Pilar Pilapil
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born | Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil October 12, 1950 Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Liloan, Cebu, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress, Producer, Author |
| Title(s) | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967 |
| Major competition(s) |
Binibining Pilipinas 1967 (Winner- Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967) Miss Universe 1967 (Contestant) |
Pilar Pilapil (born October 12, 1950) is a Filipino actress. She won as Binibining Pilipinas Universe in 1967. She represented the country in the Miss Universe 1967 pageant. She is originally a native of Camiling, Tarlac and her husband is the one who brought her to Liloan, Cebu. She graduated from the Camiling Colleges in high school.
In the 70's 80's 90's her highly publicized life became the staple of the multimedia
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Career
After winning the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant in 1967, Pilapil was swamped with offers to join the movies. Her first film was the action picture El Nino (1968) with Andy Poe as her leading man, directed by Fernando Poe, Jr..
She did movies with Dolphy such as Dolpe De Gulat (1969) and El Pinoy Matador (1970), among others. She won two best actress awards, one for the movie Imelda, Ang Uliran (1970) at the Manila Film Festival and another for the film Napakasakit Kuya Eddie (1986) for Gawad Urian Award 1987.
She also dabbed in politics when she ran for senator in 2004 as an independent candidate but she lost. In 2006, she released an autobiography entitled The Woman Without A Face, chronicling her life in show business and in private life after she went on semi-retirement.
Pilapil continues to entertain viewers via ABS-CBN's primetime drama series Ina, Kapatid, Anak premiered on October 8, 2012 and ended on June 2013, and is now airing by Jeepney TV.
Personal life
Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil was born on October 12, 1950 in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines the youngest of six girls with four brothers after her.
She has a daughter with Doy Laurel named Pia Pilapil, who is also an actress. She married Spanish journalist Michel Ponti in October 12, 1986 at the Manila Cathedral, but they divorced after a year. She became a born-again Christian in 1995, and married Pastor Bernie Penas on May 18, 2002.
Pilapil has a foundation named Pilar Pilapil Foundation, which helps battered and abused women, among others.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Category | Award | Movie |
| 2009 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | For The First Time (2008) |
| 1992 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Darna (1991) |
| 1990 | Nominated | Best Supporing Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Kailan Mahuhugasan Ang Kasalanan? (1989) |
| 1987 | Won | Best Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie (1986) |
| 1977 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | May Langit Ang Bawat Nilikha (1976) |
| 1975 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae! (1974) |
| 1974 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Lalaki, Kasalanan Mo (1973) |
| 1973 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Isinilang Ang Anak Ng Ibang Babae (1972) |
| 1970 | Won | Best Actress | Manila Film Festival | Imelda, Ang Uliran (1970) |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Type of Role | Network |
| 2015 | Pasión de amor | Maria Eduvina Suarez† | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| Pangako Sa'yo | Doña Benita Buenavista† | Special participation | ||
| 2013 | Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Elvira Santelices | Supporting role | |
| 2012-2013 | Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Yolanda Cruz-Elizalde | Supporting role | |
| 2010 | Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita | Doña Amalia Montenegro | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
| 2008 | Kahit Isang Saglit | Guest appearance | ||
| I Love Betty La Fea | Elvira Valencia | Supporting role | ||
| Lobo | Eleanora "Lady Elle" Blancaflor | Supporting role | ||
| 2007 | Marimar | Doña Dolores Aldama† | Guest appearance | GMA |
| 2006 | Your Song: Kung Paano | Dana | Episode guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2004-2005 | Hiram | Sophia's Mother | Extended role | |
| 2002-2004 | Kapalaran | Supporting role | ||
| 2001-2003 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Adora Evangelista | Supporting role | |
| 1999 | Di Ba't Ikaw | Doña Amelia Montecillo | Supporting role / Antagonist | GMA |
| 1996-1999 | Mukha ng Buhay | Amanda | Lead role | RPN |
Selected movies
- Etiquette for Mistresses (2015)
- When the Love is Gone (2013)
- Leona Calderon (2013)
- For The First Time (2008)
- My Best Friend's Girlfriend (2008)
- Red Diaries (2001)
- Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon (1996)
- Forever (1994 film) (1994)
- Bakit Ako Mahihiya (1992)
- Langit At Lupa (1988)
- Tinik Sa Dibdib (1985)
- Indecent Exposure (1983)
- Mga Huwad Na Mananayaw (1979)
- Ang Madugong Daigdig Ni Salvacion (1975)
- Black Mamba (1974)
- Si Samson At Si Delilah (1972)
- Tisoy (1969)
- Tore Ng Diyablo (1969)
- Facifica Falayfay (1969)
- Oh, Delilah (1969)
- El Nino (1968)
- Buy One Take One (1968)
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References
- ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/04/15/11/veteran-actress-pilar-pilapil-famous-her-beauty "Veteran actress Pilar Pilapil famous for her beauty"
- ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/01/12/13/pilar-pilapil-calls-beauty-queen-days "Pilar Pilapil recalls beauty queen days"
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0683298/bio "Biography for Pilar Pilapil"
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0683298/ "Pilar Pilapil"
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0683298/awards "Awards for Pilar Pilapil"
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/136479/pilar-close "Pilar up close
- ↑ http://www.newsflash.org/2002/03/sb/sb002090.htm "PILAR PILAPIL GETTING MARRIED AGAIN"
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000270/1987 "Gawad Urian Awards for 1987"
- ↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/node/66770 "Beauty queen and actress Pilar Pilapil turns author too"
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/.../raps-filed-vs-fast-and-furious-actress "Raps filed vs fast and furious actress"
