1998
9.0After her husband goes to work abroad, Helen Arandia and her daughter must handle her jealous neighbour, who plans to do something to her. Based on a crime report that occurred in 1994, this is the most brutal massacre in Lipa's history since the massacres in 1945.
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
1994
9.0Pilo, a mild-mannered bodyguard meets Miling, an old-fashioned girl who stows away when she learns that her aunt has betrothed her to the richest man in town. They quickly become enemies, but when they are meant to stay together, it doesn't really matter if their first meeting was disastrous.
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
1996
8.0CIS agent Gerry Paz is accused of a crime and takes Atty. Vera Villaverde hostage as he escapes from the law. Vera eventually realizes his innocence and a relationship forms between them as they clear his name.
Relaks ka, Lang Sagot Kita
1994
7.8A corrupt, lonely couple manipulates a naive, young couple using money, power, and lies.
All Be Damned
1990
1980s · 21 titles
5.8Stern, intelligent Sylvia, a lawyer, finally met her match. Only that the person is a woman, and was convicted of murder.
T-Bird at Ako
1982
6.4In a time in the Philippines when the concept of divorce does not exist, a young woman has an affair with a married man. Eventually, they move in together, and that is when the problems start.
An Affair
1982
10.0A woman develops feelings for a gang leader and is subsequently jailed for murder. While in prison, she undergoes a transformation, eventually leading her fellow inmates in a movement for penal system reform. Seven years later, she is declared innocent. Based on the true story of Evelyn Duave Ortega, also known as Baby Tsina.
Baby Tsina
1984
NRA young family breadwinner witnesses a crime and assumes a female identity to elude the criminals who doggedly hunt him down.
Charot
1984
6.5On the outside it looks like a marriage made in heaven. But inside the thick walls of what they call home theirs is a relationship waiting to crumble. They have been waiting a child for so long but the wife does not have the capacity to bear a child. And when her husband cannot take it any it any longer he decides to end his misery once and for all.
Begging for Love
1986
4.7Strong-willed and sophisticated, Divina takes over the business of her late father Don Ferrer who had requested Divina to ensure that his daughter Nora with his mistress is cared for. But Nora wins the love of Jerry, the only man who has captivated Divina’s discriminating heart. From the start. Jerry is attracted to Nora whose steadfast suitor Oscar respects and honors her chastity, only to find out that she has fallen in love and has given herself to Jerry.
All for You
1982
8.0Made pregnant by Ric, Estella was forced to marry his intellectually disabled younger brother, Val, to save herself from the shame of having an illegitimate child. However, what was intended as a marriage of convenience became a fulfilling relationship that eventually opened the eyes and hearts of everybody to the beautiful soul hidden inside the young man nobody wanted.
Where Does Love Hide?
1987
7.8Al is a balikbayan who returns to his former hometown where his mother is buried. There he meets his childhood friend Cristy who works as a counselor for family planning. Eventually they develop a romantic relationship and end up as a couple. However, a mysterious lady appears one day while Al tends to his mother’s grave. Al falls in love with the stranger and is now torn between her and Cristy.
Haplos
1982
No synopsis available yet.
Miss X
1980
7.0When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not see the car that hits her. The driver pretends to be a helpful passer-by; they fall in love and gets married. Only bringing her to a more complicated life.
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1988
7.0A nun who acts as a counselor in a home for unwed mother undergoes political awakening when her friend and namesake belonging to the same congregation as hers inspires her to get involved in the struggle for justice and freedom of striking workers in a cooking oil company.
Sister Stella L.
1984
9.0Cristy’s persistence and Jim’s longing for a child lead to an illicit relationship. However, too much love suffocates, and covetousness can breed hate.
Unleash the Love Again
1985
10.0Two couples find themselves in a complicated love triangle.
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
1987
3.3A young Pina was traumatized when her family was murdered while she had her first menstruation. She grows up into a serial killer transforming herself to different personalities as she seduced one man at a time grossly killing them while in the act of sexual pleasure.
Tagos ng Dugo
1987
10.0They are two women in love with one man. One is the wife, the other is the mistress. And between them, the man whose love and time they share. But even the most discreet of affairs can be laid open, and the most submissive of wives can lose her patience. Vilma Santos, Hilda Koronel and Dindo Fernando lend their thespic talents to this moving tale of love, betrayal and retribution.
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
1982
7.0The story of Lisa and Eric and how they fought for their love. Lisa got pregnant with Benny, Eric's brother. However, Benny died in a motorcycle accident. Eric was kind enough to marry Lisa but Eric's mother disapproved of the relationship and makes life hell for Lisa.
How Is It to Dream?
1983
7.0After his secret crush, Connie discovers her boyfriend is married, Bobby steals her away and gives her the perfect marriage. However, when Bobby accepts a job in the province of Albay, he falls for the lovely local girl Pilar and finds himself flirting with bigamy.
