# Perla Bautista

Perla Marcial Bautista (born February 18, 1940) is a Filipino actress. 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).

## Career

Bautista, at the age of 17, joined LVN Pictures together with teenage stars such as Bernard Bonnin, Luz Valdez, Marita Zobel and Hector Reyes. She was formally introduced in the movie Eddie, Junior Detective (1958). She appeared such films like Malvarosa (1958), Casa Grande (1958), Venganza (1958), Black Beauty (1960) with Charito Solis, and Kilabot sa Barilan (1960) starring Fernando Poe Jr.
The first independent outfit Tagalog Ilang Ilang Productions under the late Atty. Espiridion Laxa built up the unique loveteam of Joseph Estrada-Perla Bautista in their first film together Markang Rehas (1962), both won the FAMAS best actor and best actress trophies.
Bautista did films like De Colores (1968) starring Joseph Estrada, Amalia Fuentes, and Leopoldo Salcedo, and Crush Ko Si Sir (1971) starring Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel and Jay Ilagan. She played the mother of Nora Aunor in the classic film Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976).
She starred in the film Grandpa Is Dead (2009) with Elizabeth Oropesa, Roderick Paulate and Manilyn Reynes, directed by Soxy Topacio. Bautista played the title role in the independent film Hermana Fausta (2009). She played the lead role in Ang Maestra, about a retired teacher with Alzheimer's disease and starred in the horror film Huling Habilin, about an old woman's ghost seeking justice.
She was cast in the television series Apoy sa Dagat starring Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, and Angelica Panganiban.

