Hilda Koronel

Hilda Koronel (born Susan Reid; January 17, 1957) is a MMFF, FAMAS, Luna and Urian award-winning Filipino actress and former singer. Born to a Filipino mother and an American father who was a serviceman in Clark Air Base, she has starred in around 45 films, many of which are critically acclaimed, since 1970.

She started her showbiz career in the early 1970s as a Lea Productions' contract star and was paired with Ed Finlan, Walter Navarro, Tirso Cruz, III and Jay Ilagan. Ilagan eventually became her husband. Because of her natural gift of acting, Lino Brocka took notice of her and directed her in a weekly drama show, entitled, Hilda. Her career got off to an unprecedented start becoming the youngest winner of the FAMAS Best Supporting Actress award in 1970 right at the beginning of her career which she won at the age of just 13 for her role in the 1970 film Santiago!.

In 1975 and 1976, she starred in the Lino Brocka classics Manila in the Claws of Light, which won six FAMAS awards in 1976, and Insiang, which won both a FAMAS Award and a Gawad Urian Award in 1977. To date she has won three awards and received 11 nominations.

In 2013, she received a Luna Award for best supporting actress for her role in The Mistress.

In 2002–2003, she starred in the hit ensemble political critically acclaimed primetime drama Kung Mawawala Ka on GMA-7 as a series regular. In 2005, her last primetime drama series was Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin on ABS-CBN with another ensemble cast.

Personal life

She attended Manuel L. Quezon University in Quiapo for her secondary education and finished International Studies at Maryknoll College, now Miriam College. In May 2000, Koronel married Filipino-American businessman Ralph Moore, Jr. in Laughlin, Nevada. Koronel has six children: Leona, Ixara, and Patricia (with actor Jay Ilagan); Isabel (with Bambi del Castillo); Gabrielle (with Spanky Monserrat); and Diego (with Dr. Victor Lopez).

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 1970 Haydee Haydee 1974 Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang Evangeline Ortega Hellow, Soldier Gina 1975 Manila in the Claws of Light Ligaya Paraiso 1976 Insiang Insiang 1977 Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising Anna 1978 Hayop sa Hayop Alice 1979 Evening Class 1980 Kasal Grace Nakaw na Pag-ibig Cynthia Ocampo 1982 PX Lydia Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? Elsa 1983 Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon Ana Palabra de Honor Christy 1984 Kung Mahawi man ang Ulap Catherine Clemente Working Girls Carla Asuncion 1985 Beloved Renee 1986 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Jenny 1989 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Via 1990 Nagsimula sa Puso Celine 2000 Tanging Yaman Celine 2003 Crying Ladies Aling Doray / Rhoda Rivera 2004 Santa Santita Chayong 2005 Nasaan Ka Man Trining 2006 Don't Give Up on Us Pilar Eternity Chayong 2011 Way Back Home Jomar Carey 2012 The Mistress Regina Torres 2025 Sisa Sisa Main role, Official for the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Entry

Television Year Title Role Note(s) . 1979 Hilda Herself 1997–1998 Esperanza Stella Guevarra 1997 Mula sa Puso Jerry 1998 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Dolor Morales 1999 Ang Munting Paraiso Cindy 1999–2001 Marinella Adela Rodriguez 2001–2002 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Dolores 2002–2003 Kung Mawawala Ka Alicia 2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Susanna Ynares Hokus Pokus Matilda 2026 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Herself (guest)

Awards FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards) Year Nominated work Category Result 2013 The Mistress Best Supporting Actress 2006 Nasaan Ka Man 2004 Crying Ladies 1990 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita 1983 PX Best Actress 1977 Insiang 1976 Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag 1971 Santiago Best Supporting Actress

Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) Year Nominated work Category Result 2013 The Mistress Best Supporting Actress 2006 Nasaan Ka Man 2005 Santa Santita

Gawad Urian (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) Year Nominated work Category Result 2024 Herself Lifetime Achievement Award 2006 Nasaan Ka Man Best Supporting Actress 2004 Crying Ladies 2001 Tanging Yaman 1978 Kung Mangrap Ka't Magising Best Actress 1977 Insiang

Maria Clara Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Nasaan Ka Man Best Supporting Actress

Awards from the press Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) Year Nominated work Category Result 2013 The Mistress Best Supporting Actress 2006 Nasaan Ka Man 2004 Crying Ladies

Golden Screen Awards (ENPRESS) Year Nominated work Category Result 2013The Mistress Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role-Drama, Musical Comedy 2006 Nasaan Ka Man 2005 Santa Santita

Film festivals Metro Manila Film Festival Year Nominated work Category Result 1976 Insiang Best Actress 2003 Crying Ladies Best Supporting Actress

Critics award Young Critics Circle Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Nasaan Ka Man Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role 2001 Tanging Yaman