Vilma Valera is Tondo Queen

December 4, 2011 | 12:00am

The Juno-esque build of Vilma Valera made her ideal for action and strong-women roles, like the one she played in Reyna ng Tondo (1964).

Vilma, an American mestiza, was Miss Philippine Press Photography runner-up. She also starred in dramas like Salambao and musical comedies.

In the early ’70s, she migrated to California, where she hooked up with contemporaries like Miriam Jurado and Aura Aurea.

Larry Santiago produced and directed Reyna ng Tondo.

— RKC

MISS PHILIPPINE PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

LIST: The partners of GCash in keeping your e-wallet safe this holiday season

Parent influencers Kryz Uy, Slater Young join schoolchildren in fun World Toilet Day celebration

What went down at the 2024 MAMA Awards. Plus your sign to get closer to your next trip

AIA Philippines powers health and wellness with over 9,000 runners at Rock â��nâ�� Roll Running Series Manila

AIA Philippines powers health and wellness with over 9,000 runners at Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila

TUMI celebrates the joy of coming together for the holidays

‘Tis the season… to not go crazy!

Meet the top digital changemakers in the public sector driving progress with GCash

From traditions to new destinations: 5 things you donâ��t want to miss at Met Park this holiday

From traditions to new destinations: 5 things you don’t want to miss at Met Park this holiday

Mega Millions ends 2024 with a bang: $825 million jackpot up for grabs!

Latest
Trending

Latest

Trending

abtest

abtest

'It's Showtime' to continue airing on GMA-7

By Jan Milo Severo | 2 days ago

GMA-7 announced that the ABS-CBN noontime show "It's Showtime" will continue to air on its channel in 2025.

Entertainment

Jung Hae-in wants fans to see him beyond rom-com roles

By Anna Barlam | 1 day ago

For Jung Hae-in, taking on roles across diverse genres would always be a challenging yet rewarding feeling as an actor striving...

Entertainment

National Artist Nora Aunor has ‘special participation’ in MMFF film ‘Isang Himala’

By Charmie Joy Pagulong | 1 day ago

The lead actress of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival official entry “Isang Himala,” Aicelle Santos, had the...

Entertainment

Richard Gutierrez, Daniel Padilla starrer ‘Incognito’ to stream first on Netflix

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 1 day ago

The comeback series of Daniel Padilla and his reunion with Richard Gutierrez plus the first action drama for Maris Racal and...

Entertainment

ABS-CBN thanks GMA for continued broadcast of ‘It’s Showtime’

By Lyka Nicart | 1 day ago

ABS-CBN recently confirmed that its long-running noontime show, “It’s Showtime,” will retain its current...

Entertainment

Latest

abtest

2 songs at the MMFF: SB19’s Pablo, Stell react to ‘Green Bones’

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 18 hours ago

SB19’s Stell said that he was “very touched” after watching GMA Pictures and Brightburn Entertainment's...

Entertainment

In photos: 50th Metro Manila Film Festival's Parade of Stars in Manila

By Kathleen A. Llemit | 23 hours ago

Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach, Dennis Trillo and Vice Ganda led the star-studded Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Parade of Stars...

Entertainment

'The Kingdom' review: Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual star in an uncolonized Philippines

By Kristofer Purnell | 1 day ago

Vic Sotto ends his five-year absence from the big screen with "The Kingdom," one of the 10 main entries to the 50th...

Entertainment

Sofronio Vasquez set to celebrate ‘The Voice US’ victory in Philippines

By Nathalie Tomada | 1 day ago

If all goes as planned, Sofronio Vasquez is returning to the Philippines this January 2025 for a short but sweet homecoming...

Entertainment

It’s all about work and self-love for Ai-Ai delas Alas in 2025

By Jerry Donato | 1 day ago

Ai-Ai delas Alas has just wrapped up her regular stint as a judge and mentor to aspiring singers in the singing and reality...

Entertainment

Recommended

Businesses less upbeat, consumers more bullish

Businesses in the Philippines turned less optimistic for the first quarter next year and the next 12 months amid economic uncertainties leading up to the midterm elections, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

2 days ago

CONSUMERS

BSP slashes interest rates again

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas decided yesterday to lower policy rates further by 25 basis points as inflation remains within target and economic growth slows.

3 days ago

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

Philippines, Hungary eyeing stronger economic ties

The Philippines and Hungary are looking to further deepen trade and investment relations by focusing on key sectors such as electronics and semiconductors, information technology-business process management and software development.

3 days ago

IT-BPM

Philippines Islamic finance poised for growth, says Fitch

“Islamic finance initiatives could help the Philippines establish closer economic ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council and ASEAN countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia, and attract foreign direct investments.”

3 days ago

FITCH RATINGS

NEDA Board OKs P37.5 billion Ilocos-Abra irrigation project

The National Economic and Development Authority Board, chaired by President Marcos, has approved the implementation of the P37.5-billion Ilocos Norte-Ilocos Sur-Abra Irrigation Project.

4 days ago

Vilma Valera is Tondo Queen

70S

ACTION

AMERICAN

AURA

LARRY SANTIAGO

MIRIAM JURADO AND AURA AUREA

MISS PHILIPPINE PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

REYNA

TONDO

VILMA

VILMA VALERA

LIST: The partners of GCash in keeping your e-wallet safe this holiday season

Parent influencers Kryz Uy, Slater Young join schoolchildren in fun World Toilet Day celebration

What went down at the 2024 MAMA Awards. Plus your sign to get closer to your next trip

AIA Philippines powers health and wellness with over 9,000 runners at Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila

TUMI celebrates the joy of coming together for the holidays

‘Tis the season… to not go crazy!

Meet the top digital changemakers in the public sector driving progress with GCash

From traditions to new destinations: 5 things you don’t want to miss at Met Park this holiday

Mega Millions ends 2024 with a bang: $825 million jackpot up for grabs!

MMFF producers hopeful for audience support despite limited cinema share

Take it from Kim Chiu: Celebrate the small wins

The family Christmas tradition in Baguio

‘Napakagaling’: Dennis Trillo praises ‘Green Bones’ co-star Ruru Madrid

CONSUMERS

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

IT-BPM

FITCH RATINGS

ABRA

NEDA

Get Updated: