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Public records list Vilma Santos as an actor, politician and comedian. Vilma Santos was born in Bamban, Philippines on November 3, 1953. The age as of 2026 is 72. Listed accolades include FAMAS Award for Best Actress (1973, 1982, 1983), Gawad Urian for Best Actress (1983) and Gawad Plaridel Award (2005).
My Take
Vilma Santos is a phenomenon that goes far beyond stardom. A child actress who became the box-office queen of Philippine cinema, she amassed an almost absurd haul of acting honors, thirteen FAMAS Awards among them, proving range that stretched from drama to comedy. But what truly earns my respect is her second act in public service, where she traded the screen for governance. That pivot from icon to elected official takes a seriousness of purpose most celebrities never attempt. She represents a kind of stardom rooted in substance, and Asian cinema is lucky to claim her as one of its enduring legends.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vilma Santos
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィルマ・サントス
- Reading
- ゔぃるま・さんとす
- Born
- November 3, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Bamban, Philippines
- Occupation
- actor / politician / comedian
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1973 FAMAS Award for Best Actress
- 1982 FAMAS Award for Best Actress
- 1983 FAMAS Award for Best Actress
- 1983 Gawad Urian for Best Actress
- 2005 Gawad Plaridel Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilma%20Santos
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2197580
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Vilma Santos born?
Born November 3, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Vilma Santos from?
Vilma Santos is from Bamban, Philippines.
What does Vilma Santos do?
Vilma Santos works as actor, politician, comedian.
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