
Gloria Sevilla
Actor · 1932 – 2022 · Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
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.
Movies24
Movie9.5DramaLiving near the American military-controlled Clark Air Base, Corazon de la Cruz dreams of a better life in America until the unspeakable happens.
MovieActionThrillerNorth Harbor
1961
Movie6.5ActionWarThe 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 into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite
El Presidente
2012 · 3 votes
MovieDramaA love story about a guy with and a broken family a girl who slept with her professor.
Iskandalo
1979
Movie6.0ActionDramaThe 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 and his family dead in the ruins. But Porcuna survived, and now he returns under a new alias, Boy Golden, and he seeks revenge against those that did him wrong. Along the way, he meets Marla D (KC Concepcion), a dancer who also has a bone to pick with Razon. Together, the two carry out a dangerous plan to take on Manila’s toughest gangsters.
Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill
2013 · 1 votes
Movie7.3RomanceComedyA 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.
You're My Boss
2015 · 8 votes
MovieActionBasta Bisaya
1970
MovieDramaThe 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.
Kusina
2016
Movie5.0DramaFamilyA troubled Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is forced to return home and come to terms with the family she left behind.
Movie8.7DramaCrimeThe story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film that operates on various personal, social, and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.
The Flor Contemplacion Story
1995 · 3 votes
Movie8.0DramaRomanceDyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.
Dyesebel
1978 · 2 votes
Movie7.0RomanceDramaIn the hope of landing a job that will eventually enable her to pay for her sister's operation Tinay leaves her small fishing village and heads for Manila. With only her dreams accompanying her she arrives in the big city and how! She gets hit by a car but that proves to be a blessing in disguise because the accident leads her to her employment. She then meets Randy the son of her boss whose girlfriend Sylvia has been goading that they get married. But Randy feels that he's not yet ready to settle down and when he refuses to marry her Sylvia hooks up with another guy in a desperate attempt to make him change his mind.
I'm Sorry, My Love
1998 · 1 votes
Movie7.0ComedyA rich old lady, who was dying, hired a detective agency to go in search of her long lost granddaughter. Lacking the manpower for the job, janitor Andrew was passed off as a private detective. He located the missing girl who was working as a sales lady.
Megamol
1994 · 2 votes
MovieComedyMusic
MovieComedyRomancePapa Loves Mambo
1955
Movie6.5HorrorThrillerMga 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.
MovieHorror
Movie7.0ActionComedyA 1995 Filipino action comedy film starring Robin Padilla and Andrew E.
P're Hanggang Sa Huli
1995 · 1 votes
Movie7.0DramaRomanceAmidst the background of the rice terraces, the story of an Igorota and daughter of a chieftain is told as she underwent trials to keep another tribe from conquering her own.
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
1975 · 4 votes
Movie9.0DramaRomanceMay Bakas Ang Lumipas
1954 · 1 votes
MovieComedyFamilyThe 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.
Movie8.0DramaAn 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.
Kakampi
2016 · 1 votes
- MovieHorror
Filipino horror anthology from 1967.
Movie4.3DramaThalia
1997 · 3 votes
Series6
TV7.0ComedyDramaBe Careful With My Heart is a 2012 Philippine daytime television drama which premiered on ABS-CBN on July 9, 2012 airing before It's Showtime. It is also broadcast worldwide on The Filipino Channel. It is topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. It is one of the most successful teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is the first television drama in the Philippines made by ABS-CBN to be filmed and broadcast in high definition.
Be Careful With My Heart
2012 · 3 votes
- TV7.0CrimeDrama
Recuerdo de Amor is a Philippine afternoon drama series which aired on ABS-CBN in 2001-2003. It starred Carmina Villaroel and Diether Ocampo in successful roles. The TV Series was delayed on May 14 to May 15,2001 and ended on its original end date Worldwide on TFC series also nominated Isabel Rivas for Best Actress in a Drama Series by the PMPC in 2002 alongside Seasoned Actress Pinky De Leon who was also part of the series was also known to use fast paced TV Filmography in its 45 Min Premiere of its Pilot Episode the series was also known for getting outstanding reviews throughout its run to Filipino Customers who had The Filipino Channel Internationally because of its memorable storyline and breathtaking Visual Effects similar to a U.S Soap Opera. The series was also Pinky De Leons last TV Series as she decided to retire from TV and Film Work. The Afternoon Series was also competing with Dramas such as Pangako Sa ’Yo and GMA-7s Rival Soap Kung Mawawala Ka.
Recuerdo de Amor
2001 · 1 votes
- TV6.0Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Fantastic Man is a television serialization of the box office film of the same name. The series originally starred by Vic Sotto stars Mark Herras as Fantastic Man with Ryza Cenon as her leading lady-turned sidekick Wena aka Fantastic Girl. The series refurbishes and reintroduces Fantastic Man as a crime-busting superhero. The series lasted for two seasons and had a special episode after the series ended.
Fantastic Man
2007 · 1 votes
TVDramaAlyna is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 13th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series is based on the pocket book Dominic by Martha Cecilia. It is directed by FM Reyes.
Alyna
2010
TV8.0CrimeDramaKailangan Ko'y Ikaw is a 2013 Philippine television drama aired on ABS-CBN from January 21 to July 5, 2013. It stars Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis, and Robin Padilla. The drama is scheduled to run for 13 weeks with a total of 63 episodes.
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
2013 · 2 votes
TVComedyDramaCalle Siete
2016