Gloria Sevilla

Gloria Sevilla was an award-winning Filipino film actress. Sevilla is widely regarded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her contributions in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines in the 50’s and 60’s. Sevilla received her first FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress in the movie Madugong Paghihiganti (1962). She won the FAMAS Award Best Actress for the movie Badlis Sa Kinabuhi (1969). Sevilla appeared in movies such as Dyesebel (1978), Guhit Ng Palad (1988), Matud Nila (1991), The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002), Lapu-lapu (2002), Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis (2002), and El Presidente (film) (2012). Sevilla also appeared in the Philippine television drama Be Careful With My Heart. Her first husband was Mat Ranillo Jr., a movie actor who died in a plane crash in 1969. They had six children. She got married the second time to Amado Cortez, a movie actor and director who also served as the country's ambassador to the U.S. until his death in 2003. They had one daughter. She is the mother of actress Suzette Ranillo, actor Mat Ranillo III, and singer-composer Dandin Ranillo. She died on April 16, 2022 at the age of 90 in Oakland, California.

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Thalia (1997)

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CAST:  Amado Cortez  •  Rita Magdalena  •  Francine Prieto  •  Gloria Sevilla

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CAST:  Amado Cortez  •  Rita Magdalena  •  Francine Prieto  •  Gloria Sevilla

Wansapanataym: The Movie (1999)

The story is about an orphan named Anna who searched for her long-lost father. With the guardian angel Barbiel's help, Anna was able to see the latter's father even for a moment.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Johnny Manahan
CAST:  Shaina Magdayao  •  Serena Dalrymple  •  Angel Aquino  •  Christopher de Leon

The story is about an orphan named Anna who searched for her long-lost father. With the guardian angel Barbiel's help, Anna was able to see the latter's father even for a moment.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Johnny Manahan
CAST:  Shaina Magdayao  •  Serena Dalrymple  •  Angel Aquino  •  Christopher de Leon

Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978)

Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lauro Pacheco
CAST:  Julie Vega  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Amado Cortez  •  Mat Ranillo III

Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lauro Pacheco
CAST:  Julie Vega  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Amado Cortez  •  Mat Ranillo III

El Presidente (2012)

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Meily
CAST:  Jorge Estregan  •  Cristine Reyes  •  Cesar Montano  •  Christopher de Leon

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Meily
CAST:  Jorge Estregan  •  Cristine Reyes  •  Cesar Montano  •  Christopher de Leon

P're Hanggang Sa Huli (1995)

A 1995 Filipino action comedy film starring Robin Padilla and Andrew E.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bebong Osorio
CAST:  Robin Padilla  •  Andrew E.  •  Charlene Gonzales  •  Donita Rose

A 1995 Filipino action comedy film starring Robin Padilla and Andrew E.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bebong Osorio
CAST:  Robin Padilla  •  Andrew E.  •  Charlene Gonzales  •  Donita Rose

Once a Moth (1976)

Living near the US Clark Air Base, Corazon de la Cruz dreams of a better life in America… until the unspeakable happens.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
CAST:  Nora Aunor  •  Jay Ilagan  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Perla Bautista

Living near the US Clark Air Base, Corazon de la Cruz dreams of a better life in America… until the unspeakable happens.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
CAST:  Nora Aunor  •  Jay Ilagan  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Perla Bautista

Pepe en Pilar (1983)

Dim-witted Pilar flies to the US after winning the Miss California Soy Sauce contest. Excited to find her long lost sister, Pilar finds herself helpless upon her arrival in the land of milk and honey until she meets Pepe, her handsome "flight mate."  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maryo J. de los Reyes
CAST:  Maricel Soriano  •  Gabby Concepcion  •  Katy de la Cruz  •  Gloria Sevilla

