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John Lloyd Cruz (1983 - )

John Lloyd Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model, and occasional TV host. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5.

He starred in the teen drama Tabing Ilog along with Kaye Abad. He is best known for his work on soap operas such as It Might Be You, Maging Sino Ka Man, I ♥ Betty La Fea, and Imortal

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with fellow actors, including Kaye Abad, Bea Alonzo, and Sarah Geronimo. In mid-2009, he shifted from his regular series of roles for a more controversial role in the film In My Life where he played gay.

Cruz finished his elementary education at Marikina Catholic School. He attended his secondary education until third year at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center.

He used to reside in Santolan, Pasig. He is currently residing in Valle Verde, an exclusive subdivision in Pasig.

He was born as John Lloyd Espidol Cruz on June 24, 1983 to Luisito Llora and Aida Espidol Cruz. He is the oldest in the family. His family and some very close friends called him by his nickname "Idan". He finished his grade school at Marikina Catholic School in 1995. He was discovered by a talent scout in a mall while he was hanging out with his friends. Due to financial problems since his father's marble business was not doing well, he decided to enter showbiz to help his family. He first appeared in the now defunct drama Calvento Files.

 It is followed by several guesting, and shows. At the age of 14, he became a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he became an alumnus of Batch 5. He was also a member of the then-teen trio Koolits with Baron Geisler and Marc Solis

In 1999, he starred in the teen drama Tabing Ilog alongside Kaye Abad, playing the role of Rovic. The series was successful where it lasted for five years. His breakthrough role came in 2002, when he was chosen to play Yuri in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay where he was paired with future love team Bea Alonzo. After his role in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, it was followed by many television series where he played the lead roles including It Might Be You where he played Lawrence. After the said series, he then played the role of Oliver in Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin, Eli in Maging Sino Ka Man and its sequel where he won an award for Best Actor.

In 2009, he was again reunited with actress Bea Alonzo where he played the male lead in the I Love Betty La Fea an adaptation of the Colombian series Yo Soy Betty La Fea which marks their 6th TV collaboration.

In 2010, Cruz was paired with Angel Locsin in a dark-romance, fantasy-thriller series titled Imortal a sequel to the original series Lobo.

As a TV host, he has recurring appearances in the concert show, ASAP. With ASAP, he has been recruited as one fourth of the variety group Kanto Boys alongside ASAP mainstays Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, and Luis Manzano.

Since he started his showbiz career in 1996, he has been a contract talent for ABS-CBN.

On July 30, 2008, Cruz starred with Sarah Geronimo in A Very Special Love above Star Cinema and Viva Films. The film grossed PHP 179,569,117 at the box office.

as a TV host, he has recurring appearances in the concert show, ASAP. With ASAP, he has been recruited as one fourth of the variety group Kanto Boys alongside ASAP mainstays Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, and Luis Manzano.

In February 2009, Cruz's follow-up movie with Sarah Geronimo, You Changed My Life, hit the box office. It was the sequel to A Very Special Love and was also produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films.[9] The film’s total theatrical earnings reached PHP 240.44 million and is ranked as the highest grossing Filipino film of all time.[10] In mid-2009, he shifted from his regular series of roles for a more controversial and challenging project with Vilma Santos, in which he portrayed Luis Manzano's lover in the movie In My Life. He has been nailed as the "Box-Office King" for three-consecutive years: in 2007 for One More Chance, in 2008 with A Very Special Love, and in 2009 with You Changed My Life, which became the top-grossing film of his career.

Lloydie's reunion movie with perennial love team partner Bea Alonzo, Miss You Like Crazy, which was shown on February 30[dubious – discuss], 2010 as Star Cinema's post-office offering, was a box office hit earning more than PHP 140 million in its seven-week run and still the second Filipino movie of 2010.

He was paired with Toni Gonzaga in again an expected box-office film titled My Amnesia Girl that earned 12.8 million on its first day (November 24, 2010) and surpassing 100 million in its first-week run. It was directed by the box office director Cathy Garcia Molina. It earned PHP 165 million in its one-month run and was the top grossing film of 2010. Cruz will have another project with Kanto Boys in 2011.

