Lorna Tolentino

In this Philippine name  for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Perez, the birth surname or paternal family name is Aluquin, and the marital name is Fernandez.

Lorna Tolentino
Tolentino in 2023
Born	Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin (1961-12-23) December 23, 1961 (age 62) Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines
Other names	Lorna T, L.T.
Occupation(s)	Actress, film producer, television personality, model
Years active	1969–present
Spouse	Rudy Fernandez ​ ​ (m. 1983;died 2008)​
Children	2, including Renz Marion

Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as L.T., an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino actress, model, film producer and television personality. Dubbed as the "Prime Star", ^[1] she is known for her dramatic roles in film and television and was the fourth actress to achieve the Grandslam status for her performance in the film Narito ang Puso Ko (1992). With a career spanning five decades, she has already appeared in 100 motion pictures ^[2] and is cited by critics as one of the greatest Filipino actresses in Philippine cinema. ^{[3] [4] [5]} She has received numerous accolades including seven FAMAS Awards, four Luna Awards, a Gawad Urian Award and two commendations from Asian Television Award. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Early life

Lorna Tolentino was born as Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin on December 23, 1961, in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila. Her father is from Liliw, Laguna. She is also the stepmother of actor Mark Anthony Fernandez. She is first cousin to actress Amy Perez, Zsa Zsa Padilla and a niece of actor Jerry Pons. She was married to actor Rudy Fernandez from 1983 until his death in 2008. They have two sons.

She attended the elementary grades at St. Anthony School where she also finished high school. She took up a Bachelor of Arts course at St. Paul College in Quezon City, and also at the University of Santo Tomas and Maryknoll College (now Miriam College).

Career

Tolentino in an Eat Bulaga! special Lenten episode in 2017.

She started her career as a child actress. Later, she portrayed the young Susan Roces in Divina Gracia and has a total of at least 60 movies. She has won eight film awards and garnered 20 nominations (mostly for Best Actress in FAMAS).

Her notable performances were Uod at Rosas (1981), Moral (1982), Sinasamba Kita (1982), Init sa Magdamag (1983), Somewhere (1984), Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa (1986), Nakagapos Na Puso (1986), Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (1987), Natutulog Ba ang Diyos (1988). In 2002, Tolentino starred in her first Primetime Drama Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay the first time Tolentino starred in a teleserye. In 2004-2008 she went to GMA Network to star in Hanggang Kailan and host Startalk to replace Rosanna Roces.

Tolentino returned to ABS-CBN to star with an ensemble cast in Dahil May Isang Ikaw , which earned her more praise. In 2010, she starred in the TV drama Momay , and in 2011, she starred in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin with an ensemble cast.

She is also one of the Grandslam actresses in Philippine Cinema together with Vilma Santos, Elizabeth Oropesa, Nora Aunor and Sharon Cuneta. She won her Grandslam Best Actress for Narito ang Puso Ko (1993). She went back to her original network, GMA Network, to star in the upcoming heavy drama series Pahiram ng Sandali .

In May 2001, Tolentino participated in the protests of EDSA III, which called for Joseph Estrada's return to the Philippine presidency. ^[9]

Tolentino is also known for her dramatic roles in television dramas. In 2002-2003, she was cast in the suspense drama series Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay as Lorrea/Lorrinda Guinto/Red Butterfly, a lead role which successfully set Philippine Primetime TV Standards and a successful finale.

In 2009-2010, Tolentino stopped doing TV series and instead focused on full-length films. On occasions, she participated as a TV host. She came back to reclaim her throne when she played the role of Atty. Tessa Ramirez in the popular soap opera Dahil May Isang Ikaw which won her more accolades in the New York Television Awards for Best Telenovela.

In 2011, she starred in the action-drama television series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin , where she played a villain as Alondra Sebastiano. She later left the network and starred in the television drama Glamorosa .

