Angie Ferro

Angie Ferro (born Angelica Caballero Ferro; August 4, 1937 – August 17, 2023) was a Filipino film, television and theatre actress.

Early life Angie Ferro was born as Angelica Caballero Ferro in Baleno, Masbate, on August 4, 1937. to a family of farmers.

Ferro also worked with UNESCO’s International Theatre Institute (Philippine Centre) for a rendition of the poem Kung Tuyo na ang Luha mo, Aking Bayan (When your Tears are now Dry, My Country).

Film Throughout her 54-year career, Ferro worked with acclaimed film directors such as Ishmael Bernal, Lino Brocka and Chito Roño. At the age of 82, she won the best actress award in the third Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino in 2019 and the same award during the 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards in 2020, both for her role in the film Lola Igna.

In her elderly years, she co-starred with younger actors such as Yves Flores, her onscreen great-grandson in Lola Igna, and Joshua Garcia, her onscreen grandson in the horror movie Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan, released in 2023. She also starred in the Irish horror movie Nocebo (2022), co-starring Eva Green, Mark Strong and Chai Fonacier.

Illness and death In 2022, Ferro suffered several strokes and a "minor accident" that led to her hospitalization. As a result, she missed the premiere of what turned out to be her last film, Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan, in May 2023. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982) Magdusa Ka (1986) Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? (1990) Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (1995) Sidhi (1999) Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004) Bulong (2011) Graceland (2012) Da Possessed (2014) The Trial (2014) Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (2014) Etiquette for Mistresses (2015) The Achy Breaky Hearts (2016) Birdshot (2016) Moonlight Over Baler (2017) Lola Igna (2019) Nocebo (2022) Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan (2023)

Television Year Title Role 1983–1984 Sesame! Aling Nena 2011–2012 Amaya Uray Hilway 2015 Pari 'Koy Manang Josie

Awards and nominations Year Award-Giving Body Category Work 2021 Philippine Movie Press Club Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 Urduja Heritage Film Awards Best Actress Lola Igna 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Best Actress Lola Igna 1979 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actress Pagputi ng Uwak...Pag-itim ng Tagak