Chanda Romero

Chanda Romero
Chanda Romero
Born	Chanda V. Romero; March 6, 1954; Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Other names	Chanda
Occupation	Actress, film and TV actress, product endorser, comedian
Years active	1970–present
Spouse(s)	Jose Mari Alejandrino

Chanda Romero (born March 6, 1954) is a Filipino actress.[1] She is mostly seen on GMA Network.

She played supporting roles and leading roles in many films during the early and late 1970s. Her prolific work in sexy comedies and dramas caught the attention of many directors, and in the 1980s, showed her serious work as an actress in the Ishmael Bernal's Working Girls and Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?, both in 1984. She showed a different side in what may be considered as her most underrated work in Kapag Tumabang ang Asin with Daria Ramirez, and Pag-ibig na Walang Dangal with Dindo Fernando and Charo Santos.

Biography

Chanda V. Romero is the daughter of Enrique Villanueva Romero of Bais, Negros Oriental (of Spanish and Chinese descent) and Remedios Valenzuela of Cebu City. She grew up in a family of politicians, sugar planters, artists and cultural workers in Negros Oriental. She is the niece of award-winning film director Eddie Sinco Romero, and is also related to Yasmin Romero, a character actress in the 1960s and 70s. Film director and MTRCB Director Joey Romero and fashion designer Raymund A. Villanueva are her cousins, as well.

Chanda is the niece of Milagros Valenzuela 1937 Cebu Carnival Queen and great granddaughter Francisca Gomez Baena ( Villlanueva) Negros Oriental Carnival Queen 1909

Career

In the 1970s and the 1980s, she had a staple of films in which she starred with award-winning actresses such as Elizabeth Oropesa, Hilda Koronel, Gloria Diaz and Daria Ramirez. As a result, she caught the attention of directors Celso Ad Castillo, Ishmael Bernal, Danny Zialcita and Lino Brocka. Her leading men include Philip Salvador, Eddie Garcia, Christopher de Leon, Dindo Fernando, Joel Torre, etc. In the 1990s, her work in television also brought her success. Shows such as Villa Quintana. She was also praised for her role in the 1997 movie Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin which was directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna.

Personal life

She married Jose Mari "Mayi" Alejandrino on October 25, 2013. In May 17, 2014, Chanda and Mayi professed their vows in a commitment ceremony at the Tierra de Maria Chapel in Tagaytay City. Her mother died on July 6, 2020 due to COVID-19.

Filmography

Television

Television Series
Year	Title	Role	Network
2019	Prima Donnas	Lady Primarosa Claveria	GMA Network
2018	Cain at Abel	Belenita 'Belen' Castillo
	Contessa	Charito Castillo-Imperial / Black Scorpion
	Dear Uge: Bagong Bahay, Bagong Away	Maui
2017	Magpakailanman: Batik: Ang Santa Claus Ng Tarlac - The Alberto Sebastian Story	Tess
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod	Mrs. Pacita Piano	ABS-CBN
	Legally Blind	Marissa Reyes-Evangelista	GMA Network
2016	Magpakailanman: Davao Bombing: Mga Kuwento Ng Pag-Asa	Euphemia
	Once Again	Carmen Mateo
	Princess in the Palace	Doña Pilar Buenaventura
2015-2016	The Half Sisters	Cielo
2015	Pari 'Koy	Madam Martha Buenavista
2015	Ipaglaban Mo: Paano Mo Nagawa Ito?	Zeny	ABS-CBN
2014	Strawberry Lane	Ms. Digna Castro	GMA Network
	Kambal Sirena	Doña Victorina Villanueva
	Ismol Family	Mama China "Mommy C"
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Picture	Fatima	ABS-CBN
	My Husband's Lover	Soledad "Sol/Sinag" Del Mundo	GMA Network
	Kidlat	Minerva Megaton	TV5
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang Laso	Mrs. Miranda	ABS-CBN
	Faithfully	Amanda Quillamor	GMA Network
	My Beloved	Elsa Quijano
2011	Spooky Nights: Ang Mama Kong Mamaw	Mommy Glo
	Sinner or Saint	Racquel
	Sisid	Mommy L
	Dwarfina	Selya
2010	The Last Prince	Dama Rosata
2009	Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit	Doña Lucia Enriquez-Recto
	Adik Sa'Yo	Doña Aurora Manansala
	Zorro	Agida
2008–2009	Luna Mystika	Doña Benita Sagrado
2008	Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel	Doña Felicia Montemayor
2007	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat	Estella	ABS-CBN
2007	Impostora	Doña Anatella Cayetano	GMA Network
2006	Princess Charming	Doña Amparo
2006	Now and Forever: Linlang	Gina Dimaano
2005	Vietnam Rose	Vida Mojica	ABS-CBN
2003–2004	Narito Ang Puso Ko	Clara Bautista	GMA Network
2002-2003	Kapalaran	Magda	ABS-CBN Regional Network Group
2001–2002	Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin	Amarra Luna	GMA Network
2000	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abito	Charito	ABS-CBN
1995-1997	Villa Quintana	Illuminada "Lumeng" Samonte	GMA Network

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Production Company
2014	Shake, Rattle & Roll 15: Ulam	Aling Lina	Regal Entertainment
2010	Rosario	Tenant	Cinemabuhay International Studio5
2009	When I Met U	Sylvia	GMA Films Regal Entertainment
2008	Love Me Again	Migo's Mother	Star Cinema
2007	Eddie Romero's Faces of Love		MFX Media
2004	Naglalayag	Maita	Angora Films
1997	Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin	Lolay	Star Cinema Regal Home Video
1993	Hindi Kita Malilimutan	Cita	Regal Films
1987	Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan	Tess	Viva Films
1985	Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?	Jocelyn	Essex Films
1984	Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?	Glacilda Gancayco	Viva Films
	Bagets	Christine
	Working Girls	Anne
	Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan	Thelma	V. H. Films
1982	My Only Love	Tiffany	VIVA Films
1982	Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?	Charley
1980	Aguila	Diwata	Bancom Audiovision
1978	The Last Reunion	Rita
1977	Banta ng Kahapon		Hemisphere Pictures

In the 1970s Chanda Romero starred in both Award-Winning Films Pag Puti Ng Uwak Pag Itim Ng Tagak which transitioned her from more daring roles such as skin flicks through the 1970s and 1980s she has also done films with VIVA Films entirely she even starred with bigger actors in numerous films such as Christopher De Leon (Bituing Walang Ningning) and Gabby Concepcion and even Aga Muhlach she even did numerous antagonist roles

Awards and nominations

Year	Film Award/Critics	Category	Work	Results
2014	40th Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Festival Supporting Actress	Shake, Rattle & Roll XV	Nominated

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References

"Movie Spice". Manila Standard. August 3, 1989. Retrieved June 22, 2010.

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[1] "Movie Spice". Manila Standard. August 3, 1989. Retrieved June 22, 2010.