Charo Santos

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Characters played by Charo Santos

Horacia Somorostro / Renata — The Woman Who Left (2016)

Horacia Somorostro is the central protagonist, released in 1997 after serving time for a crime she did not commit. She reunites with her daughter, discovers that her husband is dead and her son is missing, then learns that Rodrigo Trinidad framed her. Amid a kidnapping crisis affecting the wealthy, she begins plotting revenge.

Mila Carandang — Kisapmata (1981)

A young woman who reluctantly informs her domineering father about her pregnancy and seeks permission to marry her co-worker Noel. After a wedding pressured by her father's dowry demands and living arrangements, she attempts to escape his control with Noel. They briefly stay with Noel's family before returning to pack, leading to a tragic confrontation where Mila is fatally shot by her father.

Dorina — Heaven's Judgment (1990)

Owner of a garment factory and Florida's employer. Florida becomes her trusted confidante. Upon learning she is terminally ill, Dorina bequeaths her company shares to her son Oliver and Florida, officially designating Florida as Oliver's guardian, which sets the stage for her later involvement in the revenge plot.

Norma — Whether the Weather Is Fine (2021)

Norma is Miguel’s mother and Luis’s wife. After reuniting with Miguel and Andrea, she focuses on finding Luis, refuses to leave when rescue-center officials cannot confirm his whereabouts, and pleads to enter the Astrodome so she can find him and say goodbye. She and Miguel ultimately separate amid the evacuation chaos.

Mother Alice — Eerie (2019)

Mother Alice is a strict, borderline abusive authority figure at the Catholic school who threatens Pat Consolacion’s tenure because of Pat’s interference in the case. She previously served as a guidance counselor and admits that she failed to help Erika, while also recounting what she witnessed surrounding Clara’s death.

Rowena Guatlo — Dirty Affair (1990)

Edmundo's wife who discovers his affair. She confronts Rachel, threatens her with acid and rape, and causes her father's firing. She later stabs and kills Levi's mother in a vengeful attack, only to be shot dead herself. She is arrested at the film's conclusion.

Melanie — Will Your Heart Beat Faster? (1980)

Johnny's longtime romantic interest. She joins Johnny and their friends Nonong and Nancy in facing harassment from criminal groups and traveling to Baguio to uncover a drug conspiracy, ultimately marrying Johnny at the film's conclusion.

Sally — Aguila (1980)

Daniel's wife and Mari's mother. A lawyer who marries Daniel in 1924. Her life is cut short by illness in 1955, contributing to Daniel's growing disillusionment with life and societal changes.

Career Overview

Charo Santos has 264 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently A Very Special Love Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery, Everyday I Love You, She's Dating the Gangster. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
female
Known Credits
264
Birth Date
1955-10-27
Birth Place
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

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Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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