Gloria Galla was born in 1933 in Denver Colorado, to a hardworking Filipino, Pedro Galla, and an American woman, Mary Borrego. Her elementary education was spent in Mabini Elementary School and she graduated from Riverview High School in Mabini, Pangasinan. She married actor Juancho Gutierrez after they met during a movie. Because her uncle, Nario ...
| Full Name | Gloria Romero |
| Net Worth | $11 Million |
| Date Of Birth | December 16, 1933 |
| Place Of Birth | Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | California State University, Long Beach, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Riverside |
| Nationality | Philippine |
| Spouse | Juancho Gutierrez |
| Children | Maritess Gutierrez |
| Parents | Pedro Galla, Mary Borrego |
| Siblings | Tito Galla |
| IMDB |
| Awards | Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award, Young Critics Circle Award for Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role |
| Nominations | PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress, PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actress, PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actress |
| Movies | A Change of Heart, Magnifico, Dalagang Ilocana, Bahay Ni Lola 2, Petrang Kabayo, Bulaklak sa City Jail, Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!, Just One Summer, Bahay Ni Lola, Moments of Love, Heaven's Fate, Condemned, Nobody, Nobody But... Juan, Let the Love Begin, Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?, Bakit 'Di Toto... |
| TV Shows | Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas, Forever, Munting Heredera, Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan, Familia Zaragoza, Maalaala Mo Kaya |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
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| 1 | The only actress in Philippine movie history to win the FAMAS Best Actress Award for a comedy role. |
| 2 | Separated from her husband, actor Juancho Gutierrez, but when he got sick, she took him back and nursed him to health. |
| 3 | The only living Filipino actress who can claim to have been a movie queen during the 1950s and still appear in a 2006 film. Ever the durable actress, she even has a contract with a television network to this day. |
| 4 | She and Nida Blanca were arch-rivals as movie queens during the 1950s and 1960s, but were very friendly with each other. Ms Romero even agreed to have a lesser role in Ms Blanca's Miguelito (Batang Rebelde) (1985). |
| 5 | Has a daughter with husband Juancho Gutierrez, Maritess Gutierrez, who tried acting briefly. |
| 6 | Sister of Tito Galla. |
| 7 | Parents are Pedro Galla and Mary Borrego. |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Your Song | 2006 | TV Series | Naty |
| Star Magic Presents | 2006 | TV Series | Lola Caring |
| Crazy for You | 2006 | TV Series |
| Moments of Love | 2006 | Rosa Santos |
| Tulay | 2006 |
| Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 | 2005 | Lola (segment "Poso") |
| Bahay ni Lola 2 | 2005 | Amelia Go |
| Let the Love Begin | 2005 | Lola Maring |
| Beautiful Life | 2004 | Magda |
| Annie B. | 2004 |
| Sana'y wala nang wakas | 2003 | TV Series | Doña Valeria Valencia |
| Magnifico | 2003 | Lola Magda |
| OK Fine Whatever | 2003 | TV Series | Lola Barbie |
| Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | 2003 | Red's Lola |
| Singsing ni Lola | 2002 | Lola |
| I Think I'm in Love | 2002 | Amor |
| Cass & Cary: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? | 2002 | Donya Gracia Imperial |
| Sa dulo ng walang hanggan | 2001 | TV Series | Carmela Estocapio |
| Bahay ni Lola | 2001 | Lola |
| American Adobo | 2001 | Gerry's Mom |
| Bakit 'di totohanin | 2001 | Lola Eping |
| Narinig mo na ba ang l8est? | 2001 | Lola Meding |
| Tanging yaman | 2000 | Loleng |
| Daddy O, Baby O! | 2000 | Brenda |
| Labs ko si babes | 2000 | TV Series |
| Dahil may isang ikaw | 1999 | Lola Amor |
| Maldita | 1999 |
| Laging naroon ka | 1997 |
| Takot ako sa darling ko | 1997 | as Ms. Gloria Romero |
