The Best Vilma Santos Movies

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List of the best Vilma Santos movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Vilma Santos's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Vilma Santos movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Vilma Santos movies will be at the top of the list. Vilma Santos has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Vilma Santos movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Vilma Santos films to end the squabble once and for all.

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1
Dekada '70
Vilma Santos, Christopher De Leon, Piolo Pascual
57 votes
In the Philippines, Amanda (Vilma Santos) and Julian (Christopher De Leon) are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Though the parents view themselves as apolitical, most of their sons bristle at life under martial law and turn to various forms of activism -- or to simple teenage rebellion -- for release. After the family becomes the victim of extremist violence, Amanda begins to find her own dissident voice.
2
Lea's Story
Angel Aquino, Ariel Rivera, Cherry Pie Picache
60 votes
Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa is a 1998 comedy and drama film written by Lualhati Bautista and directed by Chito S. Roño.
3
Sister Stella L.
Vilma Santos, Jay Ilagan, Gina Alajar
59 votes
After a nun learns about the government's neglect of the poor and working classes, she becomes involved in labor strikes to fight back.
4
The Child
Claudine Barretto, Cherry Pie Picache, Vilma Santos
47 votes
Anak is a critically acclaimed award-winning 2000 Filipino film directed by Rory Quintos starring Vilma Santos and Claudine Barretto with Baron Geisler. It was the Philippines' submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. The film has been restored by ABS-CBN Film Archive. The restored version premiered on ABS-CBN's movie channel, Cinema One, on May 22, 2013.
5
Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga
Zsa Zsa Padilla, Billy Crawford, Gabby Concepcion
53 votes
Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga is a 1989 drama film writen by Jose Javier Reyes and directed by Ishmael Bernal.
6
Affair
Christopher de Leon, Vilma Santos, Cesar Montano
51 votes
Relasyon is a 1982 drama film written by Ishmael Bernal, Raquel Villavicencio, and Ricardo Lee and directed by Ishmael Bernal.
7
Broken Marriage
Christopher de Leon, Vilma Santos, Cesar Montano
53 votes
Broken Marriage is a 1983 drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal.
8
In My Life
Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz, Vice Ganda
44 votes
In My Life is a 2009 Philippine drama film released by Star Cinema, starring Vilma Santos-Recto, John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano. The film was directed by Olivia Lamasan, and filmed mainly in New York City. It currently holds the fifteenth placed in the highest grossing Filipino film of all time.
9
Karma: Platinum Edition
Vilma Santos, Dante Rivero, Ronaldo Valdez
39 votes
Karma: Platinum Edition is a 1981 drama film written by Heidi Castillo and Ricky Lee and directed by Danny Zialcita.
10
All Be Damned
Gabby Concepcion, Vilma Santos, Ruben Rustia
28 votes
Hahamakin lahat is a 1990 drama film written by Ricardo Lee and directed by Lino Brocka.

11
Langis at Tubig
Vilma Santos, Amy Austria, Dindo Fernando
37 votes
A strong and sensible woman, Cory, leaves her cheating partner even if it means having to raise her baby alone. Luckily, Cory she has Roberto, a sweet and loving friend willing to become a father to her unborn baby.
12
The Healing
Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Pokwang
32 votes
The Healing is a 2012 Filipino horror thriller directed by Chito S. Roño, starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. The film was released nationwide on July 25, 2012 and is a massive hit. The film is also part of the celebration of Santos' 50 years in showbusiness.
13
Mano Po III: My Love
Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Karylle
30 votes
Mano Po III: My Love is the third installment of the Mano Po Anthology, following the success of Mano Po and Mano Po 2: My Home. Produced by Regal Entertainment through MAQ Productions, Mano Po III stars Vilma Santos in the leading role.
14
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ang Tahanan Mo
Maja Salvador, Vilma Santos, Ricky Davao
35 votes
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ang Tahanan Mo is a 2006 drama film directed by Olivia Lamasan.
15
D' Lucky Ones
Sandara Park, Joseph Bitangcol, Pokwang
25 votes
Lea (Pokwang) and Tina (Eugene Domingo) are longtime friends who share a love of actress Vilma Santos. They would like their children (Sandara Park, Joseph Bitangcol), both named Lucky, to marry each other, but the two do not get along. Disaster strikes when the women's rivalry over a man (J.R. Valentin) threatens their friendship at the same time that the Luckys fall in love.