# Eva Darren

Eva Darren (born June 28, 1946) is a Filipino actress.

## Career

Darren started appearing in movies during the early 1960s. She won the FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie Ang Pulubi (1969) starring Charito Solis.
In 1998, she was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress in the movie Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin (1997) starring Rosanna Roces. Her memorable mother role was in the hit ABS-CBN's TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000), where she played the adoptive mother of Kristine Hermosa. She appeared as fortuneteller in Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak si Barbara (2008) with Kris Aquino as Barbara.
She was part of the movie Ate in 2008, which stars the sisters Ara Mina and Cristine Reyes.

### 72nd FAMAS Controversy

In the 72nd FAMAS Award at the Fiesta Pavillon, Manila Hotel, Famas President, Francia Conrad apologized to Darren: "they were not able to “locate” her because they were “running a live show with myriads of people,” she said. Darren was tasked but failed to present Special Citations with Tirso Cruz III, after she received a notice of invitation for the FAMAS awards night", Fernando de la Pena, her son said. A "young singer" Sheena Palad replaced Darren, who paid P5,000 ($90) per plate for her 4 grandchildren. On May 28, Darren and her family decided to accept the olive branch of FAMAS organizers for the incomprehensible irresponsible snub. "Please stick to the script… and maybe a nice pair of eyeglasses for all in charge,” Darren's son Fernando recommended.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1963 | Hiwaga sa Bahay na Bato | Linda | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dancing Shoes | Lydia | ABS-CBN |
| 1995 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lupa | Selma | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Mula sa Puso | Josefina "Pining" Miranda | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Wansapanataym: Madyik Sandok | Aling Ganting | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Marinella | Editha | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | Pangako sa 'Yo | Belen Macaspac | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | Munting Anghel | Intiang | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Darating ang Umaga | Olinda | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman: The Jose & Perlita Claro Story | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Nana Selo | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Ganti | Nenita | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Linlang | Sister Stella | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Azon | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha | Azon | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hair Clip | Lola | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Robot | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Sineserye Presents: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | Elsa Magbintang | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kanin | Prisoner | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Chess | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma | Lola Salve | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | Maria | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Helen | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas | | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Rubi | Mameng | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Bantatay | Vangie | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pinwheel | Piling | ABS- CBN |
| 2010 | My Driver Sweet Lover | Sor Aguida | TV5 |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV | Concordia | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan | Lola | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gong | Apo | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Yaya Yaya Puto Maya | Old woman | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Madame Almira | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Aurora Cascavel | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture Frame | Rosario | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Double Bass | Josie | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Carmela | Lola Wagay | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Amin Ang Pamana Mo | Lola Cecilia | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | The Rich Man's Daughter | Isabeli Tanchingco | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Mamita Linsangan | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino | Maring | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | The Promise of Forever | Lola Faye Zialcita | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Kadenang Ginto | Cecilia Mangubat | ABS-CBN |
| 2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Juanita "Juaning" Banaag / Juanita "Nita" Francisco | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Wish Ko Lang: Inabusong Ina | Lola Lupe | GMA Network |
| 2025 | Mga Batang Riles | Ima Hana Salvacion | GMA Network |

### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1963 | Aninong Bakal | | |
| 1964 | Nagngangalit na Damdamin | | |
| 1964 | Mabangis: Walang Patawad | | |
| 1964 | Larawan Ng Pag-ibig | | |
| 1964 | Mga Guerrera | | |
| 1965 | Dolpinger | | |
| 1965 | Dolpinger: Agent sa lagim | | |
| 1965 | 7 Mukha ni Dr. Ivan | | |
| 1965 | Kulog At Kidlat | | |
| 1965 | Scarface, at Al Capone: Ang Espiya sa ginto | | |
| 1965 | Tatlong mabilis sa Hong Kong | | |
| 1966 | Wanted: Johnny L | | Credited as "Eva Darren" |
| 1966 | Chinatown | | |
| 1966 | Apat na Ipo-Ipo | | |
| 1966 | Sharpshooter | | |
| 1966 | Maginoong Pusakal | | |
| 1966 | Crossfire | | |
| 1966 | Agent Wooley Booley, at ang 7 Bikini | 7 Bikini | |
| 1967 | Ang Langit Sa Lupa | | |
| 1967 | Kung Ano Ang Puno Siya Sa Bunga | | |
| 1967 | Bravados | | |
| 1967 | Mr. 8 Ball | | |
| 1967 | No Read, No Write | | |
| 1967 | Pilyo Sa Girls | | |
| 1967 | Samuel Bilibid | | |
| 1968 | Brides of Blood | Alma | |
| 1968 | Igorota | | |
| 1968 | Joe Domino | | |
| 1969 | The Beggar | | |
| 2018 | Kasal | Lola Rowena | |
* Everyday I Love You (2015) as Lola Marivic
* Ate (2008)
* A Love Story (2007)
* Silip (2007)
* Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa (2007)
* All About Love (2006)
* Bikini Open (2005)
* Sugatang Puso (2001)
* Mila (2001)
* Resbak: Babalikan Kita! (1999)
* Kahapon, May Dalawang Bata (1999)
* Mula Sa Puso: The Movie (1999)
* Armadong Hudas (1998)
* Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (1998)
* Tatlo... Magkasalo (1998)
* Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga (1998)
* Mapusok (1998)
* Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1997)
* Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin (1997)
* Kailanman (1996)
* Shake, Rattle & Roll V (1994)
* Sana Kahit Minsan (1992)
* Anak Ni Baby Ama (1990)
* Nakagapos Na Puso (1986)
* Tag-ulan Sa Tag-araw (1975)
* Apoy Sa Madaling Araw (1971)

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| FAMAS Award | 1968 | Best Supporting Actress | Ang Langit Sa Lupa | Nominated |
| FAMAS Award | 1969 | Best Supporting Actress | Igorota | Nominated |
| FAMAS Award | 1970 | Best Supporting Actress | Ang Pulubi | Won |
| Gawad Urian Award | 1998 | Best Supporting Actress | Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin | Nominated |
| Manila Film Festival | 1970 | Best Supporting Actress | Ang Pulubi | Won |
| The Eddys | 2024 | Movie Icon Award | Herself | Won |