Dim-witted Pilar flies to the US after winning the Miss California Soy Sauce contest. Excited to find her long lost sister, Pilar finds herself helpless upon her arrival in the land of milk and honey until she meets Pepe, her handsome "flight mate."  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maryo J. de los Reyes
CAST:  Maricel Soriano  •  Gabby Concepcion  •  Katy de la Cruz  •  Gloria Sevilla

The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995)

The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Nora Aunor  •  Julio Diaz  •  Jaclyn Jose  •  Vina Morales

The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Nora Aunor  •  Julio Diaz  •  Jaclyn Jose  •  Vina Morales

Pacquiao: The Movie (2006)

Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become a champion and national hero. Yet when the pressures of his sport, his personal life and the high expectations of his countrymen take their toll, he falls from grace. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Jericho Rosales  •  Bea Alonzo  •  Jay Manalo  •  Bayani Agbayani

Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become a champion and national hero. Yet when the pressures of his sport, his personal life and the high expectations of his countrymen take their toll, he falls from grace. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Jericho Rosales  •  Bea Alonzo  •  Jay Manalo  •  Bayani Agbayani

This Is a Filipino (1966)

This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cesar Gallardo
CAST:  Joseph Estrada  •  Eddie Garcia  •  Barbara Perez  •  Mario Montenegro

This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cesar Gallardo
CAST:  Joseph Estrada  •  Eddie Garcia  •  Barbara Perez  •  Mario Montenegro

Lapu-Lapu (2002)

A film showing the struggles of Lapu-Lapu and how he defended Mactan, Cebu from the invading Spanish forces.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William Mayo
CAST:  Lito Lapid  •  Dante Rivero  •  Joyce Jimenez  •  Vic Vargas

A film showing the struggles of Lapu-Lapu and how he defended Mactan, Cebu from the invading Spanish forces.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William Mayo
CAST:  Lito Lapid  •  Dante Rivero  •  Joyce Jimenez  •  Vic Vargas

Once Upon A Time In Manila (1994)

Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks from dangerous situations at the right moment. Cynthia Luster (Yukari Oshima) is Lt. Cynthia Wang, is a Royal Hong Kong Police on the look-out for Nikita, the infamous gang ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Y. Reyes
CAST:  Vic Sotto  •  Yukari Ôshima  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Val Sotto

Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks from dangerous situations at the right moment. Cynthia Luster (Yukari Oshima) is Lt. Cynthia Wang, is a Royal Hong Kong Police on the look-out for Nikita, the infamous gang ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Y. Reyes
CAST:  Vic Sotto  •  Yukari Ôshima  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Val Sotto

Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill (2013)

The film is very, very loosely based on the life of Arturo Porcuna (Jeorge Estregan). Once upon a time, he was known as Boy Anino, notorious leader of the Bahala Na gang. But rival gangster Tony Razon (John Estrada) attacked him in his home, leaving his entire gang ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chito S. Roño
CAST:  Jorge Estregan  •  KC Concepcion  •  John Estrada  •  Baron Geisler

The film is very, very loosely based on the life of Arturo Porcuna (Jeorge Estregan). Once upon a time, he was known as Boy Anino, notorious leader of the Bahala Na gang. But rival gangster Tony Razon (John Estrada) attacked him in his home, leaving his entire gang ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chito S. Roño
CAST:  Jorge Estregan  •  KC Concepcion  •  John Estrada  •  Baron Geisler

Kusina (2016)

The silent witness to the life and love of Juanita. It is her sanctuary, the place where she creates dishes for her family, her friends, even enemies and strangers. Through cooking, she gets to know the people around her, and in return, reveal herself to them.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cenon Palomares  •  David R. Corpuz
CAST:  Judy Ann Santos  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Joem Bascon  •  Adrian Alandy

The silent witness to the life and love of Juanita. It is her sanctuary, the place where she creates dishes for her family, her friends, even enemies and strangers. Through cooking, she gets to know the people around her, and in return, reveal herself to them.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Cenon Palomares  •  David R. Corpuz
CAST:  Judy Ann Santos  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Joem Bascon  •  Adrian Alandy

