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Chanda Romero | |
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Born | Chanda Villanueva Romero February 26, 1954 [1] Cagayan de Oro, Philippines |
Other names | Chanda |
Occupation(s) | Actress, film and TV actress, product endorser, comedian |
Years active | 1972–present |
Spouse | Jose Mari Alejandrino |
Chanda Villanueva Romero (born February 26, 1954 [1] ) is a Filipina actress. [2] She is mostly seen on GMA Network.
She played supporting roles and leading roles in many films during the early and late 1970s. Her prolific work in sexy comedies and dramas caught the attention of many directors, and in the 1980s, showed her serious work as an actress in the Ishmael Bernal's Working Girls and Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?, both in 1984. She showed a different side in what may be considered as her most underrated work in Kapag Tumabang ang Asin with Daria Ramirez, and Pag-ibig na Walang Dangal with Dindo Fernando and Charo Santos.
Chanda Romero is the daughter of Enrique Romero, son of Francisco Romero Jr. and Gloria Villanueva of Negros Oriental, and Remedios Valenzuela, daughter of Ramiro Valenzuela and Josefina de la Victoria of Cebu.
Her father Enrique, also known as Bobby, was the paternal grandson of Francisco Domingo Romero Sr., presidente municipal of Tanjay, Negros Oriental from 1909 to 1916 and later a member of the Provincial Board of Negros Oriental, and Josefa Muñoz, daughter of Tanjay presidente municipal Don José Muñoz Teves and Alejandra Ines Calumpang . [3] [4] [5] Her father was also the maternal grandson of Enrique Cayetano Villanueva, Sr., governor of Negros Oriental from 1916-1925 and later representative of the 2nd district of Negros Oriental from 1925 to 1931, and Francisca Baena Gómez, Negros Oriental Carnival Queen in 1909.
Other relations include her mother's sister Milagros Valenzuela de Urgello, Cebu Carnival Queen in 1937; her grandfather's brother José María Emeterio Romero, the first Philippine ambassador to the Court of St. James's and later Secretary of Education; Eddie Romero, National Artist for Film; Jose Romero, Jr., former Philippine ambassador to Italy; Hector R.R. Villanueva, Press Secretary of Philippine President Fidel Ramos and later Postmaster-General of the Philippines during the Arroyo administration; among others.
In the 1970s and the 1980s, she had a staple of films in which she starred with award-winning actresses such as Elizabeth Oropesa, Hilda Koronel, Gloria Diaz and Daria Ramirez. As a result, she caught the attention of directors Celso Ad Castillo, Ishmael Bernal, Danny Zialcita and Lino Brocka. Her leading men include Philip Salvador, Eddie Garcia, Christopher de Leon, Dindo Fernando, Joel Torre, etc. In the 1990s, her work in television also brought her success. Shows such as Villa Quintana . She was also praised for her role in the 1997 movie Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin which was directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna. Romero is a freelancer but does more projects in GMA Network. She has starred in ABS-CBN projects as well like the religious-centered drama series Kapalaran and the role of Vida Mojica in the Vietnamese-Filipino teleserye starring Maricel Soriano and John Estrada, Vietnam Rose. During 2012, she transferred to TV5 for the first time and became part of Kidlat as Minerva Megaton. As of 2013, Romero is with GMA-7.
She married Jose Mari "Mayi" Alejandrino on October 25, 2013. On May 17, 2014, Chanda and Mayi professed their vows in a commitment ceremony at the Tierra de Maria Chapel in Tagaytay.
