Perla Marcial Bautista (born February 18, 1940) is a Filipino actress. She acted in more than 250 movies and television shows. She won the Best Actress FAMAS Award for Markang Rehas (1962). She also won Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress in Anak ng Cabron (1988).

Perla Bautista
Born
Perla Marcial Bautista

(1940-02-18) February 18, 1940 (age 84)
OccupationActress
Years active1957–present

Career

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Bautista, at the age of 17, joined LVN Pictures together with teenage stars such as Bernard Bonnin, Luz Valdez, Marita Zobel and Hector Reyes. She was formally introduced in the movie Eddie, Junior Detective (1958). She appeared such films like Malvarosa (1958), Casa Grande (1958), Venganza (1958), Black Beauty (1960) with Charito Solis, and Kilabot sa Barilan (1960) starring Fernando Poe Jr.

The first independent outfit Tagalog Ilang Ilang Productions under the late Atty. Espiridion Laxa built up the unique loveteam of Joseph Estrada-Perla Bautista in their first film together Markang Rehas (1962), both won the FAMAS best actor and best actress trophies.

Bautista did films like De Colores (1968) starring Joseph Estrada, Amalia Fuentes, and Leopoldo Salcedo, and Crush Ko Si Sir (1971) starring Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel and Jay Ilagan. She played the mother of Nora Aunor in the classic film Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976).

She starred in the film Grandpa Is Dead (2009) with Elizabeth Oropesa, Roderick Paulate and Manilyn Reynes, directed by Soxy Topacio. Bautista played the title role in the independent film Hermana Fausta (2009). She played the lead role in Ang Maestra, about a retired teacher with Alzheimer's disease and starred in the horror film Huling Habilin, about an old woman's ghost seeking justice.

She was cast in the television series Apoy sa Dagat starring Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, and Angelica Panganiban.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Personal life

