Vilma Santos

Vilma Santos-Recto
Governor of Batangas
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2007
Vice Governor	Jose Antonio Leviste II
Preceded by	Arman Sanchez
Mayor of Lipa City
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007
Preceded by	Ruben L. Umali
Succeeded by	Oscar L. Gozos
Personal details
Born	Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos (1953-11-03) November 3, 1953 Bamban, Tarlac, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Liberal Party (2009-present) Lakas–CMD (1998-2009)
Spouse(s)	Edu Manzano (m. 1980–1982) Ralph Recto (m. 1992–present)
Children	Luis Manzano Ryan Christian Recto
Occupation	Actress
Profession	Politician
Religion	Roman Catholicism

Vilma Santos-Recto (born November 3, 1953) commonly known as Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician. She is known as the Star for all Seasons for her various roles in different genres of her movies and holds the titles of Grand Slam Queen and as the longest reigning box office queen of Philippine cinema. Santos is also a politician, currently serving as Governor of Batangas and once as mayor of Lipa City.

Acting career

Santos started her acting career when one of her uncles, who was a cameraman at Sampaguita Pictures, convinced her to try out for the movies. Initially, Sampaguita Pictures had planned a child star role for her in Anak, Ang Iyong Ina (1969). When Santos was in the studio, she noticed a long line of little girls. Thinking that that line was the line for her audition, she decided to queue in. The long line turned out to be for an audition for Sampaguita Pictures' offering Trudis Liit (Little Trudis). When it was her turn to audition, she was asked by the panel to sing, dance and cry on cue. She got the part of "Trudis Liit" for which she received the FAMAS Awards Best Child Performer award for 1963.

She was cast in Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso (1964), Maria Cecilia (1965), Kasalanan Kaya? (1968), Iginuhit ng Tadhana (1965) (with future Senator Bongbong Marcos, as future Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos) and later in its sequel Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969).

Vilma Santos has the unique distinction of being the only actress who still has substantial public support after five decades in the film industry. Her continued commitment to enrich her craft catapulted her to become the Philippines' greatest actress and one of the world's finest. Her stature is often regarded as peerless by the media and is often the actress of choice among scholars and intellects in the field of arts because of her rich acting style. Her accomplishments as an artist in Philippine show business remains unrivaled to this day. She is highly revered by her peers and continues to be a popular role model of upcoming artists.

Political career

In 1998, she entered politics and ran for mayor of Lipa City, Batangas where she won three consecutive elections, becoming the city's first female mayor.

In 2005, the University of the Philippines conferred to her the Gawad Plaridel Award for her achievements and contributions both as an actress and a public servant. In the same year she was conferred an honorary doctorate degree (honoris causa) in humanities by the Lipa City College. She was again honored in 2006 by the University of the Philippines as one of the four awardees in UP's First Diwata Awards.

Governor-elect

Santos-Recto was proclaimed Governor-elect of the province of Batangas on May 21, 2007 after garnering 475,740 votes against Sanchez's 344,969 becoming the first female governor of the province of Batangas. Governor Santos-Recto was reelected Governor of Batangas during the May 2010 elections.

Party switch

On November 16, 2009, along with her husband Ralph Recto, she moved from Lakas-Kampi-CMD to Liberal Party. She won her second and her third term.

Family

Vilma Santos-Recto is married to Senator Ralph Recto. Together they have a son, Ryan Christian. She is also mother to actor/model/television host Luis Manzano by her previous marriage to actor Edu Manzano.

