MANILA – A resolution has been filed in the Senate honoring the late movie icon Gloria Romero, who passed away on January 25, 2025 at the age of 91.
In filing Senate Resolution No. 1290, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Romero, or Gloria Anne Galla in real life, played a significant role in enriching Philippine cinema and culture.
He added that Romero’s work and contributions extend beyond acting.
“The Senate, along with the entire Filipino nation, mourns the loss of a cinematic legend whose legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come,” Estrada said in his resolution filed on Monday.
“Known for her remarkable beauty, sophisticated personality and acting prowess on TV and films, Romero thrived in her illustrious career as a respected woman and actress through the years,” he added.
Estrada, also a movie actor, said Romero was also known as the “First Lady of Philippine Cinema” for starring as the on-screen partner of major actors of her time, including his father, former president Joseph Estrada.
Romero starred in over 250 films and TV shows. Her breakthrough role in the 1954 romantic comedy film “Dalagang Ilocana” earned her the first FAMAS Best Actress Award at just 21 years old.
A copy of the Senate resolution will be presented to Romero’s family as a gesture of the chamber’s gratitude and respect for her contribution to the arts. (PNA)