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Press Release - PRIB: Senate remembers Ms. Gloria Romero

Senators on Monday, February 3, 2025, remembered the life and legacy of Ms. Gloria Romero as a pillar of Philippine Cinema and "for her lifetime of unwavering dedication to the entertainment industry and the collective cultural heritage of the country."

The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 1287 filed by Sen. Grace Poe, taking into consideration SRN 1289 filed by Sen. Lito Lapid, SRN 1290 of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, and SRN 1292 of Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., describing Ms. Romero, or Gloria Anne Borrego Galla in real life, as "one of the most revered icons of Philippine cinema and the Filipino entertainment industry."

The Philippine movie industry and the entire nation mourned the passing of the veteran film and television actress last January 25 at the age of 91. Her career spanned over seventy years in the industry and she was a pivotal icon during the "Golden Age of Philippine Cinema" in the 50s.

Ms. Romero has been a household name, having worked on 250 films and television shows in total. She first started as a bit player for the 1944 film "Liwayway ng Kalayaan." Less than ten years later, she later on bagged her breakthrough role in the film "Monghita." She eventually rose to prominence during this period in her career being the Philippines' highest-paid movie actress in the '50s and became the highest-grossing Filipino box office star of her time.

Ms. Romero's last filmographic work was back in 2018 alongside Eddie Gutierrez in "Rainbow's Sunset," a family drama that also highlighted themes within the LGBTQIA+ community.

"Ms. Gloria Romero broke boundaries and set new standards in the Philippine film industry, earning wide acclaim and garnering various prestigious awards, including multiple Best Actress distinctions from the FAMAS and Gawad Urian, to name a few, that recognized her enormous contributions to Philippine cinema and her role in shaping its first golden era," Poe said in her resolution.

"Ms. Gloria Romero, even in her prime, welcomed a variety of possibilities to work outside of her own studio, Sampaguita Pictures, collaborated with other industry titans like the late King of Filipino Cinema Fernando Poe Jr. (Sen. Poe's

Read more on legacy.senate.gov.ph
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