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Gloria Sevilla

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Gloria Sevilla
Born(1932-01-31)January 31, 1932
DiedApril 16, 2022(2022-04-16) (aged 90)
OccupationActress
Years active1954–2022
Spouses
  • Mat Ranillo Jr.
    (died)
  • (died)
Children6, including Suzette Ranillo and Mat Ranillo III

Gloria Sevilla (January 31, 1932 – April 16, 2022) was a Filipino film actress.

Career

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Sevilla was heralded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her screen portrayal legacy in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines during the 1950s and 1960s.[1] The Gawad Urian Awards honored her with a "Lifetime Achievement award" while The EDDYS honored her with an "Icon Award", both for her contributions to Philippine cinema.[2][3]

Sevilla received her first FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress in the movie Madugong Paghihiganti (1962). She won the FAMAS Award Best Actress twice for the movies - Badlis Sa Kinabuhi (1969) and Gimingaw Ako (1973). Throughout her career, Sevilla had starred in several iconic films 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 (2012).

Sevilla also remained active in Philippine television. During the 1970s she top billed the comedy Ang Biyenan kong Mangkukulam with Pancho Magalona and Chicháy. She also produced and starred in the sitcom, Mommy Ko si Mayor with children, Mat, Dandin Lilibeth and Suzette with fellow Cebuana Flora Gasser. Sevilla also lent support in dramas Be Careful With My Heart.[4]

Personal life

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Sevilla's first husband was actor Mat Ranillo Jr., who died in a plane crash in 1969. They had five children.[5] She subsequently married actor and director Amado Cortez, who also served a stint as the Philippine Consul General in San Francisco before his death in 2003. They had one daughter.

She is the mother of actresses Suzette Ranillo and Lilibeth Ranillo, actor Mat Ranillo III, and singer-composer Dandin Ranillo.

Amado Cortez-Sevilla grave (flipped)

She died on April 16, 2022, at the age of 90 in Oakland, California.[6] She and husband Amado Cortez were buried at Loyola Memorial Park.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1951 Princesa Tirana Princesa Tirana [7]
Leonora Leonora [7]
Pailub Lang [7]
1952 Utlanan [7]
Inahan [7]
1953 Handumanan [7]
1954 Salabusab
Ifugao
Mister Dupong (Ang Dakilang Mangingibig)
May Bakas ang Lumipas
1955 Papa Loves Mambo
Rosas Pandan [8]
Ito, ang Aming Daigdig
Divisoria, Quiapo
1956 Lagablab sa Silangan (Sunset Over Korea)
1960 Mga Alamat ng Sandaigdig "Alamat ng Waterlily" segment
1961 Pantalan Trese
Tatlong Baraha
Mga Daing sa Libingan
North Harbor
Ang Maging Ulila
Ubos-lakas!
Bus to Bataan
Umasa Ka Mahal Ko sa Bilisan
1962 Umaapoy Na Bakal
5 Matitinik
Adiong Sikat ng Tondo
Digmaan ng Mga Maton
Markang Demonyo
Sagot Kita
Sobra sa Init, Kulang sa Lamig
1963 Madugong Paghihiganti (The Massacre)
Dear Eddie
Magtiis Ka, Darling
Ikaw Na ang Mag-ako
Ang Mahiwagang Lampara
Bulilit Al Capone
Maton sa Maton
Pitong Pasiklab sa Bahay Na Tisa
Tacio
Adiang Waray
Kami'y Kaawaan
Away Na!
Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo
Mestisang Bangus
Ecu Tatacut!
Ang Asawa Kong Barat
Mga Siga sa Looban
Dapit-Hapon: Oras ng Pagtutuus
1964 Nagngangalit Na Damdamin
Gahaman
Nagbabagang Paraiso
Walang Duwag Na Bisaya
Dugo ng Sugatan
Mga Daliring Ginto
1965 Akong Deadly
Strike!
The Great Escape from Hell
7 Mata-Hari
4 Na Agila
Milarosa Flavia
Da' Best Show
Aloha!
Takdang Sandali!
Sapagka't Ikaw Ay Akin
Bolo Commando
Fiesta South America
Sapang Palay
1966 Seksi Kumandos
Hanggang sa Kurtinang Bakal
Mga Bagong Salta (sa Maynila)
Sa Dulo ng Ating Landas
Ikaw... ang Gabi at ang Awit! (Arrivedercci Roma)
Mula Nang Kita'y Ibigin
Dr. La-way (Pare, Kwarta Na!)
Mga Bagong Salta sa Bahay Engkantada
Ito ang Pilipino
1967 Bertang Palengke
1968 Suntok o Karate?
1969 Palad Ta ang Nagbuot
Parehas o' Laban
Ang Pulubi
Badlis sa Kinabuhi
1970 Si Inday sa Balitaw
Nasaan Ka, Inay?
Basta Bisaya
Dodong Ko!
With These Hands
Pritil
1971 Pobreng Alindahaw (Ulilang Tutubi)
Mag-inang Ulila
Plaza Miranda
Sonny Side Up Guest star
1972 The Hostage: Batang Cebu
Escape from East Berlin
1973 Gimingaw Ako
Little Solomon en Sheba
1974 The Pacific Connection
1975 Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
1976 Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Chedeng de la Cruz
1977 Pinakasalan Ko ang Ina ng Aking Kapatid
Mariposang Dagat
Bakya Mo Neneng
1978 Boy Pana: Terror ng Maynila '63
Emma Henry (Policewoman)
Dyesebel Digna del Rio
Baby Doll
1979 Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina: Part II
Iskandalo!
Aliw-iw
1980 4 Na Maria
Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya!
1983 Pepe en Pilar
1986 Sobra Na... Tama Na... Asiong Aksaya!
1988 Guhit ng Palad
1989 Dear Diary "Dear Party Line" segment
1991 Matud Nila Amparo Lagman
1993 Buddy en Sol: Praybeyt Depektibs
1994 Once Upon a Time in Manila Amparo Lagman
Megamol Marga
1995 P're Hanggang sa Huli Gloria
The Flor Contemplacion Story Flor's mother
1997 The Sarah Balabagan Story Mommy Ines
1998 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Manang B
Hiwaga ng Panday
1999 Wansapanataym Manang Bising
2002 Lapu-Lapu Reyna Bauga
2006 Pacquiao: The Movie Nanay Parcon
2012 El Presidente María Agoncillo's mother
2013 Boy Golden, Shoot to Kill: the Arturo Porcuna Story Aling Puring
2014 Children's Show
M: Mother's Maiden Love
2015 You're My Boss Lola
2016 Kakampi
Kusina
2017 Maestra
2019 Pagbalik [9]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1993 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Salamin"
1997 Esperanza Lola Pacita
2001–2003 Recuerdo de Amor Doña Conchita La Fuente
2002–2003 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Doña Tilda Ventaspejo
2003 Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis Tiya Ina
2006 Captain Barbell Lola Melay
2008 Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom Lola Gretchen
2009 Zorro Zita
2010 May Bukas Pa Milagros
2010 Your Song Presents: Andi - Habang Buhay Edgar's Lola
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Susana
2011 Wansapanataym Lola Josie Episode: "Joy's Toys"
2011–2012 Budoy Coring
2012–2014 Be Careful with my Heart Felicidad "Manang Fe" Marcelo-Alejo [4]
2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Esther Dagohoy
2015 Nathaniel Rebecca "Lola Becca"
2015 Doble Kara Manang Anita
2015 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Purificación Moreno
2016 Calle Siete Nita "Nitz" Mabuhay
2018 Asintado Puresa "Puring" Dimasalang

