# Liza Lorena

Elizabeth Ann Jolene Luciano Winsett (born October 31, 1948) known professionally as Liza Lorena is a Filipina actress. She was a First Runner-Up in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant in 1966.

## 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).

## Personal life

Lorena was born in Pampanga on October 31, 1949. She is the mother of actor Tonton Gutierrez, whose father is former matinee idol Eddie Gutierrez. 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

| Year | Result | Category | Award | Movie |
| 1978 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Walang Katapusang Tag-araw (1977) |
| 1980 | Nominated | Best Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Gabun (1979) |
| 1980 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Gabun (1979) |
| 1983 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Oro, Plata, Mata (1982) |
| 1983 | Won | Best Supporting Actress | FAP Award | Oro, Plata, Mata (1982) |
| 1983 | Nominated | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Santa Claus Is Coming To Town! (1982) |
| 1984 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Don't Cry For Me, Papa (1983) |
| 1984 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Don't Cry For Me, Papa (1983) |
| 1985 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Sister Stella L (1984) |
| 1986 | Won | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Miguelito: Batang Rebelde (1985) |
| 1986 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Pahiram Ng Ligaya (1985) |
| 1986 | Won | Best Actress | Metro Manila Film Festival | Halimaw sa Banga (1986) |
| 1987 | Nominated | Best Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Halimaw (1986) |
| 2002 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | The Life Of Rosa (2001) |
| 2007 | Nominated | Movie Supporting Actress Of The Year | Star Award | Mother Nanny (2006) |
| 2007 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Mother Nanny (2006) |
| 2007 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Barang (2006) |
| 2008 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Katas Ng Saudi (2007) |
| 2011 | Nominated | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Presa (2010) |
| 2011 | Nominated | FAP Award | Gawad Urian Award | Presa (2010) |
| 2011 | Won | Best Actress | 9th Gawad Tanglaw | Presa (2010) |

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Company |
| 1962 | Mga Tigreng Taga-Bukid | Berbola Dela Druz | Credited as "Liza Lorena" | Nepomuceno Productions |
| 1967 | Because of a Flower | Esperanza | | Nepomuceno Productions |
| 1973 | Zoom, Zoom, Superman! | The millionairess | | Sine Pilipino |
| 1973 | Supergirl | | | Prima Productions |
| 1982 | Oro, Plata, Mata | Nena Ojeda | | Experimental Cinema of the Philippines |
| 1982 | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! | | | Regal Films |
| 1984 | Bagets | Toffee's mother | | Viva Films |
| 1984 | Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan | Josefina Hernandez | | APG Films |
| 1984 | Sister Stella L. | Magazine editor | | Regal Films |
| 1984 | Teenage Marriage | Mrs. Nieva | | Regal Films |
| 1985 | Tinik sa Dibdib | | | Viva Films |
| 1985 | Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita? | Mila Sevilla | Guest cast | Viva Films |
| 1988 | Rosa Mistica | Donya Natalia | | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Puso sa Puso | Luisa | | Seiko Films |
| 1988 | Babaing Hampaslupa | Nita | | Regal Films |
| 1989 | Imortal | Anna Perez Alonso-Lopez | | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Tita Inya | | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Apoy sa Puso | Mother of Beatriz | | Viva Films |
| 1993 | May Minamahal | Ines | | Star Cinema |
| 1994 | Kapantay Ay Langit | Mrs. Camua | | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Buhay ng Buhay Ko | Flora | | Regal Films |
| 1996 | Dead Sure | Mrs. Librada | Original title: Segurista | Neo Films |
| 2001 | La Vida Rosa | Lola Azen | | Star Cinema |
| 2002 | Kailangan Kita | Consuelo Duran | | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | Sukob | Gilda | | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Everyday I Love You | Lola Vivian / Lavi | Uncredited | Star Cinema |
| 2018 | The Day After Valentine's | Ninang Celestina | | Viva Films |
| 2018 | Three Words to Forever | Tinay Andrada | | Star Cinema |
| 2019 | Man, and Wife | Menang | Also producer (as My Own Mann) | Cineko Productions |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Lola Risa Balbon | | CCM Productions |
* Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon (2002)
* Kailangan Kita (2002)
* My First Romance (2003)
* Kutob (2005)
* Summer Heat (2006)
* The Wedding Curse (2006)
* Barang (2006)
* Mother Nanny (2006)
* Matakot Ka sa Karma (2006)
* Sukob (2006)
* Katas ng Saudi (2007)
* Villa Estrella (2009)
* Last Supper No. 3 (2009)
* Maximus & Minimus (2009)
* I Love You, Goodbye (2009)
* The Red Shoes (2010)
* Working Girls (2010)
* Presa (2010)
* Rosario (2010)
* Captive (2012)
* Thy Womb (2012)
* Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (2013)
* Starting Over Again (2014)
* Everyday I Love You (2015)
* The Achy Breaky Hearts (2016)
* The Day After Valentine's (2018)

### Television / Digital Series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 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 |
| 1993 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Recuerdo" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 1993 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Kapirasong Sulat" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Titulo" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Patailm" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 1995 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Keychain" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 2000—2002 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Doña Benita Buenavista | Special Participation / Antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Guest Role | Episode: "Lobo" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 2002—2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Doña Iluminada Montemayor | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2003—2004 | Twin Hearts | Doña Sofia Fontanilla | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2004—2005 | 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 | Maria Flordeluna | Brigida "Mamita" Espero | Main Cast / Antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Facunda | | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Lobo | Mrs. Blancaflor | | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | E.S.P | Guest Role | | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka | Doña Perla Doliente | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Obra | Guest Role | Episode: "Drama Queen" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rose | Episode: "Card" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Doray | Episode: "Kandila" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 2009—2010 | May Bukas Pa | Doña Anita Rodriguez | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2010—2011 | My Driver Sweet Lover | Helga Solis | | TV5 |
| 2010—2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana | Doña Cristina Buenaventura | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo | Belen Salazar | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Dolores "Dolor" Marasigan / Delta | Supporting Cast | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Legacy | Sophia Altamirano | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Mrs. Pluma | Episode: "Ballpen De Sarah Pen" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Severina | Episode: "Aso" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa | Doña Asuncion Montenegro† | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Apoy Sa Dagat | Doña Ildelfonsa del Sol | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Señora Beatrice Villacorta | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Mrs. Salvosa | Episode: "Train" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman | Tessie | Episode: "Retokadang Ina" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | Caring | Episode: "Ang Batang Isinilang Sa Kulungan" Credited as "Liza Lorena" | GMA Network |
| 2016—2017 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Malena "Lola Nenang" Del Mar | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2017—2018 | The Good Son | Matilda Gesmundo | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Parasite Island | Daria Salvacion | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2020—2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Aling Magdalena Villarosa | Guest Cast / Protagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2022 | Lolong | Doña Hilaria Cruzada | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Sparkle U: #Frenemies | Aling Matilda "Tindeng" De Dios | | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen | Dulce | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | Prime Video |