FLASH BACK
Still a youthful movie queen at 32
When Vilma Santos marked her 32nd birthday recently (Nov. 3) she was exactly 22 years, 8 months and 12 days in the dog-eat-dog world of showbusiness. Her very first movie as a waif in Trudis Liit (the same movie that gave her a best child actress award in the FAMAS) was shown in Manila on … Read more
At 28, a changing maturing Vi
I didn’t snub the Metro Manila Filmfest by not attending the awards night. And it’s not true I didn’t expect to win. I did my best in Karma and modesty aside, I knew I had a good chance of winning. But then I had little time left to prepare for the occasion. Duds and I … Read more
The Superstar at 18 Vilma Blooms
“Ay naku, musmos pa ‘yan talagang mahilig na sa drama!” And Mrs. Milagros Santos (or Mommy Santos, as she is fondly called by diehard fans), mother of Superstar Vilma, proceeds to relate how her darling daughter religiously followed her favorite soap-operas on the radio in her off-school hours, imitating the airlane actresses later on when the family gathered … Read more
The Bernal-Santos Collaborations
Considered the number one director of Vilma Santos, National Artist, Ishmael Bernal contributed significantly to her success. Their collaborations as actor and director spanned three decades. Eight films in total, almost a dozen best actress for Santos and a several best director for Bernal not including nominations both locally and internationally. He was quoted saying: … Read more
News Articles Links (2010)
Noted comics novelist Pablo S. Gomez dies of heart attack - By Annie S. Alejo, Manila Bulletin, December 28, 2010 – TV viewers know Gomez’ work like “Kampanerang Kuba,” an ABS-CBN soap starring Anne Curtis, inspired by the 1973 film of the same title, which starred Vilma Santos and Edgar Mortiz. Currently running on the same network is … Read more
News Articles Links (2011)
Governor Vilma Santos on the relationship of her son Luis Manzano with Jennylyn Marcado: “Huwag nating pangunahan na baka ikakasal na ‘yan o magbubuntis…let them enjoy the relationship.” – By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Dec 10, 2011 – Naroon si Luis bilang host kasama si Ruffa Gutierrez, samantalang si Jennylyn naman, kasama sina Ogie Alcasid, Jean … Read more
100 days ni Ate Vi As Governor (Repost)
Wow! Naka 100 days na pala bilang gobernador ng lalawigan ng Batangas si Governor Vi ngayong araw na ito, Oktubre 8, 2007, kaya naman sa pamamagitan nina Jean Dolor at Manny Nava (salamat sa inyong dalawa!) ay ise-share ko ang mga nasaksihan nila kaninang umaga sa Batangas City. Hindi nakadalo ang inyong lingkod, pati na … Read more
Vilma Santos interviews Charo Santos-Concio for MMK 20
In “MMK Dalawang Dekada,” a two-hour documentary special to be aired this Sept.25 in “Sunday’s Best,” a journey of the show’s success will be recollected featuring Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, actress par excellance, grilling host Charo Santos about the show. It features how loyal viewers are glued to every episode not only because of the … Read more
Regalo (TV 2006)
“Kung ang tawag sa mga namamatayan ng asawa ay byudo o biyuda at ang mga anak na nawawalan ng mga magulang ay ulila, ano ang tawag sa mga magulang na namamatayan ng anak?” – Daisy Hernandez Basic Info: Directed: Olivia M. Lamasan; Writing credit: Dado C. Lumibao; Cast: Vilma Santos, Maja Salvador, Ricky Davao, Erich … Read more
Bugso (TV 2002)
Basic Info: Director: Christopher Strauss De Leon; Cast: Vilma Santos, Tirso Cruz III, Christopher De Leon, Ian De Leon, Renato Del Prado, Aiza Marquez, Mandy Ochoa; Producer: Sandy Andolong, Lyn Ynchausti Plot Summary: Bugso is the GMA-7 telesine that Christopher De Leon directed (he also does a bit part in it as Vilma’s dead husband). … Read more
ULTIMATE SCRAPBOOK (Repost)
There was a time when a fan’s devotion to his or her idol wasn’t measured by how much they’ve spent on all the advertised merchandise made available to the public. Not every fan was able to afford the style of clothes sported by the stars, let alone be able to purchase the latest glossy magazine … Read more
DEKADA 60: Si Ate Vi, Si GING (Repost)
All Vilmanians and even those who just love watching old Tagalog movies must have been glued to their TV screens last Thursday afternoon when Channel 9’s “Premiere Pilipino Klasiks” aired “Ging”, Vilma Santos’ follow-up movie after she was introduced in Sampaguita Pictures’ “Trudis Liit”. Produced by Premiere Productions when Vilma was only 10 (circa 1963), … Read more
ONE MORE HURRAH FOR VILMA
From the chubby faced cry baby of TRUDIS LIIT in 1962 to the chinky eyed teener of THE SENSATIONS fame ululating the words of “Sweet 16″ and “Sad Movies Make Me Cry”, Vilma Santos blossomed into an actress, star and entertainer in her own right. She finally emerged from the overpowering shadow of her touted … Read more
Vilma-Nora Then, Nora-Vilma Now (Repost)
Rosa Vilma Santos tugged the hearstring of the Filipino moviegoers via Trudis Litt in 1963, her first movie at age nine that gave her the Famas Best Child Actress award. At that tender age, Vilma was also tapped to star with Gloria Romero and Rita Gomez in the movie Anak, Ang Iyong Ina, thus making … Read more
Remembering Joe Quirino, Inday Badiday, Eddie Ilagan and Ike Lozada
I am urging all Vilmanians to say a little prayer to the late Joe Quirino on his 10th death Anniversary. I just would like to share with you how JQ admired and fought for Ate Vi. During the MMFF when Ate Vi won in Karma. It was a triple tie between Ate Vi, Gina Alajar … Read more