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Organization Category Result Source
1955 Ifugao Asia-Pacific Film Festival Best Actress Nominated
1955 May Bakas Ang Lumipas FAMAS Awards Best Actress Nominated
1963 Madugong Paghihiganti Best Actress Won [10]
1964 Tatlong Mukha Ni Pandora Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Kami'y Kaawaan Best Actress Nominated
1966 Sapang Palay Best Actress Nominated
1967 Ito ang Pilipino Best Supporting Actress Nominated
1970 Badlis sa Kinabuhi Best Actress Won [10]
1971 Dodong Ko Best Actress Nominated
1974 Gimingaw Ako Best Actress Won [10]
1976 Banaue: Stairway to the Sky Best Supporting Actress Nominated
1977 Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Best Supporting Actress Won
2007
Lifetime Achievement Award Won
2013 Boy Golden Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2014 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated
2014 M: Mother's Maiden Love Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave — Best Supporting Actress Won
2015 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress Won
2017 Kusina PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated
2018 Maestra Gawad Urian Awsrds Best Supporting Actress Won
2019
Lifetime Achievement Award Won [7]
2021
The EDDYS Icon Award Won [11]

References

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  1. ^ Protacio, Romy R. (November 17, 2021). "Gloria Sevilla: The Queen of Visayan Movie Land". Asian Journal. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  2. ^ "Veteran actress Gloria Sevilla passes away at 90". GMA News Online. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "4th EDDYS to stream on FDCP Channel". Manila Standard. March 11, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Agustin, Bhenj. "Richard 'Sir Chief' Yap Signs Up With Kapamilya". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 30, 2012. [dead link]
  5. ^ Salterio, Leah C. (September 26, 2020). "Remembering Mat Ranillo, Jr., the King of Visayan Movies". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  6. ^ Cuartero, Nestor (April 17, 2022). "Queen of Visayas movies Gloria Sevilla passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Valiente, Tito Genova (June 14, 2019). "Critics Honor Cebuana Gloria Sevilla". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  8. ^ Grant, Paul Thomas and Misha Boris Anissimov (2016). Lilas: An Illustrated History of the Golden Ages of Cebuano Cinema. University of San Carlos Press. ISBN 9789715390842.,
  9. ^ Silvestre, Edmund (January 23, 2020). "CCP to Screen Visayan Flick 'Pagbalik' January 25". SunStar. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  10. ^ a b c Rule, Karla (April 12, 2019). "Top 100 Cebuano Personalities: Gloria Sevilla". The Freeman. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  11. ^ Iglesias, Iza (April 5, 2021). "'Fan Girl' Sweeps Major Awards at 4th Eddys". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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