In 2012, Tolentino did the soap opera Pahiram ng Sandali with GMA-7 with actor Dingdong Dantes, Christopher de Leon and Max Collins. She was included in the cast of Valiente and the weekly series Third Eye both airing on TV5.

In 2014, Tolentino had a small part in the GMA Network series, Genesis again with Dingdong Dantes.

In 2015, she starred with Ruffa Gutierrez and Gelli de Belen in Misterless Misis on TV5.

In 2018, Tolentino came back to ABS-CBN after five years to do the daytime series Asintado . After Asintado, Tolentino played the villainous and authoritarian bureaucrat-first lady turned warlord Lily Ann Cortez-Hidalgo on ABS-CBN's FPJ's Ang Probinsyano , topbilled by Coco Martin and reunited again with Martin in FPJ's Batang Quiapo as the anti-heroic syndicate leader Amanda Salonga.

Acting style and reception

Lorna Tolentino - as we all know - is one of the finest actresses in Philippine cinema. She's a grand-slam queen capable of displaying emotions ranging from A-Z.

—Butch Francisco from Philippine Star on Lorna Tolentino (2000). ^[10]

Tolentino "has been known to practice emotional restraint in her acting." ^[11] In 2004, the Directors’ Guild of the Philippines Inc. have listed her among the "15 Best Filipino Actresses of All Time". ^[12] In 2006, S Magazine also included her in their list of "Philippine Cinema’s 15 Best Actresses of All Time" voted by film directors, scriptwriters and journalists. ^[13] In a special episode of QTV's Ang Pinaka hosted by Pia Guanio, her dialogue with Alice Dixson in the 1988 film Nagbabagang Luha was included in their list of "20 Most Unforgettable Filipino Movie Quotes of All Time." ^[14] Critic Elvin Luciano praised her portrayal in the 2010 film Sa 'Yo Lamang saying: "LT has mastered her craft, and at the same time, effectively supports her co-stars." ^[15] Abigail Mendoza of Philippine Entertainment Portal praised her performance in the film Burgos (2013) saying: "Tolentino effectively evokes empathy with her subtle but compelling portrayal of Edita Burgos", further adding: "The actress shines in bringing life to the subdued but resilient heroine of the biopic, making her audience feel that a mother’s love is indeed so powerful." ^[16] Edita Burgos herself praised Tolentino's portrayal saying: "It’s not only very accurate, it’s a very sensitive portrayal not only during the lonely and sorrowful moments but even the joyful experience with the children. It's very beautiful." ^[17]

