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Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino
actress An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), li ...
, host and executive producer. Regarded as the “''Grand slam Queen'',” she ruled both television and movies with a steady stream of blockbuster hits and top-rated shows in a career spanning over five decades, earning her a rightful place in the industry's upper echelon. Tolentino has starred in over 80 films throughout her career, including her memorable portrayals in Moral (1982), Narito Ang Puso Ko (1993) and Somewhere (1984). She has won 6
FAMAS Awards The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (also known as the FAMAS Awards) are the annual honors given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization composed of award-winning writers and movie columni ...
(including 3 Best actress wins), 4
FAP Awards The Luna Awards are awards given annually by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Filipino film industry. The first awards were presented in 1983 in Pasay. It is considered to be the Philippin ...
, a
Gawad Urian Award The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP, "the Filipino Film Critics") and is currently regarded as the counterpart of the United States' New York Fi ...
and a Golden Screen Award. Tolentino is the widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together they had two children, one, the actor
Renz Fernandez Renz Marion Aluquin Fernandez (born September 8, 1985) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Lorna Tolentino and grandson of film director Gregorio Fernandez. He is a contract star of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, but in 2013 he st ...
. As a child star, she used the screen name, Giselle in the movie of the same title with Chiquito playing her adoptive father. As an adult actress, Seven Stars productions re-launched her in ''Miss Dulce Amor, Ina'' (popular novel in Liwayway Magazine) in 1978.


Life and career

She was born on December 23, 1961, in Concepcion,
Tarlac Tarlac, officially the Province of Tarlac ( pam, Lalawigan ning Tarlac; pag, Luyag/Probinsia na Tarlac; ilo, Probinsia ti Tarlac; tgl, Lalawigan ng Tarlac; ), is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. It ...
and later moved to
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. Her dad is from
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, Laguna. She is also the stepmother of actor
Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous ...
. She is first cousin to actress
Amy Perez Maria Armida Parale Perez-Castillo (born September 5, 1969), known professionally as Amy Perez-Castillo or Tyang Amy (), is a Filipino TV and radio presenter, entrepreneur and occasional actress. Recognized as a veteran television host in the ...
, Zsa Zsa Padilla and a niece of actor Jerry Pons. She was married to actor Rudy Fernandez from 1983 till his death in 2008. They have two children. She attended the elementary grades at St. Anthony School where she also finished high school. She took up a Bachelor of Arts course at St. Paul College in Quezon City, and also at the
University of Santo Tomas The University of Santo Tomas (also known as UST and officially as the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila) is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Migue ...
and Maryknoll College (now
Miriam College Miriam College ( fil, Dalubhasaang Miriam) is a non-stock, non-profit Filipino Catholic educational institution for girls and young women in Quezon City, Philippines. It offers academic programs from pre-elementary to post-graduate and adult e ...
). She started her career as a child actress. Later, she portrayed the young Susan Roces in ''Divina Gracia'' and has a total of at least 60 movies. She has won eight film awards and garnered 20 nominations (mostly for Best Actress in FAMAS). Her notable performances were "Uod at Rosas" (1981), "
Moral A moral (from Latin ''morālis'') is a message that is conveyed or a lesson to be learned from a story or event. The moral may be left to the hearer, reader, or viewer to determine for themselves, or may be explicitly encapsulated in a maxim. ...
" (1982), "Sinasamba Kita" (1982), "Init sa Magdamag" (1983), "Somewhere" (1984), "Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa" (1986), "Nakagapos na Puso" (1986), "Pinulot ka lang sa Lupa" (1987), "Natutulog ba ang Diyos" (1988). In 2002, Tolentino starred in her first Primetime Drama ''
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'' the first time Tolentino starred in a full length Primetime Soap or Teleserye. In 2004-2008 she went to
GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
to star in Hanggang Kailan and host '' Startalk'' to replace Rosanna Roces. Tolentino returned to
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company unde ...
to star with an ensemble cast in ''
Dahil May Isang Ikaw ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' (International title: ''Destined Hearts'' / ) is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutier ...
'', which earned her more praise. In 2010, she starred in the TV drama ''
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'', and in 2011, she starred in ''
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'' with an ensemble cast. She is also one of the Grandslam actresses in Philippine Cinema together with
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,
Elizabeth Oropesa Elizabeth Oropesa (born July 17, 1954), also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipina actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for ''Bulaklak Ng Maynila'' (1999). She was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of t ...
,
Nora Aunor Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (born May 21, 1953), professionally known as Nora Aunor (), is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as P ...
and
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. She won her Grandslam Best Actress for ''
Narito Ang Puso Ko ''Narito ang Puso Ko'' () is a 1992 Filipino drama film directed by Chito S. Roño. The film Lorna Tolentino and Gabby Concepcion. Produced by Viva Films, the film was released on September 30, 1992, and was a box office success. Tolentino's per ...
'' (1993). She went back to her original network, GMA Network, to star in the upcoming heavy drama series ''
Pahiram ng Sandali ''Pahiram ng Sandali'' (International title: ''Chasing Moments'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Lorna Tolentino. It premiered on November 26, ...
''. Tolentino is also known for her heavy dramatic portrayals in Primetime Award Winning TV dramas. In 2002-2003, she was cast in the suspense drama series ''
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (International title: ''The Long Wait'' / ) is a Philippine soap opera, produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. It started on July 8, 2002 and ended on November 14, 2003, replacing ''Your Honor''. The critically-acclaime ...
'' as Lorrea/Lorrinda Guinto/Red Butterfly, a lead role which successfully set Philippine Primetime TV Standards and a successful finale. In 2009-2010, Tolentino stopped doing TV series and instead focused on full-length films. On occasions, she participated as a TV host. She came back to reclaim her throne when she played the role of Atty. Tessa Ramirez in the popular soap opera ''
Dahil May Isang Ikaw ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' (International title: ''Destined Hearts'' / ) is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutier ...
'' which won her more accolades in the New York Television Awards for Best Telenovela. In 2011, she did the Action-Military Drama ''
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (International title: ''One Great Love'' / ) is a Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS-CBN featuring an ensemble cast. The show aired from March 7, 2011, to August 19, 2011. It is the second P ...
'' where she played a villain as Alondra Sebastiano. She left the network and did a heavy Primetime Drama ''
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''. In 2012, Tolentino did the soap opera ''
Pahiram ng Sandali ''Pahiram ng Sandali'' (International title: ''Chasing Moments'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Lorna Tolentino. It premiered on November 26, ...
'' with GMA-7 with actor Dingdong Dantes, Christopher de Leon and Max Collins. She was included in the cast of '' Valiente'' and the weekly series ''
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'' both airing on TV 5. In 2014, Tolentino had a small part in the GMA Network series, ''
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'' again with Dingdong Dantes. In 2015, she started to with Ruffa Gutierrez and Gelli de Belen in ''Misterless Misis'' on TV 5. In 2018, Tolentino came back to ABS-CBN after five years to do the daytime series ''
Asintado ''Asintado'' () is a Philippine action drama television series starring Julia Montes, Shaina Magdayao, Paulo Avelino and Aljur Abrenica. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel fr ...
''. Currently, Lorna Tolentino plays the villainous and authoritarian bureaucrat-first lady turned warlord Lily Ann Cortez-Hidalgo on ABS-CBN's ''
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'' topbilled by
Coco Martin Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (born November 1, 1981), known professionally by his stage name Coco Martin (), is a Filipino actor, director, and film producer. He is best known for playing the lead roles in '' Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', '' Walang ...
.


