Perla Bautista

Perla Marcial Bautista (born February 18, 1940) is a Filipino actress whose career span more than six decades. She began her career playing minor roles in the late 1950s until she became a top-billed actress in the 1960s. She is known for portraying maternal roles in the succeeding decades and has since received five FAMAS Awards and a Gawad Urian.

Career Bautista, at the age of 17, joined LVN Pictures together with teenage stars such as Bernard Bonnin, Luz Valdez, Marita Zobel and Hector Reyes. She was formally introduced in the movie Eddie, Junior Detective (1958). She appeared such films like Malvarosa (1958), Casa Grande (1958), Venganza (1958), Black Beauty (1960) with Charito Solis, and Kilabot sa Barilan (1960) starring Fernando Poe Jr.

The first independent outfit Tagalog Ilang Ilang Productions under the late Atty. Espiridion Laxa built up the unique loveteam of Joseph Estrada-Perla Bautista in their first film together Markang Rehas (1962), both won the FAMAS best actor and best actress trophies.

Bautista did films like De Colores (1968) starring Joseph Estrada, Amalia Fuentes, and Leopoldo Salcedo, and Crush Ko Si Sir (1971) starring Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel and Jay Ilagan. She played the mother of Nora Aunor in the classic film Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976).

She starred in the film Grandpa Is Dead (2009) with Elizabeth Oropesa, Roderick Paulate and Manilyn Reynes, directed by Soxy Topacio. Bautista played the title role in the independent film Hermana Fausta (2009). She played the lead role in Ang Maestra, about a retired teacher with Alzheimer's disease and starred in the horror film Huling Habilin, about an old woman's ghost seeking justice.

She was cast in the television series Apoy sa Dagat starring Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, and Angelica Panganiban.

Personal life She is the fifth of eight children of Vicente Bautista and Carmen Marcial. She finished secondary education at the Torres High School and enrolled in Commerce at the Lyceum of the Philippines. She has one son, Jude.

Filmography Film Year Title Role(s) 1958 Eddie, Junior Detective Malvarosa Melanio's Woman #2 1960 Kilabot sa Barilan 1962 Markang Rehas 1967 Maruja? 1968 De Colores 1971 Wait for Me Rosie Rosales 1976 Babae... Sa Likod ng Salamin Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Yolanda Santos 1978 Bakekang 1980 Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita 1981 Kumander Alibasbas San Basilio Dolor 1982 Get My Son Dead or Alive Martha Parrraguas 1983 Paano Ba ang Mangarap? Aling Ising 1984 Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Dolores Bulaklak sa City Jail Viring 1986 Bukas... Uulan ng Bala Aling Anselma 1987 Anak ng Lupa Nana Tale 1988 Anak ng Cabron Puso sa Puso Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Aling Norma Minsan Pa, Mahalin Mo Ako 1989 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Mercedes "Cedes" Santos Carnap King? (The Randy Padilla Story) Mama Lita 1990 Dyesebel Mother of Dyesebel Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko! Tinay Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Bad Boy Aling Monang Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? 1991 Noel Juico, 16: Batang Kriminal Lola Meding 1992 Working Students Aling Rosa 1994 The Elsa Castillo Story... Ang Katotohanan Mother of Elsie Bawal Na Gamot The Fatima Buen Story Corazon Iukit Mo sa Bala Noemi's mother Lipa Arandia Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil Crispina Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas na Iniwan Caridad Ventura Iligpit si Victor Sarraza Mrs. Sarraza 1995 Lt. Rolito Reynoso: Mahirap Patayin Mother of Lito Tomboy: The Movie Madam X Hanggang sa Huling Bala Kapitana 1996 Cara y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto Aling Ason Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko Kate's mother 1998 Balasubas Brando's Mother 2000 'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin Lola Tuding Sagot Kita: Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa Maring 2001 Kaaway Hanggang Hukay Mamang Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway Tiya Lumen 2002 Jologs Ruben's grandmother 2006 TxT Lola Lilia 2007 Ouija Lagring 2008 Anak ng Kumander Aling Marcela Adela Glenda 2009 When I Met U Eva Grandpa Is Dead 2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Maria Salonga Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Old woman 2013 She's the One 2014 Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Lola Amah Choleng (segment: Ulam) 2015 Chain Mail Grandma of Aileen and Sandra Heneral Luna Trinidad Aguinaldo Honor Thy Father Nanang 2016 Kabisera 2017 Tatlong Bibe Auring 2018 Goyo: The Boy General Doña Trinidad Aguinaldo 2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Mysterious candle vendor