Reception

Tolentino has been described as the "Grandslam Queen" by various media outlets. ^{[18] [19] [20] [21]} She is the second most nominated actress in a leading role at the FAMAS Awards history (behind Nora Aunor) having been nominated 16 times since 1988, tying the record with Lolita Rodriguez. She is also the third most nominated actress for the leading role in Gawad Urian Awards history (behind Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos), garnering 10 nominations since 1983. She starred with the ensemble cast in the 2009 series Dahil May Isang Ikaw . According to AGB Neilsen, the series attained 33.6% TV ratings in Mega Manila, ^[22] earned a nomination at the International Emmy Awards in the Best Telenovela category and premiered in more than ten countries globally including Colombia, becoming the second Filipino content to air in Latin America. ^[23] Yes! Magazine have included Tolentino in their annual list of 100 Most Beautiful Stars in 2009, ^[24] 2010, ^[25] 2013, and 2015. ^[26] Among the local celebrities who expressed admiration towards Tolentino include Tootsie Guevara. ^[27]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Studio
1970	Divina Gracia		FPJ Productions
	Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit	Nena
1972	My Little One		Prima Productions
1973	Pag-ibig Mo, Buhay Ko!		Virgo Film Productions
1974	Biyenan Ko Ang Aking Anak	Marilou
1975	Langit Ko... Ang Pag-ibig Mo		Cubao Cinema Film Organization International
1976	Boss, Basta Ikaw (Wa 'Na 'Ko Sey)		Be-Men Film Productions
	Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang: Part 2
1978	Gorgonya		AGP Film Productions
	Miss Dulce Amor, Ina		Seven-Star Productions
	Esmeralda at Ruby
	Paano ang Gabi Kung Wala Kana
	Katawang Alabok	Katrina Walston	Agrix Films Production
1979	Dalaga		Kinavesa International
	Sa Putik Ihuhugas ang Dugo
	Midnight Show
	Iskandalo!	Norma Campos	Regal Films
	Nang Umapoy ang Karagatan		Showbiz Incorporated
	Mga Huwad Na Mananayaw
	Stepsisters		MVP Pictures
	Aliw	Lingling
	Star?		Agrix Films Productions
1980	4 Na Maria
	City After Dark	Baby	Regal Films
	Disco Madhouse
	Uhaw sa Kalayaan
	Sa Init ng Apoy		Trigon Cinema Arts
	Waikiki: Sa Lupa ng Ating Mga Pangarap
	Mamang Sorbetero
	Waikiki
1981	Tropang Bulilit
	Cover Girls
	Diosa
	Wild
	Caught in the Act
1982	Uod at Rosas
	Sinasamba Kita	Nora	Viva Films
	Dormitoryo: Buhay Estudyante	Cynthia	All Star Films
	Moral		Seven Star Productions
	Kumander Elpidio Paclibar
1983	Init sa Magdamag	Becky Claudio / Leah Sanchez	Viva Films
	Sana, Bukas Pa ang Kahapon
	Vendetta
1984	Somewhere	Shirley Morena	Viva Films
1985	Hello Lover, Goodbye Friend		Falcon Films
	Hindi Nahahati ang Langit	Melody	Vanguard Films
	Muling Buksan ang Puso		Viva Films
	Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?	Rizzy	Seiko Films
1986	Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa
	Nakagapos Na Puso	Eliza Fajardo	Viva Films
1987	Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa	Santina	Regal Films
	Maging Akin Ka Lamang	Rosita Monteverde	Viva Films
1988	Nagbabagang Luha	Maita	Regal Films
	Natutulog Pa ang Diyos	Gillian Ramirez	Seiko Films
1989	Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan?	Monica Escudero	Vision Films
1990	Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors	Prof. Carla Presto-Eyestyle
	Higit Na Matimbang ang Dugo
	Ayaw Matulog Ng Gabi		Golden Lion Films
1991	Kislap sa Dilim	Ciena	Bonanza Films & Reflection Films
1992	Narito ang Puso Ko	Helen	Viva Films
1993	Gaano Kita Kamahal	Auring Suclad	Stellar Film
	Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo	Winnie Martin	Regal Films
1994	The Elsa Santos Castillo (The Chop-chop Lady) Story	Elsa Santos Castillo	FLT Films International
1995	Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig	Mae	Regal Films
	Sigaw ng Puso	Nikki	Premiere International
	Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara	Barbara	Star Cinema
	Emergency Call		Premier International Corporation
1996	Kristo	Veronica	Cine Suerte
	May Nagmamahal Sa'yo	Louella	Star Cinema
	Bayarang Puso [28] [29]	Juliet Sanvictores	Regal Films
	Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo	Victoria	OctoArts Films
1997	Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin	Lisa Reyes	Star Cinema
1998	Pusong Mamon	Annie	Viva Films
1999	Luksong Tinik	Beth Pineda	Regal Films
2000	Yakapin Mo ang Umaga	Ria
	Ping Lacson, Super Cop	Alice Lacson	Millennium Cinema
2001	Sugatang Puso	Celine	Regal Films
	Abakada... Ina	Estela	Viva Films
2003	Magnifico	Edna	Violett Films Production
	Utang ng Ama	Doctora	Maverick Films
	Mano Po 2: My Home	Belinda	Regal Films
2005	Lovestruck	Cocoy and Myka's mother	GMA Films
2006	Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di	Yolanda	Regal Films
2007	Katas ng Saudi	Marcy	Maverick Films
2010	Sa 'yo Lamang	Amanda Alvero	Star Cinema
2011	Ang Panday 2	Baruka	Imus Productions GMA Films
2013	Burgos	Edith Burgos	Cinemalaya
2015	Crazy Beautiful You	Dra. Lea Serrano	Star Cinema
	Felix Manalo	Attending Physician	Viva Films
	The Last Pinoy Action King	Herself	Reflection Films Quiapost Films
	#WalangForever	Betchay Nolasco	Quantum Films
2017	Kamandag ng Droga		Viva Films