Filmography


Film


Television


As producer or executive producer

*''Hula Mo, Huli Ko'' (2002) *''Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko'' (1996) *''Matimbang Pa sa Dugo'' (1995) *''Kahit Buhay Ko'' (1992) *''Kamay ni Kain'' (1992) *''Kislap sa Dilim'' (1991) *''Kaaway ng Batas'' (1990)


Awards and nominations


Awards

*Grandslam Best Actress for ''Narito Ang Puso Ko'' (1993) *FAMAS Best Actress for ''Katas ng Saudi'' (2008) *FAMAS Best Actress for ''Abakada Ina'' (2002) *FAMAS Best Actress for ''Narito Ang Puso Ko'' (1993) *FAMAS Best Child Actress for ''Lumuha Pati Mga Anghel'' (1971) *FAP Best Actress for ''Sa'yo Lamang'' (2010) *FAP Best Actress for ''Abakada Ina'' (2002) *FAP Best Actress for ''Narito Ang Puso Ko'' (1993) *FAP Best Actress for ''Maging Aking Ka Lamang'' (1988) *ENPRESS Golden Screen awards Best Actress for Comedy ''Katas ng Saudi'' (2008) *Star Award Best Actress for ''Maging Akin Ka Lamang'' (1988) *Gawad Urian Best Actress for ''Narito Ang Puso Ko'' (1993) *Star Award - Best Actress for ''Narito Ang Puso Ko'' (1993) *MFF Best Actress for ''Luksong Tinik'' (2000) *Star Award For TV Best Actress (Drama) for ''Hanggang Kailan'' (2003) *Star Award For TV Best Actress (Drama) for ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (2004) *Star Award For TV Best Actress (Single Performance) for ''Magpakailanman'' (2005) *Star Award For TV Best Actress (Supporting Actress) for ''Asintado'' (2018) *Pasado Award Bilang Pinakapasadong Aktres for the movie ''Sayo Lamang''(2010) *Luna Award Best Actress for the movie ''Sayo Lamang''(2010) *Golden Screen Award For TV Best Actress (Drama Series) for ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin''(2011) *Golden Dove Award For TV Best Actress (Drama) for ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin''(2011) *Female Star of the Night - ten times winner *Miss RP Movies - five times winner *ASIAN TV AWARD for Best Actress in a Lead Role (Highly Commended) for ''Pahiram ng Sandali'' (2012)


Nominations

*ASIAN Television Awards (nominated) **Best Actress *FAMAS **Best Actress (10 nominations) **Best Supporting Actress (1 nomination) **Best Child Actress (1 nomination) *Gawad Urian Awards **Best Actress (9 nominations) *FAP **Best Actress (8 nominations) *Golden Screen Awards **Best Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) (2 nominations) *Golden Screen TV Awards **Best Actress in Drama Series (1 nomination) *Star Award **Best Actress (12 nominations)


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tolentino, Lorna 1961 births Living people ABS-CBN personalities Actresses from Tarlac Lorna Filipino child actresses Filipino women comedians Filipino film actresses Filipino people of Kapampangan descent Filipino people of Spanish descent Filipino Roman Catholics Filipino television actresses Former members of Iglesia ni Cristo GMA Network personalities Miriam College alumni People from Manila TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities University of Santo Tomas alumni 20th-century Filipino actresses 21st-century Filipino actresses