Filmography

Movies

Year	Movie Title	Role
2013	Ekstra	Loida
2012	The Healing	Rosette Angeles
2009	In My Life	Shirley Enriquez Templo
2004	Mano Po 3 : My Love	Lilia Chiong-Yang
2002	Dekada ‘70	Amanda Bartolome
2000	Anak	Josie
1998	Bata, Bata...Paano Ka Ginawa?	Lea Bustamati
	Ang Erpat Kong Astig	Judge
1997	Hanggang Ngayon Ika’y Minamahal	Margo Perez
1996	Ikaw Ang Mahal Ko	Miling/Mildred
1994	Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita	Atty Villaverde
	Nag-iisang Bituin
	Lipa: Arandia Massacre	Helen Arandia
1993	Ikaw Lang	Celina
	Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story	Dolzura Cortez
1992	Sinungaling Mong Puso	Clara Ong-Chiong
	Engkanto	Inang Kalikasan
1991	Ipagpatawad Mo	Celina
1990	Hahamakin Lahat	Rosenda Castro
	Kapag Langit Ang Humatol	Floridablanca
1989	Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga	Juliet Espiritu
	Imortal
1987	Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig?	Stela
	Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin	Cathy Santillan
	Tagos Ng Dugo	Josefina "Pina" Ramos - Regala
	Ibigay Mo Sa Akin Ang Bukas
1986	Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow	Corina
	Palimos ng Pag-ibig	Fina
1985	Muling Buksan Ang Puso	Cristy
	Doctor, Doctor, We Are Sick
1984	Adultery	Aida Macaraeg
	Sister Stella L.	Stella Legaspi
	Alyas Baby Tsina	Elena Duavit
1983	Ayaw Kong Maging Kerida
	Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?	Lissa
	Broken Marriage	Ellen
	Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan	Helen
1982	Relasyon	Maria Lourdes "Marilou" Castaneda
	Sinasamba Kita	Divina Ferrer
	T-Bird At Ako	Isabel
	Never Ever Say Goodbye
	Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?	Lily Medrano
	Haplos	Cristy
1981	Ex-Wife
	Pakawalan Mo Ako	Anna
	Hiwalay
	Karma
1980	Good Morning Sunshine
	Darna At Ding	Darna/Narda
	Miss X
	Yakapin mo ako, Lalaking Matapang
	Ang Galing galing mo, Mrs. Jones	Mrs. Jones
	Gusto Kita, Mahal Ko Siya
	Romansa
	Langis at Tubig	Cory Hidalgo
1979	Coed
	Pinay, American Style	PX
	Magkaribal	Lily
	Rock Baby Rock
	Halik Sa Kamay, Halik Sa Paa	Christine
	Swing It, Baby	Marilen
	Buhay Artista Ngayon
	Modelong Tanso
1978	Pinagbuklod Ng Pag-ibig
	Bakit Kailangan Kita?
	Simula Ng Walang Katapusan
	Amorseko: Kumakabit, Kumakapit
	Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
	Pagputi Ng Uwak, Pag-itim Ng Tagak
	Campus	Suzette Sandejas
	Promo Girl
	Disco Fever
	Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo Lang Ibibigay
	Ikaw Ay Akin	Sandra Aragon
	Rubia Servios	Rubia Servios
1977	Pulot-Gata Pwede Kaya?
	Susan Kelly, Edad 20	Susan Kelly
	Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon
	Masarap, Masakit Ang Umibig
	Burlesk Queen	Chato/Czarina
