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Vilma Santos

Filipino actress and politician · Philippines · On the map · Actors · Born 1953 · age 73

Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto is a Filipino actress and politician serving as the Governor of Batangas since 2025, having previously held the position from 2007 to 2016.

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A typical day, 30 days to 22 June 2026

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A life in dates

2025“I was never afraid to reinvent myself and to keep learning. Just because you win Best Actress doesn’t mean you’re the best.”In their words29 October 2025Vilma Santos-Recto: Never out of the spotlight | The Manila Times

2024“A party I would like to gatecrash as an uninvited guest is one that’s thrown by Richard Gere.”In their words12 December 2024Ate Vi as a gatecrasher and her dream guest list | The Philippine Star

“It’s all about having the right mindset. If I encounter negative comments, especially those that are relentless, I just say the people behind these are not happy people.”In their words24 September 2024Vilma Santos on the need to embrace technology | Philippine Daily Inquirer

“We want to revive the spirit of the MMFF and moviegoing. And it’s happening. I see people lining up in the cinemas. That made me emotional.”In their words2 January 2024After 5th MMFF win, Vilma Santos wants to spur interest in moviegoing | Philippine Daily Inquirer

UninvitedFilm, 2024Lilia Capistrano / Eva Candelaria2023Fast Talk with Boy AbundaSeries2013The Bit PlayerFilm, Producer2009In My LifeFilm, Shirley Templo2006Kapamilya, Deal or No DealSeries2005Gawad Plaridel AwardAward2004Mano Po III: My LoveFilm, Lilia2002The '70sFilm, Amanda1998Lea's StoryFilm, Lea Bustamante1990All Be DamnedFilm, Lucinda1988Ibulong Mo Sa DiyosFilm1986Begging for LoveFilm, Fina1983FAMAS Award for Best ActressAwardGawad Urian for Best ActressAwardBroken MarriageFilm, 1983Ellen1982FAMAS Award for Best ActressAwardAll for YouFilm, 1982Divina1978Angelita's EyesFilm, Worried Wife1975Blood and Love on a Piece of LandFilm, Linda (segment 5)1973FAMAS Award for Best ActressAward1967The Longest Hundred MilesFilm, Maria1953Born3 November 1953

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Filmography 40

113 credits on file

Television 2

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Awards

Gawad Plaridel Award2005
FAMAS Award for Best Actress1983
Gawad Urian for Best Actress1983
FAMAS Award for Best Actress1982
FAMAS Award for Best Actress1973

About this person

Known for her versatile work on screen, she began her career as a child actress in the 1960s and was one of the biggest box-office draw from the 1970s to early 1980s. Her accolades include a Dhaka International Film Festival Award, thirteen FAMAS Awards, eleven Gawad Urian, and five Luna Awards. She served as the Mayor of Lipa from 1998 to 2007, then as the representative for Batangas' 6th district from 2016 to 2022, and as a House Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2022.

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Philippines
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1953 · age 73

In the same film or series as Vilma

Maricel SorianoAlso in Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1986)Ariel RiveraAlso in Lea's Story (1998)Doug McClureAlso in The Longest Hundred Miles (1967)Gloria RomeroAlso in Heaven's Judgment (1990)