Pilar Pilapil
Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil-Penas (born October 12, 1950) is a Filipino actress.
Pilar Pilapil | |
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| Born | October 12, 1950 |
| Occupation | Actress, Producer, Author |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Title | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967 |
| Spouse(s) | Michel Ponti (1986–?) (div.) Bernie Penas (m. 2002) |
| Children | 1 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 1967 (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967) Miss Universe 1967 (Unplaced) |
She won as Binibining Pilipinas Universe title in 1967.
She represented the country in the Miss Universe 1967 pageant.
In the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s her highly publicized life became the staple of the multimedia.
Pilapil starred in Highly Acclaimed Films such as Kailan Ba Tama Ang Mali in 1985, Tinik Sa Dibdib and Nagkapasakit Kuya Eddie an outstanding feat she was nominated and won one award in the movie categories for FAP FAMAS and MMFF then Manila Film Festival in 1985 in 1988.
She did the film Kailan Mahugasan Ang Kasalanan she continued to take a break and then came back with more movie projects such as Forever with Aga Muhlach and Mikee Counjangco and Tayo Na Sa Dilim and Bakit Ako Mahihiya in 1997.
She went on to do a soap called Mulha Ng Buhay for Viva Television as a main antagonist of the television series.
Career
After winning the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant in 1967, Pilapil was swamped with offers to join the movies.
Her first film was the action picture El Nino in 1968 with Andy Poe as her leading man, directed by Fernando Poe, Jr.
She did movies with Dolphy such as Dolpe De Gulat in 1969 and El Pinoy Matador in 1970, among others.
She won two best actress awards, one for the movie Imelda, Ang Uliran in 1970 at the Manila Film Festival and another for the film Napakasakit Kuya Eddie in 1986 for Gawad Urian Award 1987.
In 1996 she did the afternoon drama “Mukha Nang Buhay” a television soap for Viva Television produced for RPN-9 and simultaneously aired on IBC-13 and its international channel RPN USA as the main antagonist to Lovely Riveros character and the series. this would become her first Soap Opera on television after later doing work for GMA and Mostly ABS-CBN Primetime Dramas.
She also dabbled in politics when she ran for senator in 2004 as an independent candidate but she lost.
In 2006, she released an autobiography entitled The Woman Without A Face, chronicling her life in show business and in private life after she went on semi-retirement.
Pilapil continues to entertain viewers via ABS-CBN's primetime drama series Ina, Kapatid, Anak premiered on October 8, 2012 and ended in June 2013, and is now airing by Jeepney TV. In 2015 she made her comeback with Pangako Sayo, which she plays Doña Benita Buenavista which originally by Liza Lorena.
In February 2020, she returned to GMA-7 after thirteen years of stay with ABS-CBN to appear in Sanya Lopez's upcoming teleserye, First Yaya.
Personal life
Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil was born on October 12, 1950 in Liloan, Cebu, Philippines the youngest of six girls with four brothers after her.
She has a daughter with Salvador Laurel named Pia Pilapil, who is also an actress. She married Spanish journalist Michel Ponti on October 12, 1986 at the Manila Cathedral, but they divorced after a year. She became a born-again Christian in 1995, and married Pastor Bernie Penas on May 18, 2002.