1976	Hindi Nakakahiya
	Mga Reynang Walang Trono
	Big Ike’s Happening
	Let’s Do The Salsa
	Mapagbigay Ang Mister Ko
	Bertang Kerengkeng	Berta
	Bato Sa Buhangin
	Mga Rosas Sa Putikan
	Nag-aapoy Na Damdamin
	Makahiya At Talahib	Aurora
1975	Basta’t Isipin Mong Mahal Kita
	Nakakahiya?
	Ibong Lukaret	Ningning
	Dugo At Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa	Linda (segment 5) (uncredited)
	Teribol Dobol	Maria Teresa 'Maritess' Labrador
	Vilma Veinte-Nueve	Vilma
	Karugtong Ng Kahapon
	Tag-Ulan Sa Tag-Araw	Nanette
	Darna Vs. The Planetwoman	Darna/Narda
1974	Vilma & The Beep Beep Minica	Vilma
	Phantom Lady	Phantom Lady
	Kampanerang Kuba	Andang/Sandra
	Biktima	Dolores
	Vivian Volta	Vivian Volta
	Twin Fists For Justice
	Tok Tok Palatok
	Mga Tigre Ng Sierra Cruz
	Batya’t Palu-Palo	Stella
	Kamay Na Gumagapang
	King Khayam And I	Gracia
	Happy Days Are Here Again
1973	Now And Forever	Vilma
	Anak Ng Aswang
	Tsismosang Tindera
	Cariñosa
	Maria Cinderella	Cinderella
	Wonder Vi	Wonder Vi
	Lipad Darna Lipad	Darna/Narda
	Dyesebel At Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe	Dyesebel
	Darna And The Giants	Darna/Narda
	Ophelia At Paris	Ophella
1972	Aloha My Love
	Don’t Ever Say Goodbye
	Dulce Corazon	Corazon
	Inspiration	Vilma
	Remembrance
	Little Darling	Vilma
	Ang Kundoktora
	Sweet Sweet Love	Vilma
	Takbo Vilma Dali	Vilma
	Dama De Noche	Rossana/Armida
	Dalagang Nayon
	Hatinggabi Na Vilma	Vilma
	Tatlong Mukha Ni Rosa Vilma	Rosa Vilma
	Leron Leron Sinta	Beth
1971	Love At First Sight
	The Sensations	Vilma
	Angelica
	Wonderful World Of Music
	Young Lovers	Vilma
	Ikaw Lamang
	Our Love Affair
	Teenage Señorita
	Eternally
1970	Young Love	Vilma
	Mardy
	Songs And Lovers
	I Do Love You
	My Pledge Of Love	Vilma
	From The Bottom Of My Heart
	Bulaklak At Paru-Paro
	Mother Song
	The Young Idols	Vilma
	Sixteen
	Because You’re Mine
	Love Letters	Vilma
	Ding Dong
	Sweethearts	Vi
	Mga Batang Bangketa
	I Love You Honey
	Edgar Loves Vilma	Vilma
	Sapagka’t Sila’y Aming Mga Anak
	Vilma, My Darling	Vilma
	Nobody’s Child
	May Hangganan Ang Pag-ibig
	Baby Vi	Vi
	Renee Rose	Renee Rose
1969	Pinagbuklod Ng Langit	Aimee Marcos
	Pag-ibig, Masdan Ang Ginawa Mo
	My Darling Eddie
	The Jukebox King
1968	De Colores
	Kasalanan Kaya?
	Eagle Commandos
	Sino Ang May Karapatan?
1967	Ito Ang Pilipino
	Ito Ang Pilipino
1966	Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit
	Hampaslupang Maton
	Ito Ang Dahilan
	Batang Iwahig
1965	Morena Martir
	Sa Baril Magtuos
	Maria Cecilia
	Iginuhit Ng Tadhana	Imee
	Kay Tagal Ng Umaga
1964	Ging	Ging
	Naligaw Na Anghel
	Sa Bawat Pintig Ng Puso
	Larawan Ng Pag-ibig
1963	Trudis Liit	Trudis
	Anak, ang Iyong Ina
	Duelo Sa Sapang Bato
	King And Queen For A Day
	Aninong Bakal