On 2012, Lloyd and Bea Alonzo had a film entitled The Mistress in celebrating their 10th year anniversary. The said film has been critically acclaimed and leaving a total box office gross of PHP 260 Million and being the third highest grossing Filipino film of all time.

He was paired with Toni Gonzaga in again an expected box-office film titled My Amnesia Girl that earned 12.8 million on its first day (November 24, 2010) and surpassing 100 million in its first-week run. It was directed by the box office director Cathy Garcia Molina. It earned PHP 165 million in its one-month run and was the top grossing film of 2010. Cruz will have another project with Kanto Boys in 2011.

On 2012, Lloyd and Bea Alonzo had a film entitled The Mistress in celebrating their 10th year anniversary. The said film has been critically acclaimed and leaving a total box office gross of PHP 260 Million and being the third highest grossing Filipino film of all time.

Activities

Cruz continues to be an endorser of such properties as Bear Brand Adult Milk, PS Bank, Banana Peel, Lucky Pancit Beef Pares, NamNam Lucky Me, Tropicana Fruit Burst, 555, Sun Cellular, Magic Flakes, Biogesic, Biogesic for Kids, Adidas, Greenwich, 555 Corned Tuna, Swatch, Direct TV, Purefoods, Smart, Choco Lava, Urban bags, Knorr cubes, Lucky Me, Cherry Mobile, Joel Cruz Signatures perfume products John Lloyd Cruz Like Him and Likes Her, LaBreza Tower, Skinwhite, Belo, Faces and Curves, Charms and Crystals, and GAOC.

He is considered one of the most-acclaimed actors in the country today, and was recently inducted to the Philippine Walk of Fame by German "Kuya Germs" Moreno in Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City. His movies and television projects are usually big hits with audiences nationwide.

 Media reception

In Cinema One Originals 2009, he was awarded as one of the 15 Cinema One Legends.

In the April 2009 issue of Summit Media's YES! magazine, he was hailed as the third most powerful celebrity in The Philippines. The first and second places were held by Willie Revillame and Kris Aquino, respectively. In the July 2010 special issue of YES! magazine, he got the third spot in the 100 Most Beautiful Stars. Simultaneously, he is one of issue of YES! he is the Most Beautiful star and the first man who top the position

 Films

Year     Film      Role     Notes and Awards         Film Producer

1997     Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko Robin Gatmaitan                       Star Cinema

1998     Nagbibinata      G-Boy Velasco 

1999     Mahal na Kung Mahal    Igi Boy 

Gimik: The Reunion        Junie De Dios  

2002     Forevermore     Boyet  

2003     My First Romance         Enzo     "Two Hearts"

2004     Now That I Have You     Michael Morelos            Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)

2005     Dubai   Andrew "Kasmot" Alvarez          GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year

FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor

Nominated—U.P. Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle Award for Movies for Best Supporting Actor

2006     Close to You     Manuel "Palits" Soriano Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)

All About Love  Eric      "About Anna"

FAP Luna Award for Best Actor

2007     One More Chance          Popoy Gonzales           #8 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King

ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Award for Pop Love Team (shared with Bea Alonzo)

ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Award for Pop Screen Kiss (shared with Bea Alonzo)

ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)

Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor

Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor

Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year

Still Life            Himself Cameo

Official Indie film entry for Cinemalaya 2007       Cinemalaya

2008     A Very Special Love      Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro       #6 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)

Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor

Nominated—Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor

Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year   Star Cinema

VIVA Films

My Only U         Miggy   Cameo  Star Cinema

2009     You Changed My Life    Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro       #5 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)  Star Cinema

VIVA Films

In My Life          Noel Villanueva #13 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

Gawad PASADO Award for Best Actor

Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Actor

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King(shared with Luis Manzano)

MTRCB Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actor

PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)

Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor

Nominated—Gawad URIAN Award for Best Actor            Star Cinema

T2         Gary (Cameo)   