## Personal life

She is the fifth of eight children of Vicente Bautista and Carmen Marcial. She finished secondary education at the Torres High School and enrolled in Commerce at the Lyceum of the Philippines. She has one son, Jude.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role(s) | Film company |
| 1958 | Eddie, Junior Detective | | LVN Pictures |
| 1958 | Malvarosa | Melanio's Woman #2 | LVN Pictures |
| 1960 | Kilabot sa Barilan | | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1962 | Markang Rehas | | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions |
| 1967 | Maruja? | | Lea Productions |
| 1968 | De Colores | | Arco Iris Motion Pictures |
| 1971 | Wait for Me | Rosie Rosales | Prima Productions |
| 1976 | Babae... Sa Likod ng Salamin | | Reuben Canoy Productions |
| 1976 | Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo | Yolanda Santos | NV Productions |
| 1978 | Bakekang | | HPS Film Productions |
| 1980 | Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita | | Seven Star Productions |
| 1981 | Kumander Alibasbas | | Joseph Estrada Productions |
| 1981 | San Basilio | Dolor | Lito Lapid Productions |
| 1982 | Get My Son Dead or Alive | Martha Parrraguas | Tagalog Ilang Ilang Productions |
| 1983 | Paano Ba ang Mangarap? | Aling Ising | Viva Films |
| 1984 | Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan | Dolores | V. H. Films |
| 1984 | Bulaklak sa City Jail | Viring | Cherubim Films |
| 1986 | Bukas... Uulan ng Bala | Aling Anselma | Viva Films, Bathala Films Production |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | Nana Tale | Viva Films |
| 1988 | Anak ng Cabron | | Urban Films |
| 1988 | Puso sa Puso | | Seiko Films |
| 1988 | Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu | | RNB Films Production |
| 1988 | Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Aling Norma | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Minsan Pa, Mahalin Mo Ako | | Fantasy Films |
| 1989 | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Mercedes "Cedes" Santos | Regal Films |
| 1989 | Carnap King? (The Randy Padilla Story) | Mama Lita | Double M Productions |
| 1990 | Dyesebel | Mother of Dyesebel | Regal Films |
| 1990 | Ikasa Mo, Ipuputok Ko! | Tinay | Urban Films |
| 1990 | Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Bad Boy | Aling Monang | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? | | MRN Films |
| 1991 | Noel Juico, 16: Batang Kriminal | Lola Meding | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Working Students | Aling Rosa | Regal Films |
| 1994 | The Elsa Castillo Story... Ang Katotohanan | Mother of Elsie | OctoArts Films |
| 1994 | Bawal Na Gamot | | Seiko Films |
| 1994 | The Fatima Buen Story | Corazon | Regal Films |
| 1994 | Iukit Mo sa Bala | Noemi's mother | Star Cinema Megavision Films |
| 1994 | Lipa Arandia Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil | Crispina | Viva Films Golden Lions Films |
| 1994 | Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas na Iniwan | Caridad Ventura | |
| 1994 | Iligpit si Victor Sarraza | Mrs. Sarraza | MAQ Productions, Inc. |
| 1995 | Lt. Rolito Reynoso: Mahirap Patayin | Mother of Lito | DJ Films |
| 1995 | Tomboy: The Movie | Madam X | Far East Films |
| 1995 | Hanggang sa Huling Bala | Kapitana | Megavision Films |
| 1996 | Cara y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto | Aling Ason | Viva Films |
| 1996 | Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko | Kate's mother | OctoArts Films |
| 1998 | Balasubas | Brando's Mother | Viva Films |
| 2000 | 'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin | Lola Tuding | World Arts Cinema |
| 2000 | Sagot Kita: Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa | Maring | Millennium Cinema |
| 2001 | Kaaway Hanggang Hukay | Mamang | RS Productions |
| 2001 | Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway | Tiya Lumen | Megabuilt Films International |
| 2002 | Jologs | Ruben's grandmother | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | TxT | Lola Lilia | Regal Entertainment, APT Entertainment |
| 2007 | Ouija | Lagring | Viva Films, GMA Films |
| 2008 | Anak ng Kumander | Aling Marcela | MP Promotions |
| 2008 | Adela | Glenda | Bicycle Pictures |
| 2009 | When I Met U | Eva | Regal Films, GMA Films |
| 2009 | Grandpa Is Dead | | APT Entertainment |
| 2011 | Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Maria Salonga | Scenema Concept International, Viva Films |
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Old woman | Regal Entertainment |
| 2013 | She's the One | | Star Cinema |
| 2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Lola Amah Choleng (segment: Ulam) | Regal Entertainment Inc. |
| 2015 | Chain Mail | Grandma of Aileen and Sandra | Viva Films |
| 2015 | Heneral Luna | Trinidad Aguinaldo | Artikulo Uno Productions Quantum Films |
| 2015 | Honor Thy Father | Nanang | Reality Entertainment |
| 2016 | Kabisera | | Firestarters Productions, Silver Story Entertainment |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Auring | Regis Films and Entertainment |
| 2018 | Goyo: The Boy General | Doña Trinidad Aguinaldo | TBA Studios |
| 2020 | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Mysterious candle vendor | Saranggola Media Productions Viva Films |
* 1975 Pagsapit ng Dilim
* 1989 Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko as Marina
* 1990 Ikasa Mo Ipuputok Ko!
* 1991 Sagad Hanggang Buto sa Idad
* 1991 Ganti ng Api as Josefa
* 1992 Kapatid Ko si Hudas as Caring
* 1993 Ako ang Katarungan: Lt. Napoleon M. Guevarra (I am Justice: Lt. Napoleon M. Guevarra) as Cuching
* 1993 Adan Ronquillo as Chayong Ronquillo
* 1994 Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita as Joyce
* 1994 The Fatima Buen Story as Corazon
* 1994 Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil as Crispina
* 1995 Dog Tag: Kamay ng Katarungan as Aling Nena
* 1995 Father En Son as Judge Consolacion
* 1997 Flames
* 2007 Seance
* 2007 Ouija
* 2008 Condo
* 2008 Imoral
* 2009 When I Met U
* 2009 Fausta
* 2009 Ded Na si Lolo
* 2010 Bigasan
* 2010 Presa
* 2011 Becky

