Gloria Sevilla

Born: 1932-01-01

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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El Presidente

as Maria Agoncillo's mother
Released: 2012-12-25

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command...

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Wansapanataym: The Movie

as Bising
Released: 1999-05-26

The story is about an orphan named Anna who searched for her long-lost father. With the guardian...

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Dear Diary

as Manang (segment "Dear Partyline")
Released: 1989-09-06

Two teen stories in one movie. "Dear Partyline" tells the story of Badong who falls in love...

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You're My Boss

as Lola
Released: 2015-04-04

A woman who is looking for acceptance, who's looking for love, who wants to be appreciated and...

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Megamol

as uncredited
Released: 1994-08-03

A rich old lady, who was dying, hired a detective agency to go in search of her long lost...

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Mister Dupong

as uncredited
Released: 1954-09-19

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Dodong Ko

as uncredited
Released: 1970-09-12

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Kakampi

as uncredited
Released: 2016-07-13

An ordinary taxi ride takes Jun, a young executive, into the unusual story of Ben, a 35 year-old...

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North Harbor

as uncredited
Released: 1961-08-08

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Kusina

as uncredited
Released: 2016-11-09

The silent witness to the life and love of Juanita. It is her sanctuary, the place where she...

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Molave

as uncredited
Released: 1961-01-01

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An Educator

as uncredited
Released: 2017-08-07

Three generations of teachers. Three stories of dedication, struggle, and inspiration...

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This Is a Filipino

as uncredited
Released: 1966-12-30

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

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Lapu-Lapu

as Reyna Bauga
Released: 2002-12-25

A film showing the struggles of Lapu-Lapu and how he defended Mactan, Cebu from the invading...

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Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay

as Manang Vi
Released: 1998-10-14

Ana and Alex fall in love in nostalgic Ilocos. But their individual dreams and responsibilities...

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Iskandalo

as uncredited
Released: 1979-07-13

A love story about a guy with a broken family a girl who slept with her professor.

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Nang Em

as Nang Em
Released: 2020-08-07

We will witness how an 85yr old woman, Nang Em, from Cebu survived alone through all of these...

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Ang Pulubi

as uncredited
Released: 1969-06-15

A story about a woman imprisoned loses her sons, in the process, she loses her mind, her beauty,...

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Once a Moth

as Chedeng de la Cruz
Released: 1976-12-25

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

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Divisoria Quiapo

as uncredited
Released: 1955-05-10

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Dyesebel

as uncredited
Released: 1978-10-18

Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the...

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Return

as uncredited
Released: 2019-09-13

A troubled Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is forced to return home and come to terms with the...

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Pacquiao: The Movie

as Nanay Parcon
Released: 2006-06-21

Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become...

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Tatlong Baraha

as uncredited
Released: 1961-04-11

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The Flor Contemplacion Story

as uncredited
Released: 1995-06-07

The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow...

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Mga Mata ni Angelita

as Belen
Released: 1978-08-11

Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama...

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Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina

as Belen
Released: 1979-05-08

Angelita continues her journey in finding her real parents.

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Banaue: Stairway to the Sky

as Agurang
Released: 1975-04-18

Amidst the background of the rice terraces, the story of an Igorota and daughter of a chieftain...

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Once Upon A Time In Manila

as Amparo Lagman
Released: 1994-01-01

Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks...

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Pepe en Pilar

as Gloria
Released: 1983-06-17

Dim-witted Pilar flies to the US after winning the Miss California Soy Sauce contest. Excited to...

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Ito Ang Aming Daigdig

as uncredited
Released: 1955-05-05

Fresh from the Korean campaign, Roberto saves a boy from a group of bullies. To calm the boy,...

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Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita

as uncredited
Released: 1995-11-08

A winning lottery ticket leads to trouble and romance for an indebted man.

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P're Hanggang Sa Huli

as Gloria
Released: 1995-03-22

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

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Aliw-iw

as uncredited
Released: 1979-09-28

Secret muna.

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Boy Pana

as uncredited
Released: 1978-04-07

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Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig

as uncredited
Released: 1960-12-28

Unraveling the fantastical orgins of lizards, bats, monkeys, and water lilies.

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Pitong Pasiklab sa Bahay na Tisa

as uncredited
Released: 1963-03-28

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Palad ta ang Nagbuot

as Angeling
Released: 2013-05-15

This is the story of Visayans coming to the MetroManila area in search of greener pastures....

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Basta Bisaya

as uncredited
Released: 1970-06-05

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Ang Asawa Kong Barat

as uncredited
Released: 1963-08-02

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Line of Life

as uncredited
Released: 1969-02-09

Gloria Sevilla plays a woman who works hard to tend to her child and sick husband in the seaside...

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Mga Daing sa Libingan

as uncredited
Released: 1961-04-24

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May Bakas Ang Lumipas

as uncredited
Released: 1954-10-08

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Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill

as Aling Puring
Released: 2013-12-25

The film is very, very loosely based on the life of Arturo Porcuna (Jeorge Estregan). Once upon...

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Umaapoy na Bakal

as uncredited
Released: 1962-01-23

See the wrath of a vengeance. Feel the inferno of a smoldering hate. This picture is hot as hell.

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Sa Dulo ng Ating Landas

as uncredited
Released: 1966-04-28

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Apat Na Maria

as uncredited
Released: 1980-01-04

The bitter-sweet love affairs of four sisters with different outlooks and temperaments end in...

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Adiong Sikat ng Tondo

as uncredited
Released: 1962-03-02

A True-To-Life Story of "Adiong" The Terror of Tondo...A Story of Bravery in Action.

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Children's Show

as Lola Alice
Released: 2014-08-02

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

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Papa Loves Mambo

as uncredited
Released: 1955-01-16

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Si Inday sa Balitaw

as uncredited
Released: 1970-03-28

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Si Adiang Waray

as uncredited
Released: 1963-04-12

Two aspiring singers try their luck in Manila, meeting another aspiring singer, the Waray tomboy...

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In Darkness We Live

as uncredited
Released: 2014-11-03

After a bank robbery gone wrong, the Gang drives out of town to hide but they run out of gas on...

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Haragan: Masahol Pa Sa Bala

as Luming
Released: 1997-03-07

A 1997 Filipino action movie starring Monsour del Rosario, Alma Concepcion and Mike Gayoso.

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Be Careful With My Heart

as Fe Marcelo
First aired: 2012-07-09

Be Careful With My Heart is a 2012 Philippine daytime television drama which premiered on...

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Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw

as Esther Dagohoy
First aired: 2013-01-21

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is a 2013 Philippine television drama aired on ABS-CBN from January 21 to...

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Calle Siete

as Lola Nitz
First aired: 2016-06-13

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