11/03/1953
Tondo, Manila, Philippines:
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 the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and the Gawad Urian for Best Film. In local media, she has been referred to as "Star for All Seasons" for the varied genres of her films and holds the titles of Grand Slam Queen, Queen of Queens, and the Longest Reigning Box Office Queen of Philippine Cinema. She was hailed as the enduring Grand Dame of the Philippine Film Industry by a foreign critic at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, the first Filipina actress to be bestowed such a tile.
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Uninvited (2024) as Lilia Capistrano / Eva Candelaria |
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When I Met You In Tokyo (2023) as Azon |
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Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA (2023) as Self |
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Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90 (2022) as Self |
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Everything About Her (2016) as Vivian Ribaya |
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Ekstra (2013) as Loida Malabanan |
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The Healing (2012) as Seth |
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In My Life (2009) as Shirley Templo |
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D' Lucky Ones! (2006) as Self |
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Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3 (2005) as self (archive footage) |
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Mano Po III: My Love (2004) as Lilia |
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Dekada '70 (2002) as Amanda |
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Anak (2000) as Josie |
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Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa? (1998) as Lea Bustamante |
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Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal (1997) as Margot |
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Ikaw ang Mahal Ko (1996) as Miling |
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Nag-iisang Bituin (1994) as Cecille |
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Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre (1994) as Helen Arandia |
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Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita (1994) as |
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Dahil Mahal Kita (1993) as Dolzura Cortez |
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Ikaw Lang (1993) as Celina |
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Engkanto (1992) as Inang Kalikasan |
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Sinungaling Mong Puso (1992) as Clara |
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Ipagpatawad Mo (1991) as Selina |
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Kapag Langit ang Humatol (1990) as Florida Blanca Guevarra |
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Hahamakin Lahat (1990) as Lucinda |
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Imortal (1989) as |
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Pahiram ng Isang Umaga (1989) as Juliet Espiritu |
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Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw (1988) as Sandra |
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Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1988) as |
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Takot Ako, Eh! (1987) as |
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Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? (1987) as Estella |
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Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin (1987) as |
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Tagos ng Dugo (1987) as Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala |
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Payaso (1986) as |
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Palimos ng Pag-ibig (1986) as Fina |
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Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1986) as Corina |
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Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick (1985) as |
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Muling Buksan Ang Puso (1985) as Cristy |
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Charot (1984) as |
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Alyas Baby Tsina (1984) as Baby Tsina |
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Sister Stella L. (1984) as Sister Stella Legaspi |
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Adultery (1984) as Aida Macaraeg |
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Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan (1983) as Helen |
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Broken Marriage (1983) as Ellen |
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Paano Ba ang Mangarap? (1983) as Lisa |
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Ayaw Kong Maging Querida (1983) as |
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Haplos (1982) as Christy |
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Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982) as Lily |
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T-Bird at Ako (1982) as Isabel |
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Sinasamba Kita (1982) as Divina |
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No Other Love (1982) as |
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Relasyon (1982) as Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda |
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Karma (1981) as |
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Pakawalan Mo Ako (1981) as Anna |
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Iskorokotoy (1981) as |
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Langis at Tubig (1980) as Cory |
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Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang (1980) as |
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Miss X (1980) as |
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Darna at Ding (1980) as Narda/Darna |
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Good Morning, Sunshine (1980) as |
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Pinay, American Style (1979) as PX |
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Magkaribal (1979) as Lily |
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Swing It... Baby! (1979) as Marilen |
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Rubia Servios (1978) as Rubia Servios |
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Ikaw ay Akin (1978) as Sandra Aragon |
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King (1978) as |
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Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978) as Worried Wife |
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Kampus? (1978) as Suzette Sandejas |
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Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (1978) as Julie Monserrat |
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Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali (1978) as Angela |
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Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig (1978) as |
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Burlesk Queen (1977) as Chato / Czarina |
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Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig (1977) as Estela |
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Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon (1977) as Terry |
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Makahiya at Talahib (1976) as |
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Mga Rosas sa Putikan (1976) as |
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Bato Sa Buhangin (1976) as |
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Bertang Karengkeng (1976) as Berta |
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Darna vs. The Planet Women (1975) as Narda / Darna |
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Tag-ulan sa Tag-araw (1975) as |
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Karugtong Ang Kahapon (1975) as |
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Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa (1975) as Linda (segment 5) |
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Ibong Lukaret (1975) as |
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Teribol Dobol (1975) as Maria Teresa 'Maritess' Labrador |
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Happy Days Are Here Again (1974) as Herself |
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Kamay na gumagapang (1974) as |
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Twin Fist for Justice (1974) as |
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Batya't Palu-Palo (1974) as Stella |
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Kampanerang Kuba (1974) as Andang/Sandra |
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Darna and the Giants (1973) as Darna |
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Anak ng asuang (1973) as |
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Dyesebel (1973) as Dyesebel |
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Lipad, Darna, Lipad! (1973) as Darna / Narda |
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Now and Forever (1973) as Vilma |
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Leron-Leron Sinta (1972) as Beth |
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Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma (1972) as |
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Dalagang Nayon (1972) as |
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Remembrance (1972) as |
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Inspiration (1972) as Gina |
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Edgar Loves Vilma (1970) as |
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Love Letters (1970) as Vilma |
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Young Love (1970) as |
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Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969) as |
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The Longest Hundred Miles (1967) as Maria |
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Ito ang Pilipino (1966) as |
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Batang Iwahig (1966) as |
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Iginuhit ng Tadhana (1965) as Imee Marcos |
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Aninong Bakal (1963) as |
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King & Queen for a Day (1963) as |
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Ekstra (2013) Executive Producer |