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
1977	Darna	Darna
1987	Trianggulo		Television film	[30]
1993	Star Drama Theater Presents: Lorna	Various roles
1994	Ready, Get Set, Go!	Herself - Host
1997	NegoSyete	Herself - Co-host
1999	1 for 3	Yugie
1999–2000	Liwanag ng Hatinggabi	Amanda
2002–2003	Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay	Lorrea Guinto / Lea Mijares
		Lorrinda Gunto / Ingrid Medrano / Red Butterfly
2003	All About You	Herself - Host
2004	30 Days
	Hanggang Kailan	Valerie Rosales
2005	Darna	Queen Adran
2005–2006	Sugo	Amelia
2006	O, Mare Ko!	Victoria "Vicky"
	Now and Forever: Linlang	Lorena Castrillo
2007	StarStruck: The Next Level	Herself - Council member
2007–2008	Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan	Helen Lorenzo / Shanara
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Miriam	Episode: "Chess"
2009–2010	May Bukas Pa	Miriam
2009–2010	Dahil May Isang Ikaw	Tessa Ramirez		[31]
2010	Momay	Shirley Buenavidez
2011	Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin	Alondra Sebastiano-del Tierro		[32] [33]
2011–2012	Glamorosa	Dra. Natalia Herrera-Marciano / Dra. Natalia Lustico		[34] [35] [36]
2012	Pidol's Wonderland	Mia	Episode: "Moomoo Mia"
	Valiente	Milagros "Mila" De Jesus Regalado-Ilagan / Mila Ilagan-Arden
	Sharon: Kasama Mo, Kapatid	Herself - Guest
	Third Eye	Rosanna		[37]
	Artista Academy	Herself - Judge
2012–2013	Pahiram ng Sandali	Janice Alvaro-Reyes		[38] [39] [40] [41]
2013	Cassandra: Warrior Angel	Jana Alcuaz		[42]
	Home Sweet Home	Azon
	The Ryzza Mae Show	Herself
	Magpakailanman	Susan Maniego
	Genesis	President Sandra Sebastian-Trinidad
2014	My Destiny	Agnes dela Rosa	Support Role
2015	Misterless Misis	Jenny
2016	Yan ang Morning!	Herself
2017	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Maya	Episode: "Love Behind Bars"
	Eat Bulaga Lenten Special	Judit Peña	Episode: "Pagpapatawad"
2018	Asintado	Miranda Ojeda		[43]
	Barangay 143	Kapitana Baby dela Cruz	Dubbed voice
2019–2022	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	First Lady Lily Ann Cortez-Hidalgo
2019	Call Me Tita	Josefa "Josa" Orosa
2023–present	FPJ's Batang Quiapo	Amanda Salonga

As producer or executive producer

• Kaaway ng Batas (1990)
• Kislap sa Dilim (1991)
• Kamay ni Kain (1992)
• Kahit Buhay Ko (1992)
• Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995)
• Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko (1996)
• Hula Mo, Huli Ko (2002)

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Lorna Tolentino

See also

• Philippines portal
• Biography portal

• List of Filipino actresses
• Cinema of the Philippines
• Television in the Philippines

References

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External links

• Lorna Tolentino at IMDb
• Lorna Tolentino at British Film Institute
• Lorna Tolentino at Rotten Tomatoes
• Lorna Tolentino at AllMovie
• Lorna Tolentino at Metacritic