Television Year Title Role 1985–1987 Lovingly Yours, Helen 1987 Regal Shocker: Kasal sa Hukay 1988 Regal Shocker: Taong Paniki Esther Regal Shocker: Susunod Kang Mamamatay! Belinda Coney Reyes on Camera 1989 Regal Shocker: Nagbabagang Mata Paula 1993 Noli Me Tangere Tia Isabel 1995 GMA Telecine Specials 1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Talaarawan 1999–2001 Marinella Mameng Santiago 2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Postcard Recurring Role 2000–2002 Pangako Sa 'Yo Chayong De Jesus 2001–2003 Recuerdo de Amor Carlotta / Ninang 2001 !Oka Tokat: Forest Fright old Eleanor 2002 Bituin Ofelia Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Lucila Guinto 2003–2004 Walang Hanggan Recurring Role 2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Catalina Spirits Nanang 2005 Love to Love: Wish Upon A Jar Recurring Role 2006 Wansapanataym: Ang Alamat Ng Pinya Recurring Role Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Meding Dueñas 2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blue Rose Recurring Role Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin Tandang Epang Ysabella Guadalupe "Lupe" Amarillo 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Recurring Role 2009 Sugat ng Kahapon Salve Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary Recurring Role The Wedding Greta 2009–2010 Mars Ravelo's Darna Mirren 2010 5 Star Specials: Putik Recurring Role Your Song Presents: Andi Recurring Role Star Confessions Flocerpida Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura Recurring Role Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera Recurring Role 2011 Alakdana Ising Perez Iglot Ester Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth Certificate Conchita Wansapanataym: Apir Disapir Rosario Wansapanataym: Wan Tru Lab Recurring Role Rod Santiago's The Sisters Consuelo 2011–2012 Amaya Uray Gurang 2012 Regal Shocker Presents: Perya Recurring Role Nandito Ako Rosa Maria la del Barrio Tita Hiram na Puso Minda Oka2kat Aring Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Recurring Role Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona Recurring Role Wansapanataym: Mini-Mimi Paul's grandmother Wansapanataym: Yaya Yaya Puto Maya Lyn 2013 Apoy sa Dagat Lornita Mirasol My Little Juan Sunshine Domingo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Elevator Flor Wansapanataym: The Christmas Visitor Joey's mother 2014 Moon of Desire Amor Martinez Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tutong Lola Ina 2015 Wansapanataym: Once Upon a Lusis Dolores Magpakailanman: Ang Lolang Mapagbiro (The Josefina Arellano Story) Lola Amparing Ipaglaban Mo: Sinirang Tiwala Carrie's mother Maynila: Nobody's Princess Lola Hilda Karelasyon: Mrs. Husband Sonia Love Hotline: Ang Barumbadong Anak Lourdes Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinigang Nanay All of Me Estrella Ipaglaban Mo!: Buhay Mo o Buhay Ko? Loleng Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Isinilang sa Bilangguan (The Paul Oliver Pili Story) Percy 2016 Karelasyon: Pag-ibig na Nakatadhana Mely Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangketa Soledad 2017 A Love to Last Carla "Mameng" Agoncillo 2018 Maynila: My Lolo's Wish Lola Rustica Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Haligi ng Pangarap Lina Maynila: Millennial Lolas Lola Vicky Ika-5 Utos Aurora Aquino 2018–2019 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Marta Evangelista 2019–2020 Pamilya Ko Caridad "Caring" Potenciano-Mabunga 2025–2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Lola Florie Garcia 2026 Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: The CEO Elizabeth Villareal-Tenorio

Awards and nominations Year Category Award Nominated work Result 1963 Best Actress FAMAS Award Markang Rehas (1962) 1964 Patapon (1963) 1966 Labanang Lalake! (1965) 1969 De Colores (1968) 1977 Best Supporting Actress Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976) 1980 Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan (1979) 1981 Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita (1980) 1982 Gawad Urian Award Kumander Alibasbas (1981) Best Actress FAMAS Award 1983 Best Supporting Actress In This Corner (1982) 1985 Gawad Urian Award Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) FAMAS Award 1987 Gawad Urian Award Bagong Hari (1986) 1989 FAMAS Award Anak ng Cabron (1988) Gawad Urian Award 2000 Life Achievement Award PMPC Star Awards for Movies Herself 2011 Best Actress 9th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Presa