Pilar Pilapil
Pilar Pilapil-Penas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil October 12, 1950 Liloan, Cebu,Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, author |
| Political party | Independent (2004) |
| Beauty pageanttitleholder | |
| Title | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967 |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 1967 (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967) Miss Universe 1967 (Unplaced) |
Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil-Penas(born October 12, 1950) is a Filipino actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned asBinibining Pilipinas Universe 1967.She represented the Philippines at theMiss Universe 1967pageant but was unplaced.
In the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s her highly publicized life became the staple of the multimedia.
Pilapil starred in Highly Acclaimed Films such asKailan Ba Tama Ang Maliin 1985,Tinik Sa DibdibandNagkapasakit Kuya Eddiean 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 filmKailan Mahuhugasan Ang Kasalananshe continued to take a break and then came back with more movie projects such asForeverwith Aga Muhlach and Mikee Counjangco andTayo Na Sa DilimandBakit Ako Mahihiyain 1997.
She went on to do a soap calledMulha Ng Buhayfor Viva Television as a main antagonist of the television series.
Early life
[edit]Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil was born on October 12, 1950, inLiloan, Cebu,Philippinesthe youngest of six girls with four brothers after her.
Career
[edit]After winning theBinibining Pilipinasbeauty pageant in 1967, Pilapil was swamped with offers to join the movies. Her first film was the action pictureEl Ninoin 1968 withAndy Poeas her leading man, directed byFernando Poe, Jr.She did movies withDolphysuch asDolpe De Gulatin 1969 andEl Pinoy Matadorin 1970, among others. Pilapil won two best actress awards, one for the movieImelda, Ang Uliranin 1970 at the Manila Film Festival and another for the filmNapakasakit Kuya Eddiein 1986 forGawad Urian Award 1987.
In 1996 she did the afternoon dramaMukha Nang Buhaya 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 Rivero's character and the series. this would become her first Soap Opera on television after later doing work forGMA-7and mostlyABS-CBNPrimetime Dramas.
She also dabbled in politics when she ran for senator in 2004 as an independent candidate but she lost. Pilapil continues to entertain viewers viaABS-CBN's primetime drama seriesIna, Kapatid, Anakpremiered 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 toGMA-7after thirteen years of stay withABS-CBNto appear inSanya Lopez's teleseryes,First YayaandFirst Lady,respectively.
In 2024, she starred in the medical drama series ofGMA Network,Abot-Kamay na Panagarapand portrays the role of Madam Chantal Dubois vda. de Rutaquio, Moira Tanyag’s mother.
Personal life
[edit]Family and relationships
[edit]Pilapil has a daughter with formerVice President of the PhilippinesSalvador Laurelnamed 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-againChristianin 1995, and married Pastor Bernie Penas on May 18, 2002.