| Rubberman | 1996 | Madam Rita |
| Ang misis kong hoodlum | 1996 | Olympia |
| Do Re Mi | 1996 | Lola of Reggie |
| Familia Zaragoza | 1995 | TV Series |
| Sana dalawa ang puso ko | 1995 |
| Rollerboys | 1995 | Lola Martha |
| Araw-araw, gabi-gabi | 1995 |
| Ikaw pa... Eh love kita | 1995 | Mrs. Samonte |
| Forever | 1994 |
| Sana'y laging magkapiling | 1994 |
| Kadenang bulaklak | 1994 | Mrs. Doctolero |
| Disgrasyada | 1993 |
| Pulis patola | 1993 |
| Ayaw ko ng mangarap | 1993 | Azul |
| Bakit labis kitang mahal | 1992 |
| Alabang Girls | 1992 | Doña Consuelo |
| 50 Karats | 1992 | TV Series |
| Palibhasa lalake | 1991 | TV Series |
| Makiusap ka sa Diyos | 1991 | Encarnacion |
| Kislap sa dilim | 1991 | Adela |
| Dinampot ka lang sa putik | 1991 |
| Joey Boy Munti, 15 anyos ka sa Muntilupa | 1991 |
| Bakit ikaw pa rin? | 1990 |
| Kapag langit ang humatol | 1990 | Octavia |
| I Have 3 Eggs | 1990 |
| Tayo na sa dilim | 1990 |
| Kahit isumpa mo ako | 1990 |
| Atorni Agaton: Abogadong de kampanilya | 1990 |
| My Other Woman | 1990 |
| Oras-oras, araw-araw | 1989 |
| Huwag kang hahalik sa diablo | 1989 | Lucila |
| Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe | 1989 |
| Lady L | 1989 |
| Bilangin ang bituin sa langit | 1989 | Doña Martina |
| Kung maibabalik ko lang | 1989 | Gemma |
| Impaktita | 1989 | Roselia |
| Lord, bakit ako pa? | 1988 | Bering |
| Sandakot na bala | 1988 |
| Isang dakot na bala | 1988 |
| Paano tatakasan ang bukas? | 1988 |
| Mirror, Mirror on the Wall | 1988 |
| Nagbabagang luha | 1988 | Mrs. Montaire |
| Kapag napagod ang puso | 1988 |
| Nasaan ka inay? | 1988 | Isabel |
| Flora del Sol | 1987 | TV Movie |
| Saan nagtatago ang pag-ibig? | 1987 | Carmen |
| Bloody Mary, the Movie | 1987 |
| Alabok sa ulap | 1987 | Mona Abad |
| Once Upon a Time | 1987 | Reyna Kamkam |
| Payaso | 1986 |
| Mga kwento ni Lola Basyang | 1985 | Reyna (segment "Sleeping Beauty") |
| Inday Bote | 1985 | Mrs. Salameda |
| Miguelito: Batang rebelde | 1985 | Christina Monfort |
| Kay dali ng kahapon, ang bagal ng bukas | 1985 |
| Hindi nahahati ang langit | 1985 | Agnes Grivas |
| Bulaklak sa magdamag | 1985 |
| Bulaklak ng magdamag | 1985 | Doña Petrita |
| Bulaklak sa City Jail | 1984 | Mother of Patricia |
| Condemned | 1984 | Connie |
| Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday | 1984 | Ilocano Manang Biday |
| Teenage Marriage | 1984 |
| Dear Mama | 1984 |
| Sinner or Saint | 1984 |
| Kung mahawi man ang ulap | 1984 | Minda |
| Kickouts | 1983 |
| Hula | 1983 |
| To Mama with Love | 1983 | Amelia |
| Exploitation | 1983 |
| Gaano kadalas ang minsan? | 1982 | Elsa's Mother |
| Just Say You Love Me | 1982 |
| Mother Dear | 1982 | Elena |
| Kasal? | 1980 | Elisa |
| Esmeralda at Ruby | 1980 |
| Biyak na manyika | 1979 |
| Bakit may putik ang bulaklak | 1979 |
| Isang ama, dalawang ina | 1978 |
| Bawal: For Men Only | 1977 |
| Makahiya at Talahib | 1976 | Aling Idad |
| Daigdig ng lagim | 1976 |
| Ligaw tingin, halik hangin | 1976 |
| Sakada | 1976 | Doña Consuelo |
| Nasa lupa ang langit at impiyerno | 1975 |
| Karugtong ang kahapon | 1975 |
| Niño Valiente | 1975 |
| Ang kailangan ngayon ng daigdid ay pag-ibig | 1975 |
| Isinumpa | 1975 |
| Ang maninipsip | 1975 |
| Nakakahiya 1 | 1975 |
| San Simeon | 1975 |
| Happy Days Are Here Again | 1974 |
| Huwag tularan: Pito ang asawa ko | 1974 | Amparo |
| Ang bituin at araw | 1974 |
| Shazam boom | 1974 |
| Bandila ng magigiting | 1974 |
| Fight! Batman, Fight! | 1973 |
| Anak ng asuang | 1973 |
| Lipad, Darna, lipad! | 1973 | Babaing Impakta |
| Pepeng Agimat | 1973 |
| My Blue Hawaii | 1972 |
| Living Dead | 1972 |
| Nardong Putik | 1972 |
| Just Married 'Do Not Disturb' | 1972 |
| Daluyong! | 1971 | Czarina Revilla |
| Avenida Boy | 1971 |
| Pagdating sa dulo | 1971 |
| Lumuha pati mga anghel | 1971 | Tinay |
| Banal na pag-ibig | 1971 |
| Robina | 1971 | Auring |
| Kung anong puno siyang bunga | 1971 |
| For You, Mama | 1970 |
| Haydee | 1970 |
| Lord Forgive Me | 1970 |