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1985–1987 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | | GMA Network |
| 1987 | Regal Shocker: Kasal sa Hukay | | GMA Network |
| 1988 | Regal Shocker: Taong Paniki | Esther | GMA Network |
| 1988 | Regal Shocker: Susunod Kang Mamamatay! | Belinda | GMA Network |
| 1988 | Coney Reyes on Camera | | RPN 9 |
| 1989 | Regal Shocker: Nagbabagang Mata | Paula | GMA Network |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Tia Isabel | ABC-5 |
| 1995 | GMA Telecine Specials | | GMA Network |
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Talaarawan | | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2001 | Marinella | Mameng Santiago | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Postcard | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2000–2002 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Chayong De Jesus | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2003 | Recuerdo de Amor | Carlotta / Ninang | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | !Oka Tokat: Forest Fright | old Eleanor | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Bituin | Ofelia | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Lucila Guinto | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | Walang Hanggan | Recurring Role | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Catalina | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Spirits | Nanang | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Love to Love: Wish Upon A Jar | Recurring Role | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Wansapanataym: Ang Alamat Ng Pinya | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Meding Dueñas | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blue Rose | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin | Tandang Epang | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Ysabella | Guadalupe "Lupe" Amarillo | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Salve | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | The Wedding | Greta | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–2010 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Mirren | GMA Network |
| 2010 | 5 Star Specials: Putik | Recurring Role | TV5 |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Andi | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Star Confessions | Flocerpida | TV5 |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Alakdana | Ising Perez | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Iglot | Ester | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth Certificate | Conchita | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Apir Disapir | Rosario | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Wan Tru Lab | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Rod Santiago's The Sisters | Consuelo | TV5 |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Uray Gurang | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker Presents: Perya | Recurring Role | TV5 |
| 2012 | Nandito Ako | Rosa | TV5 |
| 2012 | Maria la del Barrio | Tita | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Hiram na Puso | Minda | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Oka2kat | Aring | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona | Recurring Role | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Mini-Mimi | Paul's grandmother | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Yaya Yaya Puto Maya | Lyn | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Apoy sa Dagat | Lornita Mirasol | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | My Little Juan | Sunshine Domingo | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Elevator | Flor | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: The Christmas Visitor | Joey's mother | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Moon of Desire | Amor Martinez | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tutong | Lola Ina | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Wansapanataym: Once Upon a Lusis | Dolores | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Ang Lolang Mapagbiro (The Josefina Arellano Story) | Lola Amparing | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sinirang Tiwala | Carrie's mother | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maynila: Nobody's Princess | Lola Hilda | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: Mrs. Husband | Sonia | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Love Hotline: Ang Barumbadong Anak | Lourdes | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinigang | Nanay | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | All of Me | Estrella | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Buhay Mo o Buhay Ko? | Loleng | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Isinilang sa Bilangguan (The Paul Oliver Pili Story) | Percy | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Pag-ibig na Nakatadhana | Mely | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangketa | Soledad | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Carla "Mameng" Agoncillo | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Maynila: My Lolo's Wish | Lola Rustica | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Haligi ng Pangarap | Lina | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Maynila: Millennial Lolas | Lola Vicky | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Ika-5 Utos | Aurora Aquino | ABS-CBN |
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Marta Evangelista | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | Pamilya Ko | Caridad "Caring" Potenciano-Mabunga | ABS-CBN |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Category | Award | Nominated work | Result |
| 1963 | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Markang Rehas (1962) | Won |
| 1964 | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Patapon (1963) | Nominated |
| 1966 | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Labanang Lalake! (1965) | Nominated |
| 1969 | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | De Colores (1968) | Nominated |
| 1977 | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976) | Nominated |
| 1980 | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan (1979) | Won |
| 1981 | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita (1980) | Won |
| 1982 | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Kumander Alibasbas (1981) | Nominated |
| 1982 | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Kumander Alibasbas (1981) | Nominated |
| 1983 | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | In This Corner (1982) | Nominated |
| 1985 | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) | Nominated |
| 1985 | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) | Won |
| 1987 | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Bagong Hari (1986) | Nominated |
| 1989 | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Award | Anak ng Cabron (1988) | Nominated |
| 1989 | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Anak ng Cabron (1988) | Won |
| 2000 | Life Achievement Award | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Herself | Won |
| 2011 | Best Actress | 9th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Presa | Won |