Her mother died on July 6, 2020, as one of the casualties of COVID-19 in Cebu City. [6]
Year | Title | Role | Production company |
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1975 | Alat! | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions | |
1977 | Banta ng Kahapon | Hemisphere Pictures | |
1978 | Mercenario [7] | Intercinema | |
1980 | Aguila | Diwata | Bancom Audiovision / APG Films |
The Last Reunion | Rita | ||
1981 | Karma | Cristy | Sining Silangan Productions |
1982 | My Only Love | Tiffany | Viva Films |
Batch '81 | Jenny Estrada | MVP Pictures LVN Pictures Sampaguita Pictures | |
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? | Charley | Viva Films | |
1984 | Bagets | Christine | |
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Glacilda Gancayco | ||
Soltero | RJ Juan | Experimental Cinema of the Philippines | |
Working Girls | Anne | Viva Films | |
Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan | Thelma | V. H. Films | |
1985 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Edith | Viva Films |
Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? | Jocelyn | Essex Films | |
1987 | Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan | Tess | Viva Films |
1988 | Rosa Mistica | Lucila | Regal Films |
1993 | Hindi Kita Malilimutan | Cita | |
1995 | Campus Girls | Aling Pilar | Viva Films |
1997 | Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin | Lolay | Star Cinema Regal Home Video |
2004 | Naglalayag | Maita | Angora Films |
2007 | Eddie Romero's Faces of Love | MFX Media | |
2008 | Love Me Again | Migo's Mother | Star Cinema |
2009 | When I Met U | Sylvia | GMA Films Regal Entertainment |
2010 | Rosario | Tenant | Cinemabuhay International Studio5 |
2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Aling Lina | Regal Entertainment |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1995–1997 | Villa Quintana | Illuminada "Lumeng" Samonte | GMA Network |
2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abito | Charito | ABS-CBN |
2001–2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Amarra Luna | GMA Network |
2002–2003 | Kapalaran | Magda | ABS-CBN Regional Network Group |
2003–2004 | Narito ang Puso Ko | Clara Bautista | GMA Network |
2005–2006 | Vietnam Rose | Vida Mojica | ABS-CBN |
2006 | Now and Forever : Linlang | Gina Dimaano | GMA Network |
2007 | Princess Charming | Doña Amparo de Saavedra | |
Magic Kamison: Black Jewel in the Palace | Maja | ||
Impostora | Doña Anatella Cayetano | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat | Estella | ABS-CBN | |
2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Doña Felicia Montemayor | GMA Network |
2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Doña Benita Sagrado | |
2009 | Zorro | Agida | |
Adik Sa'Yo | Doña Aurora Manansala | ||
Sine Novela : Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Doña Lucia Enriquez-Recto | ||
2010 | The Last Prince | Dama Rosata | |
2011 | Dwarfina | Selya | |
Sisid | Mommy L | ||
Sinner or Saint | Racquel | ||
Spooky Nights: Ang Mama Kong Mamaw | Mommy Glo | ||
2012 | My Beloved | Elsa Quijano | |
Faithfully | Amanda Quillamor | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso | Mrs. Miranda | ABS-CBN | |
2013 | Kidlat | Minerva Megaton | TV5 |
My Husband's Lover | Soledad "Sol/Sinag" Del Mundo | GMA Network | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Picture | Fatima | ABS-CBN | |
2014 | Kambal Sirena | Doña Victorina Villanueva | GMA Network |
Ismol Family | Mama China "Mommy C" | ||
2014–2015 | Strawberry Lane | Ms. Digna Castro | |
2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Mo Nagawa Ito? | Zeny | ABS-CBN |
2015 | Pari 'Koy | Madam Martha Buenavista | GMA Network |
Princess in the Palace | Doña Pilar Buenaventura | ||
2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Cielo | |
2016 | Once Again | Carmen Mateo | |
Magpakailanman: Davao Bombing: Mga Kuwento Ng Pag-Asa | Euphemia | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod | Mrs. Pacita Piano | ABS-CBN | |
2017 | Legally Blind | Marissa Reyes-Evangelista | GMA Network |
Magpakailanman: Batik: Ang Santa Claus Ng Tarlac - The Alberto Sebastian Story | Tess | ||
2018 | Dear Uge: Bagong Bahay, Bagong Away | Maui | |
Contessa | Charito Castillo-Imperial / Black Scorpion | ||
2018–2019 | Cain at Abel | Belenita 'Belen' Castillo | |
2019–2022 | Prima Donnas | Lady Primarosa Claveria | |
2023 | Voltes V: Legacy | Contessa | |
Magandang Dilag | Sofia Veneracion vda. de Robles | ||
2024 | Black Rider | Madam President |
Year | Film Award/Critics | Category | Work | Results |
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1979 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) | Boy Pena | Won |
1982 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Karma | Won |
2014 | 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Supporting Actress | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Nominated |
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