Perla Bautista

Acting

Perla Bautista

Born February 18, 1940 · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines (age 86)

Perla Bautista (born February 18, 1940) is a multi-awarded actress in the Philippines. 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).

Known For

Marital RapeMarital Rape · 2001
Marital Rape
4.32001
MovieDramaCrime
Raquel did not hesitate to break off her engagement with Mon when he asked her to go beyond her limitations. Even with all daring endeavors as a doctor, Raquel still believed in chastity. She longed for the man who would respect her ideals during these modern times. Soon enough she meets Brian, an attractive bachelor who showered her with love and affection. Undoubtedly, Raquel found the man of her dreams in Brian so she decides to marry him. But it was only after they tied the knot that Raquel discovered that Brian was no knight in shining armor but a nightmare who will haunt her for the rest of her life.
Until She RemembersUntil She Remembers · 2026
Until She Remembers
2026
MovieDramaRomance
When a struggling high school student is confronted with the painful fracture of her family, she seeks refuge far from the noise of her parents’ world. In the company of her grandmother and an old friend, she begins to see life from a distance---both tender and selfless. Her lessons and realizations are things that cannot be learned from books, but only from a life lived.
Goyo: The Boy GeneralGoyo: The Boy General · 2018
Goyo: The Boy General
7.02018
MovieHistory
With this film (the second war trilogy set during the Filipino-American war in the early 1900s), the revolution marches on against the Americans after the bloody death of General Antonio Luna. The conflicted philosophies behind the heroic struggle continue and become personified in the colorful character of General Gregorio "Goyo" del Pilar.
Midnight DancersMidnight Dancers · 1994
Midnight Dancers
5.41994
MovieDramaCrime
Joel, Dennis and Sonny are three poor, handsome brothers who support their parents by working as "macho" dancers in the lively gay club scene of Manila in this dramedy that was originally banned in the Philippines.
SaloSalo · 2012
Salo
3.62012
MovieDrama
The rich yuppie Rene lives in his grandmother's house, which he loves and adores. His driver Levi lives in the house, too. Rene focuses on his career entirely and goes to work every day. However, Rene has a dark secret: he loves men. One weekend he goes to his house by the sea with Levi. Overwhelmed by the masculine beauty and grace of Levi, Rene drops all restraints... it is a weekend that changes the lives of both forever.
Pugoy – Hostage: DavaoPugoy – Hostage: Davao · 1993
Pugoy – Hostage: Davao
1993
MovieActionCrime
The story of Felipe Pugoy, a troubled inmate who, with his gang, instigated a hostage crisis in the Davao Penal Colony that led to 21 deaths in 1989.
Dark Is the NightDark Is the Night · 2018
Dark Is the Night
2018
MovieDrama
Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr. returns to the Festival with this timely story of a couple caught up in Rodrigo Duterte’s violent war on drugs when their son goes missing.
KirotKirot · 1983
Kirot
3.71983
MovieRomanceDrama
a film by Arsenio Bautista.

Filmography

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Bulaklak ng MaynilaBulaklak ng Maynila · 1999
Bulaklak ng Maynila
9.01999
MovieDramaThriller
A woman who falls under the sway of a crime boss plots to bring him down after a horrible betrayal in this drama from the Philippines. Azun (Elizabeth Oropesa) is a wife and mother living in a dangerous neighborhood in Manila, where she peddles goods on the street. Azun's husband Roque (Bembol Roco) becomes involved in a burglary that goes awry, leading to a lengthy jail sentence. With few options, and needing safety and support, Azun becomes involved with Timo (Christopher De Leon), leader of a local crime syndicate. But Timo's protection does not extend to Azun's teenage daughter Ada (Angelu De Leon); Timo rapes Ada, then forces her to leave her boyfriend (Jomari Yllana) and start dancing in his strip club. When Azun learns what Timo has done to Ada, she makes plans to get her revenge.

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