Pilapil has a foundation named Pilar Pilapil Foundation, which helps battered and abused women, among others.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Category | Award | Movie |
| 2016 | Nominated | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Etiquette For Mistresses (2015) |
| 2016 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | 18th Gawad PASADO Awards | Etiquette for Mistresses (2015) |
| 2009 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | For The First Time (2008) |
| 1992 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Darna (1991) |
| 1990 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Kailan Mahuhugasan Ang Kasalanan? (1989) |
| 1987 | Won | Best Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie (1986) |
| 1977 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | May Langit Ang Bawat Nilikha (1976) |
| 1975 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae! (1974) |
| 1974 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Lalaki, Kasalanan Mo (1973) |
| 1973 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Isinilang Ang Anak Ng Ibang Babae (1972) |
| 1970 | Won | Best Actress | Manila Film Festival | Imelda, Ang Uliran (1970) |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
| 1996–1999 | Mukha ng Buhay | Amanda | |
| 1999 | Di Ba't Ikaw | Doña Amelia Montecillo | [1][2] |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Adora Evanglista | |
| 2002 | Kapalaran | ||
| 2004 | Hiram | Sophia's mother | |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Kung Paano | Dana | |
| 2007 | MariMar | Doña Dolores Aldama | |
| 2008 | Lobo | Eleanor "Lady Elle" Blancaflor | [3] |
| 2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Elvira Valencia | |
| 2008 | Kahit Isang Saglit | ||
| 2010 | Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Doña Amalia Montenegro | [4] |
| 2012 | Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Yolanda Cruz-Elizalde | [5] |
| 2013 | Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Elvira Santilices | [6][7] |
| 2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Doña Benita Buenavista | |
| 2015 | Pasión De Amor | Doña Maria Eduvina Suarez | |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Victoria Madrigal | |
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters | Vida Hechanova | |
| 2019 | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | Divina Salvador | |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Priscilla |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
| 2017 | Unexpectedly Yours | Catalina | |
| 2015 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Eliza Castronuevo | |
| 2013 | When the Love is Gone | Cynthia Manuel | |
| 2008 | For the First Time | Sylvia Villaraza | |
| My Best Friend's Girlfriend | Olivia Gonzales | ||
| 1985 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Tricia | |
| 1984 | Bukas, Luluhod ang mga Tala | Doña Monica Estrella | |
| 1978 | Pag-ibig... Magkano Ka? | Showbiz Incorporated | |
| 1976 | Dateline Chicago: Arrest the Nurse Killer | JE Productions | |
| 1975 | Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw | Mirick Films International |
- Leona Calderon (2013)
- Red Diaries (2001)
- Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon (1996)
- Forever (1994 film) (1994)
- Bakit Ako Mahihiya (1992)
- Langit At Lupa (1988)
- Tinik Sa Dibdib (1985)
- Indecent Exposure (1983)
- Mga Huwad Na Mananayaw (1979)
- Ang Madugong Daigdig Ni Salvacion (1975)
- Black Mamba (1974)
- Si Samson At Si Delilah (1972)
- Tisoy (1969)
- Tore Ng Diyablo (1969)
- Facifica Falayfay (1969)
- Oh, Delilah (1969)
- El Nino (1968)
- Buy One Take One (1968)
References
- http://www.pep.ph/features/profiles/26847/lilybeth-rasonable:-the-new-lady-boss-of-gma-7
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-12-14. Retrieved 2009-05-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Behind the scenes of "Lobo"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 2010-04-28. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
- Agua Bendita makes waves in the TV ratings Archived 2010-02-12 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 02-09-2010
- "Ina, Kapatid, Anak all set to conquer ABS-CBN primetime bida".
- "MULING BUKSAN ANG PUSO Teaser" – via www.youtube.com.
- "MULING BUKSAN ANG PUSO Full Trailer" – via www.youtube.com.
- http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/04/15/11/veteran-actress-pilar-pilapil-famous-her-beauty "Veteran actress Pilar Pilapil famous for her beauty"
- http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/01/12/13/pilar-pilapil-calls-beauty-queen-days "Pilar Pilapil recalls beauty queen days"
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0683298/bio "Biography for Pilar Pilapil"
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0683298/ "Pilar Pilapil"
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0683298/awards "Awards for Pilar Pilapil"
- http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/136479/pilar-close "Pilar up close
- http://www.newsflash.org/2002/03/sb/sb002090.htm "PILAR PILAPIL GETTING MARRIED AGAIN"
- https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000270/1987 "Gawad Urian Awards for 1987"
- http://www.mb.com.ph/node/66770 "Beauty queen and actress Pilar Pilapil turns author too"
- http://www.philstar.com/.../raps-filed-vs-fast-and-furious-actress "Raps filed vs fast and furious actress"
External links
Miss Universe 1967, national titleholders | |
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