Television

Year	Show	Role	Awards
2012	Gandang Gabi, Vice!	Guest
2011	100 Days to Heaven	Tagabantay
2011	Entertainment Live	Herself as guest and guest host on Luis Manzano's 31st birthday.
2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo	Daisy Hernandez (Mother of April)
2009	Vilma: A Woman For All Seasons (Documentary Special)	Host
2007	Alay ni Da King: A Fernando Poe, Jr. Special	Host
2001	GMA Telesine Specials: Bugso
1999	Once There Was A Love
1997	Kamandag sa Puso
1997	Katuparan
1996	Muling Buksan Ang Puso
1988	Lamat sa Kristal
August 7, 1986-September 22, 1995	Vilma!
1980's	VIP (Vilma in Person)
1970's	Dulambuhay ni Rosa Vilma
1970's	The Sensations
1970's	Ayan Eh!

Awards in Television

• 1972 - Most Effective Actress - Emee Awards for TV
• 1987 - Best Musical Variety Show Host - Star Awards for TV
• 1988 - Best Musical Variety Show Host - Star Awards for TV
• 1998 - Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award - Star Awards for TV
• 2006 - Best Actress in a Single TV Persformance for Maala-ala Mo Kaya: 'Regalo' episode - Star Awards for TV

Awards in Film

• 1963 - FAMAS - Best Child Actress for Trudis Liit
• 1968 - San Beda College Awards - Best Supporting Actress for Kasalanan Kaya?
• 1972 - FAMAS - Best actress for Dama de Noche
• 1975 - Bacolod City Film Festival Best Actress for Nakakahiya?
• 1977 - Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress for Burlesk Queen
• 1978 - Gawad Urian Best Picture for Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (as Producer)
• 1978 - FAMAS Best Picture for Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (as Producer)
• 1981 - Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress for Karma
• 1981 - Cebu City Film Festival Best Actress for Karma
• 1981 - FAMAS Best Actress for Pakawalan Mo Ako
• 1982 - FAMAS Best Actress for Relasyon
• 1982 - Gawad URIAN Best Actress for Relasyon
• 1982 - Film Academy of the Phils. Best Actress for Relasyon
• 1982 - Catholic Mass Media Awards for Relasyon
• 1982 - Let’s Talk Movies Awards for Relasyon
• 1983 - Gawad URIAN Best Actress for Broken Marriage
• 1984 - Gawad URIAN Best Actress for Sister Stella L.
• 1987 - FAMAS Best Actress for Tagos ng Dugo
• 1987 - Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Actress for Tagos ng Dugo
• 1987 - Movie Magazine Awards Best Actress for Tagos ng Dugo
• 1987 - Cinemascoop Awards Best Actress for Tagos ng Dugo
• 1988 - FAMAS Best Actress for Ibulong Mo sa Diyos
• 1989 - Star Awards Best Actress for Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
• 1989 - Gawad URIAN Best Actress for Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
• 1989 - Movie Magazine Awards Best Actress for Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
• 1989 - Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress for Imortal
• 1989 - Channel 2 Viewers Choice Award Best Actress for Imortal
• 1989 - FAMAS Hall of Fame
• 1990 - Gawad Urian Aktres ng Dekada '80 (Actress of the Decade '80)
• 1991 - Gawad Urian Best Actress for Ipagpatawad Mo
• 1991 - Movie Magazine Awards for Ipagpatawad Mo
• 1991 - Intrigue Magazine Reader’s Choice Award Best Actress for Ipagpatawad Mo
• 1992 - New Fame Magazine Reader’s Choice Award Best Actress for Sinungaling Mong Puso
• 1992 - FAMAS Circle of Excellence Award in Acting for Sinungaling Mong Puso
• 1993 - Manila Film FestivalBest Actress for Dolzura Cortez Story
• 1993 - Gawad URIAN Best Actress for Dolzura Cortez Story
• 1993 - Film Academy of the Phils. Best Actress for Dolzura Cortez Story
• 1993 - Star Awards Best Actress for Dolzura Cortez Story
• 1993 - Movie Magazine Awards Best Actress for Dolzura Cortez Story
• 1993 - Intrigue Magazine Reader’s Choice Award Best Actress for Dolzura Cortez Story
• 1993 - New Fame Magazine Reader’s Choice Award Best Actress for Dolzura Cortez Story
• 1993 - FAMAS Circle of Excellence in Acting for Dolzura Cortez Story
• 1997 - FAP Lifetime Achievement Award
• 1998 - Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle Best Actress for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
• 1998 - Gawad URIAN Best Actress for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
• 1998 - Star Awards Best Actress for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
• 1998 - Film Academy of the Phils. Best Actress for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
• 1998 - Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) Best Actress for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
• 1998 - Siasi, Jolo Critics Awards Best Actress for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
• 1998 - FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award
• 1999 - Brussels International Film Festival Best Actress for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
• 1999 - Star Special Citation for winning at the Brussels Int'l Film Festival
• 1999 - Natatanging Artista ng Taon
• 2000 - Star Awards Best Actress for Anak
• 2000 - Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) Best Actress for Anak
• 2000 - Gawad Urian Aktress ng Dekada '90(Actress of Decade '90)
• 2000 - Cinemanila Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2002 - Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle Best Performer for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards Best Actress for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - Star Awards Best Actress for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - Film Academy of the Phils. Best Actress for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - Gawad URIAN Best Actress for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - Gawad TANGLAW Best Actress for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - Cinema One’s RAVE Awards Critic’s Choice - Best Performer for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - Cinema One’s RAVE Awards People’s Choice - Best Performer for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - CineManila International Film Festival Best Actress for Dekada ‘70
• 2002 - Cinemanila Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2003 - S Magazine's Actress of The Year
• 2004 - Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress for Mano Po 3
• 2004 - Gawad Suri Awards Best Actress for Mano Po 3
• 2004 - Gawad TANGLAW Best Actress for Mano Po 3
• 2004 - Star Awards Best Actress for Mano Po 3
• 2004 - PMPC Star Dekada Award in Acting
• 2004 - Natatanging Gawad Tanglaw
• 2005 - Feminist Centennial Filmfest - Outstanding Achievement in Film Acting
• 2005 - GAWAD PLARIDEL for Outstanding Achievement in Film
• 2005 - GMMF All-Time Favorite Actress
• 2005 - Gawad Suri Award for Exemplary Film Practitioner
• 2006 - First Pioneer Filipino Animation Awards - for Darna, given by the United Animation Inc. and United Staffing Registry Inc.
• 2006 - University of the Philippines Diwata Awards
• 2008 - 25th PMPC Star Awards Lifetime Achievement Awardee
• 2009 - 7th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Awardee
• 2009 - Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress for In My Life
• 2009 - Gawad Suri Best Actress for In My Life
• 2009 - PMPC Star Awards Best Actress for In My Life
• 2009 - GMMSF Film Actress of the Year for In My Life
• 2009 - 1st MTRCB Film Awards Best Actress for In My Life
• 2010 - 4th Gawad Genio Awards Best Actress for In My Life
• 2013 - Cinemalaya Film Festival Best Actress for Ekstra
• 2014 - Dhaka International Film Festival Best Actress for Ekstra
• 2014 - Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress for Ekstra