Kakampi (2016)

An ordinary taxi ride takes Jun, a young executive, into the unusual story of Ben, a 35 year-old taxi driver in Manila on how he became a lanzones farmer in Camiguin island, Mindanao.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vic Acedillo, Jr.
CAST:  Neil Ryan Sese  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Suzette Ranillo  •  Felix Roco

An ordinary taxi ride takes Jun, a young executive, into the unusual story of Ben, a 35 year-old taxi driver in Manila on how he became a lanzones farmer in Camiguin island, Mindanao.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vic Acedillo, Jr.
CAST:  Neil Ryan Sese  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Suzette Ranillo  •  Felix Roco

Salamat sa Alaala (2015)

The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of his Centennial Year. “Salamat sa Alaala.” is inspired by the music composed by the late film director when he was a teenager playing background music for silent ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dik Trofeo
CAST:  Anita Linda  •  Nick De Ocampo  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Nic Tiongson

The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of his Centennial Year. “Salamat sa Alaala.” is inspired by the music composed by the late film director when he was a teenager playing background music for silent ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dik Trofeo
CAST:  Anita Linda  •  Nick De Ocampo  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Nic Tiongson

You're My Boss (2015)

A woman who is looking for acceptance, who's looking for love, who wants to be appreciated and who wants to belong find what she's looking for from her personal assistant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Antoinette Jadaone
CAST:  Toni Gonzaga  •  Coco Martin  •  Freddie Webb  •  JM de Guzman

A woman who is looking for acceptance, who's looking for love, who wants to be appreciated and who wants to belong find what she's looking for from her personal assistant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Antoinette Jadaone
CAST:  Toni Gonzaga  •  Coco Martin  •  Freddie Webb  •  JM de Guzman

M. (Mother's Maiden Name) (2014)

Madam Bella (Zsa Zsa Padilla) has pancreatic cancer, stage 4 and it's treatable but not curable. She asks her son Joven (Nico Antonio), who is outwardly detached, to be with her throughout the medication. In the midst of chemotherapy sessions, Joven begins to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zig Madamba Dulay
CAST:  Nico Antonio  •  Dennis Padilla  •  Zsa Zsa Padilla  •  Gloria Sevilla

Madam Bella (Zsa Zsa Padilla) has pancreatic cancer, stage 4 and it's treatable but not curable. She asks her son Joven (Nico Antonio), who is outwardly detached, to be with her throughout the medication. In the midst of chemotherapy sessions, Joven begins to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zig Madamba Dulay
CAST:  Nico Antonio  •  Dennis Padilla  •  Zsa Zsa Padilla  •  Gloria Sevilla

In Darkness We Live (2014)

After a bank robbery gone wrong, the Gang drives out of town to hide but they run out of gas on a deserted road and go on foot deep into the woods. There they find an old dilapidated house occupied by a mysterious young Woman and her Grandmother. As they insist on ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Christopher Ad Castillo
CAST:  Mon Confiado  •  Alex Vincent Medina  •  Jerald Napoles  •  Imee Hart

After a bank robbery gone wrong, the Gang drives out of town to hide but they run out of gas on a deserted road and go on foot deep into the woods. There they find an old dilapidated house occupied by a mysterious young Woman and her Grandmother. As they insist on ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Christopher Ad Castillo
CAST:  Mon Confiado  •  Alex Vincent Medina  •  Jerald Napoles  •  Imee Hart

Children's Show (2014)

A film based on a real life story of children ages 10-15 years old being used by a syndicate for underground wrestling.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Derick Cabrido
CAST:  Allen Dizon  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Suzette Ranillo  •  Nathan Lopez

A film based on a real life story of children ages 10-15 years old being used by a syndicate for underground wrestling.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Derick Cabrido
CAST:  Allen Dizon  •  Gloria Sevilla  •  Suzette Ranillo  •  Nathan Lopez
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