A couple of con artists are now living in fear after they had a falling out with their boss because of greed.
Known as the “Queen of Philippine Cinema,” Romero passed away peacefully, her daughter Maritess Gutierrez confirmed.
“In this time of loss, our family deeply appreciates the support, prayers, sympathy, all the lovely messages, and heartfelt condolences that we’ve received,” Gutierrez said.
Admired for her acting versatility, beauty, and elegance, Romero graced the screens during the “Golden Age of Philippine Cinema” in the 1950s and starred in films like Dalagang Ilocana (1954), Sino Ang May Sala (1957), and Paru-Parong Bukid (1958).
Her career continued to flourish in the next decades and made a mark in several other movies, including Nagbabagang Luha (1988) and Tanging Yaman (2000).
“A round of applause for a life well lived,” actress Lovely Rivero posted on social media.
Romero’s wake will be held at the Arlington Memorial Chapel in Quezon City. – Rappler.com
Gloria Romero (Gloria Galla in real life) was born in 1933 in
At the zenith of her illustrious career, Gloria Romero was the acknowledged Queen of Philippine Movies. Her popularity soared high in the local movie world and there were no questions as to who reigned supreme as the Queen of local movies that time. Gloria Romero was it. Gloria had the respect and affection of both fans and colleagues. She’s unique, as a beauty, an actress, a celebrity, and as a person.
Palasig (1952)- Stars Cesar Ramirez, Gloria Romero, Aruray, Tony Cayado,Totoy Torrente, Pedro Faustino/ Directed by Artemio Tecson
Monghita (1952)- Stars Oscar Moreno, Gloria Romero, Norma Vales, Myrna Delgado, Van de Leon, Jose de Villa/ Directed by Artemio Marquez
It was in Madame X (1952) that she was given a new, more dramatic name: "Gloria Romero." She got her first memorable role in Palasig (1952) opposite heartthrob Cesar Ramirez, but it was her lead role in Monghita (1952), opposite Oscar Moreno that cemented her bankability and popularity. In 1953, she played the daughter of Carmen Rosales in May Umaga Pang Darating. Ms Romero played opposite many leading men: Ramon Revilla in Apat na Taga (1953); Fred Montilla in Recuerdo (1953); Pancho Magalona in Musikong Bumbong (1954); Ric Rodrigo and Luis Gonzales in Pilya (1954), and Dolphy in Dalagang Ilocana (1954), for which she won the
But more than beauty, it was talent that catapulted her to the top. A natural actress, she refined her talents with study and discipline. From the start, her directors recognized that here was a born actress. For a while, the studio exploited her dramatic intensity by putting her in countless tear-jerkers. Gloria carried on gamely, squeezing out copious tears from her audiences. Then the studio decided to test her versatility and tried her out in comedy and musical pictures. She came through just as beautifully.
Recuerdo (1953)- Stars Fred Montilla, Gloria Romero, Ramon Revilla, Myrna Delgado/ Directed by Octavio Silos
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa (1954)- Stars Gloria Romero, Ric Rodrigo, Chichay, Tolindoy, Etang Discher, Bella Flores/ Directed by Armando Garces
Romero's other memorable movies were Vacacionista (1956), Eternally (1957), and Alaalang Banal (1958). She tried other formula by appearing as characters popularized in comic strips: Her first two attempts, Mister Kasintahan (1953) and Kurdapya (1954), were so successful she immediately made Mariposa (1955) and Miss Tilapia (1956), where she played the original Facifica Falayfay. Afterwards, Ms Romero ventured into the dramatic format again, with Artista (1955), Teresa (1956), opposite her popular love-team partner Luis Gonzales; plus remakes of pre-war musical movies like Pagdating ng Takipsilim (1956), Colegiala (1957) and Paru-parong Bukid (1957). All these blockbusters made her Queen of Philippine Movies (her closest rival was Nida Blanca), and Sampaguita Pictures renewed her contract for another 8 years-- making her the studio's longest exclusive star. She made some 30 movies with her frequent screen partner, Luis Gonzales.
Source: Internet Movie Database
A simpleton meets a beautiful woman who turns out to be a vampire who needs the blood of a virgin man. Conflict arises when she found his man but falls in love with him.
A young man proves his worth as a competent street fighter.
The movie, "Green Bones" won the Best Picture Award in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal, held at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Paranaque City, Friday, December 27. It romped away five other major awards- Best Actor (Dennis Trillo); Best Supporting Actor (Ruru Madrid); Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza); Best Cinematography (Neil Daza) and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens).
Judy Ann Santos won the Best Actress Award for “Espantaho” and Kakki Teodoro as Best Supporting Actress for “Isang Himala.”
"The Kingdom" took home the 2nd Best Picture Award and Best Director Award for Michael Tuviera, in a tie with Crisanto Aquino in "My Future You."
See the full list of winners below:
MMFF Lifetime Achievement Award: Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada
Best Float: Uninvited and Topakk
Gender Sensitivity: And the Breadwinner Is…
3rd Best Student Short Film: PNB 12-50 (University of the Philippines Mindanao)
2nd Best Student Short Film: A Delivery Rider (City of Malabon University)
Best Student Short Film: Saan Aabot ang Singkwenta Pesos Mo? (University of Makati)
Special Jury Prize: Inang Wak-Wak (Mindanao State University-General Santos)
Best Visual Effects: The Kingdom (Riot Inc.)
Best Child Performer: Sienna Stevens, Green Bones
Best Musical Score: Vincent de Jesus, Isang Himala
Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila, Strange Frequencies, Taiwan Killer Hospital
Best Original Theme Song: “Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso” from Isang Himala, by Vincent de Jesus and Ricky Lee, interpreted by Juan Karlos
Best Editing: Vanessa Ubas de Leon, My Future You
Best Cinematography: Neil Daza, Green Bones
Best Production Design: Nestor Abrogena, The Kingdom
Best Supporting Actress: Kakki Teodoro, Isang Himala
Best Supporting Actor: Ruru Madrid, Green Bones
Breakthrough Performance Award: Seth Fedelin, My Future You
Special Jury Citation: Vice Ganda
Best Screenplay: Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza, Green Bones
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award: Topakk
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: The Kingdom
Best Actor: Dennis Trillo, Green Bones
Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos, Espantaho
Special Jury Prize: Topakk and Isang Himala
Best Director: Crisanto Aquino, My Future You, and Michael Tuviera, The Kingdom
4th Best Picture: Isang Himala
3rd Best Picture: My Future You
2nd Best Picture: The Kingdom
Best Picture: Green Bones
MMFF officially opened last December 25 and will run until January 7, 2025, in theaters nationwide.
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Green Bones" (2024)
"Isang Himala" (2024)
"Espantaho" (2024)
"The Kingdom" (2024)
Three young men--- a rich spoiled brat, a nerd, and a street-smart guy--- were able to enter a bikini-beauty contest through fake tickets. They go on three separate adventures but converge in the end transformed and more mature.
A police investigator and a radio announcer help in solving a series of killings that involve a man who turns to murder after his radio requests were not granted and was ridiculed y the woman he is pursuing.