Awards
Preceded by Vilma Santos for Tagos ng Dugo	FAMAS Award for Best Actress 1989 for Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos	Succeeded by Nora Aunor for Bilangin ang mga Bituin sa Langit
Preceded by Dina Bonnevie for Magdusa Ka	FAMAS Award for Best Actress 1988 for Tagos ng Dugo	Succeeded by Vilma Santos for Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Preceded by Vilma Santos for Pakawalan Mo Ako	FAMAS Award for Best Actress 1983 for Relasyon	Succeeded by Charito Solis for Don't Cry for Me, Papa
Preceded by Amy Austria for Brutal	FAMAS Award for Best Actress 1982 for Pakawalan Mo Ako	Succeeded by Vilma Santos for Relasyon
Preceded by Celia Rodriguez for Lilet	FAMAS Award for Best Actress 1973 for Dama de Noche (tied with Boots Anson Roa for Tatay na si Erap)	Succeeded by Gloria Sevilla for Gimingaw Ako

Discography

Singles

• 1969 - Sixteen
• 1969 - Wonderful to be in Love
• 1969 - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause
• 1970 - Something Stupid
• 1970 - Bring Back Your Love
• 1970 - I Wonder Why
• 1971 - Abadaba Honeymoon
• 1971 - Bobby, Bobby, Bobby
• 1971 - Dry Your Eyes
• 1971 - Love, Love
• 1971 - Mandolin in the Moonlight
• 1971 - Sealed with a Kiss
• 1971 - Tweedle Tweddle Dee
• 1971 - Wonderful World of Music
• 1971 - You Made Me Love You
• 1972 - Rikitik
• 1973 - Palung-Palo
• 1974 - Tok Tok Palatok

Albums

• 2000 - Anak Soundtrack
• 2005 - Vilma CD - collection of 23 songs

Awards in Recording

• 1970 Sixteen given by Willears Records
• 1974 Palong-Palo given by Vicor Records

References and external links

• Vilma Santos at the Internet Movie Database

Preceded by Ruben L. Umali	Mayor of the City of Lipa 1998–2007	Succeeded by Oscar L. Gozos
Preceded by Armando C. Sanchez	Governor of the Province of Batangas 2007–present	Incumbent

See also

• Aksyon ng Bayan Rosario 2001 And Beyond