| Pinagbuklod ng langit | 1969 | Imelda Marcos |
| Dugo ng bayani | 1969 |
| Patria Adorada: Dugo ng Bayani | 1969 |
| Paula | 1969/II |
| De colores | 1968 |
| Kamatayan ko ang ibigin ka | 1968 |
| Liku-likong landas | 1968 |
| Kaibigan ko'ng Sto. Niño | 1967 | Marta |
| Somewhere My Love | 1967 |
| Hinango kita sa lusak | 1967 |
| At sa ngalan ng pag-ibig | 1967 |
| Bukod kang pinagpala | 1967 |
| Dalawang mukha ng pag-ibig | 1967 |
| Love, This Is My Song | 1967 |
| Nagaapoy na dambana | 1967 |
| Miranda: Ang lagalag na sirena | 1966 |
| Sabado ng gabi, Linggo ng umaga | 1966 |
| Till the End of Time | 1966 |
| Bakit pa ako isinilang? | 1966 |
| 7 gabi sa Hong Kong | 1966 |
| Huwag kang sumingit | 1966 |
| Paano kita lilimutin | 1966 |
| Kung Wala na ang Pagibig | 1965 |
| Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story | 1965 | Imelda Marcos |
| Bakit Kita Iibigin? | 1965 |
| Alaala ng lumipas | 1965 |
| Eskuwelahang munti | 1965 |
| Hamon sa kampeon | 1965 |
| Show of Shows | 1964 |
| Fighting Warays sa Ilokos | 1964 |
| Mga kanyon sa Corregidor | 1964 |
| Jukebox Jamboree | 1964 |
| Anong ganda mo! | 1964 |
| Ang rosaryo at ang tabak | 1964 |
| Esperanza at Caridad | 1963 | Esperanza |
| Sinisinta kita | 1963 |
| Haliging bato | 1963 |
| Ikaw at Ikaw Rin | 1963 |
| Dance-O-Rama | 1963 |
| Anak, ang iyong ina! | 1963 | Leticia |
| Tugtuging bukid | 1962 |
| Nagbalik na Kahapon | 1962 |
| Hampaslupang anghel | 1962 |
| The Big Broadcast | 1962 |
| Alyas Sakay | 1961 |
| Hani-hanimun | 1961 | Gloria |
| Apat na yugto ng buhay | 1961 | Third Story |
| Serenata | 1961 |
| Lawiswis kawayan | 1960 |
| Pagpatak ng Ulan | 1960 |
| Mother Dearest | 1960 | segement 'The Novice' |
| Ang inyong lingkod, Gloria Romero | 1960 |
| Lupa sa lupa | 1960 | Nora |
| Bakit may putik ang bulaklak | 1959 |
| Wedding Bells | 1959 | Maria (segment "Honeymoon") |
| Vicky | 1959 |
| Sa Libis ng Nayon | 1959 |
| Kahapon lamang | 1959 |
| Pitong pagsisisi | 1959 |
| Ikaw ang aking buhay | 1959 |
| Mga kuwento ni Lola Basyang | 1958 | Fourth Story |
| Paruparong bukid | 1958 |
| Dewey Boulevard | 1958 |
| Alaalang banal | 1958 |
| Palaboy | 1958 |
| Beloved | 1958 | A blind woman |
| Mga reyna ng Vicks | 1958 | Luisa Estrella |
| Pagoda | 1958 |
| Eternally | 1957 |
| Colegiala | 1957 |
| Mga anak ng Diyos | 1957 | Fe |
| Hongkong Holiday | 1957 |
| Sino ang maysala | 1957 |
| Teresa | 1956 | Teresa |
| Pagdating ng takip-silim | 1956 |
| Miss Tilapia | 1956 |
| Señorita | 1956 |
| Vacacionista | 1956 |
| Lagablab sa Silangan (Sunset Over Korea) | 1956 |
| Meant to Be | 2017 | TV Series | Lola Madj Sta. Maria |
| Bim, Bam, Bum | 1955 |
| Juan Happy Love Story | 2016 | TV Series | Mameng |
| Hootsy kootsy | 1955 |
| Magpakailanman | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Lola Filomena / Mamang |
| Hindi basta basta | 1955 |
| The Half Sisters | 2015 | TV Series | Elizabeth McBride |
| Despatsadora | 1955 | Despatsadora |
| Niño | 2014 | TV Series | Violeta |
| Mariposa | 1955 | Mariposa |
| Akin pa rin ang bukas | 2013 | TV Series | Doña Cristina Alperos |
| Artista | 1955 |
| One day, isang araw | 2013 | TV Series | Grandma Gracia |
| Kurdapya | 1954 |
| Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story | 2013 | Lola Flora |
| Anak sa panalangin | 1954 | In a duel role |
| Forever | 2013 | TV Series | old Adora Del Prado |
| Ang biyenang hindi tumatawa | 1954 | Trining |
| Cielo de Angelina | 2012 | TV Series | Sor Margaret |
| Dalagang Ilokana | 1954 | Biday |
| Just One Summer | 2012 | Lola Meding Reyes |
| Pilya | 1954 |
| Makapiling kang muli | 2012 | TV Series | Señora Soledad Silvestre |
| Recuerdo | 1953 |
| 100 Days to Heaven | 2011 | TV Series | Lola Pilar |
| Mister Kasintahan | 1953 |
| Silup | 2011 | Short | Lola |
| May umaga pang darating | 1953 |
| Andres de Saya | 2011 | TV Series | Mama Coring |
| Musikong bumbong | 1953 |
| Munting heredera | 2011 | TV Series | Doña Anastacia (2011) |
| Apat na taga | 1953 |
| Kokey | 2010 | TV Series | Barbara Reyes |