2010     Miss You Like Crazy      Allan Alvarez     #10 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

FAMAS Award for Best Actor

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actor of the Year

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)

Nominated—Gawad TANGLAW Award for Best Actor

Nominated—Gawad URIAN Award for Best Actor

Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actor of the Year

My Amnesia Girl            Apollo  #9 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

SM Cinemas Award for Box Office King

Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)

2012     ÜnOfficially Yours         Mackie Galvez   #7 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time

The Mistress     Frederico "JD" Torres    #3 highest grossing Filipino film of all time

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box-Office King

24/7 in Love      Elvis Monzon    Star Magic's 20th Anniversary Film

2013     It Takes A Man And A Woman    Miguel "Miggy" Montenegro       Biggest Opening Gross in Filipino Film of All Time#1 Highest-grossing Filipino film of all time Star Cinema

VIVA Films

2013     Bromance: My Brother's Romance         Cameo              Star Cinema

Skylight Films

2014     The Trial            Ronald Jimenez Jr.        Post-Production            Star Cinema

 Television

Year     Title      Role     Network

1997     Palibhasa Lalake           Himself ABS-CBN

1998-1999         Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako            Daniel

1998-1999         Gimik    Junie de Dios

1999-2003         Tabing Ilog        Ronaldo Victor "Rovic" Mercado

2000     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Peanut Butter           Itoy

Maalaala Mo Kaya: Burger Joint Ryan

2001-2003         Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Adrian Montecillo

2002-2003         Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay            Andrei / Yuri Orbida

2003     Star Studio Presents: Suyuan sa Lalawigan        Leon

2003-2004         It Might Be You Earl Lawrence "Kulit" Trinidad

2004     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lapis           Justin

2005     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan         Lino Cayetano

Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin  Oliver Ynares

Maalaala Mo Kaya: Skating Rink Jonel

2006–present    ASAP   Himself/Performer

2006     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Greeting Card          Raymund Narag

Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas       Jason

Komiks: Bampy Himself

2006-2007         Maging Sino Ka Man     Gabriel "Eli" Davide

2006     Star Magic Presents: My Angel  Martin

2007-2008         Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik    Gabriel "Eli" Hidalgo Roxas

2008     Banana Split     Himself/Guest

2008-2009         I ♥ Betty La Fea Armando Solis

2008     Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pedicab       Chris

2010–2011        Imortal  Mateo Rodriguez

2011     100 Days to Heaven      Jack de Guzman

2012–2013        A Beautiful Affair           Napoleon "Leon" Riego

2014-present     Home Sweetie Home     Romeo Valentino

Ace Vergel (January 22, 1952 – December 15, 2007)

Ace Vergel 

 

 Ace York Aguilar Vergel (January 22, 1952 – December 15, 2007) was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies".[citation needed] He was the son of the late film actors Alicia Vergel and César Ramirez, and brother of actress Beverly Vergel.

He was born Ace York Aguilar in the Philippines on January 22, 1952 to parents Alicia Vergel and Cesar Ramirez.His parents were well-known stars in the 1950s.

He was married to Maya Dela Cuesta and had a son Alejandro King Dela Cuesta Aguilar - Vergel

He appeared in his first movie at the age of seven using the name Ace York, where he played the friend of a giant bird in the 1959 film Anak ng Bulkan. The movie starred Fernando Poe Jr. and Edna Luna.

In 1989, Vergel won best actor at the Gawad Urian for his role in the film Anak ng Cabron.

He had the lead role in the 1996 film Seth Corteza, which was about a man who inherits turf in criminal underworld. He wants to make changes and faces the dangers that come about as a result. The film was directed by Efren C. Piñon.

In 2003, Vergel Was His Last Film Masamang Ugat From Viva Films.

In August 2007, a warrant of arrest was issued in Caloocan City for rape cases filed against him in 2000, but he was later released. He was also linked to illegal drugs, but the cases against him were dismissed.

Vergel died of a heart attack on December 15, 2007 at the age of 55 a day after the third death anniversary of his friend and fellow actor Fernando Poe Jr.

