Gina Pareño

Gina Pareño
Gina Pareño
Born	Geraldine Acthley; October 20, 1947 (age 77); Pandacan, Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Alma mater	Far Eastern University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1963–present
Children	Janica
Parent(s)	Bouffard Acthley (father) ; Patricia Dory Ocura (mother)

Gina Pareño (Tagalog: [ˈdʒinɐ paˈrɛɲo]; born Geraldine Acthley, October 20, 1947) is a Filipino actress. She is referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Melodrama", being best known for her award-winning portrayals in films like Kubrador, Serbis and Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo.

Pareño received international recognition for her portrayal of a bet collector in Kubrador (2006), receiving the Best Actress nods at the Osian Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema and at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival.^[1] Pareño also received critical acclaim at home for her performance in Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006), winning Best Supporting Actress at the FAMAS Awards, Film Academy of the Philippines Awards and Metro Manila Film Festival.^[1] For her work in Serbis (2008), she became the first Filipino actress to receive an award from the Asian Film Awards.^[2] and from the Pacific Meridian International Film Festival.^[3]

In a career spanning six decades, Pareno solidified her reputation as one of the Philippines' most gifted actresses.^[4] In 2010, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.^[5] In 2011, Pareño was also recognized as an Artist of the Decade at the 34th Gawad Urian Awards.^[6] In 2021, she was honored with an Icon Award at the 4th EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice) Awards for her contributions to Philippine cinema.^[7]

Early life

Pareño was born to a German American father, Bouffard Acthleyand a Filipina mother, Patricia Dory Ocura.^[8] She had two sons, the eldest passed away and a daughter, Racquel Janica Pareño, who starred with her in “Pahimakas Ng Isang Ahente.”^[9]

She grew up in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila, and studied at Immaculate Conception Academy of Manila. She graduated from Far Eastern University. In the 1960s, she earned selling banana cue at Sampaguita Pictures compound and was also a tricycle driver.

Career

She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Pictures. In 1964, she won in "Dance-O-Rama," contest hosted by Boots Anson-Roa.

In 2006, she gained international recognition for her role in Kubrador (The Bet Collector), for which she won the Best Actress awards at the Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema and at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival. Pareño also won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress as an outspoken and brash mother in the movie Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo and then later on received accolades for the same film and category in the FAMAS Awards as well as the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards in that same year.

Pareño and co-actress Jaclyn Jose were cited in the 61st Cannes Film Festival in 2008 for their performance in Brillante Mendoza's Serbis.^[10]^[11] The film earned several recognitions including a Best Actress award for Pareño at the 6th Pacific Meridian International Film Festival^[12]^[13] and an Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.

In her TikTok account, she has 1.7 million followers.^[14]

Personal life

In the 1990s, she stayed for 18 months in the DARE Drug Rehabilitation Clinic, Manila.

In 2022, Pareño came out as part of the LGBT community.^[15]

In a July 17, 2022 YouTube interview with Ogie Diaz, Pareño revealed her intimate partnerhip with Bong Eraña - "Dra. Bong", former actress Nenita Vidal, b. 1940, who starred in the 50s for Puppy Love (1956) and Banda Uno. She further confided that Vidal was a great comfort in her in drug addiction struggle and finally bestowed her house upon demise.^[16]^[17]