| Cofradia | 1953 | Cofradia |
| Petrang kabayo | 2010 | Lola Edang |
| Hercules | 1953 |
| Tarima | 2010 | Lola Imang |
| Siklab sa Batangas | 1952 |
| Kung tayo'y magkakalayo | 2010 | TV Series | Barbara de Jesus |
| Palasig | 1952 | Florinda |
| May bukas pa | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Soledad |
| Madame X | 1952 |
| My Last Romance | 2010 | TV Series | Rose Suarez |
| Monghita | 1952 |
| Nobody Nobody But Juan | 2009 | Aida |
| Rebecca | 1952 |
| Tarot | 2009 | Lola Auring |
| Tres muskiteros | 1951 |
| Kamoteng kahoy | 2009 | Lola Idang |
| Kasintahan sa pangarap | 1951 |
| Nasaan ka Maruja? | 2009 | TV Series | Lola Rosing |
| Fuschia | 2009 | Mameng |
| I Heart Betty La Fea | 2008 | TV Series | Doray |
| Paupahan | 2008 | Gloria |
| Maalaala mo kaya | 1993-2008 | TV Series | Etrona / Foly |
| Palos | 2008 | TV Series | Yaya / Lola Alfonsina (2008) |
| Bahay kubo: A pinoy mano po! | 2007 | Ida |
| Lastikman | 2007 | TV Series | Amon Labao (2007) |
| Komiks | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Lola Maria |
| M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks obda neyson adres Yata) ni Mr. Shooli | 2007 |
| I Wanna Be Happy | 2006 |
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 2015 | Iconic Movie Queen Award | FAMAS Awards |
| 2009 | Huwarang Bituin | FAMAS Awards |
| 2009 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Musical or Comedy) | Fuschia (2009) |
| 2004 | FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award | FAMAS Awards |
| 2004 | FAP Award | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Supporting Actress | Magnifico (2003) |
| 2004 | Gawad Urian Award | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) | Magnifico (2003) |
| 2004 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Gawad Urian Awards |
| 2002 | Lifetime Achievement Award | FAP Awards, Philippines |
| 2001 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Cinemanila International Film Festival |
| 2001 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Tanging yaman (2000) |
| 2001 | FAP Award | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Actress | Tanging yaman (2000) |
| 2001 | Gawad Urian Award | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) | Tanging yaman (2000) |
| 2001 | YCC Award | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Tanging yaman (2000) |
| 1989 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nagbabagang luha (1988) |
| 1955 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Dalagang Ilokana (1954) |
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 2011 | FAP Award | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Supporting Actress | Tarima (2010) |
| 2011 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) | Tarima (2010) |
| 2011 | Star Award | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Tarima (2010) |
| 2009 | Star Award | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Fuschia (2009) |
| 2009 | Star Award | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Paupahan (2008) |
| 2007 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | I Wanna Be Happy (2006) |
| 2005 | FAP Award | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Supporting Actress | Beautiful Life (2004) |
| 2001 | YCC Award | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Tanging yaman (2000) |
| 1990 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Bilangin ang bituin sa langit (1989) |
| 1988 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Saan nagtatago ang pag-ibig? (1987) |
| 1988 | FAP Award | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Supporting Actress | Saan nagtatago ang pag-ibig? (1987) |
| 1985 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Condemned (1984) |
| 1966 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965) |
| 1960 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Ikaw ang aking buhay (1959) |
| 1959 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Alaalang banal (1958) |