2003 Masamang Ugat

2001 Carta Alas: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit

2000 Katayan

1998 Abel Villarama: Armado

1998 Ang Joker At Ang Pistolero

1998 Sige Subukan Mo

1997 Jacob C.I.S.

1997 Iligpit Si Victor Saraza

1997 Utang Ko Sa Iyo Ang Buhay Ko

1996 Huling Sagupaan Samuel

1996 Ten Little Indians

1996 Seth Corteza

1993 Kahit Ako'y Busabos

1992 Totoy Guwapo: Alyas

1991 Sagad Hanggang Buto

1990 Higit Na Mas Matimbang Ang Dugo

1989 Galit Sa Mundo

1989 Killer vs. Ninjas

1988 Anak Ng Cabron

1987 Ayokong Tumungtong Sa Lupa

1986 Teritoryo Ko Ito

1985 Bomba Arienda

1985 Jandro Nakpil: Halang ang Kaluluwa

1984 Tong

1984 Basag Ang Pula

1984 Isang Dakot Na Lupa

1984 Huwag Kang Papatay

1983 Pusakal

1983 Kumusta Ka, Hudas?

1983 Pieta Rigor

1982 Zimatar

1982 Ang Tapang Para Sa Lahat!

1982 Waywaya

1982 Sugo

1982 Annie Sabungera

1982 Suicide Force

1982 Tres Kantos

1982 Mga Pambato

1982 Hari Ng Tondo

1981 Lukso Ng Dugo

1981 Hostage 72 Oras

1981 Kamandag Ng Rehas Na Bakal

1981 Hantingan

1981 Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang

1981 Ako Laban Sa Lahat

1981 Kapwa Simaron

1980 Siga

1980 Tatak Angustia

1980 The Valderama Case

1980 Kanto Boy

1978 Noel San Miguel...Batang City Jail

1977 Inay

1959 Anak Ng Bulkan

1958 Taong Putik

Ang Kahulugan ng Nunal (1971) - D'Big 3 Sullivans,

Carmen Rosales (1918–1991)

Januaria Keller (March 3, 1917 – December 11, 1991) was a noted pre-WWII Filipina actress better known as Carmen Rosales and Mameng and is noted for her skill in acting and sweet voice.A native of Pangasinan, born to an American father and an Ilocana mother, Rosales' film debut was in the 1938 movie Ang Kiri which she played a double of Atang dela Rama. When her friend brought her to Quisumbing, he rejected the young woman for not having the bearing of an actress.

Nonetheless, Rosales became one of the most famous Filipina





actresses in the 1940s and 1950s, rivalling Rosa del Rosario at the box-office. She is famous for her sweet voice and numerous recordings. Rosales made her debut in Ang Kiri (The Flirt) produced by Diwata Pictures. She starred in her first leading role opposite Jose Padilla Jr in Arimunding-Munding (1939).

She became the most bankable star in Sampaguita Pictures and the highest-paid actress of the 1940s and 1950s. Among her unforgettable roles included the spurned lover of Rogelio dela Rosa in Maalaala Mo Kaya (1954) and a club-singer in Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig.

She received her first Famas Award in 1954 for her role in Inspirasyon opposite Van de Leon. She was similarly awarded in 1960 for playing a strict matron in Estela Mondragon.

She garnered fame playing a hacendera in Pablo Gomez's version of MN. Her last public appearance was on Inday Badiday's Eye to Eye.

She died on December 11, 1991 of kidney malfunction in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

Arguably, she was the Queen of Philippine Movies in the 1940s. The films in which she was top-billed aided in the popularity of emerging actresses like Gloria Romero, Amalia Fuentes and Susan Roces, who all became movie queens themselves decades later.

A barrio in Rosales, Pangasinan was named after her. It is now currently divided into two barangays, Carmen East and Carmen West.