Langis at Tubig
1980
4.5Rod leaves Helen for his career and she falls in love with another. Rod becomes successful and goes back to Helen who obviously still feels strongly for him. An illicit affair ensues.
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan
1983
10.0A determined single parent, she manages to raise a child while remaining successful in her career as an advertising executive. Everything in her life seems to go well until she is diagnosed with a terminal disease. For her son’s sake, and without revealing her condition, she is forced to resolve her most important life relations: rekindling first her connections with her parents, and then with the very man who fathered her son.
To Live Another Day
1989
6.5A story about a family whose mother passed away and the father whose an inventor who built a time machine in search of a new mother for his children.
Takot Ako, Eh!
1987
8.4Trapped in a world of hectic schedules, pressure, and little time for each other, married couple Ellen and Rene decide to have a temporary separation.
Broken Marriage
1983
1970s · 17 titles
7.0Crippled girl Narda finds her boyfriend paralyzed by a mysterious beam shot from a UFO. Together with her powers and brother Ding, she transforms into Darna and fights against alien women who are trying to make the Earth a colony of their own planet.
Darna vs. The Planet Women
1975
10.0A woman becomes the object of obsession of a man who will stop at nothing to possess her.
Rubia Servios
1978
10.0Filipino horror movie from 1973.
Anak ng asuang
1973
7.0A story about a rich heiress, Estella, who disguises as a lowly washerwoman in order to find out for herself the true meaning of love that she found in Berting.
Batya't Palu-Palo
1974
9.0Following Tung's death in a mysterious plane crash, a police investigator replaces him to investigate the shady dealings of a gang of criminals led by Feng Wei, cousin of the dead. Feng's faults soon come to light. He wants to trick cousin Ivy, Tung's sister, the only beneficiary of a significant fortune. To achieve his purpose, Feng does not hesitate to kill Tung's butler, housekeeper and girlfriend. After realizing that Ivy is unaware of where the key to the safe in which the inheritance documents were kept is hidden, Feng tries to escape by taking her cousin hostage, but will be captured by the investigator and imprisoned with all of his band, while Ivy will be able to live peacefully near her savior.
Wild Whirlwind
1974
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Bertang Karengkeng
1976
7.5The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five segments with an all-star cast, directed by five directors with a running time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
7.3A young co-ed falls in love with her first-degree cousin, who stays with her family while studying in Manila. Their forbidden affair, which they keep secret from their family, is revealed when she becomes pregnant. For the scandalized family, abortion is the only solution left, which the two lovers resist.
Summer Rains
1975
9.0Mina is a commercial model struggling to provide financial assistance to her ill mother when she meets the arrogant painter Dino. He offers her to be a model for his work of art which she accepted. This draw them closer to each other until Mina learns of Dino's past relationship that eventually becomes a hindrance to their budding romance.
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
1978
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
6.5To support her paralytic father, Chato works as a utility girl for a burlesque star Virgie Nite. But when Virgie gets drunk on the night of her scheduled show, Chato pitches in for her. And she becomes an instant sensation. Enthused by the initial acceptance of the audience, she defies her father's admonitions and presents herself to the manager. And thus, becoming the new burlesque queen.
Burlesque Queen
1977
10.0Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character in the Philippines. The comic book character was originally conceived by the Filipino comic book illustrator, Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres.
Dyesebel
1973
7.1Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been together for five years. Rex then meets the vivacious but fidgety Sandra, who is obviously smitten with him. Rex is then unsettled by his conflicting feelings for the two.
You Are Mine
1978
7.0A taxi driver is hired as a bodyguard for an heiress.
Bato sa Buhangin
1976
10.0Two desperate lovers snatching every bit of forbidden time.
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
1978
3.3A fashion model is torn between two men: her young boyfriend who is a self-centered fashion model and an older married man who is estranged from his domineering wife.
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
1977
9.0Vilma Santos did Mga Rosas Sa Putikan for her own VS Films where she played a country girl forced into prostitution in the big city. The movie did fairly well at the tills. Good sign…” – Ricardo F. Lo, Expressweek, Jan 19 1978
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
1976
1960s · 4 titles
6.6During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, an assorted group of refugees, including an American soldier, an Army nurse, a priest and a group of local children, try to make their getaway aboard a rattletrap, creaky bus.
The Longest Hundred Miles
1967
9.0No synopsis available yet.
King & Queen for a Day
1963
Chronicling the life of Ferdinand Marcos. the film highlights his colorful years growing up in a political family in northern Luzon made dramatic from allegations of murdering his father's political rival. His rise to political power crosses with his romance with the woman named Imelda Romualdez.
Written in Our Destiny
1965
7.0This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.
This Is a Filipino
1966
Series credits
9.5The latest multi-platform showbiz news and talk show, where the hottest issues in Philippine showbiz will be revealed one by one, as well as amazing hot seat interviews with celebrities including the so-called King of Talk.
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
2023
NRKapamilya, Deal or No Deal is the Philippine franchise of Deal or No Deal, premiered on June 5, 2006 on ABS-CBN.
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
2006
