Gina Pareño

Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley, October 20, 1947) is a Filipino actress. She is referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Melodrama", being best known for her award-winning portrayals in films like Kubrador, Serbis and Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo.

Pareño received international recognition for her portrayal of a bet collector in Kubrador (2006), receiving the Best Actress nods at the Osian Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema and at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival. Pareño also received critical acclaim at home for her performance in Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006), winning Best Supporting Actress at the FAMAS Awards, Film Academy of the Philippines Awards and Metro Manila Film Festival. and from the Pacific Meridian International Film Festival.

In a career spanning six decades, Pareño solidified her reputation as one of the Philippines' most gifted actresses. In 2010, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. In 2011, Pareño was also recognized as an Artist of the Decade at the 34th Gawad Urian Awards. In 2021, she was honored with an Icon Award at the 4th EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice) Awards for her contributions to Philippine cinema.

Early life Pareño was born to a German American father, Bouffard Acthley and a Filipina mother, Patricia Dory Ocura. She had two sons, the eldest passed away and a daughter, Racquel Janica Pareño, who starred with her in “Pahimakas Ng Isang Ahente.”

She grew up in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila, and studied at Immaculate Conception Academy of Manila. She graduated from Far Eastern University. In the 1960s, she earned selling banana cue at Sampaguita Pictures compound and was also a tricycle driver.

Career She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Pictures. In 1964, she won in "Dance-O-Rama," contest hosted by Boots Anson-Roa.

In 2006, she gained international recognition for her role in Kubrador (The Bet Collector), for which she won the Best Actress awards at the Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema and at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival. Pareño also won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress as an outspoken and brash mother in the film Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo and then later on received accolades for the same film and category in the FAMAS Awards as well as the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards in that same year.

Pareño and co-actress Jaclyn Jose were cited in the 61st Cannes Film Festival in 2008 for their performance in Brillante Mendoza's Serbis. The film earned several recognitions including a Best Actress award for Pareño at the 6th Pacific Meridian International Film Festival and an Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.

In her TikTok account, she has 1.7 million followers.

Political views In 1986, Pareño campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.

Personal life In the 1990s, she stayed for 18 months in the DARE Drug Rehabilitation Clinic, Manila.

In 2022, Pareño came out as part of the LGBT community.

In a July 17, 2022 YouTube interview with Ogie Diaz, Pareño revealed her intimate partnership with Bong Eraña - "Dra. Bong", former actress Nenita Vidal, b. 1940, who starred in the 50s for Puppy Love (1956) and Banda Uno. She further confided that Vidal was a great comfort in her in drug addiction struggle and finally bestowed her house upon demise.

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1963 Sabina Sulforina Tansan vs. Tarsan Ang Class Reunion Mga Kwela sa Eskwela Ako'y Ibigin Mo, Dalagang Matapang 1964 Leron Leron Sinta Umibig Ay Di Biro Mga Batang Bakasyonista Mga Batang Artista Mga Bata ng Lagim Jukebox Jamboree Mga Batang Milyonaryo Mga Batang Eskwater Fighting Waray Sa Ilocos Sa Bilis, Walang Kaparis 1965 Papa um Mamaw Isinulat Sa Dugo Magnificent Bakya Gintong Recuerdo Bye-bye Na sa Daddy 1966 Mama Sa Bawa't Lansangan Jamboree '66 Maraming Kulay ng Pag-ibig 1967 Sitting in the Park Let's Dance the Soul Way Out in the Country 1968 Kamatayan Ko Ang Ibigin Ka Donata May Tampuhan Paminsan Minsan Dobol Wedding Dalawang Mukha ng Anghel Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Beth Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actress Doon Pa sa Amin 1969 Dugo ng Vampira Si Darna at ang Planetman Darna 1973 Zoom, Zoom, Superman! The Ape Monster 1974 Napahiya ka, Ano? Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress Bawal: Asawa mo, Asawa ko Kayod sa Umaga, Kayod sa Gabi Dragon Fire Ibilanggo Si... Cavite Boy Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim Stella 1975 Mag-ingat Kapag Biyuda Ang Umibig Pagsapit ng Dilim 1976 Tatlong Kasalanan Magsikap: Kayod sa Araw, Kayod sa Gabi Nicki 1982 Ang Tapang para sa Lahat! Mirasol 1984 Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress Working Girls Nimfa Sugcang Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress 1985 Like Father, Like Son Sa Totoo Lang! Purita 1986 Ibigay Mo sa Akin ang Bukas Halimaw sa Banga 1988 Natutulog Pa ang Diyos Patria Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress Celestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles –Enforcer: Ativan Gang 1989 First Lesson Kung Tapos Na ang Kailanman 1990 Anak ni Baby Ama 1994 The Fatima Buen Story Frank Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress 1995 Kirot 2 Sana Maulit Muli Lita Mangarap Ka Lucita 1996 May Nagmamahal Sa'yo Rosing Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon Rose Radio Romance Mercedes "Ched" Cordero Sariwa Christie Magic Temple Telang Bayawak Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress 1997 Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Part 2 Loleng Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin Carmen Babae sa Dalampasigan Kiliti Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot 1998 Ikaw Pa Rin ang Iibigin Doreen Lerma Pagdating ng Panahon Hiling Manang Gracia 1999 Anak ng Dilim Pura Hey Babe Madame Lola Kiss Mo Ko''' Tita Ampy Dito sa Puso Ko| Ligaya's mother