Filmography

1939 -Ang Kiri

1939 -Arimunding-Arimunding

1939 -Takip-Silim

1940 -Senorita

1940 -Lambingan

1940 -Diwa ng Awit

1940 -Colegiala

1941 -Carmen

1941 -Princesita

1941 -Panambitan

1941 -Tampuhan

1941 -Palikero

1941 -Lolita

1944 -Liwayway ng Kalayaan

1946 -Probinsiyana

1946 -Guerilyera

1947 -Kaaway ng Bayan

1947 -Si, Si...Senorito

1947 -Mameng...Iniibig Kita

1947 -Ang Kamay ng Diyos

1947 -Hele-hele bago Quiere

1947 -24 na Pag-ibig

1948 -Ang Selosa

1948 -Hindi Kita Malimot

1949 -Kampanang Ginto

1949 -Carmencita Mia

1949 -Simpatika

1949 -Camelia

1949 -Sipag ay Yaman

1949 -Batalyon XIII

1950 -Ang Bombero

1950 -Ang Magpapawid

1951 -Nanay ko!

1951 -Anak ko!

1951 -Babae...Babae at Babae Pa

1951 -Huling Concierto

1951 -Walang Kapantay

1953 -Rosa Villa

1953 -May Umaga Pang Darating

1953 -Inspirasyon 

{Famas Best Actress}

1954 -Maala-Ala Mo?

1954 -Matandang Dalaga

1954 -M N

1954 -Luha ng Birhen

1955 -Ang Tangi kong Pag-ibig

1955 -Uhaw sa Pag-ibig

1955 -R.O.T.C.

1955 -Iyung-Iyo

by Edgar Ebro

Anita Linda (1924 - )

Anita Linda (born Alice Lake; born November 23, 1924) is a two-time FAMAS award-winning and Gawad Urian award-winning Filipino film actress. 

A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly roles. At the age of 74, she became the oldest actress to ever win a FAMAS award, when she was named Best Supporting Actress for Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata.

In 2008, at age 83, she was named Best Actress in the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition) for her portrayal of the titular character in Adela.

Linda was born in Pasay City, the daughter of a full-blooded American soldier/mining engineer father and Ilonggo mother

Linda was discovered by renowned director Lamberto Avellana while watching a stage show at the Avenue Theater starring Leopoldo Salcedo, Lopito, among others. 

Then a Visayan teenager that couldn't speak Tagalog, she had second thoughts when she was asked backstage if she wanted to become an actress. 

Avellana then told her to report for rehearsals for the next show and later had her fetched when she didn’t appear.

Linda first did High School with no dialogue, then Biyernes sa Quiapo with Jaime dela Rosa as her leading man, 

then Aksesorya with Leopoldo Salcedo onstage. 

Avellana later gave her the screen name Anita Linda and cast her in Tia Juana, her first film at LVN Pictures.

The film was completed shortly before the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, but released only in 1943.

 With the film studios being shut down for the duration of the war, Linda spent the war years performing on bodabil at Avenue Theater in Manila.

 After the war in 1947, she was later offered a contract by Premiere Productions where she was cast by Avellana in Sekretang Hong Kong with Pugo and Togo. 

Her first lead role in Alyas Sakim with Pol Salcedo in 1947 directed by Moises Caguin.

In 1951, Linda portrayed the titular character in Gerardo de Leon's Sisa, a film based on the tragic character in Jose Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere. 

The role garnered her the Best Actress Maria Clara award (a precursor of the FAMAS). De Leon then cast Linda in Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952), 

a role for which Linda would be nominated for a FAMAS Best Actress Award.

In the 1970s, Linda gained renewed critical acclaim in maternal roles she essayed for director Lino Brocka in Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974), 

Isa Dalawa Tatlo (1974) 

and Jaguar (1979). 

She would win the FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Award for Isa Dalawa Tatlo. Linda would also be nominated for the Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress Award for Jaguar, which was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival. In 1982 she was given the Natatanging Gawad Urian ng Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino

Linda would appear in several leading films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Joey Gosiengfiao's Temptation Island (1980),

Mike de Leon's Sister Stella L. (1984), 

Chito Roño's Itanong Mo sa Buwan 

and Brocka's Gumapang ka sa Lusak (1990). 

