Vilma Santos

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.

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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)

Origin

Bamban, Philippines

Occupation

actor / politician / comedian

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Scorpio / Snake

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

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilma%20Santos
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2197580

Tags

• actor
• politician
• comedian

Last updated

September 23, 2026

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