Spanning five decades with 197 films credits and almost two hundred awards, Vilma Santos’ filmography is a kaleidoscope picture of changes in times. Different genres, from teen musicals, folksy fantasies, campy horrors, animated actions to mature adult dramas, her films demonstrated her inner acting talents honed by directors, maneuvered by film producers/benefactors (who some are no longer with us) and supported by her ever loyal fanatics. The results were a long list of film titles that covered several social relevance that capture each decades. A long list of record-breaking box office returns that gave her the title, “the longest reigning box office queen of all time.” A long list of films that sustained her career to different transformation, ensuring her longevity no other Filipino movie queen ever enjoyed. We have painstakingly choose the best of the best. Basing our selection with three criteria. First, the financial success of the film. Cliche it maybe, financial success sustained her bankability and longevity. Second is the critical recognitions the film received. Third, is the other factors that contribute to the overall success of the film, namely, relevance, entertainment value, and the question of, is this film a career milestone or is this film contributed to her popularity. Here are Vilma Santos’ top 100 films.
Total score consists of (A) 10 points for box office records, (B) 10 points for critics recognitions, (C) 10 relevance/longevity, (D) “other factors” that contribute to overall success, gives us total score of 30 points.
RANK, MOVIE TITLE, YR, DIRECTOR’S NAME, SCORE = (A) + (B) + (C) + (D)
SCORE: 6(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.6(D) = 18.6(T)
Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza, co-starring: Celia Rodriguez, Angge Jay Ilagan, Allan Valenzuela, Romeo Enriquez, Romeo Rivera, Jun Soler – MORE INFO
SCORE: 6(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.7(D) = 18.7(T)
Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza, co-starring: Liza Lorena, Anita Linda, Lorli Villanueva, Ann Villegas, Angie magbanua, Rosemarie De VeraBembol Roco, Mat Ranillo III, Allan Valenzuela, Freddie Yance, Lito Lapid. – MORE INFO
SCORE: 6(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.8(D) = 18.8(T)
Directed by Luis Enriquez, co-starring: Connie Angeles, Paolo Romero, Robert Talabis, Raul Aragon, Eddie Garcia, Vic Silayan. – MORE INFO
SCORE: 6(A) + 7(B) + 5(C) + 0.9(D) = 18.9(T)
Directed by Cesar Gallardo, co-starring: Barbara Perez, Gloria Sevilla, Anita LindaJoseph Estrada, Mario Montenegro, Eddie Garcia, Vic Silayan, Eddie Infante, Romy Diaz, Jose Padilla Jr., Lou Salvador Jr, Jay Ilagan – MORE INFO
SCORE: 2(A) + 10(B) + 7(C) + 0.09(D) = 19.09(T)
Directed by Tony Cayado, starring: Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Edgar Mortiz with Bella Flores, Etang Discher, Angge, Ike Lozada, German Moreno, Raul Aragon – MORE INFO
SCORE: 4(A) + 10(B) + 5(C) + 0.1(D) = 19.1(T)
Directed by Tony Cayado, co-starring: Rosemarie Gil, Alicia Alonzo, Matimtiman Cruz, Tita De Villa, Winnie SantosRomeo Miranda, Dick Israel, Jose De Villa, Venchito Galvez – MORE INFO
SCORE: 5(A) + 8(B) + 6(C) + 0.2(D) = 19.2(T)
Directed by Leonardo L. Garcia, co-starring: Romeo Vasquez, Suzanne Gonzalez, Paraluman, Tita De Villa, Rodolfo Boy Garcia, Tange, Ruel Vernal – MORE INFO
SCORE: 5(A) + 8(B) + 6(C) + 0.3(D) = 19.3(T)
Directed by Leonardo L. Garcia, co-starring: Romeo Vasquez, Aurora Salve, Tita De Villa, Walter Navarro, Romy Diaz, Ely Roque, Tintoy, Pepot – MORE INFO
SCORE: 5(A) + 8(B) + 6(C) + 0.4(D) = 19.4(T)
Directed by Crisostomo, Muhlach, co-starring Amalia Fuentez with Eddie Gutierrez, Robert Arevalo, Eddie Garcia, Rudy Fernandez, Rez Cortez, Greg Lozano. Amalia co-directed. – MORE INFO
SCORE: 6(A) + 7(B) + 6(C) + 0.5(D) = 19.5(T)
Directed by Erastheo Navoa, Cloyd Robinson, co-starring: Celia Rodriguez, Marissa Delgado, Veronica Jones, Angie Ferro, Moody Diaz, Lily Miraflor, Donna VillaNiño Muhlach, Max Alvarado, Panchito, Bayani Casimiro, Rez Cortez, Teroy de Guzman, Paquito Diaz, Ike Lozada, German Moreno, Palito, Don Pepot, Jimmy Santos, Al Tantay, Tsing Tong Tsai. Fourth Darna Film of Vilma Santos. – MORE INFO
RECAP:
90. Coed 1979
89. Kampus 1978
88. Ikaw Lamang 1971
87. Ito ang Pilipino 1967
86. Young Love 1970
85. Kamay na Gumagapang 1974
84. Pulot-gata, Pwede Kaya? 1977
83. Nag-aapoy na Damdamin 1976
82. Mga Reynang Walang Trono 1976
81. Darna at Ding 1980
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90. Coed 1979
89. Kampus 1978
88. Ikaw Lamang 1971
87. Ito ang Pilipino 1967
86. Young Love 1970
85. Kamay na Gumagapang 1974
84. Pulot-gata, Pwede Kaya? 1977
83. Nag-aapoy na Damdamin 1976
82. Mga Reynang Walang Trono 1976
81. Darna at Ding 1980
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