Filmography

Film

Year	Film	Role	Notes
1963	Sabina	Sulforina
	Tansan vs. Tarsan
	Ang Class Reunion
	Mga Kwela sa Eskwela
	Ako'y Ibigin Mo, Dalagang Matapang
1964	Leron Leron Sinta
	Umibig Ay Di Biro
	Mga Batang Bakasyonista
	Mga Batang Artista
	Mga Bata ng Lagim
	Jukebox Jamboree
	Mga Batang Milyonaryo
	Mga Batang Eskwater
	Fighting Waray Sa Ilocos
	Sa Bilis, Walang Kaparis
1965	Papa um Mamaw
	Isinulat Sa Dugo
	Magnificent Bakya
	Gintong Recuerdo
	Bye-bye Na sa Daddy
1966	Mama
	Sa Bawa't Lansangan
	Jamboree '66
	Maraming Kulay ng Pag-ibig
1967	Sitting in the Park
	Let's Dance the Soul
	Way Out in the Country
1968	Kamatayan Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
	Donata
	May Tampuhan Paminsan Minsan
	Dobol Wedding
	Dalawang Mukha ng Anghel
	Deborah	Deborah
	Elizabeth	Beth	Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actress
	Doon Pa sa Amin
1969	Dugo ng Vampira
1969	Si Darna at ang Planetman	Darna
1973	Zoom, Zoom, Superman!	The Ape Monster
1974	Napahiya ka, Ano?
	Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol		Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress
	Bawal: Asawa mo, Asawa ko
	Kayod sa Umaga, Kayod sa Gabi
	Dragon Fire
	Ibilanggo Si... Cavite Boy
	Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim	Stella
1975	Mag-ingat Kapag Biyuda Ang Umibig
1975	Pagsapit ng Dilim
1976	Tatlong Kasalanan
1976	Magsikap: Kayod sa Araw, Kayod sa Gabi	Nicki
1982	Ang Tapang para sa Lahat!	Mirasol
1984	Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala		Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress
1984	Working Girls	Nimfa Sugcang	Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
1985	Like Father, Like Son
1985	Sa Totoo Lang!	Purita
1986	Ibigay Mo sa Akin ang Bukas
1986	Halimaw sa Banga
1988	Natutulog Pa ang Diyos	Patria	Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress
1988	Celestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles – Enforcer: Ativan Gang
1989	First Lesson
1989	Kung Tapos Na ang Kailanman
1990	Anak ni Baby Ama
1994	The Fatima Buen Story	Frank	Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress
1995	Kirot 2
	Sana Maulit Muli	Lita
	Mangarap Ka	Lucita
1996	May Nagmamahal sa Iyo		Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress
	Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon	Rose
	Sariwa	Christie
	Magic Temple	Telang Bayawak	Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress
1997	Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Part 2	Loleng
	Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin	Carmen
	Babae sa Dalampasigan
	Kiliti
	Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot
1998	Ikaw Pa Rin ang Iibigin	Doreen Lerma
	Pagdating ng Panahon
	Hiling	Manang Gracia
1999	Anak ng Dilim	Pura
	Hey Babe	Madame Lola
	Kiss Mo Ko'	Tita Ampy
	Dito sa Puso Ko	Ligaya's mother
2001	Booba	Lola Lulubelle
2003	Til' There Was You	Lagring Boborol
2004	Bridal Shower	Lourdes
2004	Masikip sa Dibdib	Lupe
2005	Ang Lagusan
2005	Hari ng Sablay
2006	Wrinkles
	Kubrador	Amy	Amiens International Film Festival Award for Best Actress Brussels International Independent Film Festival Award for Best Actress Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema Award for Best Actress Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actress Nominated—Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress Nominated—Star Awards for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year
	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo	Belita	FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Supporting Actress Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress Star Awards for Movies for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)
2007	Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo	Belita	Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) Nominated—Star Awards for Movies for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
2008	Ploning	Intang	Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress
2008	Service	Nanay Flor	Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress Pacific Meridian International Film Festival Award for Best Actress Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress
2009	Bakal Boys		Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress
2010	Working Girls	Nymfa Cajanding
	Hating Kapatid	Lola Amor
	Dalaw	Olga	Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress
2011	The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles	Mother Baby
2012	Of All the Things	Mommy Susie
	D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!	Sophia Kilabot
	One More Try	Grace's mother	Nominated—Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress
2013	Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story)	Fred's mother
2018	Wander Bra	Wander Lola
2018	Hintayan ng Langit	Lisang
2019	Unforgettable	Lola Olive
2021	Tililing	Socorro
2022	Apag
2024	Lola Barang
2024	And the Breadwinner Is...

Television

Television
Year	Title	Role	Network
2023	Mga Lihim ni Urduja	Merly Posadas	GMA Network
2019	Kara Mia	Corazon
2018	Magpakailanman: May Forever si Lola	Eloisa
2017	Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin	Lydia Villoria	ABS-CBN
2016	Born for You	Caridad "Caring" Pelayo
2016	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Maria Olga "Madam Olga" Fernandez
2015—2016	The Half Sisters	Lisa Valdicañas	GMA Network
2015	Magpakailanman: Ang Lolang Mapagbiro	Lola Pina
2015	Let the Love Begin	Maria Anastacia "Lola Tacing" Magtanggol
2014	Magpakailanman: Henyo ng Bangketa	Lola Baby
	Magpakailanman: Ang Ina na Hindi Malilimutan	Lucing
	Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel	Stella Villamayor	ABS-CBN
	Honesto	Rosita Layer
2013	Wansapanataym: Give Glove on Christmas Day	Cecilia
	My Little Juan	Lola Belen "Loley" Gonzales
	Little Champ	Shuning
	Juan dela Cruz	Lola Belen "Loley" Gonzales
	Toda Max	Gorgonia
2012—2013	Lorenzo's Time	Bella "Ate Bel" Nobleza
2011—2012	My Binondo Girl	Amor Dimaguiba
2010—2011	Mara Clara	Lupe David
2010	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	Petulah "Lola Pet" Crisanto
2009	Tayong Dalawa	Rita "Lola Gets" Dionisio
2007	Gokada Go!	Ms. Gina
	Ysabella	Trinidad "Trining" Mendoza
	Love Spell: Sweet Sixty	Doña Rosing
2005	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Lola Milagros	GMA Network
2003—2004	Basta't Kasama Kita	Nanay Ligaya	ABS-CBN
2001	Da Body en Da Guard	—
2001—2003	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Lita Cristobal
2001	Da Pilya en Da Pilot	—
1999—2000	Labs Ko Si Babe	Felipa Escallon
1999—2001	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Maria Jovita "Marita" del Villa
1991—2018	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Various roles (31 episodes)
1995—1996	Familia Zaragoza	Doña Benita Zaragoza
1987	Working Girls	—	IBC