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She is the fifth of eight children of Vicente Bautista and Carmen Marcial. She finished secondary education at the Torres High School and enrolled in Commerce at the Lyceum of the Philippines. She has one son, Jude.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role(s) Film company
1958 Eddie, Junior Detective
LVN Pictures
Malvarosa Melanio's Woman #2
1960 Kilabot sa Barilan
Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
1962 Markang Rehas
1967 Maruja?
1968 De Colores
Arco Iris Motion Pictures
1971 Wait for Me Rosie Rosales
Prima Productions
1976 Babae... Sa Likod ng Salamin
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Yolanda Santos
NV Productions
1978 Bakekang
HPS Film Productions
1980 Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita
Seven Star Productions
1981 Kumander Alibasbas
Joseph Estrada Productions
San Basilio Dolor
Lito Lapid Productions
1982 Get My Son Dead or Alive Martha Parrraguas
Tagalog Ilang Ilang Productions
1983 Paano Ba ang Mangarap? Aling Ising
1984 Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Dolores
V. H. Films
Bulaklak sa City Jail Viring
Cherubim Films
1986 Bukas... Uulan ng Bala Aling Anselma
Viva Films, Bathala Films Production
1987 Anak ng Lupa Nana Tale
Viva Films
1988 Anak ng Cabron
Urban Films
Puso sa Puso
Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu
RNB Films Production
Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Aling Norma
Minsan Pa, Mahalin Mo Ako
Fantasy Films
1989 Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Mercedes "Cedes" Santos
Regal Films
Carnap King? (The Randy Padilla Story) Mama Lita
Double M Productions
1990 Dyesebel Mother of Dyesebel
Regal Films
Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko! Tinay
Urban Films
Gumapang Ka sa Lusak
Viva Films
Bad Boy Aling Monang
Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?
MRN Films
1991 Noel Juico, 16: Batang Kriminal Lola Meding
Viva Films
1992 Working Students Aling Rosa
Regal Films
1994 The Elsa Castillo Story... Ang Katotohanan Mother of Elsie
Bawal Na Gamot
Seiko Films
The Fatima Buen Story Corazon
Regal Films
Iukit Mo sa Bala Noemi's mother
Star Cinema
Megavision Films
Lipa Arandia Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil Crispina
Viva Films
Golden Lions Films
Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas na Iniwan Caridad Ventura
Iligpit si Victor Sarraza Mrs. Sarraza
MAQ Productions, Inc.
1995 Lt. Rolito Reynoso: Mahirap Patayin Mother of Lito
DJ Films
Tomboy: The Movie Madam X
Far East Films
Hanggang sa Huling Bala Kapitana
Megavision Films
1996 Cara y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto Aling Ason
Viva Films
Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko Kate's mother
OctoArts Films
1998 Balasubas Brando's Mother
Viva Films
2000 'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin Lola Tuding
World Arts Cinema
Sagot Kita: Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa Maring
Millennium Cinema
2001 Kaaway Hanggang Hukay Mamang
RS Productions
Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway Tiya Lumen
Megabuilt Films International
2002 Jologs Ruben's grandmother
2006 TxT Lola Lilia
2007 Ouija Lagring
Viva Films, GMA Films
2008 Anak ng Kumander Aling Marcela
MP Promotions
Adela Glenda
Bicycle Pictures
2009 When I Met U Eva
Regal Films, GMA Films
Grandpa Is Dead
APT Entertainment
2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story Maria Salonga
Scenema Concept International, Viva Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Old woman
2013 She's the One
2014 Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Lola Amah Choleng (segment: Ulam)
2015 Chain Mail Grandma of Aileen and Sandra
Heneral Luna Trinidad Aguinaldo
Honor Thy Father Nanang
2016 Kabisera
Firestarters Productions, Silver Story Entertainment
2017 Tatlong Bibe Auring
Regis Films and Entertainment
2018 Goyo: The Boy General Doña Trinidad Aguinaldo
2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Mysterious candle vendor
Saranggola Media Productions
Viva Films
  • 1975 Pagsapit ng Dilim
  • 1989 Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko as Marina
  • 1990 Ikasa Mo Ipuputok Ko!
  • 1991 Sagad Hanggang Buto sa Idad
  • 1991 Ganti ng Api as Josefa
  • 1992 Kapatid Ko si Hudas as Caring
  • 1993 Ako ang Katarungan: Lt. Napoleon M. Guevarra (I am Justice: Lt. Napoleon M. Guevarra) as Cuching
  • 1993 Adan Ronquillo as Chayong Ronquillo
  • 1994 Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita as Joyce
  • 1994 The Fatima Buen Story as Corazon
  • 1994 Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil as Crispina
  • 1995 Dog Tag: Kamay ng Katarungan as Aling Nena
  • 1995 Father En Son as Judge Consolacion
  • 1997 Flames
  • 2007 Seance
  • 2007 Ouija
  • 2008 Condo
  • 2008 Imoral
  • 2009 When I Met U
  • 2009 Fausta
  • 2009 Ded Na si Lolo
  • 2010 Bigasan
  • 2010 Presa
  • 2011 Becky

