Liza Lorena

Elizabeth Ann Jolene Luciano Winsett (born October 31, 1949),[1] known professionally as Liza Lorena, is a Philippine actress.[2][3] She was a First Runner-Up in the Bb. Pilipinas pageant in 1966.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Luciano and the surname or paternal family name is Winsett.
Liza Lorena
Born
Elizabeth Ann Jolene Luciano Winsett

(1949-10-31) October 31, 1949
Pampanga, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active1962–present
Known forBinibining Pilipinas 1966
(1st Runner-Up)
Children2 (including Tonton)

Career

Lorena was a flight stewardess (for PAL domestic flights), tourist guide and PTTA receptionist before she became first runner-up in the 1966 Binibining Pilipinas pageant to Maria Clarinda Soriano, who placed in the Top 15 of the 1966 Miss Universe contest. After her pageantry stint, she received movie offers from Dr. Jose Perez of Sampaguita Pictures, but Jose Nepomuceno won over her. She was chosen from among 64 candidates who read the lines of Esperanza for Because of a Flower (1967), topbilled by Charito Solis and Ric Rodrigo.

She won the FAP Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in Oro, Plata, Mata (1982). In 1986, she received the Best Supporting Actress award from Gawad Urian for the filmMiguelito: Batang Rebelde.

Lorena appeared in GMA's TV series Kung Mawawala Ka (2001-2003) with Sunshine Dizon, and in ABS-CBN's Maria Flordeluna (2007) starring Eliza Pineda. She also in the cast of ABS-CBN's Apoy sa Dagat premiered on February 11, 2013, which stars Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo and Piolo Pascual.

As a veteran actress, Lorena appeared in more than 185 movies and television shows since 1967. The most notable movies she played in were May Bukas Pa (2009), Guns and Roses (2011) and Legacy (2012).[4]

Personal life

Lorena was born in Pampanga on October 31, 1949.[1] She is the mother of actor Tonton Gutierrez to former matinee idol Eddie Gutierrez.[5] She gave birth to Tonton two years after she joined Bb. Pilpinas. Lorena has a daughter named Wednesday by businessman Honey Boy Palanca. She has a grandson, Wednesday's child Carlos Philippe, who won first place in the 2009 Kids Golf European Championships beating 30 other golfers from around the world, held in Scotland.

Awards and nominations
YearResultCategoryAwardMovie
1978NominatedBest Supporting ActressFAMAS AwardWalang Katapusang Tag-araw (1977)
1980NominatedBest ActressGawad Urian AwardGabun (1979)
1980NominatedBest ActressFAMAS AwardGabun (1979)
1983NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardOro, Plata, Mata (1982)
1983WonBest Supporting ActressFAP AwardOro, Plata, Mata (1982)
1983NominatedBest ActressFAMAS AwardSanta Claus Is Coming To Town! (1982)
1984NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardDon't Cry For Me, Papa (1983)
1984NominatedBest Supporting ActressFAMAS AwardDon't Cry For Me, Papa (1983)
1985NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardSister Stella L (1984)
1986WonBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardMiguelito: Batang Rebelde (1985)
1986NominatedBest Supporting ActressFAMAS AwardPahiram Ng Ligaya (1985)
1986WonBest ActressMetro Manila Film FestivalHalimaw sa Banga (1986)
1987NominatedBest ActressGawad Urian AwardHalimaw (1986)
2002NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardThe Life Of Rosa (2001)
2007NominatedMovie Supporting Actress Of The YearStar AwardMother Nanny (2006)
2007NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardMother Nanny (2006)
2007NominatedBest Supporting ActressFAMAS AwardBarang (2006)
2008NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardKatas Ng Saudi (2007)
2011NominatedBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardPresa (2010)
2011NominatedBest Supporting ActressFAP AwardPresa (2010)
2011WonBest Actress9th Gawad TanglawPresa (2010)