Awards and nominations

International awards

Asian Film Awards
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2009	Serbis	Best Supporting Actress	Won

Pacific Meridian International Film Festival
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2008	Serbis	Best Actress	Won

Asian Television Award
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2007	Maalaala Mo Kaya - Rehas	Best Actress	Won

Amiens International Film Festival
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2006	Kubrador	Best Actress	Won

33rd Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles (Belgium)
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2006	Kubrador	Best Actress	Won

Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2006	Kubrador	Best Actress	Won

Philippine awards

FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards)
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2011	Dalaw	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2009	Ploning		Nominated
2008	Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo		Nominated
2007	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo		Won
2007	Kubrador	Best Actress	Nominated
1996	Magic Temple	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
1989	Natutulog pa ang Diyos		Nominated
1985	Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala		Nominated
1975	Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol	Best Actress	Nominated
1969	Elizabeth	Best Actress	Nominated

Luna Awards
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2008	Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2007	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo	Best Supporting Actress	Won
2007	Kubrador	Best Actress	Nominated

Gawad Pasado
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2007	Kubrador	Best Actress	Nominated
2008	Serbis	Best Actress	Nominated^[18]

Gawad Urian
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2011		Best Actress of the Decade	Won
2010	Bakal Boys	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2009	Serbis	Best Actress	Nominated
2007	Kubrador	Best Actress	Won
2007	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
1997	May Nagmamahal Sa'yp		Nominated
1995	The Fatima Buen Story		Nominated
1985	Working Girls	Best Actress	Nominated

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2010		Global Achievement by a Filipino Artist	Won

ref:^[19]

Golden Screen Awards
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2008	Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2007	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2007	Kubrador	Best Actress	Won

Metro Manila Film Festival
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2012	One More Try	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2010	Dalaw		Nominated
2006	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo		Won

Star Awards for Movies
Year	Nominated work	Category	Result
2010		Lifetime Achievement Award	Won
2008	Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2007	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo	Best Supporting Actress	Won
2007	Kubrador	Best Actress	Nominated

References

^ ^a ^b "Gina Pareño recalls hardships prior to fame – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ Simukulwa, Nali (July 20, 2022). "Legendary Filipana actress Gina Pareno comes out as LGBTQ+: "Is there a problem?"". GAY TIMES. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ "Gina Pareño proud of her Asian Film Awards victory". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ "TRIVIA: Who is the award-winning actress and proud LGBTQIA+ member Gina Pareño? | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ "'In My Life' wins big in Star Awards". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ "Here are the winners of the 34th Gawad Urian Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ "Vilma Santos and Dingdong Dantes set to lead the fourth EDDYS awards night". Push. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
^ Gina PAREÑO The Philippines Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. asianfilmawards.asia
^ Tariman, Pablo (November 1, 2014). "Gina and Racquel Pareño: Mother and daughter take to the stage". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
^ Cruz, Marinel; San Diego Jr., Bayani (May 20, 2008). "Gina Pareño, Jaclyn Jose cited in Cannes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 27, 2008. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
^ Lee, Maggie (May 21, 2008). "Film Review: 'Serbis'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
^ "Gina Pareño wins as Best Actress for 'Serbis' in Russia". GMA News Online. September 21, 2008. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
^ San Diego Jr, Bayani (September 22, 2008). "Pinoys win 2 top awards in Russia". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 22, 2008. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
^ Ramos, Neil (July 30, 2021). "Gina Pareño recalls hardships prior to fame". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
^ Iftikhar, Asyia (July 19, 2022). "Legendary Filipina actor Gina Pareno comes out as queer in the best way". PinkNews. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
^ Eugenio, Ara (July 22, 2022). "At 75, Gina Pareño Comes Out as LGBTQ+ Member: 'Oo, Bakit? May Problema?'". Summit Media. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
^ Gabinete, Jojo (July 22, 2022). "Gina Pareño, bukas na isadula ang same-sex relationship nila ng yumaong LVN star". GMA New Media. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
^ Datu, Alex (April 27, 2009). "Gawad PASADO 2008 nominees unveiled". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 21, 2014.

