Gloria Sevilla dies at 90

April 18 ------ The 90 year old iconic film actress unfortunately passed away this Saturday in Oakland, California.

Heralded as a multi-awarded actress, prominently known for her titles such as "Queen of Visayan Movies” for scores of unforgettable films such as "Leonora," "Pailub Lang," "Badlis sa Kinabuhi," and "Gimingaw Ako,” among others. She also won two Famas best actress awards for her performances in “Badlis sa Kinabuhi” in 1969 and “Gimingaw Ako” in the early 1970s.

Best remembered for her sensitive portrayals in the 1962 film “Madugong Paghihiganti” where she won Famas best supporting actress; “Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo,” “Boy Golden,” ”Banaue,” “Ito Ang Pilipino” and “Maestra.”, many mourn her passing. She remained active on television before the pandemic, acting various characters in “Be Careful With My Heart,” “Nathaniel,” “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,” “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” and “Asintado.” In 2019, the Gawad Urian honored Sevilla with a lifetime achievement award for her contribution to Philippine cinema.

She marked her 90th birthday last year with a virtual party with Balik Samahan, an esteemed group of veteran performer and lifelong friends. “We will cherish the love of friends fans who supported her from her younger days as the inimitable Queen of Visayan Cinema as well as her critically-recognized and awarded performances in mainstream films and television drama.", the Sevilla family stated.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com