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes CompanySource
1962Mga Tigreng Taga-BukidBerbola Dela DruzCredited as "Liza Lorena"
Nepomuceno Productions
1967Because of a FlowerEsperanza
1982Oro, Plata, MataNena Ojeda
Experimental Cinema of the Philippines
1984ImortalAnna Perez Alonso-Lopez
Viva Films
Hindi Mo Ako Kayang TapakanJosefina Hernandez
APG Films
Sister Stella L. Magazine editor
Regal Films
 [6]
Teenage MarriageMrs. Nieva
1985Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita?Mila SevillaGuest Cast
Viva Films
1988Rosa MisticaDonya Natalia
Regal Films
Puso sa PusoLuisa
Seiko Films
Babaing HampaslupaNita
Regal Films
1992Ngayon at KailanmanTita Inya
Viva Films
Apoy sa PusoMother of Beatriz
1994Kapantay Ay LangitMrs. Camua
Buhay ng Buhay KoFlora
Regal Films
1996Dead SureMrs. Librada
Neo Films
2002Kailangan KitaConsuelo Duran
Star Cinema
2006SukobGilda
2015Everyday I Love YouLola Vivian / Lavi Uncredited
2018The Day After Valentine'sNinang Celestina
Viva Films
Three Words to ForeverTinay Andrada
Star Cinema
2019Man, and Wife Also producer (as My Own Mann)
Cineko Productions
3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!Lola Risa Balbon
CCM Productions

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Television / Digital Series
Year Title Role Notes Network Source
1980–1985 Champoy Herself Supporting Cast
RPN
1986 Mansyon
IBC
1987 Balintataw: "Laro Tayo ng Ku"
PTV
1993 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Alimasag"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"		 ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Recuerdo"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Kapirasong Sulat"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Titulo"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Patailm"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
1995 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Keychain"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
2000—2002 Pangako Sa 'Yo Doña Benita Buenavista
2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya Guest Role Episode: "Lobo"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
2002—2003 Kung Mawawala Ka Doña Iluminada Montemayor GMA Network
2003 Twin Hearts Doña Sofia Fontanilla
2004 Spirits Azon
ABS-CBN
2005 Magpakailanman Guest Role Episode: "The Manny And Pie Calayan Story"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
GMA Network
2006 Sa Piling Mo Gina ABS-CBN
2007 Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis Facunda
Maria Flordeluna Brigida "Mamita" Espero
2008 Lobo Mrs. Blancaflor
E.S.P Guest Role GMA Network
Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka Doña Perla Doliente
Obra: "Drama Queen" Guest Role Episode: "Drama Queen"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Rose Episode: "Card"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"		 ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya Doray Episode: "Kandila"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
2009 May Bukas Pa Doña Anita Rodriguez
2010 My Driver Sweet Lover Helga Solis
TV5
Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana Doña Cristina Buenaventura ABS-CBN
2011 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo Belen Salazar
Guns and Roses Dolor Marasigan
2012 Legacy Sophia Altamirano
GMA Network
Wansapanataym Mrs. Pluma Episode: "Ballpen De Sarah Pen"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"		 ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya Severina Episode: "Aso"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa Doña Asuncion Montenegro†
GMA Network
2013 Apoy Sa Dagat Doña Ildelfonsa del Sol
ABS-CBN
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Señora Beatrice Villacorta
GMA Network
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mrs. Salvosa Episode: "Train"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
ABS-CBN
Magpakailanman Tessie Episode: "Retokadang Ina"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"		 GMA Network
2015 Magpakailanman Caring Episode: "Ang Batang Isinilang Sa Kulungan"
Credited as "Liza Lorena"
2016 Magpahanggang Wakas Malena "Lola Nenang" Del Mar
ABS-CBN
2016–2017 Ika-6 na Utos Doña Amorcita Acuzar†
GMA Network
2017—2018 The Good Son Matilda Gesmundo ABS-CBN
2019 Parasite Island Daria Salvacion
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Magdalena Villarosa
2022 Lolong Doña Hilaria Cruzada (Is In Prison) Supporting Cast / Antagonist GMA Network
2023 Sparkle U: #Frenemies Matilda "Aling Tindeng" De Dios

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