Vilma Santos
Actor
Born November 3, 1953 in 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.
Filmography
Uninvited
Lilia Capistrano / Eva Candelaria
When I Met You In Tokyo
Azon
Anim Na Dekada… Nag-Iisang VILMA
Self
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
Self - Guest
Patayan Files: Ang Pinakamalalaking Murder Cases Ng Dekada '90
Self
Everything About Her
Vivian Ribaya
The Bit Player
Loida Malabanan
The Healing
Seth
In My Life
Shirley Templo
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
Self - Celebrity Contestant
D' Lucky Ones!
Self
Uncensored: Sex In Philippine Cinema 3
self (archive footage)
Mano Po III: My Love
Lilia
The '70s
Amanda
The Child
Josie
Lea's Story
Lea Bustamante
Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
Margot
Ikaw ang Mahal Ko
Miling
One and Only Star
Cecille
Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre
Helen Arandia
Relaks ka Lang Sagot Kita
Because I Love You
Dolzura Cortez
Only You
Celina
Engkanto
Inang Kalikasan
Sinungaling Mong Puso
Clara
Ipagpatawad Mo
Selina
Heaven's Judgment
Florida Blanca Guevarra
All Be Damned
Lucinda
Immortal
To Live Another Day
Juliet Espiritu
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Takot Ako, Eh!
Where Is Love Hiding?
Estella
Asawa Ko Huwag Mong Agawin
Tagos ng Dugo
Josefina 'Pina' Ramos Regala
Clown
Begging for Love
Fina
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Corina
Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
Unleash the Love Again
Cristy
Charot
Baby Tsina
Baby Tsina
Sister Stella L.
Sister Stella Legaspi
Adultery
Aida Macaraeg
Let's Embrace the Past Once More
Helen
Broken Marriage
Ellen
How Is It to Dream?
Lisa
Ayaw Kong Maging Querida
Haplos
Christy
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?
Lily
T-Bird at Ako
Isabel
All for You
Divina
No Other Love
An Affair
Maria Lourdes 'Marilou' Castañeda
Karma
Pakawalan Mo Ako
Anna
Iskorokotoy
Langis at Tubig
Cory
Yakapin Mo ‘Ko, Lalaking Matapang
Darna and Ding
Narda/Darna
Good Morning, Sunshine
Pinay, American Style
PX
Magkaribal
Lily
Swing It... Baby!
Marilen
Rubia Servios
Rubia Servios
You Are Mine
Sandra Aragon
King
Angelita's Eyes
Worried Wife
Kampus?
Suzette Sandejas
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
Julie Monserrat
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
Angela
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
Burlesque Queen
Chato / Czarina
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Estela
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
Terry
Makahiya at Talahib
Mga Rosas sa Putikan
Bato Sa Buhangin
Bertang Karengkeng
Berta
Darna vs. The Planet Women
Narda / Darna
Summer Rains
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Linda (segment 5)
Ibong Lukaret
Happy Days Are Here Again
Herself
Wild Whirlwind
Batya't Palu-Palo
Stella
Kampanerang Kuba
Andang/Sandra
Anak ng asuang
Dyesebel
Dyesebel
Fly, Darna, Fly!
Darna / Narda
Now and Forever
Vilma
Leron-Leron Sinta
Beth
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
Dalagang Nayon
Remembrance
Inspiration
Gina
Edgar Loves Vilma
Young Love
Pinagbuklod ng Langit
The Longest Hundred Miles
Maria
This Is a Filipino
Batang Iwahig
Aninong Bakal
King & Queen for a Day