Booba| Lola Lulubelle | 2003 Til' There Was You| Lagring Boborol

Bridal Shower| Lourdes Masikip sa Dibdib| Lupe

Ang Lagusan| Hari ng Sablay|

Wrinkles| Kubrador| Amy Amiens International Film Festival Award for Best ActressBrussels International Independent Film Festival Award for Best ActressGawad Urian Award for Best ActressGolden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema Award for Best ActressNominated—FAMAS Award for Best ActressNominated—Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best ActressNominated—Star Awards for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo| Belita FAMAS Award for Best Supporting ActressFilm Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Supporting ActressMetro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting ActressStar Awards for Movies for Movie Supporting Actress of the YearNominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)

Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo| Belita Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)Nominated—Star Awards for Movies for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year

Ploning| Intang Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress Service| Nanay Flor Asian Film Award for Best Supporting ActressPacific Meridian International Film Festival Award for Best ActressNominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress

Bakal Boys|Lola Salvia Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress Love on Line (LOL)| Delilah Alumpihit

Working Girls| Nymfa Cajanding Hating Kapatid| Lola Gerty/Amor Supporting role Dalaw| Olga Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated—Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress 2011 The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles| Mother Baby

Of All the Things|Mommy Susie Pamintuan

D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!| Sophia Kilabot One More Try| Grace's mother Nominated—Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress 2013 Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story)| Fred's mother

Wander Bra| Wander Lola Hintayan ng Langit| Lisang 2019 Unforgettable| Lola Olive Mijandro Supporting role

Tililing| Socorro Kaka|LolitaKirara/"Lola Kiri/Kiri" Bataan Supporting role 2022 Apag| Lola Adela Present in Summer Metro Manila Film Festival

Lola Barang|Lola Barbara Lakambini: Gregoria de Jesus''Elder Gregoria de Jesús 2026

Television Year Title Role 1987 Working Girls 1991–2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various roles (31 episodes) 1995–1996 Familia Zaragoza Doña Benita Zaragoza 1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Maria Jovita "Marita" del Villa 1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Felipa Escallon 2001 Da Pilya en Da Pilot 2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Lita Cristobal 2001 Da Body en Da Guard 2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Nanay Ligaya 2005 Mars Ravelo's Darna Lola Milagros 2007 Love Spell: Sweet Sixty Doña Rosing Ysabella Trinidad "Trining" Mendoza Gokada Go! Ms. Gina 2009 Tayong Dalawa Rita "Lola Gets" Dionisio 2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Petulah "Lola Pet" Crisanto 2010–2011 Mara Clara Lupe David 2011–2012 My Binondo Girl Amor Dimaguiba 2012–2013 Lorenzo's Time Bella "Ate Bel" Nobleza 2013 Toda Max Gorgonia Juan dela Cruz Lola Belen "Loley" Gonzales Little Champ Shuning My Little Juan Lola Belen "Loley" Gonzales Wansapanataym: Give Glove on Christmas Day Cecilia 2014 Honesto Rosita Layer Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Stella Villamayor Magpakailanman: Ang Ina na Hindi Malilimutan Lucing Magpakailanman: Henyo ng Bangketa Lola Baby 2015 Let the Love Begin Maria Anastacia "Lola Tacing" Magtanggol Magpakailanman: Ang Lolang Mapagbiro Lola Pina 2015–2016 The Half Sisters Lisa Valdicañas 2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Maria Olga "Madam Olga" Fernandez Born for You Caridad "Caring" Pelayo 2017 Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Lydia Villoria 2018 Magpakailanman: May Forever si Lola Eloisa 2019 Kara Mia Corazon 2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Merly Posadas

Awards and nominations International awards Asian Film Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2009 Serbis Best Supporting Actress

Pacific Meridian International Film Festival Year Nominated work Category Result 2008 Serbis Best Actress

Asian Television Award Year Nominated work Category Result 2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya - Rehas Best Actress

Amiens International Film Festival Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Kubrador Best Actress

33rd Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles (Belgium) Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Kubrador Best Actress

Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Kubrador Best Actress

Philippine awards

FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards) Year Nominated work Category Result 2011 Dalaw Best Supporting Actress 2009 Ploning 2008 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo 2007 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Kubrador Best Actress 1996 Magic Temple Best Supporting Actress 1989 Natutulog pa ang Diyos 1985 Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala 1975 Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol Best Actress 1969 Elizabeth

Luna Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2008 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Best Supporting Actress 2007 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Kubrador Best Actress

Gawad Pasado Year Nominated work Category Result 2007 Kubrador Best Actress 2008 Serbis Best Actress

Gawad Urian Year Nominated work Category Result 2011 Best Actress of the Decade 2010 Bakal Boys Best Supporting Actress 2009 Serbis Best Actress 2007 Kubrador Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Best Supporting Actress 1997 May Nagmamahal Sa'yp 1995 The Fatima Buen Story 1985 Working Girls Best Actress

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2010 Global Achievement by a Filipino Artist ref:

Golden Screen Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2008 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Best Supporting Actress 2007 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Kubrador Best Actress

Metro Manila Film Festival Year Nominated work Category Result 2012 One More Try Best Supporting Actress 2010 Dalaw 2006 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo

Star Awards for Movies Year Nominated work Category Result 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award 2008 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Best Supporting Actress 2007 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Kubrador Best Actress