External links

[:0-1] "Gina Pareño recalls hardships prior to fame – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[2] Simukulwa, Nali (July 20, 2022). "Legendary Filipana actress Gina Pareno comes out as LGBTQ+: "Is there a problem?"". GAY TIMES. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[3] "Gina Pareño proud of her Asian Film Awards victory". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[4] "TRIVIA: Who is the award-winning actress and proud LGBTQIA+ member Gina Pareño? | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[5] "'In My Life' wins big in Star Awards". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[6] "Here are the winners of the 34th Gawad Urian Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[7] "Vilma Santos and Dingdong Dantes set to lead the fourth EDDYS awards night". Push. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

[8] Gina PAREÑO The Philippines Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. asianfilmawards.asia

[9] Tariman, Pablo (November 1, 2014). "Gina and Racquel Pareño: Mother and daughter take to the stage". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2024.

[10] Cruz, Marinel; San Diego Jr., Bayani (May 20, 2008). "Gina Pareño, Jaclyn Jose cited in Cannes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 27, 2008. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[11] Lee, Maggie (May 21, 2008). "Film Review: 'Serbis'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[12] "Gina Pareño wins as Best Actress for 'Serbis' in Russia". GMA News Online. September 21, 2008. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[13] San Diego Jr, Bayani (September 22, 2008). "Pinoys win 2 top awards in Russia". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 22, 2008. Retrieved February 23, 2022.

[14] Ramos, Neil (July 30, 2021). "Gina Pareño recalls hardships prior to fame". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 10, 2024.

[15] Iftikhar, Asyia (July 19, 2022). "Legendary Filipina actor Gina Pareno comes out as queer in the best way". PinkNews. Retrieved July 19, 2022.

[16] Eugenio, Ara (July 22, 2022). "At 75, Gina Pareño Comes Out as LGBTQ+ Member: 'Oo, Bakit? May Problema?'". Summit Media. Retrieved June 8, 2024.

[17] Gabinete, Jojo (July 22, 2022). "Gina Pareño, bukas na isadula ang same-sex relationship nila ng yumaong LVN star". GMA New Media. Retrieved June 8, 2024.

[18] Datu, Alex (April 27, 2009). "Gawad PASADO 2008 nominees unveiled". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2021.

[GMMSF_2010-19] "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 21, 2014.

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v t e Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
2000s	Joan Chen (2008) Gina Pareño (2009)
2010s	Kara Wai (2010) Youn Yuh-jung (2011) Shamaine Buencamino (2012) Makiko Watanabe (2013) Yeo Yann Yann (2014) Chizuru Ikewaki (2015) Zhou Yun (2016) Moon So-ri (2017) Zhang Yuqi (2018) Kara Wai (2019)
2020s	Ko Shu-chin (2020) Aju Makita (2021) Kim So-jin (2022) Rachel Leung (2023)

v t e Gawad Urian for Best Actress
1977–1979	Nora Aunor (1977) Daria Ramirez (1978) Beth Bautista (1979)
1980–1989	Charito Solis (1980) Gina Alajar & Nora Aunor (1981) Gina Alajar (1982) Vilma Santos (1983) Vilma Santos (1984) Vilma Santos (1985) Gina Alajar & Nida Blanca (1986) Pilar Pilapil & Jaclyn Jose (1987) Jaclyn Jose (1989)
1990–1999	Nora Aunor & Vilma Santos (1990) Nora Aunor (1991) Vilma Santos (1992) Lorna Tolentino (1993) Vilma Santos (1994) Gelli de Belen (1995) Nora Aunor & Helen Gamboa (1996) Nora Aunor & Sharon Cuneta (1997) Zsa Zsa Padilla (1998) Vilma Santos (1999)
2000–2009	Elizabeth Oropesa (2000) Gloria Romero (2001) Rosanna Roces & Assunta De Rossi (2002) Vilma Santos (2003) Cherry Pie Picache (2004) Judy Ann Santos (2005) Jaclyn Jose (2006) Gina Pareño (2007) Cherry Pie Picache (2008) Mylene Dizon (2009)
2010–2019	Anita Linda & Rustica Carpio (2010) Fe GingGing Hyde (2011) Maja Salvador (2012) Nora Aunor (2013) Angeli Bayani (2014) Eula Valdez (2015) LJ Reyes (2016) Hasmine Killip (2017) Joanna Ampil (2018) Nadine Lustre (2019)
2020–2029	Janine Gutierrez (2020) Alessandra De Rossi (2021) Yen Santos (2022) Max Eigenmann (2023)