Philanthropy
[edit]In 2006, Pilapil released an autobiographyThe Woman Without A Face,chronicling her life in show business an in private after she went on a short retirement. The sales of the book went to thePilar Pilapil Foundation,an organization founded by Pilapil which helps battered and abused women.[1]
2011 stabbing incident
[edit]Pilapil was found in a grassy lot inAntipolowith at least five stab wounds in her body and was rushed to the Medical City Hospital inPasig Cityon the night of April 14.[2]
A companion, Rosel Peñas driving herKia Carens,picked up Pilapil from a mall, supposedly to introduce her to the executives of Unilever Australia, who were then at Riverbend Hotel inMarikina.Peñas was driving when two unidentified men forced their way into the vehicle, stabbed Pilapil, then sped away with Peñas.[3]
Peñas, initially a co-victim, was later tagged as perpetrator[4]and was charged with kidnapping and frustrated murder at the Antipolo prosecutor's office in November 2011.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Di Ba't Ikaw | Doña Amelia Montecillo | ||
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Adora Evangelista | ||
| 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 | [5] | |
| I Love Betty La Fea | Elvira Valencia | |||
| Kahit Isang Saglit | ||||
| 2010 | Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Doña Amalia Montenegro | [5] | |
| 2012 | Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Yolanda Cruz-Elizalde | [6] | |
| 2013 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Elvira Santilices | ||
| 2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Doña Benita Buenavista | ||
| Pasión de Amor | Doña Maria Eduvina Suarez | |||
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Victoria Madrigal | Special Participation | |
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters | Vida Hechanova | Recurring Role | |
| 2019 | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | Madam Divina Salvador | Supporting Role | |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Blesilda "Blessie" Wenceslao-Acosta | ||
| 2022 | First Lady | |||
| 2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Madam Chantal Dubois vda. de Rutaquio | Special Participation |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Kahit ang Mundo'y Magunaw | |||
| 1976 | Dateline Chicago: Arrest the Nurse Killer | |||
| 1978 | Pag-ibig... Magkano Ka? | |||
| 1984 | Bukas, Luluhod ang mga Tala | Doña Monica Estrella | ||
| 1985 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Tricia | ||
| 1992 | Bakit Ako Mahihiya?! | |||
| 2008 | My Best Friend's Girlfriend | Olivia Gonzales | ||
| For the First Time | Sylvia Villaraza | |||
| 2013 | The Bit Player | Ms. Amanda / Doña Esmeralda | ||
| When the Love is Gone | Cynthia Manuel | |||
| 2015 | Etiquette for Mistresses | Eliza Castronuevo | ||
| 2017 | Unexpectedly Yours | Catalina |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Work | Organization | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Imelda, Ang Uliran | Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Won | [7] |
| 1973 | Isinilang Ang Anak Ng Ibang Babae | FAMAS Award | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 1974 | Lalaki, Kasalanan Mo | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 1975 | Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae! | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 1977 | May Langit Ang Bawat Nilikha | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 1987 | Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actress | Won | [7] |
| 1990 | Kailan Mahuhugasan ang Kasalanan? | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| 1992 | Darna | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| 2009 | For The First Time | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Etiquette For Mistresses | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Unexpectedly Yours | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2021 | The EDDYS | Icon Award | Won | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^Jorge, Rome (March 19, 2006)."In Her Most Daring Role".The Manila Times.RetrievedNovember 6,2021.
- ^Garriga, Maria Nikka U. (April 16, 2011)."Pilar Pilapil Survives Attack".The Manila Times.RetrievedNovember 6,2021.
- ^abAraneta, Sandy (November 21, 2011)."Court of Appeals Freezes Pilar Pilapil Kidnap Suspect's Assets".The Philippine Star.RetrievedNovember 6,2021.
- ^Ramos, Marlon (April 26, 2011)."Police Tag Pilapil's Companion Suspect".Philippine Daily Inquirer.RetrievedNovember 6,2021.
- ^abSan Diego Jr., Bayani (April 16, 2011)."Pilar Pilapil All Out For Battered Women".Philippine Daily Inquirer.RetrievedNovember 6,2021.
- ^"Pilapil Happy About Role on 'Ina Kapatid Anak'".ABS-CBN News. November 8, 2012.RetrievedNovember 19,2021.
- ^abRule, Karla (April 13, 2019)."Top 100 Cebuano Personalities: Pilar Pilapil".The Freeman.RetrievedOctober 31,2021.
- ^Iglesias, Iza (April 5, 2021)."'Fan Girl' Sweeps Major Awards at 4th Eddys ".The Manila Times.RetrievedNovember 11,2021.
External links
[edit]- 1950 births
- Living people
- 20th-century Filipino actresses
- Cebuano actresses
- 21st-century Filipino actresses
- Cebuano film actresses
- Cebuano television actresses
- Actresses from Tarlac
- Binibining Pilipinas winners
- Miss Universe 1967 contestants
- Actors from Cebu
- Stabbing survivors
- Cebuano beauty pageant winners
- GMA Network personalities
- ABS-CBN personalities
- Actresses from Cebu