Chanda Romero

Chanda Romero-Alejandrino (born February 26, 1954 Valenzuela, daughter of hispanofilipino Ramiro Valenzuela and Josefina de la Victoria y Burgos of Cebu.

Career 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. In 2025, Romero became part of ABS-CBN's hit primetime action series FPJ's Batang Quiapo as one of the main villains as the scheming politician Olivia Guerrero-Torres.

Personal life 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.

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 . Her father was also the maternal grandson of Enrique Cayetano Villanueva, Sr., governor of Negros Oriental from 1916 to 1925 and later representative of the 2nd district of Negros Oriental from 1925 to 1931, and Francisca Baena Gómez, Negros Oriental Carnival Queen in 1905.

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 former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos and later Postmaster-General of the Philippines during the Arroyo administration; among others.

Filmography +Key Denotes films or TV productions that have not yet been released

Film Year Title Role 1967 Maruja Aling Angie Ang Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw All Over the World Anong Ganda Mo! Because of a Flower Doña Ameila 1968 To Love Again Buy One, and Take One Doon Po sa Amin Abdul Tapang Analyn Summer Love Tiririt ng Maya, Tiririt ng Ibon Pablo S. Gomez' Triple Brianna Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb 1974 Kundoktora 1975 Alat! 1976 Hindi Kami Damong Ligaw 1977 Banta ng Kahapon 1978 Mananayaw Mercenario 1979 Ang Agimat ni Pepe Annie Batungbakal 1980 Beach House Aguila Diwata Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon The Last Reunion Rita Taga ng Panahon 1981 Kapitan Kidlat Karma Cristy 1982 My Only Love Tiffany Batch '81 Jenny Estrada Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? Charley 1984 Bagets Christine Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Glacilda Gancayco Soltero RJ Juan Working Girls Anne Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Thelma 1985 Bituing Walang Ningning Edith Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? Jocelyn 1986 Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Sensual Sobra Na... Tama Na... Asiong Aksaya! Always & Forever Agaw-Armas Lucia 1987 Stolen Moments Paano Kung Wala Ka Na Connie Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan Tess Olongapo... The Great American Dream Martha 1988 Rosa Mistica Lucila Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? Paloma Aguilar Langit at Lupa 1990 Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? Jenny 1993 Hindi Kita Malilimutan Cita Inay Prosecutor attorney 1994 Binibini ng Aking Panaginip 1995 Campus Girls Aling Pilar Bagong Bayani Maga 1997 Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin Lolay 2003 My First Romance Josie 2004 Naglalayag Maita 2005 Room Boy 2007 Eddie Romero's Faces of Love 2008 Love Me Again (Land Down Under) Migo's mother 2009 When I Met U Sylvia 2010 Rosario Tenant 2014 Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Aling Lina 2015 The Last Pinoy Action King Herself 2022 Deception 2023 Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience Contessa 2024 Espantaho Adele 2025 Call Me Mother Mutya Sidro

Television / digital series Year Title Role Notes Source 1995–1997 Villa Quintana Illuminada "Lumeng" Samonte Episode Guest: "Abito"Credited as "Chanda Romero" 2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya Charito 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Amarra Luna Supporting cast 2002–2003 Kapalaran Magda 2003–2004 Narito ang Puso Ko Clara Bautista 2005–2006 Vietnam Rose Vida Mojica 2006 Now and Forever: Linlang Gina Dimaano Supporting cast / antagonist 2007 Princess Charming Doña Amparo Vda. de Saavedra Episode Guest: "Black Jewel in the Palace" Credited as "Chanda Romero" Magic Kamison Maja Supporting Cast / Protagonist Impostora Doña Anatella Vda. de Cayetano Eps Maalaala Mo Kaya Estella 2008 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Doña Felicia Montemayor 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 Celia Sisid Mommy L Sinner or Saint Racquel Episode Guest: "Ang Mama Kong Mamaw" Credited as "Chanda Romero"Spooky Nights Mommy Glo 2012 My Beloved Elsa Quijano Faithfully Amanda Quillamor Episode Guest: "Pulang Laso"Credited as "Chanda Romero" Maalaala Mo Kaya Mrs. Miranda 2013 Kidlat Minerva MegatonMy Husband's Lover Soledad "Sol/Sinag" Del Mundo Episode Guest: "Family Picture" Credited as "Chanda Romero" Maalaala Mo Kaya Fatima 2014 Kambal Sirena Doña Victorina Villanueva Ismol Family Mama China "Mommy C" 2014–2015 Strawberry Lane Ms. Digna Castro Episode Guest: "Paano Mo Nagawa Ito?" Credited as "Chanda Romero" 2015 Ipaglaban Mo! Zeny Pari 'Koy Madam Martha BuenavistaEpisode Guest: "Sa Ngalan ng Anak" Credited as "Chanda Romero" Magpakailanman Mama Princess in the Palace Doña Pilar Buenaventura 2015–2016 The Half Sisters Cielo 15 episodes 2016 Once Again Carmen Mateo Episode Guest: "Davao Bombing: Mga Kuwento Ng Pag-Asa" Part 1 and 2Credited as "Chanda Romero" Magpakailanman Euphemia Episode Guest: "Tungkod", credited as "Chanda Romero" Maalaala Mo Kaya Mrs. Pacita Piano 2017 Legally Blind Marissa Reyes-Evangelista Episode Guest: "Batik: Ang Santa Claus Ng Tarlac"Credited as "Chanda Romero" Magpakailanman Tess Episode Guest: "Bagong Bahay, Bagong Away"Credited as "Chanda Romero" 2018 Dear Uge Maui Contessa Charito Castillo vda. de Imperial / Black Scorpion Episode Guest: "Mommy's Home"Credited as "Chanda Romero" Dear Uge Remy 2018–2019 Cain at Abel Belenita "Belen" Castillo-Larrazabal / Fe Ledesma Episode Guest: "Ang Halimaw na ng biyenan, at impaktong manugang"Credited as "Chanda Romero" 2019 Dear Uge Violy 2019–2022 Prima Donnas Lady Primarosa Claveria 2023 Voltes V: Legacy Contessa Magandang Dilag Sofia Veneracion vda. de Robles 2024 Black Rider Doña Salvacion Valerio vda. de Nadela (Romana's Mother) 2024–2025 Forever Young Guada 2025–2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Vice Mayor Olivia Montenegro/Guerrero-Torres†Supporting Role / Antagonist 2026 Sigabo Deborah Zafra

Awards and nominations Year Film Award/Critics Category Work Results 1978 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) Inay 1979 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) Boy Pena 1979 Gawad Urian Awards Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) Mananayaw 1982 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress Karma 1986 FAMAS Awards Best Actress Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? 2014 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Shake, Rattle & Roll XV 2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress Legally Blind 2024 50th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Espantaho