For her portrayal of an aging film actress in Mario O'Hara’s Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata (1998), 

Linda would receive a Star Award for Best Supporting Actress and her second FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Award.

 For this, she set a record as the oldest actress to ever win a FAMAS at age 74. 

In 1987, Linda also won a Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress award for Takaw Tukso.

Linda remained active in the film industry as she reached her eighties, 

appearing in such films as Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (2004), You Are the One (2006) and Ouija (2007). 

In 2009, she returned to television, starring in the ABS-CBN drama Tayong Dalawa as Kim Chiu's ruthless Chinese grandmother Lily and in the upcoming ABS-CBN horror suspense primetime series Florinda (TV series).

Linda garnered widespread acclaim in 2008, she starred in the independent film, Adela (2008), directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.. 

For her performance essaying the loneliness of a woman celebrating her 80th birthday alone when her children failed to visit her, she was cited as Best Actress in the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition), as Best Actress by the Young Critics Circle, and as Best Actress (tied with Judy Ann Santos) at the Gawad Tanglaw Awards.

 New York Times film critic Stephen Holden praised Linda's performance as "quietly transfixing". Recently, Anita Linda was given the ENPRESS Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award.

She won the Best Supporting Actress award, for her performance in Sta. Niña, at the Cinemalaya 2012 under the New Breed Full Length Feature Category.

at the Cinemalaya 2012 under the New Breed Full Length Feature Category.

In 2014, she made a comeback on primetime television in an ensemble drama Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon as Paulo Avelino's grandmother Lola Patchi.

Personal life

In October 1950, Linda's sister Mamey was murdered in a robbery attempt at the home they had shared; 

Linda herself was unharmed after she and her nieces had locked themselves in a bedroom to evade the burglars

In January 2009, Linda was unhurt in a mugging incident that occurred while she was aboard a taxicab. 

Awards and Nominations

International Awards

ASEAN International Film Festival ( Malaysia)
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2013	Sta. Niña	Best Supporting Actress	Won

Fajr International Film Festival (Iran)
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2011	Lola	Best Actress	WonI

11th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival in Spain (Spain)
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2010	Lola	Best Actress	WonII

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Cinemanila International Film Festival
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2008	Adela	Best Actress (Southeast Asia Competition)	Won

Local Awards

Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2012	Sta. Niña	Best Supporting Actress (New Breed Category)	Won

FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards)
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
1999	Babae sa Bubungang Lata	Best Supporting Actress	Won
1982	Bakit Bughaw ang Langit		Nominated
1979	Mahal mo, mahal ko		Nominated
1977	Mrs. Teresa Abad ako po si Bing		Nominated
1975	Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa		Won
1970	Bimbo		Nominated
1962	Nag-uumpugang bato	Best Actress	Nominated
1953	Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo		Nominated

Luna Awards
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2013	Sta. Niña	Best Supporting Actress	Won

Gawad Urian
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2011	Presa	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2010	Lola	Best Actress	WonIII
2009	Adela		Nominated
2008	Tambulista	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
1999	Babae sa bubungang lata		Nominated
1989	Itanong mo sa Buwan		Nominated
1986	Takaw Tukso		WonIV
1982	-	Lifetime Achievement Award	Won
1980	Jaguar	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated

Golden Screen Awards (ENPRESS)
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2013	Sta. Niña	Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role	Won
2010	Lola	Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role-Drama	Nominated
2011		Gawad Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award	Won
2009	Adela	Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role	Nominated

Gawad Tanglaw
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2009	Adela	Best Actress	Won

Maria Clara Awards
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
1952	Sisa	Best Actress	Won

Star Awards for Movies
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2013	Sta. Niña	Best Supporting Actress Actress	Nominated
1999	Babae sa bubungang Lata		Won

Young Critics Circle
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2010	Lola	Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role	Nominated
2009	Adela		Won
1999	Babae sa Bubungang Lata		Nominated