Television

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Year Title(s) Role Network
2019–2020 Bandila Ko Host ABS-CBN
2018–2019 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Marta Evangelista
2018 Ika-5 Utos Aurora Aquino
Maynila: Millennial Lolas Lola Vicky GMA Network
Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Haligi ng Pangarap Lina
Maynila: My Lolo's Wish Lola Rustica
2017 A Love to Last Carla "Mameng" Agoncillo ABS-CBN
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangketa Soledad
Karelasyon: Pag-ibig na Nakatadhana Mely GMA Network
2015 Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Isinilang sa Bilangguan (The Paul Oliver Pili Story) Percy
Ipaglaban Mo!: Buhay Mo o Buhay Ko? Loleng ABS-CBN
All of Me Estrella
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinigang Nanay
Love Hotline: Ang Barumbadong Anak Lourdes GMA Network
Karelasyon: Mrs. Husband Sonia
Maynila: Nobody's Princess Lola Hilda
Ipaglaban Mo: Sinirang Tiwala Carrie's mother ABS-CBN
Magpakailanman: Ang Lolang Mapagbiro (The Josefina Arellano Story) Lola Amparing GMA Network
Wansapanataym: Once Upon a Lusis Dolores ABS-CBN
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tutong Lola Ina ABS-CBN
Moon of Desire Amor Martinez
2013 Wansapanataym: The Christmas Visitor Joey's mother
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Elevator Flor
My Little Juan Sunshine Domingo
Apoy sa Dagat Lornita Mirasol
2012 Wansapanataym: Yaya Yaya Puto Maya Lyn
Wansapanataym: Mini-Mimi Paul's grandmother
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona Recurring Role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Recurring Role
Oka2kat Aring
Hiram na Puso Minda GMA Network
Maria la del Barrio Tita ABS-CBN
Nandito Ako Rosa TV5
Regal Shocker Presents: Perya Recurring Role
2011–2012 Amaya Uray Gurang GMA Network
2011 Rod Santiago's The Sisters Consuelo TV5
Wansapanataym: Wan Tru Lab Recurring Role ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Apir Disapir Rosario
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth Certificate Conchita
Iglot Ester GMA Network
Alakdana Ising Perez
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera Recurring Role ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura Recurring Role
Star Confessions Flocerpida TV5
Your Song Presents: Andi Recurring Role ABS-CBN
5 Star Specials: Putik Recurring Role TV5
2009–2010 Mars Ravelo's Darna Mirren GMA Network
2009 The Wedding Greta ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary Recurring Role
Sugat ng Kahapon Salve GMA Network
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Recurring Role ABS-CBN
2007 Ysabella Guadalupe "Lupe" Amarillo
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin Tandang Epang GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blue Rose Recurring Role ABS-CBN
2006 Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Meding Dueñas GMA Network
Wansapanataym: Ang Alamat Ng Pinya Recurring Role ABS-CBN
2005 Love to Love: Wish Upon A Jar Recurring Role GMA Network
2004 Spirits Nanang ABS-CBN
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Catalina GMA Network
2003–2004 Walang Hanggan Recurring Role
2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Lucila Guinto ABS-CBN
Bituin Ofelia
2001 !Oka Tokat: Forest Fright old Eleanor
2001–2003 Recuerdo de Amor Carlotta / Ninang
2000–2002 Pangako Sa 'Yo Chayong De Jesus
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Postcard Recurring Role
1999–2001 Marinella Mameng Santiago
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Talaarawan
1995 GMA Telecine Specials GMA Network
1993 Noli Me Tangere Tia Isabel ABC-5
1989 Regal Shocker: Nagbabagang Mata Paula GMA Network
1988 Coney Reyes on Camera RPN 9
Regal Shocker: Susunod Kang Mamamatay! Belinda GMA Network
Regal Shocker: Taong Paniki Esther
1987 Regal Shocker: Kasal sa Hukay
1985–1987 Lovingly Yours, Helen[5]

Awards and nominations

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Year Category Award Nominated work Result
1963 Best Actress FAMAS Award Markang Rehas (1962) Won
1964 Patapon (1963) Nominated
1966 Labanang Lalake! (1965) Nominated
1969 De Colores (1968) Nominated
1977 Best Supporting Actress Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976) Nominated
1980 Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan (1979) Won
1981 Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita (1980) Won
1982 Gawad Urian Award Kumander Alibasbas (1981) Nominated
Best Actress FAMAS Award Nominated
1983 Best Supporting Actress In This Corner (1982) Nominated
1985 Gawad Urian Award Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) Nominated
FAMAS Award Won
1987 Gawad Urian Award Bagong Hari (1986) Nominated
1989 FAMAS Award Anak ng Cabron (1988) Nominated
Gawad Urian Award Won
2000 Life Achievement Award PMPC Star Awards for Movies Herself Won
2011 Best Actress 9th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Presa Won

References

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  1. ^ Baldovino, Gypsy (October 21, 2007). "Blast from the Past; the Fine Art of Perla Bautista". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 30, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Dolor, Danny (April 29, 2012). "Hector Reyes: LVN teen star". Philstar. Archived from the original on August 30, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "Is Anne insecure of her sis Jasmin?". Balita. September 18, 2011. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016.
  4. ^ Jarloc, Glaiza (February 10, 2013). "'Apoy sa Dagat' premiers Monday". Sunstar.
  5. ^ "Sights & Sounds". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. February 22, 1987. p. 12. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
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