ALICIA VERGEL

Alicia Vergel (1927-1993) was a Filipina actress noted for her roles as fighting women and amazons and, like Norma Blancaflor, for her heart-shaped face. She married Sampaguita Pictures leading man Cesar Ramirez and had two children who are also celebrities in the Philippines: Ace Vergel (known as "the Bad Boy of the Philippines") and Beverly Vergel who is an actress, acting teacher and currently director of the ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc. (more popularly known as WORKSHOPS@ABS-CBN). Vergel and Ramirez separated; Vergel wed another man and had another child, Mike Vergel.

Vergel's film credits include Diwani opposite Cesar Ramirez, MN with Carmen Rosales as her arch-enemy, Balisong with Ramon Revilla and Madame X with Gloria Romero as her daughter. She made the unfinished movie Masarap ang Bibingka under Sampaguita Pictures in the late 40s. Her performance in Basahang Ginto won Vergel the first Famas Award for Best Actress in 1952.

In the 1980s she had a role as Ricky Davao's strict grandmother in Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig. Vergel died of natural causes in 1993.

# Mundo man ay magunaw (1990)

# Bakit iisa lamang ang puso (1989)
# Saan nagtatago ang pag-ibig (1987)

# Inay (1977) .... Inay
# Tatlong kasalanan (1976)

# Tagani (1965) .... Kiila
# Cavalry Command (1963) .... Laura
... aka The Day of the Trumpet

# Kadenang putik (1959)
# Anak ng lasengga (1958)
# Obra-maestra (1958) .... (segment "Macao")
# Kahariang bato (1957)
... aka Stoned Kingdom (Philippines: English title: literal title)
# Maskara (1957)
# Lupang kayumanggi (1956)
# Taong putik (1956)
# Artista (1955)
# Balisong (1955)
# Kuripot (1955)
... aka Miser (Philippines: English title)
# Mambo dyambo (1955)
# Aristokrata (1954)
# Eskandalosa (1954)
# MN (1954)
# Ukkala (1954)
# Diwani (1953)
# Madame X (1952/I)
# Basahang ginto (1952)
# Hiram na mukha (1952)
# Bernardo Carpio (1951)
# Huling patak ng dugo (1950)
# Mapuputing kamay (1950)

# Milagro ng birhen ng mga rosas (1949)
# Teniente Ramirez (1949)

# Bibingka'y masarap (????)

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CESAR RAMIREZ

Cesar Ramirez



Arlen Quindoy Aguilar (1929-18 July 2003), better known by his stage name César Ramírez, was a Filipino actor who was a leading man for Sampaguita Pictures. He was famous for his portrayal of a Philippines' mythical hero, "Bernardo Carpio".

Cesar starred in Huwag Ka Nang Magtampo and was introduced in Huling Patak ng Dugo. He was the title role in Palasig with Gloria Romero. In Bernardo Carpio, Dumagit, Ukala and Diwani he starred oppostite with reel and real life wife under the auspices of Sampaguita Pictures, Inc. He appeared with other Mr. Philippines title holders like Jesus “Og “ Ramos, Stan Carbungco, Mario Hernandez and Pat Pagsibigan in Kahariang Bato which was produced by Tamaraw Productions.

His teamup with Alicia Vergel, who later became his wife, was considered controversial during their time. They did some sizzling kissing scenes which were considered bold during those days.

After his separation from Alicia, Cesar moved to the US with his new family. His son Ace Vergel brought him home when he learned that Cesar would be put in a nursing home.

“That’s okay in the States. Pero hindi natin kultura ’yun (But that’s not our culture). I really convinced him to come home. Cesar (Arlen Quindo Aguilar in real life) has been in a coma at St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was 78. He died with his two children by Alicia, Beverly and Ace, at his bedside.

His daughter Beverly Vergel and granddaughter Tracy Vergel, like son Ace, also entered showbiz.
He was married to Alicia Vergel. They had two children, Ace and Beverly.

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Filmography

* Huling Patak ng Dugo (1950) [Sampaguita]
* Tenyente Ramirez (1950) [Sampaguita]
* Campo O' Donnell (1950) [Sampaguita]
* 13 Hakbang (1950) [Sampaguita]
* Bernardo Carpio (1951) [Sampaguita]
* Tres Muskiteros (1951) [Sampaguita]
* Madam X (1952) [Sampaguita]
* Palasig (1952) [Sampaguita]
* El Indio (1953) [Sampaguita]
* Diwani (1953) [Sampaguita]
* Reyna Bandida (1953) [Sampaguita]
* Ukkala (1954) [Sampaguita]
* MN (1954) [Sampaguita]
* Tres Ojos (1954)[Sampaguita]
* Dumagit (1954) [Sampaguita]
* R.O.T.C. (1954) [Sampaguita]
* Artista (1955)[Sampaguita]
* Kuripot (1955) [Sampaguita]
* Uhaw sa Pag-ibig (1955) [Sampaguita]
* Lupang Kayumangi (1955) [Sampaguita]
* Walang Panginoon (1956) [Everlasting]
* Haring Espada (1956) [People's]
* Montalan Brothers (1956) [Larry Santiago]
* Kahariang Bato (1957) [Tamaraw]
* Bicol Express (1957) [Premiere]
* Aliping Maharlika (1957) [Everlasting]
* Matira ang Matibay (1958) [Tamaraw Studio]
* Ramir (1958) [Everlasting]
* Sisang Tabak (1958) [Cinematic Phil Inc.]
* 7 Cobra (1964) [Good Harvest Productions]